The released Epstein files reveal various connections to major cryptocurrencies, primarily through early-stage investments. Bitcoin $BTC is the most prominent, as Epstein’s donations to the MIT Media Lab indirectly funded the salaries of Bitcoin Core developers in 2015. He also made a $500,000 indirect investment in Blockstream and a $3 million investment in Coinbase in 2014. But he is never involved in control of Bitcoin's code.
Beyond Bitcoin, the files document interests in Ripple $XRP and Stellar $XLM , which reportedly caused friction with other investors. Additionally, Epstein received correspondence regarding a Zcash fork in 2018.
There is no mention of Ethereum, but once a venture capitalist reportedly tried to connect him with a developer intended to be a "Vitalik 2.0". Despite these financial ties, there is no evidence Epstein influenced the technical development or governance of these projects. He just invest like he did to other technology projects.
The released Epstein files reveal that Jeffrey Epstein had surprising, indirect ties to the early cryptocurrency industry. As early as 2011, Epstein contacted key developers like Gavin Andresen. Most notably, his donations to MIT’s Media Lab helped fund the Digital Currency Initiative, which paid the salaries of several Bitcoin Core developers in 2015.
Epstein also held stakes in major crypto entities, including a $500,000 indirect investment in Blockstream and $3 million in Coinbase during their early stages. But that was what many investors like him did normally. While viral rumors claiming Epstein was Satoshi Nakamoto are proven fakes, files show he attempted to launch Middle Eastern digital currencies.
Crucially, there is no evidence that Epstein influenced Bitcoin’s code or used crypto to finance his crimes. Experts suggest Bitcoin’s decentralized nature remains uncompromised despite these controversial historical associations.
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