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Alternative·Founded 2009
ZeroHedge
RightABC Media Ltd (Bulgaria-registered)
ZeroHedge is a financial and political blog founded by Daniel Ivandjiiski, a Bulgarian-born former hedge fund analyst who was barred from the securities industry by FINRA. The site publishes under the collective pseudonym 'Tyler Durden' and is known for its pessimistic market outlook and anti-establishment commentary.
Ownership Chain
ZeroHedgeABC Media Ltd (Bulgaria-registered)Daniel Ivandjiiski (founder)
Funding Sources
advertisingaffiliate marketingpremium subscriptions
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Founder Daniel Ivandjiiski was permanently banned from the securities industry by FINRA for insider trading before founding ZeroHedge.
- •ZeroHedge has published content amplifying Russian state narratives and was temporarily banned from Twitter in 2020.
- •The site's pseudonymous 'Tyler Durden' authorship model makes editorial accountability difficult.
- •Advertising includes promotion of gold dealers and survival gear, creating alignment between editorial pessimism and commercial interests.
Notable Connections
- •Daniel Ivandjiiski was barred from the securities industry by FINRA for insider trading
- •ABC Media Ltd is registered in Bulgaria
- •ZeroHedge was temporarily banned from Twitter/X in 2020 for publishing personal information
- •Site has been cited by U.S. intelligence agencies as amplifying Russian propaganda narratives