Cryptocurrency investor and former advocate Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has hired political operative Roger Stone to lobby on his behalf against charges of tax evasion. The payment of $600,000 by Ver to Stone was revealed in official filings from last month, marking a significant shift towards legal defense for the controversial figure. 2024 saw Ver facing accusations of hiding substantial cryptocurrency assets worth millions, evading billions in taxes, and ultimately leading to his extradition to the United States for trial. Stone’s role involves persuading Congress to reconsider the “exit tax” rule that led to Ver’s trouble. 2025 witnessed a campaign launched by Ver himself, where he directly appealed to former President Donald Trump for potential intervention. The case has drawn attention from various legal experts and political figures who are questioning the existing regulations on cryptocurrencies.