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Investing in Lean, Mean Startups
By Adam Sharp on December 13, 2018
Does investing in startups make sense today? Adam says yes and explains what to look for.
Crypto Needs to Show, Not Tell
By Andy Gordon on December 12, 2018
There are three ways crypto could fail. Investors need to see clear progress being made... and have patience.
Pot Production in the Golden State
By Allison Brickell on December 10, 2018
As the California marijuana market continues to grow, certain regions are emerging as the dominant producers.
Q&A: Ripple’s potential SEC issues; Using Blockchain to Prevent Data Breaches
By Early Investing on December 9, 2018
Ripple’s status with the SEC is still a concern. But blockchain is poised for big things in data protection.
News Fix: DARPA Eyes the Blockchain
By Vin Narayanan on December 8, 2018
In today’s News Fix, DARPA is turning toward the blockchain, institutions keep investing in crypto, and both crypto and cannabis have a busy week.
How to Hedge Against Stock Market Turmoil
By Adam Sharp on December 7, 2018
Dear Early Investor, After nine years of relatively smooth sailing, stock markets have hit rocky waters. The market is not reacting well to the prospect of higher interest rates. The trade war mess certainly doesn’t help. But I believe the primary driver is the Federal Reserve. The problem is, nobody…
Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on December 7, 2018
Dear Member, As you all know, it’s been another rough month for crypto markets. Altcoins have been hit especially hard. As I write this, bitcoin is trading around $3,400. I can’t say when this bear market will end, but I will tell you that I haven’t sold any of…
Marijuana Legalization in Michigan and New Jersey: First Stage Investor Cannabis Report
By Allison Brickell on December 6, 2018
In today’s Cannabis Report, we’re covering Michigan legalizing recreational marijuana and New Jersey taking steps toward legalization.
When Will the SEC Say Yes to a Bitcoin ETF?
By Andy Gordon on December 5, 2018
Is it surprising that the SEC has rejected all bitcoin ETF proposals to date? No. But time is running out.
Airdrop Alert: Rento
By Adam Sharp on December 4, 2018
This week’s airdrop is Rento, a decentralized platform for renting equipment.
Updates From Vegas: First Stage Investor Cannabis Report
By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018
The First Stage Investor team provides an inside look at MJBizCon, a massive marijuana business conference in Las Vegas.
Bitcoin Mining Is Greener Than You Think
By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018
Bitcoin mining gets a lot of flak for its energy consumption, but a new report finds that it’s actually more environmentally friendly than you might think.
Mailbag: Airdrop Requirements and Risk Tolerance
By Early Investing on December 2, 2018
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about airdrop social media requirements and risk tolerance in the crypto market.
When Beliefs Don’t Match the Facts
By Vin Narayanan on December 1, 2018
In a battle of sentiment vs. fact, fact should theoretically win out. Unfortunately, that’s not usually the case. The same goes for the crypto markets.
Crypto Monitor: Understanding the Market Dip and Upcoming Catalysts
By Allison Brickell on November 30, 2018
The crypto markets have taken a dip in the past couple weeks, but there are also plenty of promising catalysts on the horizon.
The Passion Driving Cannabis Entrepreneurs
By Adam Sharp on November 30, 2018
Just before Thanksgiving, Adam attended the largest U.S. cannabis industry conference. Speaking with all these entrepreneurs reinforced his belief that cannabis could be the most transformative industry of this century.