The Kellington Times
What Would You Do If You Lost $200 Million?!
The former chief technology officer at blockchain company Ripple Labs was offered 7,002 Bitcoin—worth roughly $2 to $6 each—for making a cryptocurrency explainer video, reports the New York Times. As the cryptocurrency soared in value, Thomas’ investment boomed to an unbelievable $220 million. Unfortunately, he can’t recall the password.
For the unemployed, it’s been rough. That’s probably the understatement of 2021. It’s been miserable. When you’re constantly looking for a new job to no avail, it’s natural that your self-esteem and confidence get crushed.
Despite all the aggravating issues you have to continue coping with, there are still people online espousing the “hustle porn” culture. You’ll see it all over LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites.
The United States Department of Labor reported 965,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week—a 23% increase from the prior week. The claims hit a five-month high. Roughly over 74 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.
A new study shows that only about 39% of Americans have the financial wherewithal to withstand an “unexpected $1,000 expense,” according to Bankrate.com. Nearly 40% would be forced to borrow money or use a credit card to cover the cost of an unexpected medical or repair bill. Meanwhile, the rich get richer—I mean really, really rich. The pandemic, with blinding speed, dramatically increased wealth and income inequality in America.
Twitter is the modern-day public square. It's the place to speak and be heard. If you’re kicked off of the platform, you won’t have a seat at the table and can’t be heard by a large audience. If you say, “Hey, if you don’t like it, build your own Twitter,” that doesn’t fly in this monopolistic system. How many real alternatives are there to Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and Apple?
