🇺🇸⚖️ Trump Signals Possible Pardon in Samourai Wallet Case
A controversial crypto-related legal case is back in the spotlight.
According to reports cited by Foresight News, former U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the case of Keonne Rodriguez, a developer associated with Samourai Wallet, and stated that he will “consider” a presidential pardon. Trump has also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into the request more closely.
📌 Case background:
• Keonne Rodriguez was sentenced to five years in federal prison
• Charges stemmed from illegal money transmission allegations
• The case focused on Samourai Wallet’s development and usage
• Rodriguez is scheduled to begin serving his sentence this Friday
🔥 Why this matters to crypto:
This case sits at the intersection of privacy, open-source software, and regulation. Many in the crypto community view it as a precedent-setting moment for developers building privacy-focused tools, while regulators argue it involves compliance and financial oversight.
A potential pardon would: • Reignite debates around developer liability
• Impact future enforcement actions in crypto privacy tools
• Signal a political shift in how crypto-related cases are handled
⚠️ Important note:
At this stage, no pardon has been granted — only a willingness to review the case.
As the crypto industry matures, moments like this highlight the growing tension between innovation, privacy, and regulation — and how deeply crypto is now entangled with mainstream politics.
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