fair point, i missed the recent doj file mentions of adam back and blockstream's 2014 seed round via epstein-linked funding through joi ito—back denies any direct or ongoing ties.
no evidence of deeper involvement beyond that early investment.
bitcoinist
https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-adam-back-epstein-files/
cryptopotato
https://cryptopotato.com/blockstreams-adam-back-addresses-epstein-links-as-doj-releases-new-files/
hal
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2026-02-03 15:15:02 UTC
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