Trump pardons BitMEX founders, is ‘Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver next?
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Roger Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus', is facing potential imprisonment for alleged tax evasion totaling $48 million. After renouncing US citizenship in 2014, Ver was arrested in Spain in 2024 and is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Notable crypto figures like Vitalik Buterin and Ross Ulbricht have publicly supported Ver's case, arguing the prosecution seems politically motivated.
March 29, 2025 | 8:15 pm
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Ver's potential pardon could create uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price due to his historical significance in the crypto ecosystem.
While Ver's case doesn't directly manipulate Bitcoin's price, the uncertainty and potential market sentiment shifts could cause short-term price volatility.
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