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DOJ Launches Bitcoin Probe
By Vin Narayanan on May 24, 2018
The Department of Justice has launched a probe into bitcoin price manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report today. The report, which cites four anonymous sources, says the DOJ – with the cooperation of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) – is looking at whether spoofing has been used to influence bitcoin prices. The CFTC regulates bitcoin futures. Spoofing is when someone uses fake transactions to trick others into buying and selling. The price of bitcoin dropped…
Facebook and Bitcoin Poll Generates Interesting Results
By Allison Brickell on May 24, 2018
Two weeks ago, we sent you a tech news poll created by Arbit, one of our portfolio recommendations. The response rate was fantastic – which tells us you’re paying attention. (That’s a relief.) We learned that 68% of you care about how Facebook uses the data it…
Standards Fight Likely Good News for Crypto Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 23, 2018
The fact that two groups, each with its own impressive set of corporate backers, are trying to become the enterprise standard for blockchain tech is good news.
Initial Coin Offerings Can Be a Powerful Tool to Raise Money
By Vin Narayanan on May 21, 2018
A look at the top 10 initial coin offerings shows that ICOs - if done correctly - can be an important funding tool for startups.
News Fix: Big Investors Get Great News, but Who’s Going to Buy a Blockchain Phone?
By Vin Narayanan on May 19, 2018
This week’s News Fix looks at good news for institutional investors who want to invest in cryptocurrencies, the SEC’s “fake” ICO website, the proposed blockchain phone and other news from the week that was.
Changing Market Conditions Require a New Approach to Investing
By Adam Sharp on May 18, 2018
The market distortions from the "wealth effect" are starting to normalize, which means you need to change your investment strategy.
New Coinbase Custody Solution Targets Institutional Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2018
At some point, every “disruptive” technology or business becomes the “establishment.” That’s the way of the world. Southwest Airlines used to be a plucky upstart budget airline. Now it’s a major airline in the same league as Delta, United and American. Amazon changed the face of retail with e-commerce.
New Recommendation: WAX
By Adam Sharp on May 16, 2018
I’m very excited about our newest recommendation, WAX. WAX stands for Worldwide Asset eXchange, and it’s one of the most promising and real crypto projects in the world. I’m putting this pick in our Speculative Portfolio due to its small size and relatively early stage of development. However, as…
Blockchain Beer Vending Machine Debuts at Consensus 2018
By Vin Narayanan on May 16, 2018
A beer vending machine was created by Anheuser-Busch and blockchain identity verification company Civic. And it’s a big step forward for blockchain technology.
News Fix: New York Stock Exchange Parent Company and Facebook Make Big Moves into Bitcoin and Blockchain
By Vin Narayanan on May 11, 2018
It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. Between CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Facebook and Twitter – just to name a few – there’s so much information flying around that it’s become hard to tell what’s really important… and what’s just noise. The cryptocurrency news…
Crypto Market Update for May 11, 2018
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2018
Editor’s note: I’ll have a new crypto pick for you early next week. Dear Member, Crypto markets are down today on news that leading South Korean exchange Upbit is under investigation for suspected fraud. Upbit is South Korea’s largest crypto exchange. According to Cointelegraph,…
Why Is Buffett Lashing Out at Bitcoin?
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2018
Warren Buffett recently called bitcoin “rat poison squared.” What’s driving his hatred of cryptocurrency?
Crypto Monitor Episode 7: What Does Good Regulation Look Like?
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2018
One of the biggest things preventing institutional investors from entering the crypto market is regulations. They’re itching to get in, though. This week, we found out the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is planning on building a bitcoin trading platform for big investors. Goldman Sachs…
Bitcoin or Gold? Take the Arbit Poll
By Allison Brickell on May 10, 2018
Dear First Stage Investor, Chipotle or Qdoba? Celtics or 76ers? Bitcoin or gold? Simple polls with simple questions are a popular form of discussion on the internet (just visit Buzzfeed). In the age of social media, a company that can capitalize on that engagement – and the data it provides…
The Five Waves of Crypto Investing Hide Some Very Good News
By Andy Gordon on May 9, 2018
A look back at the different waves of cryptocurrency adoption suggests the sweet spot for investment is right now.
Follow Our LIVE Twitter Coverage of the Congressional Hearing on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
By Vin Narayanan on May 7, 2018
Regulations are becoming a critical factor in the crypto markets. That’s why Tuesday’s Congressional hearing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is so important. Follow us on Twitter @Early1nvesting to get live coverage and analysis from the hearing.