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Chart of the Week: Blockchain Tech Fueling a Driverless Future
By Allison Brickell on June 25, 2018
Startups that integrate into the automotive supply chain can carve a solid path to success.
How to Think About Bitcoin Prices and the IPO “Wealth Effect”
By Early Investing on June 24, 2018
This week's mailbag looks at the current state of the bitcoin market and how this year's big IPOs will lead to new investment opportunities in startups.
News Fix: Bitcoin Good Enough for Supremes, but Not Wakanda
By Vin Narayanan on June 23, 2018
In this week’s News Fix, we look at how a South Korean crypto exchange is handling a hack, Square has received a BitLicense and equity crowdfunding is getting organized.
F.A. Hayek Saw Bitcoin Coming 34 Years Ago
By Adam Sharp on June 22, 2018
In a pair of 1984 interviews, Nobel Prize-winning economist F.A. Hayek predicted the rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Monitor: SEC Gives Ethereum Good News
By Vin Narayanan on June 22, 2018
Editor’s note: We’ve added a new feature to Crypto Monitor called Price Talk! In this segment, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as where the market is heading. You can look for this segment now on a regular basis. Summary When…
Peer-to-Peer Lessons to Learn From
By Vin Narayanan on June 21, 2018
In a previous life, I worked in the business side of the casino industry. Some considered me an expert. I wrote about it. I edited books and magazines about it. I advised regulators. I helped run online casino companies (in Asia and Europe, where it was legal) and consulted. This…
Thinking Your Way Through Startup Investing
By Vin Narayanan on June 20, 2018
The majority of startups fail. That's why learning how to pick the right startup to invest in is critically important.
Medicare Limps Toward Bankruptcy
By Allison Brickell on June 18, 2018
Medicare is limping toward bankruptcy... and it might reach the end of the road sooner than you think.
New Early Investing Mailbag Answers Your Questions
By Vin Narayanan on June 17, 2018
The new Early Investing Mailbag tackles your questions about startups and cryptocurrencies.
News Fix: Ethereum and Sonic Heat Up
By Vin Narayanan on June 16, 2018
In this week’s News Fix, we look at how the SEC gave Ethereum a boost, startups making checking accounts cool again and the Sonic the Hedgehog toaster.
The “Bitcoin Model” Creates a Regulatory Advantage
By Adam Sharp on June 15, 2018
The SEC's current thinking about cryptocurrencies gives bitcoin, and other coins like it, a regulatory advantage.
Crypto Market Update: A Bullish Turn?
By Adam Sharp on June 15, 2018
As you know, the crypto market has been hurting lately. But we just received a good reason to be optimistic (and opportunistic). On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that a senior SEC official said Ethereum is NOT a security. Here’s the quote from SEC Director of Corporation Finance William…
You Like Robots, but What About Dinosaur Bones?
By Vin Narayanan on June 14, 2018
In our last poll, we found out you like robots and holding bitcoin. In this week’s poll, tell us your thoughts on dinosaurs and when to buy bitcoin.
How Order in Crypto Land Can Pave the Way to a New Bull Market
By Andy Gordon on June 13, 2018
The government crackdown on cryptocurrencies was fairly predictable - but not bad news. The resulting environment should allow bitcoin and other digital currencies to flourish.
A Handy Guide to Selling on Bittrex
By Adam Sharp on June 13, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, we recommended selling your WAX position on Bittrex. Then we discovered Bittrex has made a number of changes to its site that makes selling less intuitive. You can no longer sell from the “Wallets” tab. So if you’re still trying to sell WAX, here are the steps you…
New Recommendation: Draper Esprit VC Fund
By Adam Sharp on June 12, 2018
Draper Esprit VC Fund Type: Stock Ticker: (LON: GROW) Current price (May 2, 2018): 468 pence (Note: Share prices on the exchange are listed in pence, not pounds) Buy up to: 520 pence Dear Member, Today’s recommendation is a first for us. It’s a publicly traded…