As bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver battles extradition to the U.S. over tax-related charges, associates globally are spotlighting his anonymous philanthropy, from disaster relief to empowering underserved communities.
A Beacon of Generosity: Supporters Highlight Roger Ver’s Global Philanthropic Legacy
Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency advocate also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” faces a potential 100-year prison sentence if convicted of U.S. charges including tax fraud and filing false tax returns tied to his 2014 citizenship renunciation. Ver, currently fighting extradition from Spain, vehemently denies the allegations as unconstitutional and politically motivated. His legal team further argues that the U.S. government improperly accessed privileged attorney-client communications.
Amid the legal fray, testimonials from beneficiaries of Ver’s generosity have emerged. In a candid video, Dan Akston from The Crypto Show explained how he contributed to disaster relief efforts for Hurricanes Harvey in Texas and Maria in Florida, as well as earthquakes in Puebla, Mexico. In 2021, he pledged $100,000 to a nonprofit school in Antigua, floundering from the disastrous effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Island Academy’s Bernadette Sherman detailed.
In Nigeria, Ver contributed to tech education for underserved youth. “Without his support, this wouldn’t have been possible,” remarked Zunnurayni Usman from the Tech Innovation Hub Nigeria. Ver’s aid also extended to personal crises. Ethan Crelinston, from the B Team Jiu Jitsu team recounted how Ver fully funded their ACL surgery without seeking recognition.
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Zahara Idries from Women Techmakers described his support for a women’s tech empowerment program. Idries noted how Ver’s backing allowed them to train hundreds in career skills. In Antigua, Ver anonymously donated laptops, cellphones, and funded the largest Christmas gift drive in the region’s history, later revealed by local organizers.
Legal challenges have not deterred Ver’s advocacy. After a Nevada man and liberty advocate faced lawfare in 2015, Ver provided discreet financial aid. Similarly, he also assisted a widow defrauded of her savings, covering her children’s education after her husband’s death. “He didn’t need to do any of this—it was pure-hearted,” she explained.
As Ver’s extradition hearing looms, allies continue advocating for his release, framing his case as a downright injustice. For those he aided, Ver’s legacy is already cemented in lives changed. Amid a swelling tide of backing, a diverse array of advocates, liberty champions, and cryptocurrency supporters are continuing to press President Donald Trump to bestow a full pardon on Roger Ver.
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Check out freerogernow.org today to explore Roger Ver’s Motion to Dismiss and lend your voice by signing the petition for his freedom.
