Bitcoin Cash advocate and early cryptocurrency investor, Roger Ver, has recently made a public plea to President Trump to commute his tax evasion charges. Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has been a vocal supporter of Bitcoin Cash and has been involved in the cryptocurrency community since its early days.

In a recent tweet, Ver shared a photo of himself with President Trump and asked for his help in commuting his tax evasion charges. Ver has been charged with failing to report his income from Bitcoin Cash sales in 2018, which he claims was an honest mistake. He has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and has been ordered to pay over $1 million in fines and restitution.

Ver’s plea to President Trump has sparked a debate within the cryptocurrency community. Some argue that Ver should face the consequences of his actions and that his plea for clemency is unjustified. Others believe that Ver’s contributions to the cryptocurrency industry and his advocacy for Bitcoin Cash should be taken into consideration.

Ver has been a controversial figure in the cryptocurrency world, with some praising him for his early investments and support for Bitcoin Cash, while others criticize him for his involvement in the infamous Bitcoin hard fork in 2017. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Ver remains a prominent figure in the industry and has a large following of supporters.

In his plea to President Trump, Ver emphasized the potential impact of his imprisonment on the cryptocurrency industry, stating that it could discourage others from investing in and using cryptocurrencies. He also highlighted the potential for the US to fall behind in the global cryptocurrency market if its citizens are not allowed to freely participate.

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and gain mainstream attention, cases like Ver’s raise important questions about the regulation and taxation of cryptocurrencies. Whether or not President Trump will consider Ver’s plea for clemency remains to be seen, but it has certainly sparked a conversation about the future of cryptocurrencies and their place in the US economy.