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Crypto Monitor: Binance Moves Up, Jack Dorsey Goes All In on Bitcoin
By Early Investing on February 15, 2019
In this week’s Crypto Monitor, institutional crypto investing takes a big step forward, Binance Coin rises in value and Jack Dorsey carries the bitcoin maximalist torch.
Cannabis Report: Watch for Misleading Profits or Losses
By Early Investing on February 14, 2019
In this week’s Cannabis Report, investors need to look out for misleading numbers. The pot industry doesn’t have the benchmarks that more established markets do.
Blockchain Technology for a Broken World
By Andy Gordon on February 13, 2019
The consumer economy has trust issues. But blockchain technology has the potential to fix the problem.
HyperSciences Works With NASA, 20/20 GeneSystems Expands Its Reach
By Andy Gordon on February 11, 2019
This week, we’re checking in with two of our portfolio companies. HyperSciences is planning a big field test of its technology, while 20/20 GeneSystems is expanding its reach.
Lightning Network’s Trust Chain Goes Viral
By Allison Brickell on February 11, 2019
The bitcoin community is out to prove the Lightning Network’s strength. And it’s cultivating a sense of trust that’s integral to bitcoin’s ability to survive and thrive.
Mailbag: How the Marijuana Industry Will Change, Crypto Must-Follows
By Early Investing on February 10, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores how the marijuana industry will change with federal legalization and who to follow in the crypto world.
News Fix: Google and Facebook Up Their Blockchain Game
By Vin Narayanan on February 9, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, an Arizona county prosecutor has charged a cancer patient for a medical marijuana technicality, and Google and Facebook are stepping up their blockchain game.
Clarity on Why We Need Crypto
By Adam Sharp on February 8, 2019
Dear Member, Recently, a few of you have written and asked for more clarity on why I believe we desperately need an alternative to fiat money. I realize this is a rather unconventional belief, so I’m happy to oblige. First, let’s talk about the current fiat system. The fundamental…
The Amazing Retail Cannabis Boom
By Adam Sharp on February 8, 2019
Big financial firms have almost zero exposure to the cannabis market, which is expected to grow between 35% and 40% per year going forward. This is great news for retail investors.
Canopy Growth Invests $500 Million in Hemp
By Adam Sharp on February 7, 2019
Our portfolio company Canopy Growth Corporation has announced a massive $500 million investment in U.S. hemp. Adam explains why this is very bullish for Canopy.
Despite Growing Pains, the Hemp Industry Has a Bright Future
By Vin Narayanan on February 6, 2019
Now that the 2018 Farm Bill has legalized hemp, the industry has staggering growth potential.
Airdrop Alert: Huddl
By Adam Sharp on February 5, 2019
Huddl is a promising new crypto project. It’s a new financial services company that gives all investors access to sophisticated Wall Street trading strategies and the ability to invest in hedge funds and alternative asset classes (private equity, commercial real estate, etc.). The Huddl token will play an important role…
Don’t Fall for Another Theranos
By Andy Gordon on February 4, 2019
There’s no excuse for investors not to do their due diligence. Especially in healthcare startups.
Employee Happiness Can Drive Startup Success
By Allison Brickell on February 4, 2019
For startups, employee happiness can have a big impact on the bottom line.
Mailbag: The Biggest Startup Mistake and the Fed’s Debt Addiction
By Early Investing on February 3, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles the top mistake founders make and what’s behind the Fed’s pausing rate hikes.
News Fix: Attorney General Nominee Would Not Crack Down on Legal Pot, Unlike His Predecessor
By Vin Narayanan on February 2, 2019
This week’s News Fix tackles the new attorney general nominee’s surprising pot views, Chipotle’s mentorship program and the most popular stock on Robinhood.