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Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban is a highly successful American businessman, investor, and television personality. Best known as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and a prominent investor on the reality TV show Shark Tank, Cuban has built a substantial net worth estimated at $5.7 billion. He also co-owns 2929 Entertainment. His diverse business ventures and media presence have made him a recognizable figure in both the business and entertainment worlds.

July 31, 1958: Mark Cuban's birth

On July 31, 1958, Mark Cuban was born. He is an American businessman, television personality, the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment.

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1981: Graduation from Indiana University

In 1981, Mark Cuban graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in management.

July 7, 1982: Cuban moves to Dallas, Texas

On July 7, 1982, Mark Cuban moved to Dallas, Texas, where he initially worked as a bartender and then as a salesperson for Your Business Software, before being fired for pursuing new business opportunities.

1990: Sale of MicroSolutions to CompuServe

In 1990, Mark Cuban sold MicroSolutions to CompuServe for $6 million, earning approximately $2 million after taxes.

1995: Cuban co-founds Audionet

In 1995, Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner joined Audionet, combining their interest in college basketball and webcasting.

1996: Donation to Orrin Hatch

In 1996, Mark Cuban donated $6,000 to Republican Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah.

1998: Audionet becomes Broadcast.com

In 1998, Audionet transitioned to become Broadcast.com.

October 1999: Largest Single E-Commerce Transaction

In October 1999, Mark Cuban made the "largest single e-commerce transaction" by purchasing a Gulfstream V jet for $40 million over the internet.

1999: Broadcast.com acquired by Yahoo!

In 1999, Broadcast.com was acquired by Yahoo! for $5.7 billion in Yahoo! stock.

January 4, 2000: Purchase of Dallas Mavericks

On January 4, 2000, Mark Cuban purchased a majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks for $285 million from H. Ross Perot Jr.

September 2002: Cuban Marries Tiffany Stewart

In September 2002, Mark Cuban married Tiffany Stewart in a private ceremony in Barbados.

2002: Donation to Zoe Lofgren

In 2002, Mark Cuban donated $1,000 to Democratic California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.

2002: Dairy Queen Incident

In 2002, after criticizing NBA official Ed T. Rush by saying he "wouldn't be able to manage a Dairy Queen," Mark Cuban accepted Dairy Queen's invitation to manage a restaurant for a day in Coppell, Texas.

September 24, 2003: Acquisition of Landmark Theatres

On September 24, 2003, Mark Cuban's firm acquired Landmark Theatres, a chain of 58 arthouse movie theaters.

2003: Birth of First Daughter

In 2003, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had their first daughter.

2003: Cuban Founds Fallen Patriot Fund

In 2003, Mark Cuban founded the Fallen Patriot Fund to aid families of U.S. military personnel killed or injured during the Iraq War.

2003: Cuban at WWE's Survivor Series

In 2003, Mark Cuban was involved in a staged altercation with Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff and Raw wrestler Randy Orton at WWE's Survivor Series.

June 2004: Alleged Insider Trading in Mamma.com Shares

In June 2004, a stock dilution occurred shortly after a trade involving Mark Cuban in Mamma.com, giving hints of inside knowledge at the time of the trade, where Cuban allegedly avoided a $750,000 loss.

2005: Booing Campaign Against Michael Finley

During the 2005 NBA season, Mark Cuban initiated a booing campaign against former Mavericks player Michael Finley when he returned as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.

2005: Interest in Buying Pittsburgh Penguins

In 2005, Mark Cuban expressed interest in buying the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.

2005: Cuban invests in Red Swoosh

In 2005, Mark Cuban invested $1.7 million in Red Swoosh, a file-sharing company co-founded by Travis Kalanick.

2005: Investments in Brondell and Goowy Media Inc.

In 2005, Mark Cuban invested in Brondell Inc., which makes the Swash high-tech toilet seat, and also invested in Goowy Media Inc., an Internet software startup.

April 2006: Announcement of Radio Maverick

In April 2006, Sirius Satellite Radio announced that Mark Cuban would host his own weekly radio talk show, Mark Cuban's Radio Maverick, though the show never materialized.

