Crypto veteran Roger Ver strikes deal to resolve U.S. tax charges

Roger Ver, early backer known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” agreed to a deferred prosecution with the U.S. Department of Justice over tax evasion and mail fraud. Under terms, Ver will pay up to $49.9 million in unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. The case will be dismissed if he complies. He avoids prison. The move draws attention to enforcement reaching high-profile crypto personalities and could spur compliance behavior in the industry.