Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! Ross Ulbricht, who was in prison for creating the Silk Road, is asking for help for Roger Ver, nicknamed "Bitcoin Jesus." Roger is facing a long prison sentence for possibly not paying enough taxes on his Bitcoin.
- Roger Ver might go to prison for a very long time because of taxes.
- He didn't pay taxes on lots of Bitcoin he sold.
- Ross Ulbricht, now free, wants to help Roger because Roger helped him.
Fact | Number |
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Bitcoin sold by Roger | 131,000 |
Value of Bitcoin at the time | $240 million |
Possible prison sentence for Roger | Up to 109 years |