June 30, 2006: Dirk Nowitzki comments about Cuban

On June 30, 2006, Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki commented about Cuban.

July 2006: Financing of Sharesleuth.com

In July 2006, Mark Cuban financed Sharesleuth.com, a website aimed at uncovering fraud in publicly traded companies, and disclosed his intention to take positions in the shares of companies mentioned in advance of publication, raising some ethical concerns.

2006: Release of Bubble

In 2006, 2929 Entertainment released "Bubble", a movie directed by Steven Soderbergh.

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2006: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2006, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had their second daughter.

2006: Cuban Joins Investment Group for Penguins

In 2006, Mark Cuban joined an investment group with Dan Marino, Kevin Millevoi, Andy Murstein, and Walnut Capital principals Gregg Perelman and Todd Reidbord to attempt to acquire the Pittsburgh Penguins. The franchise ultimately rejected the group's bid when team owners Mario Lemieux and Ronald Burkle took the team off the market.

2006: NBA Fines Cuban

In 2006, Mark Cuban was fined $25,000 by the NBA for cursing Spurs forward Bruce Bowen and rushing onto the court, and later fined $250,000 for misconduct after the Mavericks' Game Five loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals.

2006: Mavericks reach NBA Finals

In 2006, Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals, but lost to the Miami Heat.

2006: Magnolia Pictures finances Redacted

In 2006, Mark Cuban, through Magnolia Pictures, financed Redacted, a fictional dramatization based on the 2006 Mahmudiyah killings, written and directed by Brian De Palma.

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2006: Referencing 2006 NBA Finals

In February 2007, Mark Cuban publicly criticized NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and declared that he would get fined if he made any comments about what he thought really happened in the 2006 NBA Finals.

February 2007: Cuban Criticizes Dwyane Wade

In February 2007, Mark Cuban publicly criticized NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and implied he would be fined if he commented on the 2006 NBA Finals.

April 2007: Publication of "Let's Go, Mavs!"

In April 2007, Mark Cuban partnered with Mascot Books to publish his first children's book, "Let's Go, Mavs!"

September 12, 2007: Cuban in Talks with WWE to Create MMA Company

On September 12, 2007, Mark Cuban said he was in talks with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon to create a mixed martial arts company that would compete with UFC. He is now a bondholder of Zuffa, which was formerly UFC's parent company.

September 2007: Removal of photographs from Redacted

In September 2007, Mark Cuban, as owner of Magnolia Pictures, removed disturbing photographs from the film Redacted due to copyrights/permissions issues.

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October 13, 2007: HDNet Fights Premiere

On October 13, 2007, "HDNet Fights", a mixed martial arts promotion organized by Mark Cuban, premiered on HDNet. The card was headlined by a fight between Erik Paulson and Jeff Ford, and also featured veterans Drew Fickett and Justin Eilers.

2007: Red Swoosh acquired by Akamai

In 2007, Red Swoosh, in which Mark Cuban had invested, was acquired by Akamai for $19 million.

February 8, 2008: Cuban Supports Draft Bloomberg Movement

On February 8, 2008, Mark Cuban voiced his support for the draft Bloomberg movement, attempting to convince New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run in the U.S. presidential election of 2008.

October 2008: Launch of Bailoutsleuth.com

In October 2008, Mark Cuban started Bailoutsleuth.com, an online portal for oversight over the U.S. government's $700 billion bailout of financial institutions. The website no longer exists.

November 17, 2008: SEC Files Suit Against Cuban

On November 17, 2008, the SEC filed a civil suit against Mark Cuban for alleged insider trading in the shares of Mamma.com, now known as Copernic.

2008: Cuban Bids for Chicago Cubs

In 2008, Mark Cuban submitted an initial bid of $1.3 billion to buy the Chicago Cubs and was invited to participate in a second round of bidding along with several other potential ownership groups.

January 2009: Cuban Not Selected in Cubs Bidding

In January 2009, Mark Cuban was not selected to participate in the final bidding process for the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise.

January 16, 2009: Cuban Fined for Yelling at J.R. Smith

On January 16, 2009, Mark Cuban was fined $25,000 by the NBA for yelling at Denver Nuggets player J.R. Smith. Cuban offered to match the fine with a donation to a charity of Smith's choice or the NHL Players' Association Goals and Dreams Fund in the names of Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore.

