Amazon founder and richest man on Earth Jeff Bezos sets new record at $ 211 billion.

According to Ukrinform, the Daily Mail reports..

The previous record was set in January this year, when the fortune of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was estimated at $ 210 billion.. However, Musk is now worth $ 181 billion..

It is noted that on Tuesday, July 6, Bezos' fortune increased by $ 8.4 billion after Amazon shares rose in value by 4.7% amid news that the US Department of Defense announced the cancellation of a $ 10 billion contract with the company..

Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO this Monday.