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Early Bitcoin pioneers such as Roger Ver navigated legal and financial risks comparable to soldiers “running into machine gunfire,” investor Trace Mayer said in a recent interview, underscoring the high-stakes environment that shaped cryptocurrency’s rise. Bitcoin’s ‘Omaha Beach’: Early Investors Risked Prison to Build Crypto’s Future Mayer, an early bitcoin ( BTC) advocate and investor, … Read more
Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser revisits Bitcoin Cash’s origin story, the divisions that followed, and how that led him and many others to EVM and DeFi. Big Blocks, Forks, and Internal Drama: The Origin Story of Bitcoin Cash Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, recently addressed a common misconception within the crypto community regarding the creation of … Read more
This week, a chorus of voices has risen in support of Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency pioneer embroiled in an extradition battle with the U.S. over allegations of tax-related offenses. On Sunday, Marla Maples, the second wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, took to X, urging Trump and his team to abandon the legal pursuit against … Read more
As bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver battles extradition to the U.S. over tax-related charges, associates globally are spotlighting his anonymous philanthropy, from disaster relief to empowering underserved communities. A Beacon of Generosity: Supporters Highlight Roger Ver’s Global Philanthropic Legacy Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency advocate also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” faces a potential 100-year prison sentence if … Read more
Though the Trump administration has softened regulatory oversight targeting select cryptocurrency firms and absolved Ross Ulbricht via a full pardon, many believe that systemic inequities demand further redress. Since Ulbricht’s release, a vocal contingent now highlights the plight of those ensnared within what they term a draconian justice apparatus, urging Trump to extend pardons to … Read more
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on March 1, 2025, criticized Roger Ver’s possible sentence for alleged nonviolent tax offenses, calling the case politically motivated and disproportionate. Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Selective Prosecution Against Roger Ver Buterin’s remarks follow a public statement by Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who earlier defended Ver and decried harsh penalties … Read more
On Thursday, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, posted on social media expressing that Roger Ver warrants support and that “no one should spend the rest of their life in prison over taxes.” Ross Ulbricht Rallies Support for Roger Ver After regaining his freedom earlier this year, following Donald Trump’s inauguration and the … Read more
Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency pioneer known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” is fighting against what he calls politically motivated lawfare, urging President Donald Trump to intervene as his extradition to the U.S. looms. Roger Ver Calls on Trump to End Political Persecution as Extradition Looms In a recent Coindesk interview, Roger Ver detailed his battle against what … Read more
Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor and outspoken advocate for financial freedom, recently sat down with Mario Nawfal for a revealing interview about his ongoing legal battle. Roger Ver Speaks: ‘This Isn’t About Taxes It’s About My Political Views’ Roger Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014, faces allegations of tax evasion, charges he … Read more
Spain has denied Roger Ver’s final appeal against extradition, paving the way for his imminent transfer to the United States in a case widely viewed as a government crackdown on financial freedom. Spain Denies Roger Ver’s Appeal, Extradition Looms Roger Ver, a longtime advocate for cryptocurrency and individual liberty, faces allegations of tax evasion, with … Read more
