Introduction
Coin Bureau explains why Bitcoin is mentioned in the newly released Epstein files and clears up the rumors spreading across social media.
Key Points
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Why this went viral: A few Bitcoin references in millions of released documents triggered extreme claims online, including that Epstein was Satoshi.
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What’s confirmed: Epstein knew about Bitcoin early and discussed it in emails. There is no proof he knew Satoshi or influenced Bitcoin’s creation.
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MIT funding link: Epstein donated money that indirectly supported MIT’s digital currency research, which helped fund some Bitcoin Core developers. This did not give him control over Bitcoin or its code.
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Crypto investments: Epstein had early exposure to companies like Coinbase and indirect involvement in a Blockstream seed round. These were financial investments, not operational control.
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Fake narratives: Viral screenshots and emails claiming Epstein created Bitcoin are false and not found in the official files.
Takeaway
The files show early exposure and indirect funding, not control. Bitcoin remains decentralized, and there’s no evidence it was compromised or secretly run by Epstein.
