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Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Crushes All-Time High, Surges Above $20K; 'Free Ross' Movement Gains Trump's Ear

Bitcoin is trading above $20,000, Ruffer confirmed its 45,000 BTC allocation and President Trump is weighing a pardon for Silk Road's Ross Ulbricht.

By Daniel KuhnDec 16, 2020

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No Visits, No Parole: Ross Ulbricht Is More Alone Than Ever During COVID-19

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is in his seventh year behind bars. His mom Lyn continues to campaign for his release, despite rough odds and no visitation rights during coronavirus.

By Daniel KuhnApr 27, 2020

Ross Ulbricht is currently being held in USP Tucson, a high security U.S. penitentiary. Photo: Bureau of Prisons
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