May 2009: Cuban's "Thugs" Comment

In May 2009, Mark Cuban made a controversial comment referencing the Denver Nuggets as "thugs" after a loss in the Western Conference Semifinals, leading to media attention and an apology.

July 2009: Charges Against Cuban Dismissed

In July 2009, the U.S. District Court dismissed the charges against Mark Cuban in the insider trading case.

December 7, 2009: Cuban Guest Hosts Raw

On December 7, 2009, Mark Cuban acted as the guest host of WWE's Raw, getting revenge on Randy Orton. He was the guest referee in Orton's match against Kofi Kingston, giving Kingston a fast count victory. Cuban announced that Orton would face Kingston at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. At the end of the show, Cuban was slammed through a table by Sheamus.

2009: Birth of Son

In 2009, Mark Cuban and Tiffany Stewart had a son.

2009: Kalanick pitches Uber to Cuban

In 2009, Travis Kalanick approached Mark Cuban to invest in Uber at a $10 million valuation, but a deal was not reached.

2009: Panelist at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

Since 2009, Mark Cuban has been a panelist at the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.

April 2010: Cuban Loans to UFL

In April 2010, Mark Cuban loaned the newly formed United Football League (UFL) $5 million. He did not own a franchise, nor was he involved in the day-to-day operations of the league or any of its teams.

May 2010: Lawsuit filed against Cuban

In May 2010, H. Ross Perot Jr. filed a lawsuit against Mark Cuban, alleging the Dallas Mavericks franchise was insolvent or in imminent danger of insolvency.

May 22, 2010: Cuban Fined for LeBron James Comments

On May 22, 2010, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for comments he made during a television interview about trying to sign LeBron James.

June 2010: Cuban responds to lawsuit

In June 2010, Mark Cuban responded to H. Ross Perot Jr.'s lawsuit in a court filing, maintaining that Perot was wrongly seeking money to offset losses on a real estate development.

August 2010: Cuban Bids for Texas Rangers

In August 2010, Mark Cuban actively bid to buy the Texas Rangers with Jeffrey L. Beck, stopping bids after 1 a.m., having placed bids totaling almost $600 million. Despite outbidding a competing ownership group, he lost the deal before the Rangers played the San Francisco Giants in the 2010 World Series.

September 2010: Venture capital investment in Motionloft

In September 2010, Mark Cuban invested an undisclosed amount of venture capital in Motionloft, a store-front analytics company, after being cold-emailed by the CEO.

September 2010: Appeals Court Reinstates SEC Suit

In September 2010, an appeals court overturned the dismissal of the SEC suit against Mark Cuban, ordering further proceedings.

October 6, 2010: UFL Loan Deadline

The United Football League (UFL) failed to repay Mark Cuban's loan by the October 6, 2010, deadline.

January 2011: Cuban Sues UFL

In January 2011, Mark Cuban filed a federal lawsuit against the United Football League (UFL) for their failure to repay a $5 million loan by the October 6, 2010, deadline.

April 2011: Magnolia Pictures and Landmark Theatres for sale

In April 2011, Mark Cuban put Magnolia Pictures and Landmark Theatres up for sale, but indicated he would be content to continue profiting from them if the desired price wasn't met.

April 2011: Alleged Incident at Portland Bar

In April 2011, an alleged incident occurred between Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland, Oregon bar called the Barrel Room, where the woman claimed Cuban sexually groped her. Cuban denied the allegations.

November 2011: Cuban on Dodgers Franchise Value

In November 2011, Mark Cuban felt that the value of the Dodgers' TV rights deal drove the price of the franchise too high. He said that he would not be interested in buying the franchise at $1 billion, telling the Los Angeles Times "I don't think the Dodgers franchise is worth twice what the Rangers are worth."

November 2011: Publication of "How to Win at the Sport of Business"

In November 2011, Mark Cuban wrote and published a 30,000-word e-book titled "How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It", which he described as motivational.

2011: Silent During Mavericks' Championship Run

Despite his history of vocal behavior, in 2011, Mark Cuban was notably silent during the Dallas Mavericks' championship playoff run.

