DeFiance Daily – Roger Ver, the early Bitcoin evangelist once dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that could see his criminal tax case dropped. Under the reported deal, Ver will pay roughly $48 million in back taxes, penalties, and interest as part of a deferred prosecution arrangement — essentially, a pay-and-comply plan that could wipe his record clean.
Roger Ver Cuts $48M Deal With DOJ to Avoid Trial
Published October 15, 2025