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Uber’s Got Hypergrowth and Growing Pains

By Allison Brickell on April 22, 2019

Uber has released its S-1 form, so we’re digging into some of the numbers.
The Early Investing team answers questions about what startup accelerators do and why weed users leave the black market.
Carl's Jr. is testing a CBD-infused sauce in Colorado and Wall Street has caught IPO fever.
I used to think the farm life was simple. But I’ve finally accepted that farming isn’t a romantic profession - it’s a data-driven industry.
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Bakkt Heads to New York to Appease the CFTC

By Andy Gordon on April 19, 2019

Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is away on vacation this week (though he’ll undoubtedly still check CoinMarketCap every day). So Andy Gordon is filling in. Dear Member, When Bakkt gets its government approval, it will mark a turning point for the crypto community. And, yes – I said when, not if.
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One of our portfolio companies has been acquired, which is great news for investors.
U.S. tax guidance on crypto is absurdly lacking. And rather than clarify its rules, the IRS is cracking down on confused investors.
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Airdrop Alert: Belacam

By Allison Brickell on April 16, 2019

Belacam is a social media site that rewards engaging content.
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About a third of epilepsy patients don’t respond to conventional medication. But a growing body of medical research is giving them hope.

Study Finds Cannabis Helps Treat Autism

By Allison Brickell on April 15, 2019

Speakers at the Cannabis Science Conference had an important message to deliver. And a recent study out of Israel backs them up.
This week, the Early Investing Mailbag is tackling resistance levels and foreign stock allocation.
In the news this week, California is facing pot delivery troubles, Uber is getting ready to IPO and Congress is allowing a monopoly on tax preparation.
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This week in the crypto world, litecoin is on a tear and the SEC is finally offering guidance on tokens.

Cannabis Moms Strike Back

By Adam Sharp on April 12, 2019

This week, we attended the Cannabis Science Conference. Here are my inspiring takeaways about the future of cannabis.
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The Early Investing team learned a lot at the Cannabis Science Conference. This week, we’re focusing on two takeaways: lighting and research.

Startups Ready to Disrupt Enterprise Markets

By Andy Gordon on April 10, 2019

We’ve seen startups tackling all parts of the consumer markets. But what about the enterprise markets?