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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. When Joe speaks, you should listen. That’s exactly what I did yesterday, when I looked up from my desk and saw him being interviewed on Bloomberg…
Portfolio and Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on August 16, 2018
As you all know, the crypto market has been on a brutal slide recently. Here’s where I see it going and how I recommend handling it. As we’ve been saying for a while now, I expect bitcoin to outperform altcoins over the near term. I recommend moving cautiously into altcoins…
Just the Tip of the Wall Street Iceberg
By Andy Gordon on August 15, 2018
Institutional investment into crypto is in its pre-infancy stage. And when it takes off, it will be massive.
Chart: Institutional Interest in Crypto Continues to Grow
By Vin Narayanan on August 13, 2018
New research shows the amount of institutional money flowing into the crypto markets is on the rise. And that’s without the presence of easy custody solutions and clear regulations. Just imagine what will happen when we get those two things.
Mailbag: Shrinking Stock Market Creates Opportunities; Storing Bitcoin
By Early Investing on August 12, 2018
In this mailbag, we look at how to invest in startups in a shrinking stock market and how to store bitcoin.
Bitcoin, Musk making news
By Vin Narayanan on August 11, 2018
Bitcoin and Elon Musk dominated the news cycle for investors this week. From a delay at the SEC to what's going on with Tesla and SpaceX, the News Fix has you covered.
ICE Makes a Big Move Into Crypto
By Adam Sharp on August 10, 2018
The infrastructure to support an institutional boom in crypto continues to be built out. Here’s the latest.
Crypto Market Update
By Vin Narayanan on August 10, 2018
As I’m sure many of you have heard, the SEC delayed its decision on the Van Eck bitcoin ETF proposal. The SEC now says it will issue a ruling by September 30 (though it could come earlier). The delay was predictable – so was the market…
Tariffs, Tweed and Tonic
By Allison Brickell on August 9, 2018
A few weeks ago, we asked First Stage Investor members about Amazon Prime Day and the value of cryptocurrencies. Here’s what we learned… This week, we’re trying to figure out how members feel about Trump’s tariffs, bitcoin futures and more. Click the image below to take…
Bitcoin’s “New Normal”
By Andy Gordon on August 8, 2018
If you want a good model for institutional money in cryptocurrency markets, take a look at Sweden.
A Collapsing Rial Pushes Iranians Toward Bitcoin
By Allison Brickell on August 6, 2018
Faced with a collapsing rial and strict U.S. sanctions, some Iranians are buying bitcoin as a protective hedge.
Mailbag: Managing Your Portfolio; Where to Buy Bitcoin
By Early Investing on August 5, 2018
The Early Investing team answers questions about how to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio and where to buy bitcoin.
News Fix: Decentralization Is the New Normal
By Vin Narayanan on August 4, 2018
From the media to bitcoin, today's world is all about disintermediation.
Necessity vs. Superiority – Crypto’s Path to Mainstream Adoption
By Adam Sharp on August 3, 2018
So you’ve heard that cryptocurrency is going to take over the world. Here we explore the “why” and “how” of this view.
Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin separating from altcoins
By Vin Narayanan on August 3, 2018
Summary It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in the crypto universe. The buzz surrounding bitcoin ETFs is building. And in the markets, bitcoin is gaining value faster than most altcoins. Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss that and other big cryptocurrency news in this week’s Crypto Monitor. If you’re…
New Recommendation: Cardano (ADA)
By Adam Sharp on August 2, 2018
Note: Cardano (ADA) will replace new economy movement (NEM) in our crypto portfolio. I recommend selling your NEM for bitcoin on Bittrex, then using the proceeds to buy cardano. I have been waiting for the right time to switch NEM out for another coin in our portfolio – and I…