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Blockstream, Bitcoin Belle, and Epstein: Untangling Bitcoin's Early Connections

Jeffrey Epstein

Blockstream, Bitcoin Belle, and Epstein: Untangling Bitcoin's Early Connections

In the nascent world of Bitcoin, where libertarians and visionaries converged to challenge traditional finance, personal relationships often intertwined with professional ambitions. One such story revolves around Austin Hill, co-founder of Blockstream, and Michele Seven, better known as Bitcoin Belle, a prominent networker in the early Bitcoin days. Their connection,

MrBeast Buys Step Banking App to Blend TradFi With Crypto and DeFi

MrBeast Buys Step Banking App to Blend TradFi With Crypto and DeFi

Beast Industries, the media and retail company founded by YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has acquired Step, a mobile-first banking platform built for younger users. The deal was announced on Monday, with financial terms remaining undisclosed. Step has grown to serve more than 7 million users by offering

SafeMoon Founder Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme

SafeMoon Founder Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme

Braden John Karony, the former chief executive officer of SafeMoon, received a 100-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that targeted thousands of investors. A jury previously convicted him on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering after evidence showed he diverted millions from funds

South Korea Exchange Bithumb Admits System Flaws Caused $40 Billion Bitcoin Error

South Korea Exchange Bithumb Admits System Flaws Caused $40 Billion Bitcoin Error

South Korea's prominent cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has confirmed that significant deficiencies in its internal systems allowed for a major error during a recent promotional event. The incident resulted in customers being erroneously credited with around 620,000 Bitcoins, valued at over $40 billion based on market prices. Executives

Blockstream’s Ties to Epstein Reveal Hidden Investments, Bitcoin Mixing, and Deniable Funding

Jeffrey Epstein

Blockstream’s Ties to Epstein Reveal Hidden Investments, Bitcoin Mixing, and Deniable Funding

The new 2026 release of additional Jeffrey Epstein documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has reignited scrutiny of early Bitcoin and crypto ecosystems. Among the most disturbing revelations are direct communications between Blockstream co-founders and Epstein, involving proposals to use Bitcoin's privacy features, including transaction mixing,

Epstein’s 2008 Emails Reveal Idea for Bitcoin‑Like Digital Currency

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein’s 2008 Emails Reveal Idea for Bitcoin‑Like Digital Currency

Newly released Department of Justice files on Jeffrey Epstein contain an unexpected thread: a series of October 2008 emails in which Epstein sketched out ideas for an internet‑based digital currency system to distribute value and reduce what he described as “artificial money scarcity.” Epstein was a convicted criminal whose

Epstein Files Reveal Bitcoin Developers Tied to Genetic 'Designer Baby' Ambitions

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Files Reveal Bitcoin Developers Tied to Genetic 'Designer Baby' Ambitions

Recently unsealed Department of Justice files have shed new light on Jeffrey Epstein's wide-ranging network, revealing email exchanges with Bryan Bishop, a prominent Bitcoin core developer (known online as "kanzure") and transhumanist, discussing potential investments in his cryptocurrency derivatives exchange and later, a highly controversial "

Russian Operative Touted Blockchain Prodigy Better Than Vitalik Buterin in Epstein Emails

Jeffrey Epstein

Russian Operative Touted Blockchain Prodigy Better Than Vitalik Buterin in Epstein Emails

Buried in the overlap between Silicon Valley VC's, Russian influencers, and Jeffrey Epstein’s network, a 2017 email from Masha Drokova (now Masha Bucher) stands out. "I've found super smart and young blockchain enthusiast in Russia. He can be better than Vitalik Buterin if he

Bitcoin Drops to $69K, Down 45% Due to Geopolitical and Macro Pressures

Bitcoin Drops to $69K, Down 45% Due to Geopolitical and Macro Pressures

Bitcoin fell through the psychologically important $70,000 level on Thursday, extending a sharp decline that has erased substantial gains from recent months. The cryptocurrency touched an intraday low of $69,100, marking its weakest price since November 2024, shortly after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory sparked widespread optimism

Epstein Rejected $2 Million Layer1, Grin Investment Over ‘Ponzi Gambling’ Fears

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Rejected $2 Million Layer1, Grin Investment Over ‘Ponzi Gambling’ Fears

In the world of finance, innovation, and scandal, Jeffrey Epstein's forays into Bitcoin and cryptocurrency reveals a man who was both intrigued by the digital gold rush and at the same time, deeply wary of its pitfalls. Newly surfaced emails from his 2018 correspondence, part of the massive

Epstein Invested $3 Million in Coinbase According to DOJ Files Released

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Invested $3 Million in Coinbase According to DOJ Files Released

The U.S. Department of Justice has published a massive collection of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, totaling around 3.5 million pages. This release includes emails, financial records, and other materials gathered from multiple investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender. The documents provide new insights into

