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In this week’s News Fix, startup founders question the venture capital model, Rhode Island experiences FOMO and ethereum classic gets some relief after a 51% attack.

Why Do Economists Love Debt So Much?

By Adam Sharp on January 18, 2019

Mainstream economists seem to cheer taking on ever-increasing debt loads. Why?
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In this week’s Crypto Monitor, Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss bitcoin whales, Bakkt’s progress, Russian rumors and more.
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In the first Cannabis Report of 2019, Canopy Growth Corp. is off to a strong start, Florida is changing its tune and Rhode Island is feeling the domino effect.

Founders Can Just Say No to VCs

By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2019

There’s no rule saying startups have to accept venture capital funding. Andy Gordon looks at three alternatives to venture capital.
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VirZOOM Lands Big Partnership, Keeps Evolving

By Andy Gordon on January 14, 2019

First Stage Investor portfolio company VirZOOM has made notable progress since our initial recommendation, including substantial sales and partnerships.

Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market Grows

By Allison Brickell on January 14, 2019

Florida’s medical marijuana market has seen substantial growth over a nine-month span and will likely continue in 2019.

Understanding Canada’s Marijuana Market, 51% Attacks

By Early Investing on January 13, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about Canada’s underground marijuana market and 51% attacks on crypto.
In this week’s News Fix, medical marijuana support comes to Kentucky, Ethereum Classic has a rough day and companies at the Consumer Electronics Show envision a new future for the transportation industry.

Where the Fed Points, Markets Follow

By Adam Sharp on January 11, 2019

Adam explains how the Federal Reserve has been setting the market’s course for decades.
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Crypto and Financial Market Update

By Adam Sharp on January 11, 2019

Dear Member, Nothing demonstrates the need for cryptocurrency better than the current financial world. The absurdly low interest rates. The piles and piles of debt. The continued growth of that debt. It’s a monetary system with no check on government recklessness. Central banks (like the Fed) can create money…
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Equity Crowdfunding Deals Are Stronger Than Ever

By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2019

Adam gives an update on the recent influx of hot startup deals and explains how the market is maturing and deal quality and flow is improving.

The Fight Over Data Ownership Has Just Begun

By Andy Gordon on January 9, 2019

The debate over who owns and controls personal data is getting louder by the day... and its resolution will go a long way toward shaping our future.
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Airdrop Alert: Energi

By Vin Narayanan on January 8, 2019

This week’s airdrop, Energi, has a powerful design and ambitious plans for world adoption.

Bitcoin Declared Dead 339 Times, Still Alive

By Allison Brickell on January 7, 2019

Bitcoin has been declared dead more than 300 times, but it’s still proving the doubters wrong.
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The Best and Worst Cryptocurrency Quotes to Come

By Andy Gordon on January 7, 2019

Andy “Maybe I Am an Oracle” Gordon predicts the most insightful and most tone-deaf crypto quotes to come this year.