The US President said he will review the case of Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez, hinting a possible pardon.
⚖️ Why This Matters
Rodriguez and fellow co-founder William Lonergan Hill were sentenced to five and four years in prison over their roles in the crypto mixing protocol.
Privacy advocates argue they are being punished for how others used their software, not for criminal intent.
🔊 “The Noise Is Working”
Rodriguez, who is set to begin his sentence, says public pressure is making a difference.
“Thank you to everyone pushing Trump to pardon us,” he wrote.
“Let’s get this over the line.”
🧠 Trump’s Crypto Pardon Pattern
Trump has already pardoned:
Binance founder CZ
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
That history is why this case is now back in focus.
📌 Big Question
Is this the start of a shift in how the US treats privacy tools and crypto developers —
or just another political signal?
The crypto world is watching closely.
