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Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver Settles $50 Million US Tax Case After Failed Cryptocurrency Disclosure
Oct 15, 2025 11:34 am CST
Early cryptocurrency investor Roger Ver, nicknamed "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to a $50 million settlement with the US Justice Department to resolve tax charges stemming from his failure to report bitcoin holdings when renouncing his US citizenship in 2014. The case highlights the government's increasing focus on cryptocurrency tax compliance regardless of whether investors use traditional or digital assets.
Elon Musk Denies Connection After Being Named in New Jeffrey Epstein Files
Sep 27, 2025 10:13 am CST
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly denied allegations following his name appearing in newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Democratic lawmakers published a six-page document showing a tentative schedule for Musk to visit Epstein's Virgin Islands property in 2014, alongside mentions of other high-profile figures including Bill Gates and Steve Bannon. The controversy has intensified calls for the US Justice Department to release all Epstein investigation files.