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We’re Selling Cardano and Reallocating Our Crypto Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on September 5, 2019
The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
Crypto Monitor: Bank of England Chief Suggests Crypto Should Become World’s Reserve Currency
By Early Investing on August 30, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
News Fix: American Bar Association, Senators Ask Government for Clarity on Cannabis
By Allison Brickell on August 17, 2019
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.”
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.
How This Fintech Company Is Making It Easy to Buy and Sell Gold
By Vin Narayanan on August 7, 2019
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.
News Fix: Two Companies at the Intersection of Startups, Crypto and Cannabis
By Vin Narayanan on August 3, 2019
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.
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…
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.