Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road wasn’t just a marketplace—it was Bitcoin’s first major use case. Launched in 2011, when Bitcoin was still in its infancy, the Silk Road demonstrated the revolutionary ...

Freedom means a lot to us bitcoiners, so when Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, a freedom fighter and a Bitcoin pioneer, was given two life sentences + 40 years with no option for parole, hearts and ...

In June 2025, Ross Ulbricht, known as “Dread Pirate Roberts”, received a 300 Bitcoin (BTC) donation worth roughly $31 million. The transfer appeared publicly and immediately drew attention ...

Newsweek sought email comment from the Department of Justice and Ross Ulbricht on Wednesday.. Why It Matters. If Ulbricht were to have his $18-billion bitcoin cryptocurrency returned, he would ...

Recently pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht might still have around 430 Bitcoin worth over $47 million across several wallets. According to blockchain researcher Conor Grogan, he has ...

The pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht by US President Donald Trump marks a historic event for crypto, but its impact on the public image of Bitcoin is a mixed bag. On Jan. 21, Trump ...

Bitcoin MagazineRoss Ulbricht To Speak At Bitcoin 2025It’s happening! Everything we’ve fought for and more; Ross Ulbricht is free and he is coming to Bitcoin 2025! Bring your "Free Ross Day ...