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Bitcoin Hash Rate Steadily Rising
Bitcoin prices may have slowed down, but bitcoin miners seem to be focused on the long game.
Tariffs, Tweed and Tonic
By Allison Brickell on August 9, 2018
A few weeks ago, we asked First Stage Investor members about Amazon Prime Day and the value of cryptocurrencies. Here’s what we learned… This week, we’re trying to figure out how members feel about Trump’s tariffs, bitcoin futures and more. Click the image below to take…
A Collapsing Rial Pushes Iranians Toward Bitcoin
By Allison Brickell on August 6, 2018
Faced with a collapsing rial and strict U.S. sanctions, some Iranians are buying bitcoin as a protective hedge.
Survey: About 60% of Wealthy Respondents Show Interest in Crypto
By Allison Brickell on July 30, 2018
Nearly 60% of high net worth individuals surveyed by Capgemini, a French business consulting corporation, showed interest in investing in cryptocurrency in Q1 of this year. To get an expert’s perspective on the numbers, I’m turning to Andy Gordon.
Survey of Bitcoin Owners Yields Interesting Results
By Allison Brickell on July 23, 2018
While various government agencies begin to tackle crypto regulation in different ways, investors are also taking varying approaches.
Where Cryptocurrency Prices Will Be a Year From Now
By Allison Brickell on July 19, 2018
In late June, we polled First Stage Investor members about marijuana stocks, startups and driverless cars. Here’s what we learned… This week, we’re asking what you think the value of cryptocurrencies will be in the next year… and how you celebrated (or didn’t celebrate) Amazon Prime Day.
Venture Capitalists Go All In
By Allison Brickell on July 16, 2018
For most of this decade, angel/seed investing has been clearly outpacing early venture capital. This is presenting an opportunity for early investors.
Crypto Insiders on the Best Investment Opportunities
By Allison Brickell on July 2, 2018
A Foley & Lardner survey of cryptocurrency executives revealed a lot of interesting things about where the crypto industry may be heading... and where things are still murky.
Do You Trust Driverless Car Tech?
By Allison Brickell on June 28, 2018
Editor’s note: Just a heads-up – we will be recommending a startup for you to invest in this week. You’re not going to want to miss this! Until then, here’s our next poll. These polls help us learn more about you so we can provide you better information. Hopefully you…
Chart of the Week: Blockchain Tech Fueling a Driverless Future
By Allison Brickell on June 25, 2018
Startups that integrate into the automotive supply chain can carve a solid path to success.
Medicare Limps Toward Bankruptcy
By Allison Brickell on June 18, 2018
Medicare is limping toward bankruptcy... and it might reach the end of the road sooner than you think.
Chart of the Week: Identifying Startups Worth Investing In
By Allison Brickell on June 11, 2018
A quick look at the “vetting pyramid” shows why it’s so important to perform due diligence before investing in startups.
Cryptocurrencies, Internet Both Grappling With Regulation
By Allison Brickell on June 4, 2018
With the net neutrality battle, the internet is entering a new - and potentially scary - phase of regulation. Now crypto is beginning to face similar scrutiny.
Facebook and Bitcoin Poll Generates Interesting Results
By Allison Brickell on May 24, 2018
Two weeks ago, we sent you a tech news poll created by Arbit, one of our portfolio recommendations. The response rate was fantastic – which tells us you’re paying attention. (That’s a relief.) We learned that 68% of you care about how Facebook uses the data it…
Bitcoin or Gold? Take the Arbit Poll
By Allison Brickell on May 10, 2018
Dear First Stage Investor, Chipotle or Qdoba? Celtics or 76ers? Bitcoin or gold? Simple polls with simple questions are a popular form of discussion on the internet (just visit Buzzfeed). In the age of social media, a company that can capitalize on that engagement – and the data it provides…