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News Fix: FDA Warns Curaleaf About Health Claims
In the news this week, the FDA sends Curaleaf a warning letter, Toyota invests in Didi and Steven Mnuchin is still salty about bitcoin.
News Fix: Congress Grills Facebook, Doesn’t Get Anywhere
By Vin Narayanan on July 20, 2019
In the news this week, Facebook undergoes intense scrutiny at two congressional hearings, Curaleaf increasingly dominates the cannabis market and Chinese startups struggle to raise money.
Congress Scolds Facebook Instead of Moving Fintech Innovation Forward
By Vin Narayanan on July 18, 2019
This week, legislators had the opportunity to make progress on key issues surrounding Facebook’s innovative Libra proposal. But too many politicians wasted it.
Airdrop Alert: Rally
By Vin Narayanan on July 9, 2019
This week’s airdrop is Rally, a social media rewards system that wants you - not social media companies - to earn money for your data.
News Fix: 13 Headlines for 13 Colonies
By Vin Narayanan on July 6, 2019
In a special July Fourth edition of the News Fix, we’ve compiled 13 important headlines shaping the startup, cannabis and crypto sectors.
Why Facebook Recruited Plenty of Friends to Govern Libra
By Vin Narayanan on June 24, 2019
When Facebook announced its Libra cryptocurrency, everyone started to freak out about Facebook taking over the world. In reality, it’s getting help from some friends.
The Category 5 Freak-Out Over Libra, Facebook’s Digital Currency
By Vin Narayanan on June 22, 2019
Politicians and regulators are freaking out over Facebook’s new Libra currency. Here’s what’s going on.
Why Crypto and Bitcoin Fundamentals Are Still Strong
By Vin Narayanan on May 31, 2019
Crypto investors should generally buy when the market drops. But a rising market provides opportunities as well.
Seek Shelter in Crypto During the U.S.-China Trade War
By Vin Narayanan on May 31, 2019
The U.S.-China trade war is getting nasty, which is bad news for the U.S. But investors can seek shelter in crypto.
News Fix: TransferWise Takes Care of Early Investors, Employees
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2019
TransferWise doesn't plan on going public soon, so it conducted a secondary share sale at a $3.5 billion valuation to reward its early investors and employees.
Bitcoin Offers All the Benefits of Gold and None of the Drawbacks
By Vin Narayanan on May 24, 2019
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold.” The nickname is fitting, as these two assets are much more similar than they are different.
News Fix: Long-Term Stock Exchange Gets SEC Approval; Bitcoin Google Searches Spike
By Vin Narayanan on May 18, 2019
In the news this week, former NFL players get into the weed business, Marc Andreessen’s Long-Term Stock Exchange gets SEC approval and Mark Mobius changes his mind.
Managing Crypto Market Volatility
By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2019
Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is currently hard at work researching new cryptos to invest in. In the meantime, Senior Managing Editor Vin Narayanan is filling in. Dear Member, When you invest in crypto, it’s important to keep reminding yourself that crypto is a volatile asset. Huge swings in prices –…
The Two Key Qualities Bitcoin and Litecoin Share
By Vin Narayanan on May 16, 2019
On the surface, bitcoin and litecoin seem completely different. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find they share two key similarities.
Airdrop Alert: Slothee
By Vin Narayanan on May 14, 2019
LinkedIn doesn’t have much competition. This week’s airdrop is looking to change that.
News Fix: Uber IPOs and Crypto Markets Barely React to Binance Hack
By Vin Narayanan on May 11, 2019
This week, the Fix reports on Uber’s IPO, the Binance hack and medical marijuana fights in Florida.