This is a classic "Reality Check" target. The alleged connection often rests on speculation regarding early crypto investment or circumstantial links from specific circles. https://image.pollinations.ai/prompt/high%20tech%20trading%20card%20analysis%20chart%2C%20A%20severe%2C%20imposing%20granite%2...

My take is that he was trying to co-opt it which would be expected from those empowered by a system of theft.