Jeremy Rubin
MIT Bitcoin Club co-founder who pitched Epstein on crypto investments
American software developer who co-founded the MIT Bitcoin Club and MIT Digital Currency Initiative. DOJ-released EFTA emails show first contact with Epstein in June 2014 while a student at MIT. Pitched Epstein on crypto investments including Layer1 Bitcoin mining firm. Sent Epstein his computer science thesis. ' Co-helmed MIT Bitcoin Club with Richard Ni, which used funds from Epstein's $525,000 donation to MIT's Digital Currency Initiative to distribute $100 in BTC to 4,500 MIT undergraduates.
Contact continued during and after his time at MIT.
Jeremy Rubin is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
At a Glance
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5 sources for document mentions
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and Japanese engineering class
2025-11-11
“The passage contains vague speculation that a Trump appointee might favor Bitcoin and mentions a pri”
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and speculative contract ideas
2025-11-11
“The passage mentions speculation that a known tech entrepreneur (Balaji) could be appointed to head ”
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly FDA appointment and novel crypto‑contract ideas
2025-11-11
“The email mentions a possible Trump appointment of a Bitcoin advocate to the FDA and discusses a spe”
Jeremy Rubin emails discussing Bitcoin, Trump appointees, and a Japan teaching stint
2025-11-11
“The passage hints at possible influence of Bitcoin advocates on Trump administration appointments (e”
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and novel crypto‑contract ideas
2025-11-11
“The passage hints at possible influence of crypto‑industry figures (Balaji Srinivasan, Peter Thiel) ”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 8 documents”
Known Connections (2)
Document Mentions (5)
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and Japanese engineering class
The passage contains vague speculation that a Trump appointee might favor Bitcoin and mentions a private individual’s teaching trip to Japan. It lacks concrete names, dates, transactions, or actionabl Speculates that a Trump appointee (possibly Balaji) could become FDA head and be Bitcoin‑friendly. Mentions Peter Thiel’s public comment on Bitcoin and PayPal. Describes a teaching engagement in Japa
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and speculative contract ideas
The passage mentions speculation that a known tech entrepreneur (Balaji) could be appointed to head the FDA and that other Trump appointees may favor Bitcoin. It provides no concrete evidence, dates, Speculates that Balaji Srinivasan might be appointed FDA head under Trump. Mentions an unnamed 'Allison' possibly favoring Bitcoin‑related policy. References Peter Thiel’s public praise of Bitcoin.
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly FDA appointment and novel crypto‑contract ideas
The email mentions a possible Trump appointment of a Bitcoin advocate to the FDA and discusses a speculative crypto‑contract concept, but provides no concrete names, dates, transactions, or actionable Speculation that Trump may appoint "Balaji" (likely Balaji Srinivasan) as FDA head. Reference to Allison (unspecified) favoring Bitcoin. Discussion of an "inverse‑input contract" for conditional char
Jeremy Rubin emails discussing Bitcoin, Trump appointees, and a Japan teaching stint
The passage hints at possible influence of Bitcoin advocates on Trump administration appointments (e.g., a ‘big bitcoiner’ Balaji as FDA head) and mentions a novel financial contract concept. However, Rubin speculates that a prominent Bitcoin figure (Balaji) may be considered for an FDA leadership ro Mentions Peter Thiel’s public support for Bitcoin and suggests possible alignment with administrat
Jeremy Rubin emails about potential Bitcoin‑friendly Trump appointees and novel crypto‑contract ideas
The passage hints at possible influence of crypto‑industry figures (Balaji Srinivasan, Peter Thiel) on Trump administration appointments and mentions a speculative financial‑contract mechanism. It pro Rubin speculates that Trump may appoint Balaji Srinivasan, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, to head the Mentions that 'Allison' (unspecified) appears favorable toward Bitcoin. References Peter Thiel’s p
Email Mentions (6)
Greetings from Japan
Hey Jeffrey, Thought I'd check in and see what's up on your end. - I've been watching closely Trump's appointees and there, he might be putting Balaji
Re: Greetings from Japan
Hey Jeffrey, Thought I'd check in and see what's up on your end. - I've been watching closely Trump's appointees and there, he might be putting Bala
Re: Greetings from Japan
how long will you be there?
Re: Greetings from Japan
Are you around here?
Re: Greetings from Japan
where in tokyo are you lecturing? no im in new york
Re: Greetings from Japan
At digital garage
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