United States presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines by promising to release Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht if elected in November. RFK Jr. criticized Ulbricht's harsh sentencing for operating an e-commerce platform and shared a petition for his freedom. Known for his pro-crypto stance, RFK Jr. has advocated for backing the US dollar with Bitcoin and eliminating capital gains tax on the digital asset. He also purchased Bitcoin for his children to show his commitment. Additionally, RFK Jr. opposes central bank digital currencies, proposing to put the US fiscal budget on the blockchain for transparency. As the 2024 election nears, the issue of pardoning dissidents like Ulbricht, Julian Assange, and Edward Snowden has gained attention among candidates, including RFK Jr. and former President Trump. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news