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Could China Crash the U.S. Dollar?
By Adam Sharp on April 6, 2018
One of my primary long-term concerns is that the dollar could lose its status as the world’s reserve currency. Enter crypto...
A 10-Point System for Grading Startups
By Allison Brickell on April 5, 2018
A few weeks ago, Andy and I were discussing the First Stage Investor portfolio. I was intrigued by the different valuations across our holdings. But Andy told me valuation is just one part of the picture. To show me, he put together a list of 10 key traits to look…
Is Bitcoin’s Future “Golden”?
By Andy Gordon on April 4, 2018
Could bitcoin turn into the “Amazon of crypto coins”? Sure, it’s possible. Whatever its ultimate fate, we think bitcoin’s best days still lie ahead.
Crypto Infrastructure Build Continues Despite Pullback
By Adam Sharp on March 30, 2018
Despite the recent price correction in cryptocurrencies, entrepreneurs and developers are hard at work improving and securing crypto markets.
Portfolio and Market Update
By Adam Sharp on March 30, 2018
Times like these are what make crypto a mental challenge. It’s hard to hold or buy when markets are diving across the board. It gets easier once you’ve been through a few cycles, but for those of you who are new, this must seem awful. So it’s critical to keep…
Bitcoin’s Fight Against the Debt Boom
By Andy Gordon on March 28, 2018
Bitcoin was created to fight against Section 402 and things like it. If excessive debt is the disease, then Satoshi Nakamoto created bitcoin as the cure.
New Recommendation: Everytable
By Andy Gordon on March 28, 2018
Security type: Crowd Safe Round size: Up to $1.07 million Valuation: $30 million Minimum investment: $25 Deadline: April 1 Investment portal: Republic Discount: 10% Note on Crowd Safe: When you invest with a Crowd Safe, you become an investor but not an actual shareholder…
The Real “Killer Application” for Crypto
By Adam Sharp on March 23, 2018
The real “killer application” for cryptocurrency is already happening - it’s digital gold in an era of financial chaos.
Don’t Miss This Investing Opportunity
By Allison Brickell on March 22, 2018
Dear First Stage Investor, We’ve been talking about DSTLD a lot lately, but it’s for good reason. The startup has more than 60,000 customers, more than $12 million in lifetime sales and a compounded annual sales growth of 194%. It’s the only startup we’ve recommended twice… ever. As…
Are We Underestimating the Blockchain?
By Andy Gordon on March 21, 2018
According to Amara’s law, we tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run. I think this is true of blockchain.
Crypto Asset Strategies Portfolio Update
By Adam Sharp on March 21, 2018
Crypto market news has been mixed over the last few weeks. On the positive side, billionaire PayPal founder Peter Thiel doubled down on bitcoin in a recent CNBC appearance. He stated that bitcoin would be the “online equivalent of gold,” and that bitcoin was a “hedge of sorts against…
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.
Crypto News Roundup
By Andy Gordon on March 15, 2018
Dear First Stage Investor, Lots happening in crypto land. So let me take you on a little tour… Keeping an Eye on the Tokyo Whale From Japan comes welcome news about the “Tokyo Whale.” Never heard of such a thing, you say? But you’ve probably heard of Mt.
This Math Is Magic
By Andy Gordon on March 14, 2018
Last week, I told you that adding a technical analysis layer to my stock vetting made me a much better investor. This week, I’ll share with you how I do it.