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Did You Know That Ashton Kutcher Held $4 Million In XRP In 2018? Here's What He Did With It
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 3:45pm | 446Already in 2018, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) had a prominent advocate: actor Ashton Kutcher. What Happened: In 2018, Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher introduced XRP to mainstream audiences by donating $4 million worth of XRP through the XRP payment app to The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund live on her talk...
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If You Invested $1,000 In XRP Token When Madonna Raised $1 Million For Malawi For 60th Birthday, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:26am | 813The XRP Token (CRYPTO: XRP) from Ripple continues to post gains in recent weeks thanks to optimism for a new stablecoin. Six years ago, the XRP Token was part of a fundraising effort by musician Madonna. Here's a look back at the event and how much investors could have made investing alongside the...
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If You Invested $1,000 In XRP Token When Ashton Kutcher Surprised Ellen DeGeneres With $4 Million Charity Donation, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 3:44pm | 726The XRP Token (CRYPTO: XRP) from Ripple was part of a surprise charity donation to Ellen DeGeneres in 2018 with Ashton Kutcher describing his investment in the company and why it was important in the cryptocurrency sector. Here's a look back at the moment and how much investors could have made...
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Hollywood's Crypto Craze: Oprah, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish And Others Embrace Digital Assets
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 9:22am | 1290As cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the financial world, Hollywood celebrities are joining the wave, driven by financial ambitions and charitable causes. This captivating trend showcases the growing influence of digital assets in mainstream culture. With Benzinga’s Future of...
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EXCLUSIVE: Marshall Sandman's Journey From Goldman Sachs To Animal Capital Venture Fund - Teaming With Celebrities To Revive Woolly Mammoth
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 11:53am | 863After several years of working at Goldman Sachs, fresh out of Cornell University, Marshall Sandman knew he wanted to do something else. Through cold emails, Sandman was able to gain the attention of Ashton Kutcher and launch his own venture fund. The Early Days: Sandman got a job at Goldman Sachs...
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8 Hollywood Celebrities Buying Into Crypto Hype: Is Bitcoin Having A Red Carpet Moment?
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 11:38am | 1061There's a new trend that's been catching the eyes of celebrities: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). As this decentralized digital currency gains traction globally, many Hollywood stars are not only investing in it but, in certain instances, funding movies with it. From pop icons to wrestling-...
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How Holding On To Anthropic Stake May Benefit FTX In Bankruptcy
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:33pm | 1223Many of the largest technology companies are looking for new ways to invest in artificial intelligence, which includes investments in their own products and research, as well as taking stakes in smaller AI companies. On Monday, Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced an investment in the...
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Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Child Abuse Charity Amid Backlash Over Controversial Letter
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 5:16am | 513Actor Ashton Kutcher has resigned from Thorn, a charity he had set up to tackle child abuse, amid public outrage over a support letter he and his wife, Mila Kunis, wrote in favor of Danny Masterson, who was convicted of rape. What Happened: Kutcher’s departure from Thorn, which he had co-...
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'Stoner Cats' Creators Caught In SEC's Crypto NFT Crackdown, Face $1M Fine: Series Stars Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 1:08pm | 690The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Stoner Cats 2 LLC (SC2), the creator of the "Stoner Cats" web series, accusing the company of conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities. These securities were in the form of non-fungible...
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AI Startup Anthropic Bags $100M From South Korean Telecom Giant Amid Sector's Rise
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 12:17pm | 524Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, co-founded by former OpenAI leaders, secured a $100 million investment from South Korean telecommunications behemoth, SK Telecom Co Ltd (NYSE:SKM). The announcement came three months after Anthropic’s Series C funding round led by Spark Capital...
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Ashton Kutcher Says Companies Not Investing In AI Will Go Out Of Business — And He's Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 1:13pm | 1178Actor and entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher has a warning for companies not taking the growth of artificial intelligence seriously. Here’s why Kutcher believes artificial intelligence provides a great investment opportunity and is investing in the space. What Happened: Kutcher made a name for...
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Kelso to Capital: Ashton Kutcher's Celebrity Persona Transformed into a Successful Venture Capitalist
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 12:48pm | 868Michael Kelso is an easygoing, laid-back teenager who often gets himself into trouble because he lacks common sense. Played by actor Ashton Kutcher, this iconic character has become a beloved part of pop culture. But unlike Kelso, Kutcher is far from lacking in the common sense department. There is...
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Tommy Chong & Friends Light Up The Screen In 'That 70's Show' Sequel: Are Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis And Topher Grace Stoners Too?
Friday, February 3, 2023 - 11:50am | 1691Tommy Chong, the comedian, actor, musician, and undisputed symbol of cannabis culture for forty years, is a part of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX)’s “That 90’s Show,” the sequel of mega-popular “That 70’s Show.” “That 90’s Show,” which aired on...
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What Binge-Worthy Shows And Movies Are Coming To Netflix In February?
Monday, January 30, 2023 - 11:05am | 592‘Netflix and Chill’ — if this is your mantra to have a perfect date with your loved ones or a solo relaxing night, then you are at the right place. What Happened: Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is home to a plethora of great content. Whether you are a hard-core anime fan or love...
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How Did Ashton Kutcher Amass A $250M Investing Fortune? His Instinct To Spot Future Winners
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 5:20pm | 929Actor Ashton Kutcher made a name for himself starring in shows like “That ‘70s Show,” “Punk’d” and “Two and a Half Men” along with movies like “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “Just Married.” While still a major force in...