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Facebook’s Coin Will Repackage the Status Quo
By Andy Gordon on May 8, 2019
Facebook is already being hailed as revolutionary for looking to create its own digital coin. But it hardly fits that description.
News Fix: MIT, Harvard Dive Into Cannabis Research; Facebook Goes Big on Crypto Payments
By Allison Brickell on May 4, 2019
In this week's News Fix: MIT and Harvard receive money for cannabis research, Tesla is raising more than $1 billion, Facebook's audacious crypto plans have been leaked, and Canada and Singapore have completed a cross-border blockchain payment.
Mailbag: How to Avoid Startup Investing Mistakes, Why the Government Doesn’t Get Crypto
By Early Investing on April 28, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team tells readers how to avoid common startup investing mistakes and why the government doesn’t really “get” crypto.
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.
Crypto Monitor: Binance Launches Decentralized Exchange, Altcoins Build Value
By Early Investing on April 26, 2019
This week, Binance launched its decentralized exchange ahead of schedule and altcoins have continued their rally. And a thief reminded us of the importance of secure passwords.
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.
Arbit Poll: To Use or Not to Use Big Bank Cryptos
By Early Investing on April 22, 2019
Our last poll results show an intriguing divide among First Stage Investor members. To use or not to use big bank crypto coins?
News Fix: Carl’s Embraces 4/20; IPO Frenzy Hits Wall Street
By Vin Narayanan on April 20, 2019
Carl's Jr. is testing a CBD-infused sauce in Colorado and Wall Street has caught IPO fever.
Bakkt Heads to New York to Appease the CFTC
By Andy Gordon on April 19, 2019
Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is away on vacation this week (though he’ll undoubtedly still check CoinMarketCap every day). So Andy Gordon is filling in. Dear Member, When Bakkt gets its government approval, it will mark a turning point for the crypto community. And, yes – I said when, not if.
The IRS Desperately Needs to Update Its Crypto Tax Guidance
By Andy Gordon on April 17, 2019
U.S. tax guidance on crypto is absurdly lacking. And rather than clarify its rules, the IRS is cracking down on confused investors.
Airdrop Alert: Belacam
By Allison Brickell on April 16, 2019
Belacam is a social media site that rewards engaging content.
News Fix: TurboTax Is Taking Over, California Faces Internal Conflict
By Vin Narayanan on April 13, 2019
In the news this week, California is facing pot delivery troubles, Uber is getting ready to IPO and Congress is allowing a monopoly on tax preparation.
Crypto Monitor: Litecoin Blazes Ahead, SEC Issues Token Guidance
By Early Investing on April 12, 2019
This week in the crypto world, litecoin is on a tear and the SEC is finally offering guidance on tokens.
News Fix: Crypto Markets Surge, Institutional Investors Keep Moving In
By Allison Brickell on April 6, 2019
It’s an exciting week for the News Fix. The crypto markets are surging, the SEC is issuing guidance and the Royal Bank of Scotland is getting into blockchain.
Crypto Markets May Be Turning the Corner
By Adam Sharp on April 4, 2019
Are we entering the next crypto bull market? There are a number of positive catalysts that seem to say yes.
Bitcoin Spikes While Crypto Makes Steady Progress
By Andy Gordon on April 3, 2019
Nobody can say for sure why bitcoin’s price spiked this week. But while price movements are grabbing headlines, quiet progress is being made behind the scenes.