#Ross Granted Clemency and Released from Prison#

Ross William Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, was granted clemency by former President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning after serving ten years in prison. He has since been released. The news sparked a wave of excitement in the Bitcoin community, with many cheering Ulbricht's newfound freedom. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin also shared a photo of Ulbricht's release on social media, writing "GM Ross." Ulbricht was initially sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years, and his pardon has sparked discussion about justice and digital currency crime. Some argue that Ulbricht's sentence was excessive, while others maintain that his actions had a severe impact on society. Ulbricht's release has also brought renewed attention to the dark web and digital currency crime, as well as a reassessment of related laws and regulations.