How the Purpose of Public Markets Has Changed

Long Reads Sunday features excerpts about public and private markets, the new bitcoin bull market, and DJ Marshmello.

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Public Markets Don't Matter Like They Used To - Matt Levine in BloombergA look at how public markets are less and less about accessing new capital and more about narrative and liquidity for early investors.

Two Reasons Crypto's Bull Market Is Coming - Anil Lulla on CoinDeskThe next bull market isn't just about the bitcoin-dollar devaluation narrative but about decentralized finance providing a solid place to redeploy existing crypto capital.

The Business Behind Marshmello - Kevin Lee on TwitterThe unlikely story of the world's second-highest paid DJ, including a bet on anonymity, a viral billboard making fun of Instagram influencers, and a cultural cooking channel on YouTube.

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