According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Brock Pierce appears in 0 case documents, and 2 email records in the Epstein files.
American entrepreneur, co-founder of Tether and Blockchain Capital, and former child actor. DOJ-released EFTA emails document extensive contact with Epstein from 2010 until Epstein's death in 2019, all post-conviction. Spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James island. Introduced Epstein to Coinbase's Series C round ($3M investment via Blockchain Capital). Emails show Pierce discussing 'women' with Epstein, telling him 'he had a great time with the girls,' and Epstein instructing Pierce to 'find him a present' while traveling abroad.
Facilitated Epstein's connections throughout the Bitcoin ecosystem including to Steve Bannon. Pierce has stated communications 'related to cryptocurrency' and occurred at 'industry events.'
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Background
Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and former child actor who became one of the most prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry. He is described in Blockchain Capital's marketing materials as part of the firm's experienced investment team alongside Bart Stephens, Brad Stephens, and Paul Stephens, with the fund claiming $500M AUM and $200M raised. Pierce has been associated with multiple major crypto ventures including Tether, Blockchain Capital, Block.one (EOS), the Bitcoin Foundation, IMI Exchange, GoCoin, and Blade Financial, and has been described in documents as 'the most active investor in the digital currency ecosystem.' A San Francisco address and Blockchain Capital email are listed for him in House Oversight filings.
Before his cryptocurrency career, Pierce was a principal in Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), a gaming and entertainment company described in multiple witness accounts as 'notorious.' One document notes that Steve Bannon served as CEO of IGE, a virtual-currency/MMO firm 'linked to former child star Brock Pierce, amid endless litigation.' Pierce's pre-crypto career is referenced in multiple anecdotal accounts filed with the House Oversight Committee.
Pierce's name appears extensively in DOJ-released EFTA (Epstein Financial Trust Account) emails, which document communications between Pierce and Jeffrey Epstein spanning from approximately 2010 until Epstein's death in 2019 -- entirely after Epstein's 2008 conviction. These communications form the primary evidentiary basis for Pierce's inclusion in the Epstein case files.
Epstein Connection
Brock Pierce is connected to the Epstein case through multiple evidentiary streams. First, numerous DOJ-released EFTA emails document direct correspondence between Pierce and Epstein, with at least one email sent from Pierce's account and at least one from Epstein's Gmail account (jeevacation@gmail.com). Second, multiple eyewitness accounts filed with the House Oversight Committee place Pierce physically at Epstein's Manhattan mansion, where he was observed in Epstein's dining room meeting with other high-profile figures including former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. Third, the current description based on EFTA email review indicates Pierce spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James island, introduced Epstein to Coinbase's Series C investment round ($3M via Blockchain Capital), facilitated Epstein's connections throughout the Bitcoin ecosystem including to Steve Bannon, and exchanged emails with Epstein discussing 'women,' telling Epstein 'he had a great time with the girls,' and receiving instructions from Epstein to 'find him a present' while traveling abroad. Pierce has publicly stated that his communications with Epstein 'related to cryptocurrency' and occurred at 'industry events.'
Key Allegations(8)
Pierce was present at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan residence and met with Epstein and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to discuss Bitcoin investment opportunities
allegedDOJ-released EFTA emails document extensive direct correspondence between Pierce and Epstein from approximately 2010 until Epstein's death in 2019, all post-conviction
documentedPierce spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James island
allegedPierce introduced Epstein to Coinbase's Series C investment round, with a $3M investment via Blockchain Capital
allegedEmails show Pierce discussing 'women' with Epstein, telling Epstein 'he had a great time with the girls,' and Epstein instructing Pierce to 'find him a present' while traveling abroad
allegedPierce facilitated Epstein's connections throughout the Bitcoin ecosystem, including to Steve Bannon
allegedPierce was a principal in DEN (Digital Entertainment Network), described as 'notorious' in witness accounts
documentedSteve Bannon was CEO of IGE, a virtual-currency firm linked to Pierce, amid 'endless litigation'
allegedLegal Status
Pierce is not known to have been charged, convicted, or formally investigated in connection with the Epstein case. He appears extensively in DOJ-released EFTA emails and in House Oversight Committee filings as a documented associate of Epstein post-conviction. No criminal case numbers are associated with Pierce in the provided evidence.
Notable Statements(1)
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Contradictions(2)
Pierce has stated his communications with Epstein 'related to cryptocurrency' and occurred at 'industry events'
Multiple eyewitness accounts place Pierce at Epstein's private Manhattan residence, not at industry events. EFTA emails reportedly show discussions about 'women,' Pierce telling Epstein 'he had a great time with the girls,' and Epstein instructing Pierce to 'find him a present' while traveling abroad -- topics unrelated to cryptocurrency.
Pierce has characterized his relationship with Epstein as limited to cryptocurrency business
EFTA emails document contact spanning approximately 2010 to 2019, and Pierce reportedly spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James island -- Epstein's private island -- suggesting a deeper and more sustained relationship than industry-event encounters.
Key Relationships(4)
Extensive email correspondence documented in EFTA records from 2010-2019. Pierce visited Epstein's Manhattan residence, spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James, and introduced Epstein to crypto investment opportunities including Coinbase's Series C round.
Multiple documents describe Pierce and Larry Summers meeting at Epstein's Manhattan residence to discuss Bitcoin investment opportunities and price volatility. Summers expressed interest in crypto 'opportunities.'
Peter Thiel and Pierce co-appear in 13 shared documents, primarily in the context of gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan residence where both are named as attendees.
Bill Gates and Pierce co-appear in 12 shared documents related to Epstein's social circle and Manhattan gatherings.
Timeline(8 events)
Pierce was a principal in Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), a gaming company later described as 'notorious' in multiple accounts
Steve Bannon served as CEO of IGE, a virtual-currency/MMO firm linked to Pierce, amid 'endless litigation'
Earliest documented EFTA email correspondence between Pierce and Epstein begins (post-Epstein's 2008 conviction)
Pierce observed at Epstein's Manhattan mansion dining room, discussed Bitcoin with Larry Summers in Epstein's presence. Summers expressed interest in 'opportunities' related to cryptocurrency.
Pierce spoke at Epstein's Mindshift Conference on Little Saint James island
Pierce introduced Epstein to Coinbase's Series C investment round ($3M via Blockchain Capital)
Blockchain Capital marketing deck lists Pierce as part of the experienced investment team, with portfolio including BitGo, Coinbase, and Ripple
Final documented EFTA email correspondence between Pierce and Epstein, ending with Epstein's death
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (2)
fact checking questions for New York Magazine story
Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until
fact checking questions for New York Magazine story
Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until
Schedule (7)
2011-09-18 to 2014-09-23 · 3 entries verified across multiple documents
Breakfast with Brock Pierce
Tentative appointment with Brock Pierce
Brock Pierce appointment (tentative)
TENTATIVE Appt w/Brock Pierce
Tentative appointment with Brock Pierce
Appt w/Brock Pierce
Tentative appointment with Brock Pierce and Andrew Farkas
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