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Airdrop Alert: Rhovit
By Andy Gordon on September 3, 2019
Today’s airdrop is Rhovit, a rewards-based content platform that pays both creators and viewers.
Buybacks Drive the S&P 500, and They’re Slowing
By Adam Sharp on August 30, 2019
Buybacks are at unsustainable levels. Here’s what could happen now that share repurchases are slowing.
Crypto Monitor: Bank of England Chief Suggests Crypto Should Become World’s Reserve Currency
By Early Investing on August 30, 2019
The Bank of England is suggesting a network of digital currencies replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Meanwhile, Binance is moving into stablecoins and bitcoin remains a flight to safety.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Nothing to Get Charged Up About
By Chris Lustrino on August 29, 2019
In this guest piece, KingsCrowd explains why Hoplite Power is not a good investment.
Why Crowdfunding Is the Best Way to Raise Capital
By Andy Gordon on August 28, 2019
Startup founders have seven ways of raising capital. And crowdfunding is by far the most versatile and beneficial method.
How to Use EquityZen, a Pre-IPO Investment Platform for Accredited Investors
By Adam Sharp on August 27, 2019
Here’s a rundown of EquityZen, a startup equity matchmaker.
Startup Insider: The State of Equity Crowdfunding, Feat. MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark
By Early Investing on August 26, 2019
Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan chat with MicroVentures CEO Bill Clark about the state of equity crowdfunding. Learn how startup deal flow has changed, the signs of a potentially bad startup investment and more.
More Canadians Are Using Legal Cannabis
By Allison Brickell on August 26, 2019
The latest National Cannabis Survey shows more Canadians are getting their weed from legal sources. Here’s why that trend will continue.
Mailbag: How to Tell if Your Startup Is Flourishing
By Early Investing on August 25, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team addresses the first thing it notices about a promising startup and how to tell if a startup investment is flourishing.
News Fix: Old Banks Learning New Tricks
By Allison Brickell on August 24, 2019
In the news this week: Bitcoin and gold prices move in tandem, the oldest bank in South Korea invests in a blockchain startup and Libra backers consider leaving the project.
Market Madness and 0% Yields
By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019
We have entered a period of complete financial madness. There is now nearly $17 trillion worth of bonds with negative yields around the world. That’s almost $17 trillion in bonds where the lender is basically paying the borrower for the privilege. Some investors in bonds have been making a killing.
The Top 3 Cannabis ETFs for 2019 and Beyond
By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019
As the cannabis market grows, cannabis ETFs are becoming a promising investment option. Here are Adam’s top three.
Cannabis Report: There’s No Cutting Corners With Compliance
By Early Investing on August 22, 2019
Investors need to pay close attention to cannabis companies’ attitude toward compliance. If they’re cutting corners... it’s not a good sign.
What the Past 28 Years Have Taught Us About Disruption
By Vin Narayanan on August 21, 2019
In the middle of a lucrative basketball career in 1991, Shelly Pennefather left society to become a cloistered nun. A lot has changed since then. And if we could explain the past 28 years to her, we’d tell her it was a time of disruption.
How to Get Into a Top-Notch Investment Syndicate
By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019
Here’s what angel investors need to know about Jason’s Syndicate.
Airdrop Alert: EOS and Dai
By Adam Sharp on August 20, 2019
For this week’s airdrop, we’re turning to Coinbase Earn. New arrivals include EOS, an Ethereum competitor, and Dai, a decentralized stablecoin.