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News Fix: You Should Own Your Data
Who owns your data? It's a weird question. But it could be one of the most important questions of our time.
Crypto Monitor: Binance and Coinbase Making Moves
By Vin Narayanan on October 12, 2018
Summary Cryptocurrency exchanges don’t like to move markets. But two of them– Binance and Coinbase – definitely have that power. Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss the latest moves by those exchanges and how their actions will impact the market. They also look at Yale investing in crypto, crypto…
News Fix: Stock Market Warning Signs Hiding in Plain Sight
By Vin Narayanan on October 6, 2018
The main media narrative doesn't always explain market behavior. And it sometimes ignores signals hiding in plain sight.
Airdrop Alert: Mortgage Token (MTG)
By Vin Narayanan on October 2, 2018
Buying a house is a pain in the neck. And the worst part of the process is securing financing. But one startup thinks blockchain technology can make the process much easier.
Coinbase to Expand Offerings on State-by-State Basis
By Vin Narayanan on September 29, 2018
Coinbase’s decision to make new coins available for trading on a state-by-state basis is welcome news for crypto investors. But it also raises key questions that need answering.
Crypto Monitor: Stablecoins and Market Conditions
By Vin Narayanan on September 27, 2018
Summary The Winklevoss twins, who operate the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, have been busy! They’ve introduced a new stablecoin and are looking into expanding to Europe. Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss that, whether the crypto market has bottomed out and much more in this week’s Crypto Monitor. If you’re…
News Fix: Pent-Up Demand Driving Interest in Cannabis Stocks
By Vin Narayanan on September 22, 2018
The financial press is grumbling about pot stocks soaring. But, as usual, it's missing the bigger picture. That and other crypto news you need are in this week's News Fix.
News Fix: Market May Have Bottomed Out
By Vin Narayanan on September 15, 2018
This week’s News Fix looks at the state of the crypto market, a new stablecoin and Mt. Gox relief.
Crypto Monitor: Market Manipulation Edition
By Vin Narayanan on September 14, 2018
Summary It’s been a busy two weeks in the crypto markets. We’ve seen allegations of market manipulation, Goldman Sachs clarifying its crypto timeline and Citi announcing a new product. Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss those topics and much more in this week’s Crypto Monitor. They also debut the…
News Fix: Goldman Sachs Cries “Fake News”
By Vin Narayanan on September 8, 2018
Crypto's mainstream acceptance is growing. And that's good news for investors. Also, Goldman Sachs blames "fake news" and IBM launches a new crypto project.
Goldman Sachs Pulls Back, but Will Jump Back In
By Vin Narayanan on September 6, 2018
Goldman Sachs has pumped the brakes on its proposed crypto trading desk. Earlier this year, the investment bank hoped to begin trading bitcoin by the end of the third quarter. But its plans never came together. So now it’s moving on to crypto Plan B – building…
News Fix: More Access to Private Markets on the Way
By Vin Narayanan on September 1, 2018
Leading our weekly news roundup is the SEC trying to improve retail access to the private markets and equity crowdfunding going transatlantic.
Crypto Monitor: SEC Hits the “Undo” Button
By Vin Narayanan on August 31, 2018
Summary What’s going on at the SEC? One day, it’s denying nine bitcoin ETFs. The next day, it’s hitting the “undo” button on the denials. Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan discuss that, the latest bitcoin news out of China, Nano’s stress test and much more in…
Don’t Be Intimidated by Crypto Communities
By Vin Narayanan on August 30, 2018
We spend a lot of time discussing the importance of community when it comes to investing in crypto. In fact, if a coin doesn’t have a strong community, we won’t invest in it. And we think you shouldn’t either. We also know that for many of you, figuring out…
News Fix: Bull Market, Wages and Bitcoin ETFs
By Vin Narayanan on August 25, 2018
The SEC is reconsidering its decision to deny nine bitcoin ETFs. Also, the bull market continues, but wages are still a mystery.
News Fix: Institutional Investor Infrastructure for Crypto Continues to Grow
By Vin Narayanan on August 18, 2018
Institutional investors need ways to buy (and sell) large chunks of cryptocurrency. A startup backed by some heavyweight investors has found the solution.