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Owning Bitcoin Shouldn’t Affect Security Clearances
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2018
If owning (or having owned) a cryptocurrency constitutes a "security risk," the military and defense contractors won't be able to attract the top-tier talent needed to defend the country.
News Fix: Big Investors Get Great News, but Who’s Going to Buy a Blockchain Phone?
By Vin Narayanan on May 19, 2018
This week’s News Fix looks at good news for institutional investors who want to invest in cryptocurrencies, the SEC’s “fake” ICO website, the proposed blockchain phone and other news from the week that was.
Why Is Buffett Lashing Out at Bitcoin?
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2018
Warren Buffett recently called bitcoin “rat poison squared.” What’s driving his hatred of cryptocurrency?
The Five Waves of Crypto Investing Hide Some Very Good News
By Andy Gordon on May 9, 2018
A look back at the different waves of cryptocurrency adoption suggests the sweet spot for investment is right now.
Follow Our LIVE Twitter Coverage of the Congressional Hearing on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
By Vin Narayanan on May 7, 2018
Regulations are becoming a critical factor in the crypto markets. That’s why Tuesday’s Congressional hearing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is so important. Follow us on Twitter @Early1nvesting to get live coverage and analysis from the hearing.
How Did ICO Investors Really Do in 2017?
By Andy Gordon on February 28, 2018
Fortune magazine’s report on an ICO study reveals the failure rates of last year’s ICOs and cautions readers against investing in them. Here’s why the report is misleading.
Attention Online Shoppers! The Best ICO Deals Happen Here
By Andy Gordon on December 20, 2017
ICOs are now available to everybody, thanks to three startup portals that have recently begun to offer these deals under crowdfunding rules.
Don’t Set Price Targets on Cryptocurrencies
By Adam Sharp on December 7, 2017
In this week’s update, I’m going to answer an important and commonly asked question… What price should I buy the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency recommendations up to? My answer? I don’t set price targets. Cryptocurrencies are too new for that, with less than 1% of the world owning any…