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Fury Explodes As Trump's Drug Crackdown Jails Maduro — but Pardons a Proven Trafficker

Trump's drug war escalation, jailing Venezuela's Maduro, while pardoning a trafficker, sparks global outrage and sharp questions on US policy consistency and the rule of law.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4

‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges

Roger Ver’s agreement with prosecutors is the latest sign that President Donald Trump’s administration is scaling back a crackdown on crypto.

Fortune · Oct 14, 2025

In 107 Days, Kamala Harris Unleashes Criticism on Biden. Honestly, It's Relatable.

The book offers ample reminders of what people find irritating about Harris. But she also comes across as relatable and even, occasionally, amusing.

Reason · Oct 1, 2025

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Kamala Harris Slams Trump for Pardoning 'the Fentanyl Dealer Ross Ulbricht'

In her new book, 107 Days, the former vice president reminds us that she is ever the prosecutor.

Reason · Sep 24, 2025

Donald Trump Is Not the Bitcoin President

He’s the stablecoin president, seeking to expand the monetary power and borrowing capacity of the U.S. government.

Reason · Sep 12, 2025

Americans Lose Out on Over a Billion Dollars Thanks to Trump's Pardons: House Democrats Report

A report by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee found that President Trump's executive pardons have come with a price estimated to be over $1.3 billion.

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025

ICE on Ice

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Reason · Jun 16, 2025

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A $31 million Bitcoin donation to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht may have come from former ‘darknet’ marketplace AlphaBay, according to Chainalysis

Ulbricht reportedly received a mysterious donation of 300 Bitcoin last weekend.

Fortune · Jun 6, 2025

Telegram's CEO built two dominant social networks from scratch before 40 and has fathered more than 100 biological children. He's also facing up to 10 years in prison

Pavel Durov co-founded VK when he was just 21, and launched Telegram when he was 28.

Fortune · May 22, 2025

Can NYC Become The 'Crypto Capital Of The Globe'? Adams Flaunts Bitcoin Paycheck Gains

Mayor Eric Adams of NYC on Monday said he remains committed to his goal of turning the city into the world's crypto capital – he also reminded people how he was the first U.S. mayor to have converted his initial paychecks into crypto.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

How Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Perverse Pardons Undermined the Rule of Law

Biden's pardons for friends and Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 participants set terrible precedents.

Reason · May 12, 2025

Binance founder “CZ” seeks pardon from President Trump after four month stint in prison

Changpeng Zhao, former Binance CEO, resigned in 2023 after pleading guilty to money-laundering charges.

Fortune · May 7, 2025

Bitcoin Conference 2025: Top Speakers Include Trump-Pardoned Ross Ulbricht, White House's David Sacks

Bitcoin 2025 is drawing near, and this time, some quite interesting characters are due to grace the event as speakers, including Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, Miss Universe El Salvador 2022 Alejandra Guajardo, and American HODL.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Sam Bankman-Fried is angling for a pardon from President Trump. Insiders call it a long shot

Though Trump has embraced the crypto industry, he’s unlikely to bail out SBF.

Fortune · Mar 10, 2025

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Reason · Mar 3, 2025

The Case Against Ross Ulbricht Was About Government Power

President Donald Trump's pardon of the Silk Road creator is a rare moment of reprieve in an era of relentless government expansion.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Shares Common Enemies With Trump, Slams Biden For 'Political Censorship'

In his first prison interview, Sam Bankman-Fried said his conviction was among the cases of "prosecutorial overreach" as implemented by the Biden administration.

Fortune · Feb 20, 2025

Sam Bankman-Fried cozies up to Trump and Elon Musk as FTX cofounder reportedly looks for pardon: ‘I don’t think anyone was guilty’

In interviews with the New York Sun, the former crypto billionaire criticized the judge who presided over his trial as well as a case against Donald Trump.

Reason · Feb 4, 2025

Libertarian Party Gets New National Chair After Angela McArdle's Surprise Resignation

The Mises Caucus hold over the party cracks as its founder Michael Heise loses in a 9-6 vote to Steven Nekhaila.

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The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Who is Ross Ulbricht? All about Silk Road online drug kingpin with Princess Bride nickname pardoned by Trump

Prosecutors accused Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road of facilitating $200 million in online drug deals

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried Of Collapsed FTX? Why It May Not Happen

Seemingly encouraged by the full pardon for Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht, Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly aiming to get their son freed through a presidential pardon and have supposedly met with some prominent people within the U.S. president's circle.

Salon · Jan 30, 2025

Will Trump go after harm reduction?

Trump prioritizes criminalization over public health in fighting the overdose crisis. Experts say that doesn't work

Reason · Jan 24, 2025

Rand Paul: Banning TikTok Is 'Group Hysteria'

"Every day I confront a bill that wants to ban another Chinese company," the Kentucky senator tells Reason.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Silk Road founder pardoned by Trump 11 years into double life sentences lauds president as ‘a man of his word’

Ross Ulbricht was convicted in 2015 for running a site on the dark web that sold drugs and other contraband items

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2025

Drug marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht speaks out after Trump pardon

Silk Road founder thanks US president for ‘amazing blessing’ in video message after his release from prison.

Reason · Jan 23, 2025

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