Elon Musk stated he would be shocked if President Biden does not pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, citing SBF’s substantial political donations exceeding 5 million USD to the Democratic Party as a potential influencing factor.
Platforms like Polymarket reveal the likelihood of SBF’s pardon has risen from 4% to 13%, indicating a shift in public perception regarding his eventual release backed by political influences.
The chance for Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road’s creator, to receive a pardon stands at 9%. Changes in his situation may occur if Donald Trump becomes president, which could reshape the legal framework in the crypto industry.