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An email dated November 22, 2013, from Steven Sinofsky to Jeffrey Epstein (jeevacation@gmail.com) with the subject 'Bitcoin and DC'. Sinofsky shares a Washington Post article titled 'Here’s how Bitcoin charmed Washington' and boasts that he is 'up 50%' on his Bitcoin investment. The article text discusses Senate hearings on Bitcoin, the Silk Road marketplace, and Senator Chuck Schumer's previous comments on cryptocurrency.

People (5)

Name Role Context
Steven Sinofsky Sender
Sent email to Epstein regarding Bitcoin investment and news article.
Jeffrey Epstein Recipient
Received email at jeevacation@gmail.com.
Timothy B. Lee Journalist
Author of the Washington Post article included in the email.
Patrick Murck Subject (Article)
The Bitcoin Foundation member mentioned in the article caption testifying before the Senate.
Chuck Schumer Subject (Article)
Senator (D-N.Y.) mentioned in the article regarding his stance on Bitcoin and Silk Road.

Organizations (6)

Name Type Context
Washington Post
Source of the news article link.
The Bitcoin Foundation
Organization represented by Patrick Murck.
Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee
Committee where Patrick Murck testified.
U.S. Senate
Legislative body holding hearings.
Gawker
Media outlet that reported on Silk Road.
Silk Road
Anonymous online marketplace mentioned in the article.

Timeline (2 events)

2011
Gawker reported on Silk Road, bringing Bitcoin to mainstream attention.
Online
2013-11-21
Patrick Murck testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee.
Washington, D.C.

Locations (3)

Location Context
Referenced in article title regarding Bitcoin influence.
DC
Referenced in email subject line.
State represented by Senator Schumer.

Relationships (1)

Steven Sinofsky Correspondent/Associate Jeffrey Epstein
Sinofsky sends Epstein an email sharing personal financial success ('up 50%') and relevant news.

Key Quotes (3)

"I'm up 50% on my BTC investment!"
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"Here’s how Bitcoin charmed Washington"
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"Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) denounced the site and suggested that Bitcoin was 'an online form of money laundering.'"
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