So, Roger Ver, aka “Bitcoin Jesus,” is coughing up $48 million to the feds. 🤦♂️🤑 Guess even the crypto messiah can’t dodge Uncle Sam’s tip jar.
Roger Ver, the guy who’d probably tip a waiter in Bitcoin, is finally settling his decade-long feud with the IRS. According to the New York Times (you know, the paper that still thinks crypto is a fad), he’s agreed to pay $48 million. 🧾💸 Because nothing says “financial freedom” like a massive tax bill.
If he plays nice, the charges might disappear faster than a Shiba Inu coin’s value. But hey, the deal’s not inked yet, so don’t hold your breath-or your Bitcoin.
How Did We Get Here? 🎭💼
Apparently, Ver tried to pull a fast one by hiding his Bitcoin stash when he ditched his U.S. citizenship for St. Kitts and Nevis. 🏖️🇺🇸→🇰🇳 The feds called it tax fraud; he called it “financial optimization.” Tomato, tomahto.
Prosecutors claim he undervalued his Bitcoin, which is like saying you only had one cookie when the crumbs tell a different story. 🍪🤥
“BITCOIN JESUS” STRIKES $48M DEAL WITH DOJ
Roger Ver will pay $48M to settle a tax evasion case under a deferred prosecution deal.
– Coin Bureau (@coinbureau)
In 2024, Spanish cops grabbed him on a U.S. warrant. 🇪🇸🚔 Since then, he’s been yelling “political witch hunt!” louder than a crypto bro at a bull market party.
Crypto’s Original Hype Man 🎤💡
Back when Bitcoin was still a baby, Ver was its godfather, throwing money at startups like BitPay and Kraken. Later, he jumped on the Bitcoin Cash train, claiming it was the “real” Bitcoin. 🚂💨 Because nothing says unity like a hard fork.
Political Shenanigans Behind the Scenes 🕵️♂️💼
Turns out, Ver’s got more connections than a blockchain. He dropped $600,000 on lobbying, courtesy of Roger Stone. 🗳️💰 And he hired Trump’s lawyers-because if anyone knows about dodging trouble, it’s them.
The U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Now with Bargains! 🏷️⚖️
This settlement fits a pattern. Trump’s been pardoning crypto folks left and right, from Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht to BitMEX’s money launderers. 🕊️💼 Seems the new strategy is: “Pay up, and we’ll forget about it.”
Even Binance’s CZ is trying to get in on the pardon action after his $50 million oopsie. 🏦💸
Roger Ver: Still Stirring the Pot 🥄🌪️
Love him or hate him, Ver’s back in the spotlight. Some say he’s a genius for settling; others say he sold out. 🤔💰 One thing’s for sure: his case is a reminder that crypto freedom still has to pay the piper-or the IRS.
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