Archive: Articles
Page:
Crypto Monitor: Fidelity Ready to Launch Crypto Service; Bittrex Exits New York
By Early Investing on May 10, 2019
Fidelity is mere weeks from launching its crypto trading service for institutional investors. But Binance, Bittrex and Bitfinex aren’t having as good of a week.
Cannabis Report: Canopy Growth’s Acreage Deal Meets Resistance; New Jersey Gets Petty
By Early Investing on May 9, 2019
Canopy Growth’s deal to buy Acreage Holdings has hit a snag, and New Jersey is mired in petty politics.
Facebook’s Coin Will Repackage the Status Quo
By Andy Gordon on May 8, 2019
Facebook is already being hailed as revolutionary for looking to create its own digital coin. But it hardly fits that description.
Everytable Expands Beyond the Kitchen
By Andy Gordon on May 6, 2019
Everytable is expanding its vision... and it’s looking to replace a workplace staple.
Central Banks Stock Up on Gold and Back Away From the Dollar
By Allison Brickell on May 6, 2019
Central banks around the world are stocking up on gold. And it’s a bad sign for the dollar.
Mailbag: The Best Startup Investment Deal Terms and the Best Kind of Startup
By Early Investing on May 5, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team explains its favorite kind of startup and the best startup investment deal terms.
News Fix: MIT, Harvard Dive Into Cannabis Research; Facebook Goes Big on Crypto Payments
By Allison Brickell on May 4, 2019
In this week's News Fix: MIT and Harvard receive money for cannabis research, Tesla is raising more than $1 billion, Facebook's audacious crypto plans have been leaked, and Canada and Singapore have completed a cross-border blockchain payment.
How FOMO May Pull More Institutional Investors Into Crypto
By Adam Sharp on May 3, 2019
Crypto assets are rising. Bitcoin just surpassed $5,800, and altcoins are doing well too. Most news outlets are reporting that the market is responding to Facebook’s continued development of its own cryptocurrency. The Wall Street Journal just broke the latest details in this ongoing story. Here’s an excerpt from Thursday’s…
Earn Basic Attention Tokens for Using Brave
By Andy Gordon on April 30, 2019
Airdrops are a great way to earn free crypto. But even better than a temporary airdrop is a crypto giveaway without a deadline. That’s what Brave offers. Brave, headed by co-founder and CEO Brendan Eich (creator of the JavaScript programming language and former Mozilla CEO), is a privacy-focused browser…
Pinterest Pre-IPO Investors Are Already Too Late
By Allison Brickell on April 29, 2019
Pinterest joined the IPO parade with much fanfare from investors, but its IPO price-to-sales ratio seems questionable - especially when compared with a more established company.
Mailbag: How to Avoid Startup Investing Mistakes, Why the Government Doesn’t Get Crypto
By Early Investing on April 28, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team tells readers how to avoid common startup investing mistakes and why the government doesn’t really “get” crypto.
News Fix: Hemp Farmers Get Intellectual Property Protection, Bitfinex Gets in Trouble
By Vin Narayanan on April 27, 2019
This week, hemp farmers receive intellectual property protection, Beyond Meat reaches new heights and Bitfinex gets in trouble.
Crypto Monitor: Binance Launches Decentralized Exchange, Altcoins Build Value
By Early Investing on April 26, 2019
This week, Binance launched its decentralized exchange ahead of schedule and altcoins have continued their rally. And a thief reminded us of the importance of secure passwords.
Cannabis Report: Canopy Growth Thinks Ahead While U.S. Cannabis Research Falls Behind
By Early Investing on April 25, 2019
This week in weed, an American cannabis stock makes its Nasdaq debut, Canopy Growth thinks ahead and the U.S. misses the boat on medical marijuana.
The Smart Money Strategy for Surviving Crypto Winter
By Andy Gordon on April 24, 2019
Crypto prices are not a reflection of crypto progress. And the smart money knows it.
Arbit Poll: To Use or Not to Use Big Bank Cryptos
By Early Investing on April 22, 2019
Our last poll results show an intriguing divide among First Stage Investor members. To use or not to use big bank crypto coins?