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Crypto Sell Alert and Other Important Portfolio Updates
By Vin Narayanan on May 6, 2022
We received an email from a member recently that asked the following questions (and I’m paraphrasing): Why are underperforming coins still in the Crypto Asset Strategies portfolio? Why aren’t coins like ethereum, solana and others that have performed well in recent history in the Crypto Asset Strategies portfolio? What are we going to be doing differently in terms of crypto investments now that…
Behind the Pick: Our Take on a Unique Interoperability Coin
By Early Investing on April 29, 2022
Today we’re presenting Behind the Pick, a special edition of Crypto Monitor. Last Friday, we recommended a new crypto to Crypto Asset Strategies subscribers: Stargate Finance. It’s an interoperability coin created by LayerZero, a startup backed by…
New Pick: A De-Risked Pick-and-Shovel Coin With Stellar Potential
By Vin Narayanan on April 22, 2022
I’ve always been a fan of pick-and-shovel plays — especially in emerging technologies. Picking winners as the dynamics of the industry are constantly shifting is incredibly difficult. But if investors can identify the technology that any new technology can’t be built without, they’ve found a way to de-risk…
Crypto Monitor: The Critical Role of Interoperability Chains
By Early Investing on April 15, 2022
Various crypto networks have made money transfers and transaction verification fast and efficient. But there are still limitations on how different networks can communicate with each other. Ethereum and Ripple, for example, can’t exchange data. That’s where interoperability chains come in. Interoperability chains allow for data…
New Crypto Recommendations and Other Changes to Crypto Asset Strategies
By Vin Narayanan on April 8, 2022
Last month Adam Sharp mentioned I would be taking over as your Crypto Asset Strategies guide. Adam has only been gone a few weeks. And he is sorely missed. But in the life of a crypto investor, the only…
Crypto Monitor: Goldman Sachs Makes First OTC Crypto Trade
By Early Investing on April 1, 2022
Last week, Goldman Sachs made crypto history. The bank completed its first over-the-counter crypto trade with crypto firm Galaxy Digital. Goldman executed the transaction in the form of a bitcoin non-deliverable option (NDO). Goldman and Galaxy – which have an ongoing partnership – seem pleased with…
Biden Pushes Government to Regulate Crypto
By Vin Narayanan on March 25, 2022
President Biden signed an executive order earlier this month that directs several federal agencies to develop policies and regulations for cryptocurrencies. Mainstream media reports — and some crypto analysts — linked this development to the U.S. trying to stop Russia from…
Crypto Monitor: The Vision and Venture Capital Behind Web3
By Early Investing on March 18, 2022
Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm known for its focus on new technologies. The firm has $28 billion in assets under management across multiple funds — including $3 billion in crypto funds. And in January, a16z said it would raise $1 billion for Web3 seed investments.
Re-Evaluating Your Crypto Holdings
By Adam Sharp on March 11, 2022
Well, this is my last update for you guys. Vin, Andy and the rest of the team will be taking over Crypto Asset Strategies going forward. You’re in good hands. Vin is an old pro by this point and made an amazing…
Crypto Monitor: Is Solana Worth Investing In
By Early Investing on March 4, 2022
The Crypto Asset Strategies team has been tracking Solana (SOL) for a while now. The coin uses both proof-of-stake and proof-of-history protocols, which makes for a fast, energy-efficient way of tracking and processing transactions. In fact, Solana is faster and cheaper than Ethereum. …
Uniswap Plagued by SEC Investigation and Shadowy Banking Moves
By Vin Narayanan on February 25, 2022
I’m worried about Uniswap (UNI). Uniswap is one of crypto’s most well-known decentralized exchanges. UNI is the governance token for Uniswap. And since September, the price of UNI has been plummeting. In fact, not even bitcoin hitting its all-time high of more than…
The Risks of Keeping Your Crypto on an Exchange
By Adam Sharp on February 18, 2022
This week the Canadian government ordered crypto exchanges to freeze certain accounts tied to the Ottawa freedom protest. This set off a wave of concern over the risk of government seizing crypto assets. And that’s a very real danger.
Federal Reserve Threatens a 0.5% Interest Rate Hike
By Adam Sharp on February 11, 2022
The Federal Reserve is now openly hinting at a 0.5% interest rate hike, which could come at any time. It might do a 0.5% hike just to look like it’s trying to control inflation. But I remain confident that it can’t actually raise rates back to…
Why You Should Have 70% of Your Crypto Portfolio in Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on February 4, 2022
What a beautiful bounce today for the crypto market. In the last 24 hours, bitcoin has ripped higher by about 10% and is now back over $40,000. Altcoins are following (for now). Most altcoins have gotten absolutely slaughtered lately. “Ethereum-killer” Solana…
The Crypto Market Seems to Have Hit Bottom… for Now
By Vin Narayanan on January 28, 2022
2022 has already been an interesting year for crypto. How interesting depends on your perspective. Let’s take bitcoin, for example. Here what bitcoin’s chart looks like: 1 Day: +0.33% 5 Day: +5.4%…
Wholesale Inflation Rose 9.7% in 2021
By Adam Sharp on January 14, 2022
This week, news broke that the Producer Price Index – which measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output – rose 9.7% in 2021. This was a shocking realization for many. We’re near 10% wholesale inflation!…