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Number of Financial Institutions Serving Cannabis Companies Nearly Doubles in Two Years
By Allison Brickell on July 15, 2019
The cannabis industry has a banking problem. But financial institutions want to change that - and the government is taking steps to make it happen.
Mailbag: Why You Should Steer Clear of Crypto Trading Bots
By Early Investing on July 14, 2019
This week’s Mailbag tackles the dangers of crypto trading bots and the most challenging sector for startup investing.
News Fix: Don’t Get Spooked by the Fed
By Allison Brickell on July 13, 2019
In the news this week, bitcoin takes a dive after the Fed voices concerns over Libra, Trump trash-talks crypto on Twitter, and Facebook doesn’t go for India.
Bitcoin Processed More Payments Than PayPal Last Year
By Allison Brickell on July 8, 2019
The bitcoin blockchain processed more transactions than PayPal in 2018. And that’s just the start of the good news.
Mailbag: Why the Wisdom of the Crowd Beats Analyst Expectations
By Early Investing on July 7, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains how to sell crypto for cash and how the wisdom of the crowd beats out analyst predictions.
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.
Illinois Set to Expunge More Than 700,000 Pot Crimes From Criminal Records
By Adam Sharp on July 5, 2019
Illinois is the second-largest state to fully legalize cannabis. And it’s also doing something unexpected.
Why Facebook’s Crypto Won’t Save the Unbanked
By Andy Gordon on July 3, 2019
Facebook wants its Libra currency to help the unbanked. But it could end up causing more harm than good.
Correlation Isn’t Causation: Exploring Bitcoin Google Searches and Price Spikes
By Allison Brickell on July 1, 2019
There’s a strong correlation between bitcoin Google searches and bitcoin price spikes. But that doesn't mean there’s causation.
Mailbag: Don’t Confuse Angel Investing and Equity Crowdfunding
By Early Investing on June 30, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses why altcoins haven’t been outperforming bitcoin lately and the difference between equity crowdfunding and angel investing.
Bitcoin Enters a New Bull Market
By Adam Sharp on June 28, 2019
Bitcoin has been having quite a week. Here’s why we’re seeing these crazy price jumps.
Passenger Drones Are Almost Here
By Andy Gordon on June 26, 2019
Passenger drones are ready to roll out next year. And early investors should prepare.
Venture Capital-Backed IPOs on Track to Raise Record Amount
By Allison Brickell on June 24, 2019
2019 is set to be a record year for venture capital-backed IPO raises.
Mailbag: How to Navigate the Binance Shutdown
By Early Investing on June 23, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains what investors can do about the Binance shutdown in the U.S. and how Facebook might profit from its Libra cryptocurrency.
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.
Facebook’s Libra Crypto Is Putting Banks on Notice
By Adam Sharp on June 21, 2019
Libra is a threat to banks. But it actually boosts the outlook for bitcoin.