2011: Cuban joins Shark Tank

In 2011, Mark Cuban became a "shark" investor on the ABC reality television program Shark Tank, starting with season two.

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2011: Interest in New York Mets Ownership

In 2011, Mark Cuban previously expressed interest in becoming a minority owner of the New York Mets after owner Fred Wilpon announced he was planning to sell up to a 25% stake in the team.

2011: Dallas Mavericks win the NBA Championship

In 2011, as owner, Mark Cuban's Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Championship.

2011: Lawsuit dismissed

In 2011, the lawsuit filed by H. Ross Perot Jr. against Mark Cuban was dismissed, due in part to Cuban asserting proper management of the team after winning the 2011 NBA Finals.

January 2012: Cuban Bids for Los Angeles Dodgers

In January 2012, Mark Cuban placed an initial bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was eliminated before the second round of bidding.

November 2012: Cuban Offers Trump $1 Million for Shaved Head

In November 2012, in response to Donald Trump offering President Obama $5 million to a charity of President Obama's choosing if he released passport applications and college transcripts to the public, Mark Cuban offered Trump $1 million to a charity of Trump's choosing if Trump shaved his head.

December 19, 2012: Cuban Donates to Electronic Frontier Foundation

On December 19, 2012, Mark Cuban donated $250,000 to the Electronic Frontier Foundation to support its work on patent reform. Part of his donation funded a new title for EFF's staff attorney Julie Samuels: The Mark Cuban Chair to Eliminate Stupid Patents.

2012: Shark Tank wins Emmy

Before the category came into existence Shark Tank won the award for Outstanding Reality Program for two consecutive seasons (2012 to 2013) after Mark Cuban joined the show.

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October 16, 2013: Jury Finds in Favor of Cuban

On October 16, 2013, a federal jury in Texas found in favor of Mark Cuban in the insider trading case after deliberating for 3 hours and 35 minutes.

November 2013: Cuban questioned about Motionloft acquisition

In November 2013, Mark Cuban was questioned by investors about the representation of a pending acquisition of Motionloft.

December 1, 2013: Jon Mills terminated as CEO of Motionloft

On December 1, 2013, Jon Mills was terminated as CEO of Motionloft by stockholders.

2013: Shark Tank wins Emmy

Before the category came into existence Shark Tank won the award for Outstanding Reality Program for two consecutive seasons (2012 to 2013) after Mark Cuban joined the show.

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January 18, 2014: Cuban Fined for Inappropriate Language

On January 18, 2014, Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for confronting referees and using inappropriate language. Cuban stated that he would match the fine with a donation to charity, conditional on reaching two million followers on his Twitter account.

February 2014: Arrest of Jon Mills

In February 2014, Jon Mills, the former CEO of Motionloft, was arrested by the FBI and charged with wire fraud.

March 2014: Cuban Criticizes High-Frequency Trading

In March 2014, Mark Cuban criticized high-frequency trading (HFT) on CNBC, suggesting it is equivalent to automated insider trading.

2014: Court affirms dismissal

In 2014, the 5th Circuit Court affirmed the decision to dismiss H. Ross Perot Jr.'s lawsuit against Mark Cuban on appeal.

2014: Shark Tank wins Emmy

Starting in 2014, Shark Tank won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program until 2017.

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February 2015: Cuban on Net Neutrality

At the Code/Media conference in February 2015, Mark Cuban said of net neutrality that "having [the FCC] overseeing the Internet scares the shit out of me".

May 2015: Shark Tank investment statistics

As of May 2015, Mark Cuban had invested in 85 deals across 111 Shark Tank episodes, totaling $19.9 million.

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June 2015: Cuban Donates to Indiana University

In June 2015, Mark Cuban donated $5 million to Indiana University Bloomington for the "Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology", located inside Assembly Hall.

June 2015: Cuban Invests in Unikrn

In June 2015, Mark Cuban invested in the esports betting platform Unikrn.

September 2015: Cuban on Potential Presidential Run

In September 2015, Mark Cuban stated in an interview that running for president was "a fun idea to toss around", and that, if he was running in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, he "could beat both Trump and Clinton".

