Back added:
“A few months later, Ito’s fund divested its Blockstream shares due to a potential conflict of interest, and other concerns. Blockstream has no direct nor indirect financial connection with Jeffrey Epstein, or his estate.”
“Why would Blockstream meet with Epstein in 2014 when he was arrested in 2008?”
FAQ What are the Epstein files and why are they relevant to bitcoin? The newly released DOJ Epstein records reference digital currencies, bitcoin-related discussions, and meetings involving early crypto figures and firms. Why does Blockstream appear in the Epstein files? Blockstream is mentioned in connection with a 2014 seed-round investor roadshow and meetings involving a fund linked to Epstein and former MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito. Did Jeffrey Epstein invest directly in Blockstream? According to Blockstream CEO Adam Back, the company has no direct or indirect financial connection to Epstein or his estate. Why is the crypto community revisiting this now? The file release has prompted renewed scrutiny of early bitcoin-era relationships, emails, and investor introductions.
