From Troubled Student to Crypto Pioneer & Free Speech Advocate

Ben Delo, a British tech entrepreneur and former Bitcoin billionaire, has had a tumultuous past, including expulsions from schools and legal troubles. Despite these challenges, he co-founded BitMEX and was pardoned by Trump after pleading guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws. Delo, who has Aspergers, is now a philanthropist focusing on free speech initiatives, inspired by cases like Paul Chambers. He plans to give away at least half of his fortune and has even donated to his old primary school.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.