Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Connection to Bitcoin & Crypto That Nobody Expected

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files have reignited debate around Bitcoin’s earliest years, revealing previously unseen discussions, funding links, and ideological influence tied to the formation of the crypto ecosystem. In this BeInCrypto podcast episode, host Brian is joined by Bitcoin historian Kurt Wuckert Jr to unpack what the Epstein files actually reveal and what they don’t. There is no evidence of illicit crypto activity, but the timing, conversations, and power dynamics exposed raise important questions about how Bitcoin’s original vision changed. Together, they explore the Bitcoin civil war, Blockstream’s rise, early venture capital influence, debates with figures like Peter Thiel, and how Bitcoin shifted from a peer-to-peer cash system into a store-of-value narrative aligned with traditional finance. Key topics: Bitcoin history, Epstein files explained, Blockstream and early funding, Bitcoin civil war, store of value vs payments, venture capital influence, Bitcoin ideology, Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision, crypto power structures, Bitcoin and TradFi, long-term risks for Bitcoin. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:24 Epstein files revealed 1:15 Meet Kurt Wuckert Jr 2:38 Epstein and early Bitcoin 5:15 Bitcoin civil war 7:30 Store of value vs cash 10:40 Satoshi’s original vision 13:05 Blockstream’s influence 16:30 What Bitcoin lost 18:55 Programmable Bitcoin 22:30 Michael Saylor’s role 24:58 Does this hurt Bitcoin? 26:35 Who shaped Bitcoin 29:45 Bitcoin after Epstein files 32:10 Bitcoin’s future risks 34:40 Final thoughts Subscribe for more long-form conversations on Bitcoin, crypto history, power structures, and the forces shaping decentralized technology. Last Video: Tristan Thompson: NBA Fans Are About to Trade Players Like Stocks https://youtu.be/3JadHTWj4_8 🔗 Visit BeInCrypto: https://beincrypto.com/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beincrypto 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/beincrypto 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/+U8DQNp4b8Gw3YmZi Hashtags #JeffreyEpstein #Bitcoin #CryptoHistory #Blockchain #EpsteinFiles 🚨 Disclaimer 🚨 Although BeInCrypto aims to inform and educate readers worldwide, it is important to remember that cryptocurrency-related topics involve risk. Nothing in this video should be considered financial advice. Always do your own research and never make decisions you do not fully understand.