Unsealed DOJ files detail Jeffrey Epstein’s investments in Blockstream and social ties with crypto figures, noting no misuse of cryptocurrency funds was found.
Unsealed files dated January 30 link Jeffrey Epstein to early Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream, where he invested $500,000 in its oversubscribed $18 million seed round via Joi Ito’s fund. Records show Epstein discussed Bitcoin with Peter Thiel in 2014 and maintained social connections with notable crypto and tech figures. The U.S. Department of Justice reported no evidence of illicit cryptocurrency use, emphasizing his involvement was limited to small investments and personal networking.