‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Pays Roger Stone $600K for Tax Reform Lobbying
- Roger Ver pays Roger Stone $600K to challenge tax charges and lobby for crypto law reforms.
- Ver claims political persecution in a direct appeal to Trump, seeking a pardon and legal reform.
Roger Ver, a pioneering figure in the cryptocurrency world known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has enlisted the help of Roger Stone, a longtime associate of President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times, to aid in his legal battle. Ver, facing federal fraud and criminal tax charges, has reportedly paid Stone $600,000 since early February to challenge the tax provisions at the heart of the charges.
Stone’s lobbying efforts are reportedly focused on influencing Congress to reform cryptocurrency tax laws, particularly the controversial exit tax, which Ver argues is unfair and unclear when applied to digital assets.
Ver Claims Political Persecution in Appeal to Trump
Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014 and was arrested in Spain last year, is accused of evading taxes on $48 million in cryptocurrency holdings. Ver disputes the charges, claiming that they are politically motivated and linked to his promotion of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ideals.
In a video posted in January, Ver suggested that he could face over 100 years in prison and directly appealed to President Trump, aligning his case with Trump’s grievances about political persecution. The video, featuring imagery of Biden and Harris, aimed to draw parallels between Ver’s situation and the challenges Trump has faced.
For decades, I've been terrorized by rogue U.S. government agents who hate American freedom.
— Roger Ver (@rogerkver) January 27, 2025
This is my story: pic.twitter.com/NEetn1b3r4
Stone’s Role and Focus on Cryptocurrency Tax Reform
In his filings, Stone confirmed that his main task is to advise Ver’s legal team. Although Stone is closely associated with Trump, he explained that he has not directly lobbied the president or anyone in the executive branch regarding Ver’s case.
Instead, Stone’s work has focused on pushing for the elimination of the exit tax and advocating for reform of cryptocurrency tax policies. Stone has engaged with lawmakers, arguing that digital currency laws are outdated and unfair, especially when applied to crypto investments.
Trump’s Influence and the Push for Pardons
Stone and Ver also reportedly leveraged Trump’s influence in the crypto industry, as the president has become a key ally since returning to office early 2025.
The connection between Stone and Ver has generated demands for clemency for different crypto executives, such as Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht.
Through his personal website, Stone released an article in December that supported the movement to pardon Ver alongside other crypto figures who wanted better treatment under Trump’s administration.
The crypto industry cases involving both Ver and prominent figures reveal current laws to obtain legal changes and possible pardons which shows how cryptocurrency ties to the United States political structure.
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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver Pays Roger Stone $600K for Tax Reform Lobbying
- Roger Ver pays Roger Stone $600K to challenge tax charges and lobby for crypto law reforms.
- Ver claims political persecution in a direct appeal to Trump, seeking a pardon and legal reform.
Roger Ver, a pioneering figure in the cryptocurrency world known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has enlisted the help of Roger Stone, a longtime associate of President Donald Trump, according to the New York Times, to aid in his legal battle. Ver, facing federal fraud and criminal tax charges, has reportedly paid Stone $600,000 since early February to challenge the tax provisions at the heart of the charges.
Stone’s lobbying efforts are reportedly focused on influencing Congress to reform cryptocurrency tax laws, particularly the controversial exit tax, which Ver argues is unfair and unclear when applied to digital assets.
Ver Claims Political Persecution in Appeal to Trump
Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014 and was arrested in Spain last year, is accused of evading taxes on $48 million in cryptocurrency holdings. Ver disputes the charges, claiming that they are politically motivated and linked to his promotion of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ideals.
In a video posted in January, Ver suggested that he could face over 100 years in prison and directly appealed to President Trump, aligning his case with Trump’s grievances about political persecution. The video, featuring imagery of Biden and Harris, aimed to draw parallels between Ver’s situation and the challenges Trump has faced.
For decades, I've been terrorized by rogue U.S. government agents who hate American freedom.
— Roger Ver (@rogerkver) January 27, 2025
This is my story: pic.twitter.com/NEetn1b3r4
Stone’s Role and Focus on Cryptocurrency Tax Reform
In his filings, Stone confirmed that his main task is to advise Ver’s legal team. Although Stone is closely associated with Trump, he explained that he has not directly lobbied the president or anyone in the executive branch regarding Ver’s case.
Instead, Stone’s work has focused on pushing for the elimination of the exit tax and advocating for reform of cryptocurrency tax policies. Stone has engaged with lawmakers, arguing that digital currency laws are outdated and unfair, especially when applied to crypto investments.
Trump’s Influence and the Push for Pardons
Stone and Ver also reportedly leveraged Trump’s influence in the crypto industry, as the president has become a key ally since returning to office early 2025.
The connection between Stone and Ver has generated demands for clemency for different crypto executives, such as Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht.
Through his personal website, Stone released an article in December that supported the movement to pardon Ver alongside other crypto figures who wanted better treatment under Trump’s administration.
The crypto industry cases involving both Ver and prominent figures reveal current laws to obtain legal changes and possible pardons which shows how cryptocurrency ties to the United States political structure.
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