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SEC Gives More Constructive Feedback on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
By Adam Sharp on October 18, 2019
The SEC has yet again rejected a bitcoin ETF proposal. But it’s not all bad news.
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.
Tell the SEC to Update Its Definition of “Accredited Investor”
By Adam Sharp on October 11, 2019
Accredited investors still have more startup investing options than everyone else. Let’s change that.
Crypto Monitor: Rating Cryptos and Why It Matters for Our Portfolio
By Early Investing on October 11, 2019
In the crypto world this week, Coinbase offers interest on its stablecoin, a Crypto Rating Council forms to rate cryptocurrencies based on their likelihood of becoming securities and Block.one gets a slap on the wrist from the SEC.
How to Modernize the SEC
By Vin Narayanan on October 2, 2019
The slow-moving SEC is in desperate need of an overhaul. And investors need to push for it.
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.
Crypto Monitor: VanEck Bypasses the SEC and Bakkt Gets Ready to Launch
By Early Investing on September 13, 2019
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: American Bar Association, Senators Ask Government for Clarity on Cannabis
By Allison Brickell on August 17, 2019
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”
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.
Mailbag: How to Navigate the Binance Shutdown
By Early Investing on June 23, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains what investors can do about the Binance shutdown in the U.S. and how Facebook might profit from its Libra cryptocurrency.
Binance Deals U.S. Investors Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain
By Andy Gordon on June 19, 2019
Binance is caught in a Catch-22. So for now, U.S. crypto traders will have to find alternatives.
Crypto Monitor: Why This Crypto Isn’t Worth It
By Early Investing on June 7, 2019
The crypto community wants Craig Wright and Bitcoin Satoshi Vision to scram. Meanwhile, the SEC’s amount of crypto knowledge seems surprising.
How Initial Exchange Offerings Save Time but Add Risk
By Andy Gordon on May 30, 2019
Initial exchange offerings (IEOs) are a new way for cryptocurrency companies to raise money. But should investors get involved?
Mailbag: Thoughtful Investing Can Break the Rules
By Early Investing on May 26, 2019
The Early Investing team explains what a REIT is and what happens if startup investors break SEC rules.
Crypto Monitor: 10.5 Million Bitcoins Haven’t Budged in a Year
By Early Investing on May 24, 2019
This week, the VanEck bitcoin ETF faces yet another delay, JP Morgan declares bitcoin’s intrinsic value and 10.5 million bitcoins stay where they are.