Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, pardoned by President Trump in March 2025 for Bank Secrecy Act violations, is shifting from crypto to biohacking and longevity research. Hayes has invested heavily in a stem cell company, joining its board after undergoing treatments in Mexico and Bangkok aimed at extending healthspan. He sees biohacking as a new frontier, drawing parallels with crypto’s disruptive spirit. Hayes believes blockchain wealth should now fuel breakthroughs in biotech and life extension. His pivot reflects a broader trend of crypto entrepreneurs channeling resources into AI, biotech, and regenerative medicine, pursuing human longevity as the ultimate innovation.