Liberty advocates launch petition calling for release and pardon of early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver

A petition launched by liberty advocate Aaron Day calling for the release and pardon of early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver has now collected 245 signatures of the 500 needed. Ver faces extradition to the United States on charges of tax evasion. The petition states that Ver, often referred to as "Bitcoin Jesus," has been unfairly targeted for his pro-freedom and privacy stance and outspoken advocacy for cryptocurrencies. According to the petition, Ver is currently being held in Spain as the U.S. government attempts to prosecute him. Day argues that the charges against Ver lack substantial evidence and highlights his groundbreaking contributions to the cryptocurrency space, including as an early investor in companies such as Bitcoin.com, Ripple and Kraken. (Bitcoin.com)