Epstein Files Include References to Crypto Projects and Alleged Outreach to Gary Gensler
Recent reporting on the newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents highlights mentions of cryptocurrency projects and emails that reference outreach to former SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents include email exchanges that reference contacts between Epstein and the cryptocurrency sector, with mentions of projects such as Tether (USDT), Ripple (XRP), and Stellar (XLM) [1].
Multiple news outlets report that the files contain 2018-era emails in which Epstein sought meetings or discussions involving Gary Gensler — described in coverage as planned or alleged outreach rather than confirmed meetings [1][2][3].
The reporting has prompted discussion across crypto media and online forums; articles and social posts summarize the emails and highlight the references to policy and academic figures, including Gensler, as drawn from the released Epstein files [2][3][4].
Coverage to date is based on the published Epstein documents and reporting by news outlets; the sources cited present the email references and alleged outreach as reported from those files, without independent confirmation from the individuals mentioned [1][2][3].
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- 1New Details About Cryptocurrencies Emerge in Epstein Papers! “Now, Former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Too!”Bitcoin Sistemi• Feb 17, 2026
- 2Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Crypto Discussions With Gary Gensler Years Before SEC ChairCoinpedia Fintech News• Feb 17, 2026
- 3Epstein File Reveals Crypto Controversy: 2018 Emails Reference Gary Gensler TalksCoinGape• Feb 17, 2026
- 4Jeffery Epstein Tried To Get In Touch With Gary Gensler To Discuss Digital Assetsr/CryptoCurrency• Feb 17, 2026
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