News & Events

Doug Hill

Hi, I’m Doug Hill, publisher at Laissez Faire Books and Choose Yourself Media.

I’ve been working with James for over two years now. For our latest project, we’ve created this news and events page designed to bring you access to James outside of our publishing schedule. James has done so much for people over the years, much of which has been acknowledged in the press. So starting today, I’d like to share some of his accomplishments with you.

Below you’ll find features, notable lists and much more about James. Enjoy.

Why the Hate Towards Long Time Bitcoin Supporter James Altucher

James Fox of Bitcoin Exchange Guide recently wrote an article about James Altucher titled “Why the Hate Towards Long Time Bitcoin Supporter James Altucher?” It all started when James professed that bitcoin…

James Fox of Bitcoin Exchange Guide recently wrote an article about James Altucher titled “Why the Hate Towards Long Time Bitcoin Supporter James Altucher?” It all started when James professed that bitcoin would be worth $1 million on CNBC. As the article states, one would think championing bitcoin would make him a hero, but unfortunately […]

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Following an interview with Kitco News, TheStreet dialed in on a previous claim James made about the possibility of bitcoin reaching $1 million and where he stands now

“[Bitcoin] should partially or completely replace paper currency in the long run,” said Altucher. “How much paper currency is out there? About $200 trillion worth of paper currency is in the world.…

“[Bitcoin] should partially or completely replace paper currency in the long run,” said Altucher. “How much paper currency is out there? About $200 trillion worth of paper currency is in the world. And there’s only about $200 billion of cryptocurrency. So that’s 100,000% from here. That could give bitcoin a price of $8 million. So […]

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Syncbak Expands OTT Content Marketplace with James Altucher Podcast

In February 2019, Syncbak “announced it will offer James Altucher’s video podcast, The James Altucher Show, for local syndication on SBTV.” The deal “marks the first OTT syndication deal of its kind…

In February 2019, Syncbak “announced it will offer James Altucher’s video podcast, The James Altucher Show, for local syndication on SBTV.” The deal “marks the first OTT syndication deal of its kind for the show.” Jack Perry, founder of Syncbak, stated: “James Altucher is a true visionary and he understands the opportunity OTT presents. We’re […]

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James Altucher: The Most Interesting Man in the World

Another interesting exposé on James came from Forbes in 2016. The article “James Altucher: The Most Interesting Man in the World” discusses the first and subsequent meetings of author Brian Rashid and…

Another interesting exposé on James came from Forbes in 2016. The article “James Altucher: The Most Interesting Man in the World” discusses the first and subsequent meetings of author Brian Rashid and James and Rashid’s list of 21 reasons he finds James so fascinating. His top five include: He carries a waiter’s pad around at […]

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This Self-Help Guru Swears by Owning Only About 15 Possessions – Here’s What They Are

In August 2016, piggybacking off a New York Times profile, James was featured in a Business Insider article about his remaining 15 possessions. After donating a majority of what he owned, he…

In August 2016, piggybacking off a New York Times profile, James was featured in a Business Insider article about his remaining 15 possessions. After donating a majority of what he owned, he now carries what’s left, which he says he keeps for “pure functionality.” To many, James would be considered a minimalist, but to assign […]

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Why Self-Help Guru James Altucher Only Owns 15 Things

In August 2016, James was featured in a New York Times article titled “Why Self-Help Guru James Altucher Only Owns 15 Things.” While the article touches on the 15 things James owns,…

In August 2016, James was featured in a New York Times article titled “Why Self-Help Guru James Altucher Only Owns 15 Things.” While the article touches on the 15 things James owns, it is more about his story of becoming a “self-help guru,” a title James actually disputes. It’s about his rise to fortune, his […]

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The Best Podcast on iTunes – The James Altucher Show

In 2014, James and his podcast were recognized by HuffPost in an article titled “The Best Podcast on iTunes — The James Altucher Show.” The author, who considers Altucher “part of the…

In 2014, James and his podcast were recognized by HuffPost in an article titled “The Best Podcast on iTunes — The James Altucher Show.” The author, who considers Altucher “part of the most important change in communication since Guttenberg invested the printing press,” highlights what makes Altucher’s podcast special. “Altucher is not a “mainstream” guru… […]

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