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What’s Different About This Crypto Surge
By Andy Gordon on June 5, 2019
Crypto winter is over. But what’s causing this reversal of fortune?
News Fix: The FDA Opens Up the Cannabis Conversation
By Allison Brickell on June 1, 2019
This week, the FDA held its first public hearing on cannabis regulation, Illinois voted to legalize marijuana and another person has filed a copyright claim on bitcoin’s white paper.
Why Crypto and Bitcoin Fundamentals Are Still Strong
By Vin Narayanan on May 31, 2019
Crypto investors should generally buy when the market drops. But a rising market provides opportunities as well.
News Fix: TransferWise Takes Care of Early Investors, Employees
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2019
TransferWise doesn't plan on going public soon, so it conducted a secondary share sale at a $3.5 billion valuation to reward its early investors and employees.
Bitcoin Offers All the Benefits of Gold and None of the Drawbacks
By Vin Narayanan on May 24, 2019
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold.” The nickname is fitting, as these two assets are much more similar than they are different.
Crypto Monitor: 10.5 Million Bitcoins Haven’t Budged in a Year
By Early Investing on May 24, 2019
This week, the VanEck bitcoin ETF faces yet another delay, JP Morgan declares bitcoin’s intrinsic value and 10.5 million bitcoins stay where they are.
The Institutional Crypto Investing Tide Is Rising
By Andy Gordon on May 22, 2019
Venture capital firms are on track to invest a record amount into cryptocurrency and blockchain companies this year. And their interest will only get bigger.
News Fix: Long-Term Stock Exchange Gets SEC Approval; Bitcoin Google Searches Spike
By Vin Narayanan on May 18, 2019
In the news this week, former NFL players get into the weed business, Marc Andreessen’s Long-Term Stock Exchange gets SEC approval and Mark Mobius changes his mind.
Managing Crypto Market Volatility
By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2019
Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is currently hard at work researching new cryptos to invest in. In the meantime, Senior Managing Editor Vin Narayanan is filling in. Dear Member, When you invest in crypto, it’s important to keep reminding yourself that crypto is a volatile asset. Huge swings in prices –…
The Two Key Qualities Bitcoin and Litecoin Share
By Vin Narayanan on May 16, 2019
On the surface, bitcoin and litecoin seem completely different. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find they share two key similarities.
2020 Halving Will Bring Bitcoin’s Inflation Rate Down
By Allison Brickell on May 13, 2019
Bitcoin’s inflation rate will drop with the next halving. Here’s how that demonstrates the crypto’s value.
Mailbag: Vetting Startups and Preparing for Fidelity’s Crypto Trading Service
By Early Investing on May 12, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team tackles startup investing due diligence and Fidelity’s upcoming crypto trading service.
News Fix: Uber IPOs and Crypto Markets Barely React to Binance Hack
By Vin Narayanan on May 11, 2019
This week, the Fix reports on Uber’s IPO, the Binance hack and medical marijuana fights in Florida.
Crypto Monitor: Fidelity Ready to Launch Crypto Service; Bittrex Exits New York
By Early Investing on May 10, 2019
Fidelity is mere weeks from launching its crypto trading service for institutional investors. But Binance, Bittrex and Bitfinex aren’t having as good of a week.
News Fix: Hemp Farmers Get Intellectual Property Protection, Bitfinex Gets in Trouble
By Vin Narayanan on April 27, 2019
This week, hemp farmers receive intellectual property protection, Beyond Meat reaches new heights and Bitfinex gets in trouble.
The Smart Money Strategy for Surviving Crypto Winter
By Andy Gordon on April 24, 2019
Crypto prices are not a reflection of crypto progress. And the smart money knows it.