The U.S. Department of Justice has released new documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, indicating longstanding and closer contacts than previously thought between the financier and Tether co-founder Brock Pierce. The declassified correspondence points to a wide range of personal and business relationships between them, as well as discussions about cryptocurrency investments and joint trips.
This is reported by Finway
Personal Relationships and Business Meetings
According to the released materials, Pierce and Epstein maintained constant electronic communication for several years. In their letters, they discussed joint trips to Moscow, Kyiv, and Odessa, including Epstein’s request for photographs to choose a “gift.” The correspondence also mentions meetings with women, romantic relationships, and spending time together.
The documents include a story about Pierce’s “little girlfriend,” who worked as Epstein’s assistant while also being in an intimate relationship with the entrepreneur. These interactions lasted at least since 2011 and were accompanied by discussions of personal matters, invitations to meetings in New York and the Virgin Islands, as well as contacts with influential figures in business and politics.
“Brock and I have a good relationship, and I adore him, but now he is married and leads a lifestyle that I think I couldn’t support in a healthy way,” the girl wrote in one of the letters.
Cryptocurrency Collaboration and Investments
An important part of the correspondence was the topic of cryptocurrencies. Pierce informed Epstein about market trends, including the rise in Bitcoin prices, plans to acquire the Mt. Gox exchange, and contacts with other crypto entrepreneurs, including the Winklevoss twins. Epstein expressed interest in investing in this area and sought assistance in establishing new business connections.
The documents also show that through Pierce’s contacts, Epstein was offered the opportunity to invest in Coinbase, although he ultimately did so independently. The correspondence raised issues of potential partnerships, cryptocurrency regulation, and investment strategies. The exchanges continued until 2019 and concluded shortly before Epstein’s re-arrest and death in prison.
The released materials emphasize that after Epstein’s conviction in 2008 for sex crimes against minors, his contacts with Pierce became even more active. Previously, Pierce’s representatives stated that his communication with Epstein was limited to industry events in the presence of other participants and mostly concerned crypto assets. However, the new documents indicate a significantly broader interaction.