October 2015: Cuban on Running for Speaker of the House

In October 2015, Mark Cuban posted on Twitter, "Maybe I'll run for Speaker of the House." At the time, there was no clear front-runner to replace the outgoing John Boehner.

February 2016: Cuban Buys Stake in Professional Futsal League

In February 2016, Mark Cuban purchased a principal ownership stake in the Professional Futsal League.

May 2016: Cuban Open to Being Clinton's or Trump's Running Mate

In May 2016, Mark Cuban told Meet the Press that he would be open to being Hillary Clinton's running mate in the election, though he would seek to alter some of her positions. He also said that he would consider running as Republican nominee Trump's running mate after having a meeting with Trump about Trump's positions on the issues and suggesting solutions.

July 21, 2016: Cuban Mocks Trump on The Late Show

On July 21, 2016, Mark Cuban appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and mocked Donald Trump, referencing Trump companies' bankruptcies, the failed Trump University program, and questioning Trump's net worth.

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July 30, 2016: Cuban Endorses Hillary Clinton

On July 30, 2016, Mark Cuban formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During that campaign stop, Cuban referred to Republican nominee Donald Trump as a "jagoff".

September 2016: Cuban Criticizes Trump's Tax Comments

In September 2016, Mark Cuban criticized Donald Trump's view that paying the minimum required taxes is "smart" and for not contributing back to the system that enabled his wealth.

September 2016: Cuban on Beating Trump

In a September 2016 interview with NPR, Mark Cuban effectively positioned himself to support Hillary Clinton. He posited that the best strategy to beat Trump was to attack his insecurities, especially that of his intellect. He also added that Trump is the least qualified to be president and is not informed about policies.

November 22, 2016: Cuban Meets with Steve Bannon

On November 22, 2016, Mark Cuban met with then President-elect Trump's key advisor Steve Bannon.

2016: Cuban Clarifies Presidential Run

In 2016, after media outlets interpreted his previous comments as indication that Mark Cuban was considering running for president, he clarified that he had no intention to do so.

October 2017: Cuban Considers Presidential Run

In October 2017, Mark Cuban stated he would "definitely" run for president if he were single, also claiming that if he ran for president in 2020, it would be as a Republican, describing himself as "socially a centrist ... but very fiscally conservative".

2017: Shark Tank wins Emmy

Starting in 2014, Shark Tank won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program until 2017.

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January 2018: Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin

In January 2018, Mark Cuban announced that the Dallas Mavericks would begin accepting Bitcoin as payment for tickets in the following season.

February 21, 2018: Cuban Fined for Tanking Comments

On February 21, 2018, Mark Cuban was fined $600,000 by the NBA for stating that the Dallas Mavericks should "tank for the rest of the season."

March 6, 2018: Report on Alleged Incident at Portland Bar

On March 6, 2018, Willamette Week reported on an alleged April 2011 incident between Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland bar, where the woman claimed Cuban sexually groped her. Cuban denied the allegations, and the Portland District Attorney's office declined to prosecute.

March 8, 2018: NBA Reviews Alleged Incident

On March 8, 2018, the NBA announced it was reviewing the alleged incident involving Mark Cuban and a female patron at a Portland bar in April 2011.

March 2019: Cuban "Strongly Considering" Independent Presidential Run

In a March 2019 interview with the New York Daily News, Mark Cuban stated that he was "strongly considering running" for president as an independent candidate.

May 2019: Cuban on Potential Presidential Run

In May 2019, Mark Cuban said that it would take "the perfect storm" for him to run for president, indicating some conditions could open the door, but he wasn't predicting it.

2019: Stake in Veldskoen Shoes

In 2019, Mark Cuban acquired a 50% stake in Veldskoen Shoes' United States business with Ashton Kutcher, Steve Watts, and Angela Watts.

March 6, 2020: Cuban Fined for Criticizing Officiating

On March 6, 2020, Mark Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA for "public criticism and detrimental conduct regarding NBA officiating."

May 2020: Cuban Supports Joe Biden

During an appearance on an episode of Hannity in May 2020, Mark Cuban voiced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

June 2020: Cuban Considered Running for President

In June 2020, Mark Cuban revealed he seriously considered running for president that year as an independent, commissioning a national poll that showed he would receive 25% of the vote against Donald Trump and Joe Biden, pulling votes from both.

