Experience
Dan began reporting on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in 2018, writing news, features, and analysis for Binance and Cointelegraph, alongside several other specialist outlets. He joined Capital.com in 2024.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Journalism, University of Winchester
Expertise
- Digital assets
- Cryptocurrency markets
- Financial derivatives
- Fundamental analysis
- Technical analysis
- Risk management
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Articles by Dan Mitchell

HashFlare $575m fraud – what happened next?
The founders of the bitcoin (BTC) cloud mining platform HashFlare were arrested in Estonia in late 2022 following a joint investigation by Estonian and US authorities into alleged wire fraud and money laundering.
07:26, 14 November 2025

What is Lido (LDO)? Everything you need to know about the DAO cryptocurrency
Lido (LDO) remains one of the world’s largest Ethereum staking platforms by market share, controlling between 24% and 28% of all ETH staked as of November 2025. This represents a decline from its peak of more than 32% in 2023, reflecting greater competition and changes in the broader staking ecosystem. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
18:03, 13 November 2025
