Ricardo Salinas Pliego
Coverage of Ricardo Salinas Pliego in the Nexus archive.
- Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego has increased his Bitcoin allocation to 70% of his investment portfolio, driven by his belief in Bitcoin's unseizable nature and potential for global value. He previously transformed Grupo Elektra from a furniture company into a consumer electronics and credit business, and now leads Grupo Salinas, a conglomerate with interests in media, finance, and retail.
- Anchorage and Mexican billionaire’s Grupo Salinas ink cross-border payments partnership
Anchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas have partnered to integrate stablecoin infrastructure into cross-border payment flows. This partnership aims to enhance cross-border payments. Grupo Salinas is a Mexican conglomerate led by billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego.
- Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
Vladimir Sklarov, also known as Gregory Mitchell and Mark Simon Bentley, has been charged with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego in a bogus stock-backed loan scheme. Sklarov used the name of the famed Astor family to dupe Salinas. The scheme involved a sham company, Astor Asset Group, that purported to be a legitimate and experienced loan provider.