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Fidelity Closer to Launching Crypto Services, Bitcoin Moves Up
By Adam Sharp on February 22, 2019
Dear Member, The past year has been a brutal period for crypto investors. However, there are encouraging signs that the bear market may be ending. First, we’ve seen promising price action on strong volume. Over the past week, bitcoin has risen from $3,600 to near $4,000. It’s not a huge move, but the important thing is that volume was strong. This doesn’t mean we’re in the clear yet, but it is a clear bullish signal. Altcoins have also been…
Bitcoin Price Spikes, Fidelity Moves Closer to Launching Its Crypto Platform
By Adam Sharp on February 21, 2019
There are a few possible explanations for bitcoin’s recent price spike, including improvements in infrastructure and scalability.
Airdrop Alert: Ferrum Network
By Allison Brickell on February 19, 2019
This week’s airdrop, Ferrum Network, is tackling two major obstacles to mainstream crypto adoption: slow transaction speeds and lack of interoperability between networks.
News Fix: Software Startups Take Over, Florida Moves Closer to Legalizing Smokable Medical Marijuana
By Vin Narayanan on February 16, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, software is taking over the startup world, J.P. Morgan unveils its own cryptocurrency and Comcast tries to connect with startups.
Crypto Monitor: Binance Moves Up, Jack Dorsey Goes All In on Bitcoin
By Early Investing on February 15, 2019
In this week’s Crypto Monitor, institutional crypto investing takes a big step forward, Binance Coin rises in value and Jack Dorsey carries the bitcoin maximalist torch.
Lightning Network’s Trust Chain Goes Viral
By Allison Brickell on February 11, 2019
The bitcoin community is out to prove the Lightning Network’s strength. And it’s cultivating a sense of trust that’s integral to bitcoin’s ability to survive and thrive.
Mailbag: How the Marijuana Industry Will Change, Crypto Must-Follows
By Early Investing on February 10, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores how the marijuana industry will change with federal legalization and who to follow in the crypto world.
News Fix: Google and Facebook Up Their Blockchain Game
By Vin Narayanan on February 9, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, an Arizona county prosecutor has charged a cancer patient for a medical marijuana technicality, and Google and Facebook are stepping up their blockchain game.
Clarity on Why We Need Crypto
By Adam Sharp on February 8, 2019
Dear Member, Recently, a few of you have written and asked for more clarity on why I believe we desperately need an alternative to fiat money. I realize this is a rather unconventional belief, so I’m happy to oblige. First, let’s talk about the current fiat system. The fundamental…
Crypto Monitor: Keeping an Eye on New Altcoins
By Allison Brickell on February 1, 2019
In this week’s Crypto Monitor, we’ve found some interesting altcoins that warrant additional investigations... and institutional investment is picking up the pace.
Market Volatility Could Bring Cheaper Startup Deals
By Andy Gordon on January 28, 2019
The U.S. government shutdown’s impact on startups hasn’t been as bad as you may think.
Mailbag: Crowdfunding Portal Swaps, Crypto Critics Who Love Blockchain
By Early Investing on January 27, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles startups that switch portals and crypto critics who love the blockchain.
Trying to Keep Up With Crypto Taxes, Conflicting Marijuana Regulations
By Vin Narayanan on January 26, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, we’re covering crypto taxes, the need for startup lawyers and the insanity of keeping track of conflicting marijuana regulations.
Market Update and Keeping an Eye on New Coins
By Adam Sharp on January 25, 2019
Dear Member, Crypto markets have been relatively stable over the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the government shutdown has slowed the launch of major upcoming platforms, such as Bakkt and Fidelity Digital Assets, as they cannot receive approval to begin operating from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission until it’s over. However,…
Poll: Can You Explain Bitcoin?
By Allison Brickell on January 24, 2019
In our last poll, we learned about First Stage Investor subscribers’ 2019 investment goals. This month, we’re taking a deeper dive into crypto.
Finding Evidence of Crypto Progress
By Andy Gordon on January 23, 2019
Nouriel Roubini is a consistent bitcoin critic who can’t really prove or disprove anything about crypto’s use cases. So without proof, we have to look for evidence.