2020: Cuban Helps Delonte West

In 2020, Mark Cuban assisted former NBA player Delonte West by picking him up from a gas station in Dallas, providing a hotel room and paying for his treatment at a drug rehabilitation center.

2020: Presidential Run Speculation

In 2020, it was speculated that Mark Cuban could have challenged president Donald Trump as a Democrat.

2020: Cuban Supports Anthem Movement

In late 2020, Mark Cuban supported the movement that believed the anthem did not represent them.

February 2, 2021: Cuban Joins WallStreetBets AMA

On February 2, 2021, Mark Cuban joined Reddit's WallStreetBets "Ask Me Anything" forum. During the session, Cuban questioned the trust of the SEC and capabilities of zero-commission brokerage firms like Robinhood, that restricted retail traders from purchasing GameStop shares and other shorted stocks. He also offered trading advice and expressed optimism about blockchain trading for retail traders in the future.

March 4, 2021: Mavericks to Accept Dogecoin

On March 4, 2021, Mark Cuban announced that the Dallas Mavericks would begin accepting Dogecoin as payment for team merchandise and tickets to games.

2021: Investment in Injective Protocol and purchase of Mustang, Texas

In 2021, Mark Cuban backed Injective Protocol, and also purchased the entire town of Mustang, Texas, a 77-acre town in Navarro County.

2021: Mavericks Stop Playing National Anthem

In early 2021, Mark Cuban decided to stop playing the National Anthem at Dallas Mavericks games to respect those who felt it didn't represent them. However, the NBA responded by requiring every team to play it, citing it as their "long-standing policy". Cuban did not complain, and ended up playing the anthem.

2021: Acceptance of Dogecoin for Mavericks merchandise and tickets

Since at least early 2021, Mark Cuban has invested in Dogecoin and has accepted the cryptocurrency as payment for Dallas Mavericks merchandise and tickets.

January 2022: Launch of Cost Plus Drugs

In January 2022, Mark Cuban launched Cost Plus Drugs with the aim of lowering generic drug prices for end consumers in the U.S.

February 2022: 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

July 2022: Voyager Digital files for bankruptcy

In July 2022, Voyager Digital, a cryptocurrency lender, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

2022: Shark Tank investment losses

In 2022, Mark Cuban stated that his portfolio of Shark Tank investments had resulted in a net loss.

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September 2023: Cuban's MetaMask wallet drained by scammers

In September 2023, Mark Cuban's MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet was drained by scammers, resulting in a loss of about $870,000 worth of tokens.

November 2023: Cuban announces last season on Shark Tank

In November 2023, Mark Cuban announced that the show's 16th season will be his last on Shark Tank.

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November 28, 2023: Cuban in Process of Selling Mavericks Share

On November 28, 2023, The Dallas Morning News reported that Mark Cuban was in the process of selling his share in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson.

December 27, 2023: NBA Approves Sale of Mavericks Stake

On December 27, 2023, the NBA approved the sale of a controlling interest of 73% in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson, Sivian, and Patrick Dumont. Mark Cuban reportedly earned an estimated $3.5 billion from the sale.

October 2024: Trump Reached Out to Cuban for a Position

In October 2024, Mark Cuban claimed on the All-In Podcast that Donald Trump had reached out to him for a position during his administration.

October 2024: Cuban Joins Kamala Harris on Campaign Trail

In October 2024, Mark Cuban joined Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the 2024 election, first making an appearance alongside her in Wisconsin on October 17. At his first appearance he mainly spoke about Donald Trump's tariff policies, warning that they will drive up prices and "ruin Christmas". He compared the former president to the Grinch.

2024: Included in Time 100 Most Influential People

In 2024, Mark Cuban was included in the Time 100 Most Influential People 2024.

2024: Cuban Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Prior to the 2024 Presidential election, Mark Cuban endorsed Kamala Harris for president and launched "Business Leaders for Harris". Cuban also expressed interest in serving as the head of the SEC if Harris were elected.

May 2025: Cuban's estimated net worth

As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Mark Cuban's net worth to be $5.7 billion.