The mastermind behind the “Silk Road” online marketplace that facilitated millions of dollars of drug sales has been given a full and unconditional pardon by US President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump signed executive actions related to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, moves that could bolster two nascent industries.

Donald Trump has offered a flurry of pardons since taking office earlier this week, including one for the Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht.

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped from his home in France and held captive for approximately 24 hours before being rescued by local law enforcement. The kidnappers demanded a ransom, ...