Cryptos mentioned in Epstein's Files
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.
