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In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.

Jan 22, 2025

Back in 2014, investor Tim Draper paid $19 million for around 30,000 bitcoins that had been confiscated by the US Marshals Service in connection to the arrest of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht… That was a wise move on Draper's part.

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Jan 16, 2025

In the last 40-ish years, just EIGHT men have held the title of world's richest person. You know some of the six names… Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk… But who are the other tycoons of wealth who wore the crown, even briefly?

How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune

How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune

Jan 1, 2025

If you've ever had Hunt's ketchup, you've gave a few pennies to Norton Simon… a man who turned $7,000 at the height of the Great Depression, into a $10 billion fortune.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Hit $485 Billion Tuesday… Hypothetically Could Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire *Tomorrow*

Elon Musk's Net Worth Hit $485 Billion Tuesday… Hypothetically Could Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire *Tomorrow*

Dec 17, 2024

I thought it might happen today (Tuesday), but Elon Musk's net worth ONLY hit $485 billion by the time the markets closed. Now he's really within striking distance of becoming the world's first half-trillionaire.

Elon Musk May Become A Half-Trillionaire Tomorrow

Elon Musk May Become A Half-Trillionaire Tomorrow

Dec 16, 2024

It has been a truly unbelievable few weeks for the net worth of the world's richest man, Elon Musk. And the way Tesla's stock price has been trending, there's a chance Elon becomes a half-trillionaire.

Taylor Swift Gave Out $197 MILLION In Bonuses To Performers And Crew During The "Eras Tour"

Taylor Swift Gave Out $197 MILLION In Bonuses To Performers And Crew During The "Eras Tour"

Dec 11, 2024

That tracks with the more than $55 million in bonuses Swift had reportedly given the "Eras Tour" crew back in the summer of 2023 after the North American leg of the tour had come to an end.

Elon Musk Just Became The First Person To Ever Have A $400 Billion Net Worth (And Wednesday It Hit $450 Billion)

Elon Musk Just Became The First Person To Ever Have A $400 Billion Net Worth (And Wednesday It Hit $450 Billion)

Dec 10, 2024

With Tesla on yet another tear, Elon Musk's fortune topped $400 billion on Tuesday. He is the first human being in history to have a net worth that large.

What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

Dec 10, 2024

Elon Musk's net worth just hit $400 billion for the first time. What would it take for Elon's net worth to break $1 trillion?

Bashar al-Assad And His Family Control A Huge Private Fortune

Bashar al-Assad And His Family Control A Huge Private Fortune

Dec 8, 2024

Officials around the globe are trying to find and freeze all of the assets of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in an attempt to cut him off where it hurts him the most: his wallet.

With Bitcoin At $100k, Satoshi Nakamoto Is Now One Of The 20 Richest People On The Planet

With Bitcoin At $100k, Satoshi Nakamoto Is Now One Of The 20 Richest People On The Planet

Dec 7, 2024

Bitcoin just broke through $100,000 for the first time. That means Satoshi Nakamoto – the currency's hidden creator – is one of the 20 richest people in the world.

With A Net Worth of $350 Billion Elon Musk Just Broke His Own Record For Richest Person In History

With A Net Worth of $350 Billion Elon Musk Just Broke His Own Record For Richest Person In History

Nov 23, 2024

With Tesla's stock price soaring, Elon Musk's net worth just topped $350 billion. In the process, he broke his own record for the richest person of all time.

San Francisco's Next Mayor Is A Billionaire Heir Thanks To His Stepfather's Great-Grand-Uncle-In-Law And… One Of America's Best Inventions

San Francisco's Next Mayor Is A Billionaire Heir Thanks To His Stepfather's Great-Grand-Uncle-In-Law And… One Of America's Best Inventions

Nov 13, 2024

Daniel Lurie recently defeated incumbent London Breed to become the next mayor of San Francisco. Daniel is a billionaire heir thanks to one of America's greatest inventions. Actually, technically, his late stepfather was the great-grand-nephew-in-law of the original inventor.

Elon Musk Is $4 Billion Away From Re-Breaking His Own Record For Largest Fortune In Human History

Elon Musk Is $4 Billion Away From Re-Breaking His Own Record For Largest Fortune In Human History

Nov 11, 2024

After another astonishing wealth gain on Monday, Elon Musk is just $4 billion shy of re-breaking his own record for largest fortune in human history.

Elon Musk Ends An Unprecedented Week With A Net Worth Of $315 Billion

Elon Musk Ends An Unprecedented Week With A Net Worth Of $315 Billion

Nov 8, 2024

Donald Tump may have won the Presidential election, but Elon Musk may have the most to celebrate as a truly unprecedented week comes to a close.

Elon Musk Is A Whisker Away From Being Worth $300 Billion (Again!)

Elon Musk Is A Whisker Away From Being Worth $300 Billion (Again!)

Nov 7, 2024

After surging $26 billion yesterday alone, Elon Musk's net worth is approaching $300 billion again for the first time in almost exactly three years.