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Spanish Court Grants Bail To ‘Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver Amid Extradition Requests

Background and Charges Against Roger Ver Roger Ver, also known as "Bitcoin Jesus," was one of the earliest investors in Bitcoin and a vocal advocate for the cryptocurrency. He gained notoriety in the early days of Bitcoin for his outspoken opinions and advocacy for a more libertarian and decentralized approach to cryptocurrency. Indictment and Extradition Requests In 2018, Ver was indicted by the US DOJ on charges of mail fraud and tax evasion. The charges allege that Ver defrauded investors by misrepresenting his involvement and control over the cryptocurrency exchange, BitInstant, and failing to report millions of dollars in income to the IRS. Spanish Court Grants Bail Despite the extradition requests from US authorities, a Spanish court has granted Ver bail and released him from custody. This decision comes after months of legal battles and negotiations between Ver's legal team and Spanish authorities. The Future for Roger Ver While Ver's release on bail i...