The release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed his deep and surprising financial connections to the cryptocurrency industry. Records indicate that he bankrolled Bitcoin during its earliest days. When you consider that many crypto companies have grown into multibillion-dollar behemoths, it seems like Epstein wasn’t just a casual spectator: he was actively funding crucial development nodes.
According to the Guardian, documents released by the US Department of Justice show that Epstein’s involvement with Bitcoin’s development stemmed directly from his role as a donor to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. Over two decades, MIT accepted more than $800,000 from Epstein. Epstein had built a massive network through shared interests and investments and was able to facilitate over $7 million more in donations from contacts.
