John Hyatt

Forbes Staff|Billionaires

John Hyatt is a staff writer who covers billionaires with a focus on finance, investments, deals and business disputes. He joined Forbes in 2020 and has written about everything from Vivek Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign to a Tanzanian billionaire’s agribusiness dreams. His

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PREMIUM127 viewsMay 3, 2024

Carvana's Billionaire Shareholder Capitalizes On Market Rebound

The used car retailer’s stock is up 150% since the start of the year. Its biggest shareholder is starting to sell.

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PREMIUM11,657 viewsApr 23, 2024

Anatomy Of A $46 Million Renewable Energy Swindle

Rhino Onward International—or ROI—claimed it would become a major player in Green Hydrogen. Instead, investors say the founders used their funds to collect cars, pay off bills, and fuel extravagant lifestyles.

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PREMIUM829 viewsApr 9, 2024

Chinese Billionaire Sues Former Texas Executive For Trade Theft

A disgruntled Houston-based energy executive sued his employer for unpaid bonuses. Then the billionaire’s company sued him in federal court for trade theft.

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18,838 viewsApr 2, 2024

The Richest Crypto And Bitcoin Billionaires In The World 2024

Meet the 17 investors and entrepreneurs who made ten-digit fortunes on the blockchain.

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PREMIUM40,842 viewsMar 21, 2024

Why Seizing Trump’s Assets - Like Trump Tower - Won’t Be Quick Or Easy

The former president has 13 assets in New York State. It won’t be quick or easy to seize any of them. Here’s what may happen next.