Summary
- It was reported that Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are seeking a pardon from President Trump.
- There is speculation about the possibility of SBF's pardon due to Trump's past pardon of Ross Ulbricht.
- Both SBF's side and the White House have not expressed any particular stance on the matter.
According to the cryptocurrency-focused media outlet TreeNews on the 30th (local time), the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, are exploring ways to request a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Currently, SBF's parents are reported to have met with lawyers and other figures known to have connections with Trump's side.
In the cryptocurrency industry, there has been speculation that Trump might pardon SBF, given his past pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.
Meanwhile, both SBF's side and the White House have declined to comment on the matter.
JH Kim
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