The appointment brings a veteran of a major credit card network player to the company’s board at a time when cryptocurrency firms are looking to establish higher trust and credibility.

In 2015, a federal judge in Manhattan sentenced Ulbricht to life in prison for drug trafficking, computer hacking and money laundering.

Introduction Overview of Cryptocurrency Regulation Cryptocurrency regulation is an evolving field that reflects the rapid growth and integration of digital assets into mainstream finance. As ...

Blockchain data for crypto wallets operated by the Free Ross campaign showed more than $270,000 in donations for the Silk Road founder’s reintegration into society.

Ross Ulbricht’s story has become a cornerstone of crypto history. To many veterans, he represents the raw, unfiltered ethos of Bitcoin’s early days: radical ...

President Donald Trump signed executive actions related to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, moves that could bolster two nascent industries.Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging ...

Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, remains a controversial figure in cryptocurrency history. While his role in revolutionising Bitcoin’s use has long been debated, recent ...

Until, of course, in 2013 the Silk Road was shut down by FBI agents and Mr Ulbricht, then 29 years old, was arrested in the ...

Trump is a man in a hurry, and social media is buzzing with questions about whether he will fulfill his promise of a ...

Where Economists Think the Trump Economy Is Headed By Vicky Ge Huang WSJ's latest survey shows that forecasters expect higher inflation than they did in October-but also higher GDP growth. Also, a ...

The Silk Road founder could be one of the world's richest people if he gets his bitcoin back from the U.S government.

President Trump's administration promises pro-crypto regulations, favorable taxation, and strategic Bitcoin reserves, ...