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Epstein Files Reveal Possible Early $3.2M Coinbase Stake Through Intermediaries
Newly released emails from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have brought out evidence suggesting that convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein may have held an early, indirect investment in Coinbase during the crypto exchange’s early years. The documents, which form part of a broader disclosure of Epstein-linked financial communications, point to a roughly $3.2 million Coinbase stake acquired in 2014 through intermediary entities. While the filings do not allege wrongdoing by Coinbase, they add an unexpected layer to the exchange’s early funding history and highlight how opaque capital structures shaped crypto’s ... (full story)