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Elon Musk Has Now Lost More Money Than Anyone In History

Elon Musk Has Now Lost More Money Than Anyone In History

Jan 3, 2023

A little over a year ago, Elon Musk was the richest person in history with a net worth of $340 billion. Fast forward to the present and he's now officially lost more money than any human in history.

A Swedish Billionaire Is Buying Up Rights To Old Video Games To Build A "Gaming Empire"

A Swedish Billionaire Is Buying Up Rights To Old Video Games To Build A "Gaming Empire"

Jan 3, 2023

Wingefors is a successful financier who got his start in business as a young person selling old comic books and video games outside Karlstad in Sweden

The Winklevoss Twins Are Facing A Possible Class Action Lawsuit From Gemini Investors Over Lost $900 Million In Customer Funds

The Winklevoss Twins Are Facing A Possible Class Action Lawsuit From Gemini Investors Over Lost $900 Million In Customer Funds

Dec 30, 2022

The lawsuit, filed by Brendan Picha and Max J. Hastings, accuses Gemini of fraud and alleges that it "refused to honor any further investor redemptions, effectively wiping out all investors who still had holdings in the program."

Russia Seizes $1 Billion Hotel Sochi Hotel Development From Billionaire Who Criticized Putin And The War

Russia Seizes $1 Billion Hotel Sochi Hotel Development From Billionaire Who Criticized Putin And The War

Dec 28, 2022

The seizure is supposed to be in connection to a land dispute filed by Russia's Sirius Federal Territory (established under President Putin), but the decision to seize the complex reportedly comes after the Kremlin asked Deripaska to tone down his criticisms of the war.

The Son Of Murdered Married Billionaire Couple Increases Reward For Information On Their Killer To $25 Million

The Son Of Murdered Married Billionaire Couple Increases Reward For Information On Their Killer To $25 Million

Dec 27, 2022

In a press statement made to the CBC, the younger Sherman expresses a desire for closure in the matter of his parents' murder. "Closure will not be possible until those responsible for this evil act are brought to justice," the statement reads.

$90 Million French Riviera Villa Will Not Be Returned To Sanctioned Russian Billionaire

$90 Million French Riviera Villa Will Not Be Returned To Sanctioned Russian Billionaire

Dec 20, 2022

Ponomarenko is in the midst of a legal battle to get one of his assets back in French court: a villa reportedly valued at $88.9 million in the ultra-exclusive Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera.

There Are No More $200 Billionaires In The World

There Are No More $200 Billionaires In The World

Dec 14, 2022

Roughly a year ago, controversial Tesla/Twitter CEO Elon Musk had a staggering net worth of $340 billion, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was worth $210 billion. Now, neither man has a fortune that even comes close to the $200 billion mark.

The Unthinkable Just Happened: Bernard Arnault Has Overtaken Elon Musk As The Richest Person In The World

The Unthinkable Just Happened: Bernard Arnault Has Overtaken Elon Musk As The Richest Person In The World

Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday afternoon, Elon Musk officially slipped to the world's SECOND richest person. The world's new king of wealth is LVMH founder Bernard Arnault.

Bernard Arnault Is Within Striking Distance Of Dethroning Elon Musk As The Richest Person In The World

Bernard Arnault Is Within Striking Distance Of Dethroning Elon Musk As The Richest Person In The World

Dec 8, 2022

Bernard Arnault is on the verge of overtaking Elon Musk as the richest person on the planet.

Elon Musk Is Perilously Close To Losing His Status As The Richest Person In The World

Elon Musk Is Perilously Close To Losing His Status As The Richest Person In The World

Dec 8, 2022

A year ago Elon Musk was the richest person on the planet by a margin of more than $100 billion. Twelve months later he's lost more money than any other billionaire and and he's perilously close to losing his status as the world's richest person.

Billionaire Leon Black Alleged To Have Committed A Sexual Assault At Jeffrey Epstein's Home In 2002

Billionaire Leon Black Alleged To Have Committed A Sexual Assault At Jeffrey Epstein's Home In 2002

Dec 8, 2022

For Black's part, he has denied the allegations, and a press statement released by his attorney Susan Estrich of the law firm Estrich Goldin called the allegations "categorically false and part of a scheme to extort money from Mr. Black by threatening to destroy his reputation."

Disgraced Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Only Has $100,000 Left To His Name

Disgraced Crypto Mogul Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Only Has $100,000 Left To His Name

Dec 2, 2022

While many would probably be thrilled to log onto their online bank accounts and see a $100,000 balance, for a former billionaire like Bankman-Fried it's basically the financial equivalent of running on fumes.

Kanye West Isn't A Billionaire Anymore And He Probably Won't Be A Billionaire Ever Again

Kanye West Isn't A Billionaire Anymore And He Probably Won't Be A Billionaire Ever Again

Dec 1, 2022

After his repugnant appearance on Alex Jones' show, we no longer believe Kanye West is a billionaire and are highly doubtful he'll ever be a billionaire again.

Billionaire Files $400 Million Insurance Claim Over Art Collection Pieces That "Lost Their Oomph"

Billionaire Files $400 Million Insurance Claim Over Art Collection Pieces That "Lost Their Oomph"

Nov 25, 2022

Insurers, used to dealing in tangible qualities rather than subjective and possibly undefinable values such as "oomph," are taking issue with Perelman's claim, and he's suing to get them to pay up.

Tom Ford Is The World's Newest Billionaire After Selling His Brand To Estée Lauder For $2.8 Billion

Tom Ford Is The World's Newest Billionaire After Selling His Brand To Estée Lauder For $2.8 Billion

Nov 17, 2022

He's an actor, designer, business exec, rancher, producer, director… and thanks to a deal that was just announced, Tom Ford can now call himself BILLIONAIRE.