Elon Musk Eyes a Shadow Presidency Elon Musk Eyes a Shadow Presidency
The world’s richest man is expecting a major return on investment for his lavish support of Trump's campaign.
Oct 30, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
How Trump Has Run Afoul of His Online Fanboys How Trump Has Run Afoul of His Online Fanboys
At the end of a dismal week for his campaign, the former president fought off a flurry of podcaster defections.
Aug 12, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
It’s Official: Silicon Valley Is Fully MAGA-Pilled It’s Official: Silicon Valley Is Fully MAGA-Pilled
The tech industry is falling over itself to embrace Trump and J.D. Vance. It’s a mask-off moment.
Jul 18, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Hallucinations of Grandeur Sam Bankman-Fried’s Hallucinations of Grandeur
The former crypto mogul faces a 25-year sentence for his financial con game
Apr 1, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
How GOP Megadonor Jeffrey Yass Can Clean Up on TikTok’s Forced Sale How GOP Megadonor Jeffrey Yass Can Clean Up on TikTok’s Forced Sale
The Pennsylvania billionaire has former TikTok detractors backing off a ban, but he'll be sitting pretty if a US takeover happens.
Mar 15, 2024 / Jacob Silverman
Rocky Mountain Lie Rocky Mountain Lie
The inside story of a scam nestled inside Colorado’s booming crypto trade
Jan 3, 2024 / James Block and Jacob Silverman
How Sam Altman Ran Afoul of the Keepers of the AI Faith How Sam Altman Ran Afoul of the Keepers of the AI Faith
Altman's departure from OpenAI was less a managerial dispute than a religious schism.
Nov 21, 2023 / Jacob Silverman
The SBF Verdict and Crypto’s Unindicted Scam Network The SBF Verdict and Crypto’s Unindicted Scam Network
The high-profile trial leaves many questions unanswered, chiefly about FTX’s apparent role as a money-laundering operation.
Nov 6, 2023 / Jacob Silverman
How Rumble Is Planning to Be the Premier MAGA Platform How Rumble Is Planning to Be the Premier MAGA Platform
The home of Power Slap has become the video platform of choice for powerful MAGA interests.
Jul 11, 2023 / Feature / Jacob Silverman
The Many Confessions of Sam Bankman-Fried The Many Confessions of Sam Bankman-Fried
The former crypto CEO can’t stop explaining himself.
Dec 2, 2022 / Jacob Silverman