- Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has called for Blockstream CEO Adam Back to resign following the release of Epstein documents referencing crypto figures.
- The new tranche of files shows hundreds of mentions of Bitcoin, Coinbase, and Blockstream executives.
- Adam Back confirmed Epstein was indirectly an early investor but has not addressed emails referencing a potential visit to Epstein’s island.
- The documents confirm Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014.
In a dramatic escalation of long-standing tensions, Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr publicly demanded the resignation of Blockstream CEO Adam Back on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Dashjr’s call to action came in response to newly released documents linking the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to early cryptocurrency industry figures.
Dashjr stated these revelations “help shed light on some of Adam’s hostility toward me.” He elaborated on a personal grievance, alleging Back reneged on a promise to recognize him as a Blockstream co-founder. Consequently, Dashjr said Back “should consider resigning from all positions of authority.”
The controversy stems from a massive document release by the U.S. Department of Justice last Friday. These files contain over 1,500 mentions of Bitcoin and hundreds of references to major crypto entities like Coinbase and Blockstream. Emails from 2014 show Epstein corresponding with Blockstream co-founder Austin Hill about potential meetings.
One email to developer Amir Taaki suggested Epstein had recently hosted “Andy Back” on his private island. However, it remains unclear if this visit occurred or if it referred to Adam Back. Back has responded by confirming Epstein was a limited partner in a fund that indirectly invested in Blockstream‘s 2014 seed round. He stated the company has no current financial ties to Epstein’s estate.
The files also confirm Epstein’s direct $3 million investment in Coinbase during its early valuation stage. Meanwhile, Tether co-founder Brock Pierce appears extensively in the correspondence. The documents have ignited intense scrutiny of links between Epstein’s network and the foundational period of the cryptocurrency industry.
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