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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...