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Crypto Monitor: Market Manipulation Edition
By Vin Narayanan on September 14, 2018
Summary It’s been a busy two weeks in the crypto markets. We’ve seen allegations of market manipulation, Goldman Sachs clarifying its crypto timeline and Citi announcing a new product. Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss those topics and much more in this week’s Crypto Monitor. They also debut the latest Crypto Monitor news game — “Fake News.” You’re going to want to see this. If you’re interested in a particular topic, we’ve listed the time code on the right…
Mailbag: Coinbase Limitations; Why Doesn’t Congress Act?
By Early Investing on September 2, 2018
The Early Investing team looks at why Coinbase doesn’t list more altcoins and whether Congress should pass legislation regulating cryptocurrencies.
This Joe Knows Crypto
By Andy Gordon on August 16, 2018
Thanks, Joe. You did me a real solid yesterday. The Joe in question is one of my favorite cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, Joseph Lubin. He co-founded ethereum. And then he started ConsenSys, which helps startups build on top of the ethereum network. It’s one of the larger crypto firms, with 1,100 employees.
Crypto Monitor: SEC Gives Ethereum Good News
By Vin Narayanan on June 22, 2018
Editor’s note: We’ve added a new feature to Crypto Monitor called Price Talk! In this segment, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as where the market is heading. You can look for this segment now on a regular basis. Summary When…
News Fix: Ethereum and Sonic Heat Up
By Vin Narayanan on June 16, 2018
In this week’s News Fix, we look at how the SEC gave Ethereum a boost, startups making checking accounts cool again and the Sonic the Hedgehog toaster.
The “Bitcoin Model” Creates a Regulatory Advantage
By Adam Sharp on June 15, 2018
The SEC's current thinking about cryptocurrencies gives bitcoin, and other coins like it, a regulatory advantage.
Crypto Market Update: A Bullish Turn?
By Adam Sharp on June 15, 2018
As you know, the crypto market has been hurting lately. But we just received a good reason to be optimistic (and opportunistic). On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that a senior SEC official said Ethereum is NOT a security. Here’s the quote from SEC Director of Corporation Finance William…
Standards Fight Likely Good News for Crypto Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 23, 2018
The fact that two groups, each with its own impressive set of corporate backers, are trying to become the enterprise standard for blockchain tech is good news.
Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on May 4, 2018
Crypto markets have rebounded nicely over the last few weeks. I believe one of the strongest drivers of this uptrend is the expectation that institutional investors, such as endowments, pensions and wealth managers, will make a major move into crypto this year. In order for this to happen, the infrastructure…
Fuel for Bitcoin’s Competitors
By Adam Sharp on March 16, 2018
Bitcoin grabbed the majority of crypto headlines in 2017, but altcoins are starting to catch up. Here’s why.
Venezuela’s Crazy Crypto Experiment
By Adam Sharp on February 23, 2018
Venezuela has begun issuing its new petro cryptocurrency. The experiment may fail, but it hints at the full potential of blockchain tech.
News on Cryptos and Our Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on February 1, 2018
As you have certainly noticed, the crypto market is experiencing a prolonged correction. I’m not surprised by this pullback, but it’s never exactly pleasant to watch prices dip. In my experience, it is during times like these – when it feels like the market is destined to keep falling –…
Why I’m as Bullish on Cryptocurrencies as Ever
By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2018
Bitcoin prices crept down in the early hours of morning trading today. As I write this, bitcoin is hovering just above $12,000. Yesterday it peaked above $14,000. Ethereum ranged between $1,300 and $1,350 for most of the day yesterday. As I write, it has dipped 18% to around…
What’s Fueling the Rise of the Altcoins?
By Adam Sharp on January 5, 2018
Why is cryptocurrency soaring? What’s fueling demand? It’s not what you think.
Bitcoin Hits $18,000 – What’s Driving It Higher?
By Adam Sharp on December 8, 2017
Bitcoin is up more than 16X this year. If you’ve been reading Early Investing, you already know why.
It’s Not Too Late to Invest in Cryptocurrency. But Is It Too Early?
By Andy Gordon on December 6, 2017
Cryptocurrency is garnering as many detractors as enthusiasts and eager investors. Here are three rules to explain why this is happening.