Roger Ver Engages in High-Stakes Lobbying as Crypto Legal Battle Erupts

To complicate matters, Ver insists that difficulties encountered with Bitcoin’s illiquidity at the time of renouncing his U.S. citizenship hindered his ability to meet his tax obligations. This situation has sparked a flurry of political intrigue and support for Ver from unexpected sources like Ross Ulbricht, the infamous Silk Road founder, who has called for a pardon. American economist Jeffrey Tucker has also defended Ver, branding him as a champion of freedom unfairly targeted.