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Arbit Poll: Who Should Be Allowed to Innovate?
By Early Investing on July 22, 2019
Congress doesn’t trust Facebook to innovate payment services. But if big tech can’t innovate, then who can?
News Fix: Congress Grills Facebook, Doesn’t Get Anywhere
By Vin Narayanan on July 20, 2019
In the news this week, Facebook undergoes intense scrutiny at two congressional hearings, Curaleaf increasingly dominates the cannabis market and Chinese startups struggle to raise money.
Crypto Monitor: Time to Buy the Dip
By Early Investing on July 19, 2019
The crypto markets are offering an enticing buying opportunity this week. Meanwhile, the government is still panicking about Libra.
Congress Scolds Facebook Instead of Moving Fintech Innovation Forward
By Vin Narayanan on July 18, 2019
This week, legislators had the opportunity to make progress on key issues surrounding Facebook’s innovative Libra proposal. But too many politicians wasted it.
News Fix: Don’t Get Spooked by the Fed
By Allison Brickell on July 13, 2019
In the news this week, bitcoin takes a dive after the Fed voices concerns over Libra, Trump trash-talks crypto on Twitter, and Facebook doesn’t go for India.
News Fix: 13 Headlines for 13 Colonies
By Vin Narayanan on July 6, 2019
In a special July Fourth edition of the News Fix, we’ve compiled 13 important headlines shaping the startup, cannabis and crypto sectors.
Why Facebook’s Crypto Won’t Save the Unbanked
By Andy Gordon on July 3, 2019
Facebook wants its Libra currency to help the unbanked. But it could end up causing more harm than good.
Why Facebook Recruited Plenty of Friends to Govern Libra
By Vin Narayanan on June 24, 2019
When Facebook announced its Libra cryptocurrency, everyone started to freak out about Facebook taking over the world. In reality, it’s getting help from some friends.
The Category 5 Freak-Out Over Libra, Facebook’s Digital Currency
By Vin Narayanan on June 22, 2019
Politicians and regulators are freaking out over Facebook’s new Libra currency. Here’s what’s going on.
Facebook’s Libra Crypto Is Putting Banks on Notice
By Adam Sharp on June 21, 2019
Libra is a threat to banks. But it actually boosts the outlook for bitcoin.
Crypto Monitor: How to Manage Your Crypto Portfolio Without Binance
By Early Investing on June 21, 2019
The crypto markets are blossoming, Facebook is testing its new Libra cryptocurrency and Binance is shutting down in the U.S.
News Fix: Mississippians Move to Put Medical Marijuana on the 2020 Ballot
By Allison Brickell on June 15, 2019
This week, the News Fix dives into a group fighting for medical marijuana in Mississippi, Amazon actually failing at something and Binance cutting out U.S. users.
Crypto’s Bull Market Returns
By Adam Sharp on June 14, 2019
The crypto bull market is back. And things are looking up from here.
What’s Different About This Crypto Surge
By Andy Gordon on June 5, 2019
Crypto winter is over. But what’s causing this reversal of fortune?
Why Crypto and Bitcoin Fundamentals Are Still Strong
By Vin Narayanan on May 31, 2019
Crypto investors should generally buy when the market drops. But a rising market provides opportunities as well.
News Fix: TransferWise Takes Care of Early Investors, Employees
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2019
TransferWise doesn't plan on going public soon, so it conducted a secondary share sale at a $3.5 billion valuation to reward its early investors and employees.