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The Epstein–Bitcoin Proximity: What the Emails Reveal—and Why It Matters

Newly revealed emails show Jeffrey Epstein’s proximity to Bitcoin’s early funding ecosystem via MIT’s Media Lab and Digital Currency Initiative. No proof of control—but troubling access to developers, regulators, and elite crypto circles during Bitcoin’s most fragile years.

Epstein with Bitcoin wallet at MIT
  • Gavin Andresen (former lead developer)

  • Wladimir van der Laan (long-time maintainer)

This support was critical. Bitcoin did not “run itself.” Human labor kept it alive.

Again—this does not mean Epstein directed funding decisions.

But the overlap in time, money, and institutional cover is real.


The Epstein–MIT Relationship Was Not Transparent

Emails and internal reporting later revealed disturbing facts:

  • Epstein visited MIT at least nine times

  • His name was deliberately hidden in internal records

  • Staff referred to him as “Voldemort”

  • Meetings were held off-calendar

  • Donations were underreported

  • Senior MIT officials privately approved the relationship

This was not accidental negligence.
This was deliberate reputational shielding.

When the same institution becomes a funding bridge for Bitcoin’s core development, questions naturally follow.


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