The YouTuber turned social media mogul and entrepreneur turned heads in 2022 when he paid $5.3 million for a single Pokémon card-an ultra-rare Pikachu Illustrator-making it the most expensive ever sold at a private sale. But Paul didn't stash it away in a vault. He wore the card in a diamond-encrusted chain to major events, including into the WWE wrestling ring, turning a niche collectible into a piece of performance art-and personal branding. On Sunday night, the gamble paid off.
The United Kingdom has long been seen as a major hub for finance and investment, and 2026 is expected to be another year full of challenges and opportunities. With changes in technology, politics, and global trade building the country's economic direction, many are looking at where investment activity could grow next. Orb Strategies analysts have reviewed several key areas that may attract attention in the near future, and what makes them worth watching.
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When it comes to finance, Palm Beach has long been a playground for billionaires, investors, and family offices. In the middle of this evolving landscape is Eric McNeil, a fund manager whose innovative approach is redefining wealth and influence. Through The Onyx Reserve and his exclusive Onyx House, McNeil has positioned himself as one of the most powerful figures in the intersection of finance, culture, and lifestyle.
On August 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors." Trump's executive order defines alternative assets in a very broad manner to include private equity and private credit, real estate, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. At any rate, with nearly $9 trillion being currently held in 401(K) plans, this executive order represents a historic shift that could potentially reshape how people save for retirement and have indeed major effects on the economy.
