Bitcoin ‘Jesus’ hires Roger Stone to fight U.S. exit tax

Roger Ver, known for his cryptocurrency activism, has retained political strategist Roger Stone to challenge the U.S. exit tax regulations. This action comes amid legal pressure on Ver over potential tax evasion related to his Bitcoin holdings. Ver claims he faced liquidity challenges when renouncing his US citizenship and emphasizes that he acted in good faith. 500,000 dollars was paid to Stone to lobby against these tax provisions, a significant development for crypto expatriates facing the complexities of U.S. tax laws. This move underscores the ongoing regulatory uncertainties surrounding wealthy individuals holding digital assets abroad. Stone officially began lobbying efforts in February 2025. The situation draws parallels to past controversies involving wealthy crypto entrepreneurs and US taxation after expatriating.