Roger Ver Accuses US Intelligence of Diverting Bitcoin from Its Source
- Roger Ver Accusations: US Intelligence Siphoned Bitcoin.
- Manipulation of online forums impacted Bitcoin's scalability.
- Defending cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash for privacy.
Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus” due to his early influence on promotion of cryptocurrencies, accused US intelligence agencies of manipulating the development of Bitcoin (BTC) to divert it from its original purpose as a decentralized payment system. In a recent interview, Ver argued that Bitcoin was transformed into a speculative asset by external and political interventions.
Roger Ver is facing life in prison for revealing how the US government worked secretly to subvert cryptocurrency and prevent economic freedom. More people should hear this story.
(0:00) Roger Ver Facing Extradition
(7:49) The Hijacking of Bitcoin
(12:18) How the Government… pic.twitter.com/nchtsmsovn—Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 10, 2024
Facing possible extradition to the United States on tax evasion charges, Ver has claimed that the real motive behind the charges is his decades of promoting financial autonomy through cryptocurrencies. He stressed that he was “neither a US citizen nor a resident of the US at the time of the allegations.” The businessman renounced his US citizenship in 2014 and is currently facing a legal battle in Spain to avoid extradition.
According to Ver, online forums like Bitcointalk.org and the r/bitcoin subreddit have been manipulated by individuals aligned with intelligence agencies to censor crucial discussions about Bitcoin’s scalability. This censorship, he claims, has impeded the currency’s advancement as a global medium of exchange.
During the interview, Tucker Carlson asked if Bitcoin was originally created by intelligence agencies. Ver responded, “I don’t believe it was created that way initially, but I do believe it was turned into a financial trap.” He noted that his recent publication, a book titled Hijacking Bitcoin, details these allegations, including the role of government institutions in suppressing crypto.
Despite facing up to 109 years in prison, Ver remains optimistic. He believes that the Spanish courts may reject the extradition request and stressed the importance of public mobilization in his defense. His supporters have launched the website freerogernow.org, where the public can access his Motion to Dismiss and support his cause.
At the time of publication, the price of Bitcoin was quoted at US$101.542, up 1.5% in the last 24 hours.
Ver’s claims are not new, but they gain traction amid a growing debate over the influence of traditional institutions in the cryptocurrency market. He also advocated for the use of privacy-focused cryptos such as Monero and Zcash as alternatives to preserve the original vision of decentralization.
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