Archive: Chart of the Week

In 2018, Singapore surpassed the U.S. in ICO fundraising. And it’s more than earned its crypto-friendly reputation.

Edibles Market Grows in Colorado, Around the World

By Allison Brickell on February 18, 2019

Colorado’s market share of edibles and concentrates is steadily growing. And it’s something investors should pay attention to.

Lightning Network’s Trust Chain Goes Viral

By Allison Brickell on February 11, 2019

The bitcoin community is out to prove the Lightning Network’s strength. And it’s cultivating a sense of trust that’s integral to bitcoin’s ability to survive and thrive.

Employee Happiness Can Drive Startup Success

By Allison Brickell on February 4, 2019

For startups, employee happiness can have a big impact on the bottom line.

Massachusetts Turns to Marijuana to Stay Warm

By Allison Brickell on January 28, 2019

Last week, Massachusetts saw its recreational marijuana sales climb to a record high before dropping down to a major low as a major winter storm rolled through.

Venture Capital Investing Surpasses Dot-Com Levels

By Allison Brickell on January 21, 2019

Venture capital spending just hit its highest level since the dot-com era, and it’s raising questions about the future of startup funding.

Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market Grows

By Allison Brickell on January 14, 2019

Florida’s medical marijuana market has seen substantial growth over a nine-month span and will likely continue in 2019.

Bitcoin Declared Dead 339 Times, Still Alive

By Allison Brickell on January 7, 2019

Bitcoin has been declared dead more than 300 times, but it’s still proving the doubters wrong.

Crowdfunding Is Shrinking the Gender Gap

By Allison Brickell on December 17, 2018

On top of the gender pay gap, there’s also a gender gap in venture capital fundraising. But crowdfunding is making inroads.

Pot Production in the Golden State

By Allison Brickell on December 10, 2018

As the California marijuana market continues to grow, certain regions are emerging as the dominant producers.

Bitcoin Mining Is Greener Than You Think

By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018

Bitcoin mining gets a lot of flak for its energy consumption, but a new report finds that it’s actually more environmentally friendly than you might think.

Industries Must Heed the Fourth Industrial Revolution

By Allison Brickell on November 26, 2018

In a recent report, the World Economic Forum found that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is here - and businesses must adapt.

American Companies Are Getting Old

By Allison Brickell on November 19, 2018

The typical American company is getting a lot older. And investment strategies may have something to do with it.

Distrusting Candidates (but Not Crypto)

By Allison Brickell on November 12, 2018

A week after the midterm elections, we’re seeing how crypto is playing an increasingly large role in political campaigns.

Startups to the Rescue

By Allison Brickell on October 29, 2018

Global warming has become a massive problem. But startups can tackle it in ways that might just save the planet.

Stablecoins Shift in Value

By Allison Brickell on October 22, 2018

Stablecoins are meant to hold steady, but lately the market has started valuing them differently... and it’s an interesting reflection of how the market perceives risk.