Newly released records reveal Epstein’s MIT ties included meetings with crypto figures and concealed donations, underscoring his role in Bitcoin's early ecosystem.
Updated records show Jeffrey Epstein’s $850,000 in donations to MIT between 2002 and 2017 were linked to early Bitcoin ecosystem engagement. Alongside meetings with Tether co-founder Brock Pierce and consultations with Steve Bannon on crypto tax policy, the documents reveal MIT concealed both donations and Epstein’s visits. These engagements tie Epstein to early industry discussions and development efforts surrounding Bitcoin prior to its mainstream adoption.