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Survey Finds 62% of Americans Approve of Marijuana Legalization
By Allison Brickell on October 15, 2018
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, a full 62% of Americans say marijuana use should be legalized. This is good news for cannabis investors.
Q&A: Mainstream Marijuana and Airdrop Wallets
By Early Investing on October 14, 2018
In this week’s mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about the mainstreaming of cannabis investments and which wallets you should use for airdrops.
News Fix: You Should Own Your Data
By Vin Narayanan on October 13, 2018
Who owns your data? It's a weird question. But it could be one of the most important questions of our time.
Top Reads of the Week
By Adam Sharp on October 12, 2018
A quick rundown of the best reads of the week in pre-IPO startups and cryptocurrency.
Crypto Has Two Markets, and You Need to Pay Attention to Both
By Andy Gordon on October 10, 2018
Andy believes we’re at a critical turning point in crypto right now. It’s a tale of two markets.
Crypto Offers Alternative to the Unbanked
By Allison Brickell on October 8, 2018
The “unbanked” population - those who aren’t served by a bank or similar financial institution - is actually quite sizable. For them, crypto can be a godsend.
Q&A: Understanding the Impact of Mega-Funds and Bitcoin Taxes
By Early Investing on October 7, 2018
The Early Investing team explains why mega-funds are bad for investors and why the IRS needs to change its bitcoin tax policy.
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.
Russell 2000 P/E Ratio Excludes Negative Earnings
By Adam Sharp on October 5, 2018
You can’t always trust the “official” numbers. And today that’s more important than ever.
Five Investing Truths That Won’t Change (Anytime Soon)
By Andy Gordon on October 3, 2018
Predicting the future is mostly speculation. As an investor, sometimes it’s best to focus on what’s going to stay the same.
Wunderkinds Aren’t the Only Successful Founders
By Allison Brickell on October 1, 2018
Investors, take note: Youthful enthusiasm certainly has its advantages. But it’s not everything.
Mailbag: Stablecoins and Privacy Coins Are Worth Exploring
By Early Investing on September 30, 2018
The Early Investing team explores the importance and value of stablecoins and privacy coins.
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.
Ray Dalio: “Soundness of Our Finances Is Weak”
By Adam Sharp on September 28, 2018
Hedge fund legend Ray Dalio weighs in on America’s debt woes, and it isn’t pretty.
Equity vs. Tokens? When Investors Need Both
By Andy Gordon on September 26, 2018
Even when shares of companies that ICO rise, their native coins tend to rise faster. As early investors, we deserve a piece of that upside.
How Much Is a Bitcoin Pizza Order Worth?
By Allison Brickell on September 24, 2018
On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoins for two Papa John’s pizzas. Today, those bitcoins would command a very different price.