Jeffrey Epstein and the Early Bitcoin Power Network (Part 1) (9/22/26)

Newly released records show that Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a surprisingly deep relationship with the emerging cryptocurrency world years after his 2008 conviction, positioning himself as an investor, connector and adviser while Bitcoin and other digital assets were still in their infancy. The records detail his dealings with crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce, who introduced Epstein to early investment opportunities, including Coinbase, and show Epstein discussing Bitcoin with figures such as Peter Thiel and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. Epstein ultimately put millions of dollars into crypto-related ventures and maintained relationships with people at the center of the industry, while also using those...