- Social media debate intensifies on Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Ripple and Stellar.
- David Schwartz says no evidence connects Epstein with Ripple and Stellar.
- Debate follows DOJ’s release of millions of Epstein-related files.
A heated debate erupted on social media following the US Department of Justice’s release of millions of new files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The disclosure quickly led to crypto discussions after an X user shared a screenshot of an email allegedly linked to Epstein, claiming that Ripple and Stellar were mentioned in the documents.
The claim prompted a direct response from Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz, who pushed back against the claims. Schwartz stated that he is not aware of any links between Epstein and Ripple, XRP, or Stellar.
Is Ripple Linked to Epstein?
Following the release of new Jeffrey Epstein-related files, online users began speculating about alleged links between various crypto projects and the individuals mentioned in the documents.
A discussion within the XRP community on social media led Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer emeritus, David Schwartz, to respond quickly to claims linking Ripple and Stellar to Jeffrey Epstein. The claims began circulating on X and quickly gained attention, prompting questions and speculation among crypto users.
The renewed debate followed the release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice on Friday. The situation escalated after an X user shared a screenshot of an email allegedly connected to Epstein, suggesting that Ripple and Stellar were mentioned in the files.
Schwartz addressed this claim immediately, saying he is not aware of any such connections between Epstein and Ripple, XRP, or Stellar. He noted,
“I don’t know of any connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Ripple, XRP, or Stellar. I know of any evidence anyone at Ripple or Stellar ever met with Epstein or anyone closely connected to him. There are some indirect ties between Epstein and people connected to Bitcoin in various ways, but that’s probably true of most very wealthy people.”
Further, Schwartz noted that while Epstein had indirect connections with some people involved in Bitcoin, such links are not surprising. This is because Epstein was connected to many wealthy and influential figures across different industries.
What the Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal?
The US Justice Department reportedly released new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest public disclosure of Epstein-related records to date. The release includes around three million pages, along with thousands of images and videos. These details come after a law passed last year required the government to make these records public.
The Justice Department noted, “Today’s release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance.”
Notably, the documents cover a wide range of material, including details about Epstein’s time in prison, a psychological report, and information surrounding his death in custody in 2019. They also contain investigative records related to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was later convicted for helping Epstein traffic underage girls, as well as emails between Epstein and several high-profile individuals. Many of the records date back more than a decade and shed light on his network during his legal troubles, including his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting sex from a minor.
