Trump Calls for the U.S. to Lead in the Field of Encryption, Promises Clemency for Silk Road Founder

According to The Block, US presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered a speech over the weekend (5/25), stating that if elected, he would grant clemency to Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and once again mentioned cryptocurrency. He declared on social media platforms that he is “very positive and open to everything related to cryptocurrency companies and this industry, and the United States must become a leader in this field.”