Archive: Early Investing

The World Bitcoin Was Created For

By Adam Sharp on January 4, 2019

Bitcoin turns 10 years old this week, and Adam explains why it’s more important than ever.

Banks Are in the Depression Stage of Grief

By Andy Gordon on January 2, 2019

The big banks are going through the five stages of grief. Whether they know it or not, they’re on the chopping block.

Best of 2018: Cannabis

By Allison Brickell on December 29, 2018

Today we’re ending our top reads of 2018 series with the joys of cannabis investing.

Best of 2018: Crypto

By Allison Brickell on December 28, 2018

Continuing our dive into our favorite reads of 2018, we’re focusing on crypto today.

Best of 2018: Startups

By Allison Brickell on December 26, 2018

We’re looking back at our favorite Early Investing reads of 2018. Today, we’re focused on startups.

Mailbag: Steering Clear of Small Caps, Finding Cannabis Stocks

By Early Investing on December 23, 2018

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles questions about dipping into small caps and finding cannabis investments.
In this week’s News Fix, the list of companies that might go public in 2019 grows, Juul pays insane dividends and politicians take steps toward sensible crypto regulations.

U.S. Corporate Debt Is a $9 Trillion Problem

By Adam Sharp on December 21, 2018

Adam Sharp explains why he thinks corporate debt in the U.S. is a major problem.

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.

Mailbag: Demystifying Security Tokens, IPO Strategy

By Early Investing on December 16, 2018

In this week’s mailbag, the Early Investing team is covering security tokens and the IPO landscape.

News Fix: Robinhood Keeps Besting the Banks

By Vin Narayanan on December 15, 2018

In this week’s News Fix, we’re seeing Robinhood drive banks crazy, late-stage startups plan their IPOs and more.
It’s the end of the year, but the markets aren’t slowing down. Adam Sharp shares the stories he’s watching this week, along with some analysis.

Crypto Needs to Show, Not Tell

By Andy Gordon on December 12, 2018

There are three ways crypto could fail. Investors need to see clear progress being made... and have patience.

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.
Ripple’s status with the SEC is still a concern. But blockchain is poised for big things in data protection.

News Fix: DARPA Eyes the Blockchain

By Vin Narayanan on December 8, 2018

In today’s News Fix, DARPA is turning toward the blockchain, institutions keep investing in crypto, and both crypto and cannabis have a busy week.