Trump Says He Will Consider A Pardon for Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Co-Founder
President Trump stated he will review the case of Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez regarding his upcoming prison sentence.Summary
President Donald Trump announced he will look into the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, who is facing a prison sentence for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business related to the Bitcoin privacy software. Rodriguez, convicted alongside co-founder William Hill, acknowledged Trump's statement and encouraged continued public support for pardons. Critics view the prosecution as setting a dangerous precedent for crypto development, although the DOJ claimed the wallet facilitated billions in unlawful transactions, with developers allegedly promoting its use for money laundering. Trump's consideration aligns with his campaign promises to end the "anti-crypto crusade" and support self-custody and financial privacy.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)