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Crypto Monitor: Keeping an Eye on New Altcoins
By Allison Brickell on February 1, 2019
In this week’s Crypto Monitor, we’ve found some interesting altcoins that warrant additional investigations... and institutional investment is picking up the pace.
Equity Crowdfunding Is Hitting Its Stride
By Adam Sharp on February 1, 2019
Software is changing the way every business operates. It spells trouble for large, debt-laden companies that are slow to modernize their tech, but it’s a huge opportunity for startups.
Cannabis Report: Florida Aims for Business-Friendly Industry; California’s Legal Market Struggles; A New IPO
By Early Investing on January 31, 2019
In this week’s Cannabis Report, a new cannabis company joins the Canadian Securities Exchange, Florida aims to ease up industry requirements and California’s legal market suffocates under heavy taxes.
tZERO Tries Tokenization
By Andy Gordon on January 30, 2019
Tokenization is coming. The question is, who will lead the charge?
Market Volatility Could Bring Cheaper Startup Deals
By Andy Gordon on January 28, 2019
The U.S. government shutdown’s impact on startups hasn’t been as bad as you may think.
Massachusetts Turns to Marijuana to Stay Warm
By Allison Brickell on January 28, 2019
Last week, Massachusetts saw its recreational marijuana sales climb to a record high before dropping down to a major low as a major winter storm rolled through.
Mailbag: Crowdfunding Portal Swaps, Crypto Critics Who Love Blockchain
By Early Investing on January 27, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles startups that switch portals and crypto critics who love the blockchain.
Trying to Keep Up With Crypto Taxes, Conflicting Marijuana Regulations
By Vin Narayanan on January 26, 2019
In this week’s News Fix, we’re covering crypto taxes, the need for startup lawyers and the insanity of keeping track of conflicting marijuana regulations.
The Fed Is Broke, Cannabis Treats Autism and More…
By Adam Sharp on January 25, 2019
Adam reviews his top news items of the week, including the Fed being insolvent, cannabis treating autism, and much more...
Market Update and Keeping an Eye on New Coins
By Adam Sharp on January 25, 2019
Dear Member, Crypto markets have been relatively stable over the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the government shutdown has slowed the launch of major upcoming platforms, such as Bakkt and Fidelity Digital Assets, as they cannot receive approval to begin operating from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission until it’s over. However,…
Poll: Can You Explain Bitcoin?
By Allison Brickell on January 24, 2019
In our last poll, we learned about First Stage Investor subscribers’ 2019 investment goals. This month, we’re taking a deeper dive into crypto.
Finding Evidence of Crypto Progress
By Andy Gordon on January 23, 2019
Nouriel Roubini is a consistent bitcoin critic who can’t really prove or disprove anything about crypto’s use cases. So without proof, we have to look for evidence.
Airdrop Alert: POP Network
By Andy Gordon on January 22, 2019
This week’s airdrop aims to put media back in the hands of consumers and content creators.
Preparing Your Crypto for the Unexpected
By Vin Narayanan on January 21, 2019
Financial planning for crypto investors is tricky, but it’s important that we take steps to ensure our loved ones can access our investments.
Venture Capital Investing Surpasses Dot-Com Levels
By Allison Brickell on January 21, 2019
Venture capital spending just hit its highest level since the dot-com era, and it’s raising questions about the future of startup funding.
Mailbag: Startup Investment Expectations; Ethereum vs. Bitcoin
By Early Investing on January 20, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, Adam Sharp discusses what to expect when you invest in a startup and whether ethereum could replace bitcoin.