BitMEX Corporate and Founder Pardons: Audit finding

Reporting and findings

1. documented

   Trump pardoned a major crypto exchange and its executives out of their federal convictions while his administration promoted digital assets. The public record identifies no payment-for-clemency exchange.

   • Republican National Committee: 2024 Republican Party PlatformCrypto and digital-asset commitments
   • U.S. Department of Justice: Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump, 2025 to PresentMarch 27, 2025 BitMEX entries
   • Reuters via Investing.com: Trump pardons BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange and foundersRecipients and convictions
   • Reuters via Investing.com: Trump pardons BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange and foundersClemency context and unanswered questions