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Tale of the Tape: Bitcoin vs. Gold
By Adam Sharp on May 4, 2018
Bitcoin and gold are both hedges against crazy monetary policy. Which will outperform in the long term?
Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on May 4, 2018
Crypto markets have rebounded nicely over the last few weeks. I believe one of the strongest drivers of this uptrend is the expectation that institutional investors, such as endowments, pensions and wealth managers, will make a major move into crypto this year. In order for this to happen, the infrastructure…
Ethereum Scrutiny Might Actually Be Good News
By Vin Narayanan on May 3, 2018
Founder’s Note: I’d like to introduce you to Vin Narayanan. He’s our new senior managing editor and analyst. Vin knows his stuff when it comes to crypto, and today he’s giving us an update on the latest crypto regulation news. – Adam Sharp, Co-Founder, First Stage Investor Dear First Stage…
Rational Crypto Markets Are a Big Deal for Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 2, 2018
Don’t let the volatility of the cryptocurrency markets fool you. They’re acting in a perfectly rational manner, and that’s good news for investors.
Airdrop Recommendation: Bread (BRD)
By Adam Sharp on April 27, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is my first airdrop recommendation. As a reminder, an airdrop is a tool utilized by cryptocurrency projects to increase awareness and use. To clarify, I am recommending that you take advantage of the free airdrop (instructions below). I’m not recommending that you buy the token. Anyone can…
Airdrop Recommendation: Bread (BRD)
By Adam Sharp on April 27, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is my first airdrop recommendation. As a reminder, an airdrop is a tool utilized by cryptocurrency projects to increase awareness and use. To clarify, I am recommending that you take advantage of the free airdrop (instructions below). I’m not recommending that you buy the token. Anyone can…
Is Cryptocurrency Going Mainstream?
By Adam Sharp on April 27, 2018
We’re beginning to see institutional interest in crypto assets grow, with Goldman hiring its first crypto trader.
Millennials, Smart Sensors and Bitcoin IRAs
By Andy Gordon on April 26, 2018
What’s new this week in the tech and crypto worlds? Let’s take a look. “This is a major change from a year ago.” In a recent cryptocurrency survey, Thomson Reuters found that about 20% of its clients were “really interested and actively exploring” launching cryptocurrency trading operations in 2018.
Founders Who Rewrote the Rules
By Andy Gordon on April 25, 2018
Some of the businesspeople (and their companies) I admire most are the ones who didn’t obey... who didn’t pull in their wings and “make do”... but who changed the rules that held them back.
Startup Raises $133 Million to Build a Stable Cryptocurrency
By Adam Sharp on April 20, 2018
Basis, a cryptocurrency startup, has raised $133 million from the top venture capitalists in the world... and it’s building a potential dollar-killing crypto.
Market and Website Update
By Adam Sharp on April 20, 2018
Crypto markets are experiencing a nice bounce. But before we get into the details, a bit of housekeeping. We’ve made some minor upgrades to the Crypto Asset Strategies website. Previously, our archives were not displaying all past updates and content. This was my oversight and has been resolved. You can…
BrewDog Sees Massive Growth
By Allison Brickell on April 19, 2018
When we first recommended BrewDog, an independent craft brewery, in fall 2016, we thought it was the perfect example of the investor-fan model – a positive cycle in which fans of a brand become investors and investors become fans. Shareholders – known as “punks” in the company’s Equity for…
An Analyst’s Bullish $10 Trillion Case for Crypto
By Andy Gordon on April 18, 2018
In a detailed crypto report, a Wall Street analyst says the $4 billion-plus market for mining cryptocurrency is here to stay.
[BREAKING] Bittrex Just Reopened
By Adam Sharp on April 13, 2018
After a four-month pause, Bittrex has reopened to new users. This means that anyone who was unable to register for an account since December now has the opportunity to do so. Remember, Bittrex is one of my two primary recommended exchanges for altcoin purchases.
[BREAKING] Bittrex Just Reopened
By Adam Sharp on April 13, 2018
After a four-month pause, Bittrex has reopened to new users. This means that anyone who was unable to register for an account since December now has the opportunity to do so. Remember, Bittrex is one of my two primary recommended exchanges for altcoin purchases.
Crypto Spikes: Bitcoin Up, Altcoins Rip Higher
By Adam Sharp on April 13, 2018
Cryptocurrencies roared back to life on Thursday, and there’s plenty of bullish news to support the move. Here’s what’s happening...