Philip Shishkin

Philip Shishkin, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, is an investment analyst and the author of “Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia.

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Georgia's ‘Shadow Ruler’ Is Trying to Claw Back a Bitcoin Fortune Worth $1B

Ten years ago, he declined a credible offer to mine bitcoin, missing out on an opportunity to make billions. Now that his personal fortune is dwindling, Bidzina Ivanishvili is going to extreme lengths to get his hands on the bitcoin he sees as rightfully his.

Oct 29, 2025

Bidzina Ivanishvili (Photo by Nicolo Vincenzo Malvestuto/Getty Images)

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