Silk Road Founder Receives $31 Million Bitcoin Donation

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the now-defunct Silk Road darknet marketplace, recently received a substantial donation of 300 Bitcoin valued at $31.4 million. This generous gift came from an anonymous donor on June 1, 2025, highlighting continued support for Ulbricht and sparking debate about Bitcoin’s history and market implications. Ulbricht was pardoned by President Trump after serving nearly a decade in prison for his role in the Silk Road operation. The donation has raised interest in both Bitcoin’s origin story and its influence on the broader cryptocurrency landscape.