What Epstein’s Bitcoin Investments Really Reveal w/ Kyle Torpey

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Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, veteran Bitcoin journalist Kyle Torpey joins us to talk about the explosive revelations for Bitcoin in the latest Epstein files. We explore Epstein’s $3M stake in Coinbase and his intriguing meetings with the architect of the Bitlicense, Ben Lawsky. Kyle debunks conspiracy theories about Epstein hijacking Bitcoin Core and explains the real influence Epstein had on early startups and protocol development. We also touch on the Blocksize Wars, SegWit2x, and other surprising Bitcoin connections hidden in DOJ documents.

Notes:

* Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014.

* Epstein sold 50% of his Coinbase stake for $15M.

* 90% of hashrate signed the New York Agreement.

* Brian Armstrong wrote to investors about Segwit2x

* Epstein met with Gavin Andresen in 2011

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