Bitcoin Pioneer Gavin Andresen Rejected Epstein, New DOJ Email Files Reveal

Jeffrey Epstein

Bitcoin Pioneer Gavin Andresen Rejected Epstein, New DOJ Email Files Reveal

The U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein as part of transparency measures under the recently enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act. These documents, made public in late January 2026, shed light on Epstein's wide-ranging interests and connections in the

Epstein Files Expose Blockstream, Adam Back Funding, and Austin Hill’s “Pretty Girls”

Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein Files Expose Blockstream, Adam Back Funding, and Austin Hill’s “Pretty Girls”

The U.S. Department of Justice recently released millions of pages from its Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, revealing previously undisclosed connections to the cryptocurrency industry. These documents, primarily emails and communications from 2014 and 2015, show Epstein's interactions with key figures in Bitcoin's early ecosystem. Among

Bitcoin Investor Michael Saylor Linked to Epstein in New File Release

Jeffrey Epstein

Bitcoin Investor Michael Saylor Linked to Epstein in New File Release

The U.S. Department of Justice recently published millions of pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein as part of ongoing transparency efforts under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Among the newly unsealed materials, the name of Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy and a prominent Bitcoin advocate

Secret $500M UAE Investment Surfaces in Trump Family Crypto Venture

World Liberty Financial

Secret $500M UAE Investment Surfaces in Trump Family Crypto Venture

A major investment in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform linked to President Donald Trump and his family, has come to light after remaining undisclosed for over a year. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a prominent Abu Dhabi royal and the United Arab Emirates national security adviser, acquired a

Bitcoin Price Declines to $77K as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin Price Declines to $77K as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin fell further on January 31, 2026, trading below $77,000 after touching intraday lows not seen since earlier in the month. The cryptocurrency has now lost more than 12% from its recent peak near $87,000 just a week ago, with the bulk of the earlier portion of the

Bitcoin Price Drops to $81K as Trump's Fed Pick Rattles Market

Bitcoin Price Drops to $81K as Trump's Fed Pick Rattles Market

Bitcoin has fallen sharply in the last day, with it currently settling around $82,000 after touching a low of $81,000 yesterday. The cryptocurrency dropped from $84,000 the previous day and stands well below the $96,000 level it held just two weeks ago in mid-January. This move

Trump Says Fight Against Crypto Ended but Devs Still Face Charges

Trump Says Fight Against Crypto Ended but Devs Still Face Charges

President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that the war on cryptocurrency has ended under his leadership, highlighting policies that support crypto assets and institutional involvement. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are now widely available, major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity offer regulated products, and talks of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve have

Bitcoin Slides to $84K as Markets Sink in Broad Sell-Off

Bitcoin Slides to $84K as Markets Sink in Broad Sell-Off

Bitcoin dropped more than 5% today down to $84,672 as a widespread risk-off move hit global financial markets. The leading cryptocurrency declined alongside major U.S. equities, technology stocks, and precious metals in a synchronized sell-off that caught many investors off guard. Traditional safe-haven assets and growth-oriented investments both

Chinese Laundering Networks Process $16.1 Billion as Crypto Crime Rises

Chinese Laundering Networks Process $16.1 Billion as Crypto Crime Rises

New data shows that Chinese-language money laundering networks have become the leading channel for illicit cryptocurrency flows worldwide. According to a new report from Chainalysis, these networks processed an estimated $16.1 billion in 2025 through more than 1,799 active wallets. This activity now accounts for roughly 20% of

US Probes Venezuela Maduro Regime Bitcoin Holdings After Capture

US Probes Venezuela Maduro Regime Bitcoin Holdings After Capture

US authorities are examining potential Bitcoin and cryptocurrency digital assets tied to the former Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela following his capture by American forces earlier this month. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told CoinDesk in a recent interview that several

Coinbase Begins Testing for New USDF Stablecoin for Trading

Coinbase Begins Testing for New USDF Stablecoin for Trading

Coinbase has started backend testing for a new stablecoin called USDF on its exchange platform. The company announced the development through its Coinbase Markets account on social media, specifying that the token is currently in an operational testing phase only. Trading, deposits, and withdrawals remain unavailable at this stage, with

Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin for Regulated American Market

Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin for Regulated American Market

Tether is taking a significant step toward expanding its presence in the United States with the official debut of its USAT stablecoin. The company announced the launch on Tuesday, positioning USAT as a dollar-backed digital asset built specifically for the country’s federal regulatory structure. The move marks a notable

Ethereum Foundation Addresses Quantum Security with New Research Program

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Ethereum Foundation Addresses Quantum Security with New Research Program

The Ethereum foundation is moving quickly to strengthen its defenses against future quantum computing threats, establishing a dedicated Post Quantum team to guide the network’s long‑term security strategy. Senior researcher Justin Drake described the effort as a top priority for the organization, noting that the pace of quantum