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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The Trump family has rapidly accumulated approximately $1.3 billion in crypto wealth through ventures like World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin Corp., reflecting a significant shift in their wealth sources from traditional properties to digital assets, with their total net worth now estimated at $7.7 billion.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by freebeacon.com
Ilhan Omar's net worth surged to up to $30 million in 2024, primarily due to her husband's business ventures, marking a 3,500% increase from previous disclosures, despite her previous denials of being a millionaire.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Elon Musk's wealth surged by $119 billion in 2024, reaching $348 billion, surpassing tech moguls like Michael Dell. This increase is part of a broader trend where the top 10 wealthiest individuals gained a combined $585 billion, driven by AI advancements and strategic investments. Larry Ellison, Jensen Huang, and Mark Zuckerberg also saw significant increases in their fortunes, with Ellison's net worth reaching $206 billion and Huang's $124 billion. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos and the Walton heirs are catching up, benefiting from AI-focused initiatives and stock surges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Following Donald Trump's presidential election victory, the wealth of the world's 10 richest individuals, primarily US tech billionaires, surged by a record $64 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Elon Musk saw the largest increase, adding $26.5 billion to his fortune, driven by a rise in Tesla's stock price. Other notable gainers included Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison, while Bernard Arnault was the only top 10 member to see a decrease in wealth. The stock market rally was attributed to expectations of Trump's low-tax, deregulation policies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The world's 10 richest individuals saw their wealth increase by a record $64 billion following Donald Trump's reelection, with Elon Musk gaining the most at $26.5 billion. The surge in wealth is attributed to market optimism about Trump's pro-business policies and deregulation. Other billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison also saw significant gains. Trump's social media company, Truth Social, experienced a temporary stock surge, boosting his net worth.