Former Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht raises $1.8 million in BTC from prison souvenir auction

Odaily Planet Daily News: Former Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht auctioned off his personal belongings from prison and before his arrest on the Bitcoin auction platform Scarce City, raising over $1.8 million in BTC promised bids. The most closely watched one is its prison ID card, which was sold for 11 BTC (approximately $1.1 million). This auction also includes his personal painting "Archway" (sold for 1.01 BTC) and items such as backpacks and laptops. The winner must complete the payment before June 2nd. This auction is Ulbricht's first public handling of personal belongings since receiving Trump's pardon. （TheBlock）