Archive: crypto

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.
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.
This week, the Early Investing team tells readers how to avoid common startup investing mistakes and why the government doesn’t really “get” crypto.
This week, hemp farmers receive intellectual property protection, Beyond Meat reaches new heights and Bitfinex gets in trouble.
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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.
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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?
Carl's Jr. is testing a CBD-infused sauce in Colorado and Wall Street has caught IPO fever.
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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.
U.S. tax guidance on crypto is absurdly lacking. And rather than clarify its rules, the IRS is cracking down on confused investors.
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Airdrop Alert: Belacam

By Allison Brickell on April 16, 2019

Belacam is a social media site that rewards engaging content.
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.
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This week in the crypto world, litecoin is on a tear and the SEC is finally offering guidance on tokens.
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.
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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.