Vitalik Buterin Calls Roger Ver’s Potential Life Sentence Absurd
Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor, was indicted for alleged tax fraud and faces a potential life sentence. Industry figures are rallying in his support.
- Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the severity of the potential sentence, calling it “absurd” and suggesting political motivations behind the case.
- Buterin compared Ver's situation to that of Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, who received a life sentence for non-violent offenses.
- Ross Ulbricht has also expressed support for Ver, stating that no one should face life imprisonment over tax issues.
- Kraken founder Jesse Powell argued that authorities target Ver due to personal biases.
- Ver's legal team is challenging the charges, claiming they are politically motivated.