Roger Ver Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Tax Evasion Indictment, Alleging Government Overreach

The cryptocurrency advocate, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus,' claims his prosecution is politically motivated and tied to unclear tax regulations on digital assets.

• Roger Ver, a prominent bitcoin investor and advocate, faces an eight-count indictment alleging he failed to pay $50 million in taxes and underreported his holdings when renouncing U.S. citizenship in 2014.
• Ver’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss, citing government overreach, misuse of attorney-client communications, and selective evidence presentation to the grand jury.
• The defense argues that unclear tax laws on digital assets at the time, paired with Ver's reliance on professional legal advice, undermine the charges against him.
• Ver's lawyers hope the incoming Trump administration, which has signaled a friendlier stance on cryptocurrency, may drop the case or issue a pardon.
• The case highlights ongoing tensions between U.S. regulators and the cryptocurrency industry over enforcement actions in the absence of clear regulatory frameworks.

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