Roger Ver, widely known in the crypto community as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reportedly reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a tax-related case. According to The New York Times, Ver has agreed to pay approximately $48 million to resolve allegations of unpaid taxes linked to his cryptocurrency assets.
Under the deferred prosecution agreement, criminal charges could be dismissed if Ver fulfills all obligations. While the agreement has not yet been formally submitted to court and may still undergo revisions, sources indicate that it is nearing finalization.
The 46-year-old investor was accused by federal prosecutors of concealing significant portions of his assets during the process of renouncing U.S. citizenship, which he did in 2014. Ver was arrested in Spain last year at the request of U.S. authorities.
Experts say the settlement reflects a broader easing of regulatory pressure on digital assets under President Donald Trump’s new administration. Following the change in leadership, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdrew lawsuits against major crypto firms, including Coinbase. Trump has also issued pardons for notable figures in crypto-related cases, such as Ross Ulbricht and the founders of BitMEX.
Reports suggest that Ver actively sought political support, allegedly paying $600,000 to political advisor Roger Stone and retaining attorneys with prior ties to Trump. He also reportedly worked with a lobbying firm linked to one of the president’s major campaign donors.
Neither the DOJ nor Ver has publicly commented on the settlement. In a social media post, Ver claimed he was the “victim of politically motivated prosecution” and called on Trump for assistance.
