Archive: cryptocurrency

Crypto Market Update

By Adam Sharp on March 12, 2020

Adam Sharp shares his take on the 20% drop in bitcoin and the even more severe drop in altcoins.
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Investing in a volatile market is tricky. Adam Sharp offers his thoughts on how to approach the stock, startup, crypto and cannabis markets.

Bitcoin Stays Strong

By Adam Sharp on January 31, 2020

Bitcoin is well-positioned heading into a major catalyst. And ongoing monetary chaos should also help boost prices.

Keep Holding Your Crypto

By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2020

It’s been a good week for the crypto markets. And recent turmoil with Iran might be having a positive impact on bitcoin.
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Get Free Equity in a Promising Crypto Startup

By Adam Sharp on January 9, 2020

There’s a unique opportunity to receive $10 worth of equity in a promising startup called Linen. All you have to do is download the app and sign up (for free).

How Will Bitcoin Perform in the Next Financial Crisis?

By Adam Sharp on December 13, 2019

It’s been 10 years since bitcoin first launched. Now the question is this: How will bitcoin perform during the next financial crisis?
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Bitcoin Sets New $8.7 Billion Record

By Adam Sharp on December 6, 2019

This week, nearly $9 billion worth of bitcoin moved within an hour. Here’s why that reflects on the trustworthiness of the bitcoin network.
In the news this week: Pennsylvania introduces a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill, the former CFTC chair calls for a digital dollar and Canva’s valuation gets a boost.

News Fix: Cannabis Companies Roll With the Changes

By Vin Narayanan on October 12, 2019

In the news this week: The MedMen-PharmaCann deal is called off, the IRS updates its crypto guidelines and Andreessen Horowitz gets its fourth female general partner.

News Fix: WeWork Can’t Shake Off Its IPO Woes

By Vin Narayanan on September 21, 2019

In the news this week, WeWork’s IPO woes continue, Massachusetts’ vape sales decline and the U.S. Army looks to hire crypto investigators.

The SEC’s Crypto Market Manipulation Fears Make No Sense

By Vin Narayanan on September 20, 2019

The SEC is refusing to approve a bitcoin ETF out of fear of market manipulation. But that fear is nonsensical.
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Binance Launches Its U.S. Exchange

By Vin Narayanan on September 20, 2019

Binance has launched its U.S. exchange, which is great news for U.S. investors. VanEck and SolidX have less-than-great news... but the crypto world is chugging along regardless.

T. Boone Pickens’ Real Legacy Has Nothing to Do With Oil

By Vin Narayanan on September 14, 2019

This week, the News Fix is dedicated to legendary disruptor T. Boone Pickens. His true legacy went far beyond oil.
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VanEck has bypassed SEC regulations with a new quasi-ETF offering, while Bakkt is one step closer to launching its bitcoin trading platform.

News Fix: Binance Gets Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved

By Vin Narayanan on September 7, 2019

In the news this week: Binance’s stablecoin is approved by New York regulators, the marijuana industry ramps up its lobbying efforts and no one wants to buy WeWork shares.
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The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.