Did Epstein Help Create Crypto? XRP, Stellar, and the Truth Behind USDT

Bitcoin was created as peer-to-peer digital cash. That was the original promise. So what happened? In this episode, Aaron Day joins Camila Grigera Naón to unpack one of the most controversial debates in crypto today. From central bank digital currencies to stablecoins, from the Clarity Act to institutional influence, Aaron argues that the story of Bitcoin may not be what many believe. Is Bitcoin still aligned with its cypherpunk roots? Have stablecoins quietly reshaped the financial system? Are we witnessing the rise of a backdoor CBDC? This conversation dives into: • The shift from “peer-to-peer cash” to “digital gold” • Tether, regulation, and the Genius Act • Institutional involvement in crypto • The CBDC debate • The future of financial privacy These are strong claims and controversial perspectives. We encourage viewers to listen critically and do their own research. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to BeInCrypto for in-depth discussions shaping the future of digital assets. 0:00 The Bitcoin Debate Heats Up 1:20 Why Aaron Became a Bitcoin Critic 5:40 The Shift From Cash to Digital Gold 10:15 CBDCs & Government Crackdowns 16:30 The Epstein Angle Explained 23:45 Stablecoins & The Genius Act 30:10 Is Crypto Being Captured? 38:00 Tether Controversy 45:20 Ripple & XRP Discussion 50:00 Which Crypto Aligns With Cypherpunk Ideals? 52:10 Final Thoughts Bitcoin debate, Bitcoin criticism, Aaron Day interview, Epstein crypto theory, CBDC discussion, Genius Act crypto, Clarity Act explained, Tether controversy, stablecoin regulation, crypto surveillance, central bank digital currency, technocracy crypto, XRP discussion, crypto future 2026, privacy coins Monero Zano, Bitcoin store of value debate