This news content discusses Jeffrey Epstein's links to cryptocurrency and his views on Bitcoin. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was seen as a counterweight to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who was critical of cryptocurrencies. Epstein believed that Bitcoin was a store of value and did not consider it a currency. However, there is no evidence of Epstein's direct involvement with digital assets. Conspiracy theories also emerged, suggesting that Epstein's connection to the MIT Digital Currency Initiative played a role in the Bitcoin Cash fork. The release of the Epstein files and allegations of his ties to intelligence agencies have added to the uncertainty surrounding him. Despite his crimes, Epstein appeared to have been correct about Bitcoin's potential, as its value has significantly increased since 2017.



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