Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin
Tyler Winklevoss
Estimated Net Worth
$3 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Tyler Howard Winklevoss
- Born August 21, 1981
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Bitcoin Holdings, Gemini Exchange, Facebook Settlement
Biography
Tyler Winklevoss, along with his twin brother Cameron, famously sued Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg claiming he stole their idea for the social network. Using their Facebook settlement money, the Winklevoss twins became early Bitcoin investors and founded Gemini, a major cryptocurrency exchange, positioning themselves as prominent figures in the digital asset revolution.
Sources of Wealth
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Holdings
~$2.5 Billion
Massive Bitcoin and cryptocurrency portfolio accumulated since 2013, when the twins used their Facebook settlement money to become some of the largest individual Bitcoin holders in the world.
Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange
~$400 Million
Co-founder and owner of Gemini, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodial platform that serves institutional and retail clients globally.
Facebook Settlement & Investments
~$100 Million
Original Facebook settlement money and subsequent traditional investments, plus various venture capital investments in blockchain and fintech startups.