Stories

 

My most recent work at Bloomberg News is here. A few of my stories are below.

How Jeff Yass Became One of the Most Influential Billionaires in the 2024 Election

The libertarian who turned Susquehanna into one of Wall Street’s most powerful trading firms is enmeshed with TikTok—and betting on Trump.

A Meta Billionaire’s Fortune Woos College Kids to a Movement Sam Bankman-Fried Embraced

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz is spending millions to recruit an army of undergraduates to effective altruism.

A Billionaire’s Heir Hangs Up His Healing Crystal to Fix Capitalism

William Peterffy spent his career avoiding working for his Wall Street tycoon father — until he figured out he could do it his way.

 

From Math Camp to Handcuffs: FTX’s Downfall Was an Arc of Brotherhood and Betrayal

Sam Bankman-Fried and his childhood friend Gary Wang are offering dueling accounts of the FTX fiasco and of who’s ultimately to blame.

 

Barry Silbert Wanted to Be Crypto’s Rockefeller. Now He’s Under Siege 

A crypto executive who worked on Enron’s bankruptcy contends with a crisis of confidence.

 

At Charles Schwab, Being a Bank Has Become a Big Problem

With higher rates easily available elsewhere, the company is facing dwindling deposits.

 

Vanguard Stumbles In Pivot From Cult of Jack Bogle

For diehard fans of the company’s founder, what’s at stake is the very soul of a $8 trillion fund giant.

 

Susquehanna Will Take Your Election Bets, Up to $100 Million

The trading firm, known for its interest in the statistics of gambling, is ready to be on the other side of big presidential wagers.

 

Bloomberg Businessweek cover: Cathie Wood’s Bad Spring

A Tesla and Bitcoin true believer tries to convince everybody else to keep the faith.

Bloomberg Businessweek cover: Robinhood’s Addictive App Made Trading a Pandemic Pastime

Has the confetti-fueled trading app become too popular for its own good?

 

Bloomberg Businessweek cover: The Hidden Dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover

The Big Three—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street—are the most important players in corporate America. Whether they like it or not.