Archive: crypto

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The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
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The Bank of England is suggesting a network of digital currencies replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Meanwhile, Binance is moving into stablecoins and bitcoin remains a flight to safety.
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Market Madness and 0% Yields

By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019

We have entered a period of complete financial madness. There is now nearly $17 trillion worth of bonds with negative yields around the world. That’s almost $17 trillion in bonds where the lender is basically paying the borrower for the privilege. Some investors in bonds have been making a killing.
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Airdrop Alert: EOS and Dai

By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019

For this week’s airdrop, we’re turning to Coinbase Earn. New arrivals include EOS, an Ethereum competitor, and Dai, a decentralized stablecoin.
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Revolut Offers Breakthrough Fractional Trading

By Vin Narayanan on August 19, 2019

Fractional trading shows just how much crypto’s influence on the investment world is growing.

Why Millennials Prefer Real Estate and Crypto Investments

By Allison Brickell on August 19, 2019

The most popular investments in America are changing. And millennials are leading the charge.
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”
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Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin Becomes a Flight to Safety

By Early Investing on August 16, 2019

In the crypto world this week, China introduces its own crypto, Litecoin suffers a dusting attack and bitcoin moves from hedge to safe haven.

A Broken Payments System That’s Bad for Everyone

By Vin Narayanan on August 14, 2019

The payments ecosystem is a hot mess. And the Federal Reserve, banks and crypto all offer potential solutions. But only one of those is really trustworthy.

News Fix: Bitcoin Network Surpasses Another Milestone

By Allison Brickell on August 10, 2019

In the news this week, bitcoin strengthens its security, Oklahoma marijuana dispensaries sue Facebook, and Lyft ends its lockup period early.

Investors “Flying to Safety” With Cryptocurrency

By Vin Narayanan on August 9, 2019

The global economy has been sending a warning: Investors need a hedge against fiat money now more than ever. Bitcoin and altcoins fit the bill.
Bitcoin and gold have a lot in common. For one, neither is a viable payment option in today’s economy. But fintech company Glint is trying to change that.
The Early Investing trinity is startups, cryptocurrency and cannabis. In this week's News Fix, we look at two companies that intersect with all three sectors.
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Crypto Monitor: IRS Reminds Us Of Broken Crypto Tax Policy

By Early Investing on August 2, 2019

Summary The markets have experienced a slight pullback this week. But Adam Sharp isn’t worried about it. He explains why the Crypto Assets Strategies buy and hold strategy hasn’t changed. And he shares what he looks for in alt-coins as bitcoin continues to…
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How the Fed Has Given Up

By Adam Sharp on August 1, 2019

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 11 years this week. Here’s how investors should handle it.

Poll Shows People Trust Bitcoin More Than Libra

By Allison Brickell on July 29, 2019

A recent poll shows people trust Facebook’s Libra crypto less than they do bitcoin. Here’s why.