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News Fix: Cannabis Companies Roll With the Changes
By Vin Narayanan on October 12, 2019
In the news this week: The MedMen-PharmaCann deal is called off, the IRS updates its crypto guidelines and Andreessen Horowitz gets its fourth female general partner.
Crypto Monitor: Rating Cryptos and Why It Matters for Our Portfolio
By Early Investing on October 11, 2019
In the crypto world this week, Coinbase offers interest on its stablecoin, a Crypto Rating Council forms to rate cryptocurrencies based on their likelihood of becoming securities and Block.one gets a slap on the wrist from the SEC.
A Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Bitcoin is in position to keep rising over the next few years - even to as high as $50,000 in 2020. Here’s why.
How to Modernize the SEC
By Vin Narayanan on October 2, 2019
The slow-moving SEC is in desperate need of an overhaul. And investors need to push for it.
News Fix: WeWork Isn’t the Only One Cleaning Up Its IPO Mess
By Vin Narayanan on September 28, 2019
In the headlines this week: Bitcoin falls 15%, WeWork tries to clean up its IPO mess and the House passes a marijuana reform bill with a historic vote.
Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin’s Price Dip Is Not a Reason to Sell
By Early Investing on September 27, 2019
Bitcoin and altcoins have had a rough week. And Bakkt’s crypto trading platform is off to a slow start. But there’s still plenty to look forward to.
Don’t Let a Spooked Crypto Market Scare You Away From Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on September 26, 2019
Two things severely shook the crypto markets this week. But that doesn’t change bitcoin’s strong fundamentals.
Mailbag: Disruptors Can Still Be Disrupted
By Early Investing on September 22, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains the difference between seed and Series A companies and what bitcoin maximalists get wrong.
News Fix: WeWork Can’t Shake Off Its IPO Woes
By Vin Narayanan on September 21, 2019
In the news this week, WeWork’s IPO woes continue, Massachusetts’ vape sales decline and the U.S. Army looks to hire crypto investigators.
The SEC’s Crypto Market Manipulation Fears Make No Sense
By Vin Narayanan on September 20, 2019
The SEC is refusing to approve a bitcoin ETF out of fear of market manipulation. But that fear is nonsensical.
Binance Launches Its U.S. Exchange
By Vin Narayanan on September 20, 2019
Binance has launched its U.S. exchange, which is great news for U.S. investors. VanEck and SolidX have less-than-great news... but the crypto world is chugging along regardless.
Airdrop Alert: Litecoin
By Allison Brickell on September 17, 2019
Today’s airdrop is litecoin, one of the First Stage Investor crypto portfolio coins.
Crypto Monitor: VanEck Bypasses the SEC and Bakkt Gets Ready to Launch
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
VanEck has bypassed SEC regulations with a new quasi-ETF offering, while Bakkt is one step closer to launching its bitcoin trading platform.
Arbit Poll: How Can We Improve the First Stage Investor Experience?
By Early Investing on September 12, 2019
In this month's poll, we'd like to hear your thoughts on what you like about First Stage Investor and how we can do better.
News Fix: Binance Gets Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved
By Vin Narayanan on September 7, 2019
In the news this week: Binance’s stablecoin is approved by New York regulators, the marijuana industry ramps up its lobbying efforts and no one wants to buy WeWork shares.
Are Passive Funds a Threat to the Market?
By Adam Sharp on September 6, 2019
Dr. Michael Burry was the real trader behind The Big Short, and he made a fortune betting against the subprime market. Now he’s warning about passive investing...