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The threat of hidden incentivization and a desire for better methods to monetize have writers looking for new newsletter platforms, beehiiv co-founder and CEO Tyler Denk said. “Some platforms may promote certain writers that earn them more revenue.” Denk speaks from a place of genuine...

On Monday, Beehiiv Inc’s leadership said it secured funding of $1.6 million to expand headcount and accelerate product development. The news comes on the heels of a large fundraiser last October. To date, the company has raised $4.2 million. The story was brought to Benzinga by Bullish...

Traditional finance and business media outlets are not prepared for disruption. That’s according to the anonymous ex-banker behind the Litquidity brand, referred to as “Lit,” and his head of growth and operations Mark Moran, a licensed attorney and an investment banker who joined...

The largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has hit another impressive milestone in 2021 amidst growth in that market. What Happened: OpenSea has surpassed the $10 billion sales volume milestone, just three months after passing the $1 billion mark. The milestone was broken down by...

Five-year-old newsletter Morning Brew is in talks to sell itself to Business Insider, according to The Wall Street Journal. What Happened: A reported deal price of $75 million would acquire the finance-focused newsletter service co-founded by two University of Michigan undergrad students. Alex...

This article was first published in newsletter form, from Morning Brew. There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else. ~ Sam Walton MARKET SNAPSHOT: MONDAY'S REBOUND After a real...

The following is a re-print of the Morning Brew newsletter. Market Corner MARKET MINUTE: EARNINGS TO COME Friday's close ended last week's four-day losing streak, with all indices finishing positive, despite additional comments by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Suspicions have been...