Jeff John Roberts
Fortune
New York, NY, United States
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Recent articles by Jeff:
People are paying hundreds of dollars for Fyre Festival merch
The sad tale of Fyre Festival takes a final twist as collectors bid for hats and wrist bands. → Read More
Robinhood will no longer share stock 'popularity data' with sites like Robintrack
The trading app's decision appears to be based on public relations rather than profit. → Read More
Trump just signed an order to give an extra $400 in weekly unemployment benefits. Is that legal?
The President's call to pay $400 in benefits is on shaky legal ground, while the call to suspend payroll taxes is on better footing. → Read More
Americans are renouncing their citizenship in record numbers
A trend of Americans giving up their U.S. citizenship took a big jump in the first six months of 2020. → Read More
'A strange power': The secretive Presidential committee that could kneecap TikTok
How exactly can President Trump ban Tik-Tok or order it to sell to Microsoft? The answer is CFIUS. → Read More
Apple pledged $25 to iPhone users over battery problems. Why is it so hard to collect?
The iPhone settlement may point to long-standing problems with the class action process. → Read More
What is brushing? A look at the scam behind the mystery seeds from China
Brushing scams have been a problem in China since at least 2015. Now they are in the U.S. → Read More
PayPal cites 'death of cash' as firm posts record earnings
"The pace of e-commerce has accelerated by several years in a single quarter," said PayPal CFO John Rainey. → Read More
Now that banks can hold Bitcoin, crypto M&A rumors are swirling
The crypto M&A bonanza may be further off than some expect. → Read More
VC icon Alan Patricof and SoulCycle vet Abby Levy launch fund to invest in aging
The duo has a unique strategy to bet on entrepreneurs serving seniors. → Read More
‘Don’t plant them’: What we know about the mystery seeds from China that are arriving in U.S. mailboxes
The suspicious deliveries have been reported everywhere from Louisiana to Ohio to Washington State. → Read More
Bitcoin price surge: Several theories from experts on Bitcoin news, price going up in USD
Explanations range from global uncertainty to traders cashing out of other cryptocurrencies. → Read More
How much money does it take to be considered wealthy, comfortable? Attitudes changing during coronavirus pandemic
Attitudes to wealth have changed in the pandemic—but views on happiness have not. → Read More
Apple class action lawsuit settlement: See if you qualify for a payout for Apple, Facebook and others
Most consumers don't collect on class action money they're owed → Read More
Are you middle class? This calculator will tell you
What is middle class? 52% of Americans are classified as middle income, while 19% are upper income. Use this middle class calculator to find out where you fall. → Read More
Facebook adds $100 million to facial recognition settlement
Facebook users in Illinois can expect to collect $200 to $400. → Read More
33 states have instituted post-travel COVID quarantines—posing a dilemma for executives
The COVID orders are advisories not law, but that can still affect travel plans. → Read More
Banks can now hold bitcoin: Behind the OCC’s big decision and why it matters
The OCC opened the door for the banking industry to enter the Bitcoin business. → Read More
'Trump troops' in U.S. cities: What the law says about their rights—and yours
Trump's use of federal troops in Portland could be just the beginning. Are his tactics legal? → Read More
Dr. Seuss digital collectibles: new decals could boost the market
Boosters claim digital decals are the future of collecting. → Read More