Author: Adam Sharp

Adam Sharp the founder of EarlyInvesting.com, a new e-letter focused on equity crowdfunding. He is an active investor in more than 50 startups. A former financial advisor, he also has extensive experience with internet marketing and financial writing. He has built 3 profitable web businesses.

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New Recommendation: Ravencoin (RVN)

Ticker: RVN Current supply: 3.08 billion Maximum supply: 21 billion Current price: $0.025 Recommended exchange: Binance or Bittrex As you all know, most of my focus has been on pure cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, nano, vertcoin and decred. One area I’ve been keeping a close eye on, however, is digital asset creation and transfer (let’s call it “asset digitization” for short). I’m particularly interested in the digitization of real-world assets, specifically securities…

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Update on Grin, Crypto Markets

By Adam Sharp on March 8, 2019

Dear Member, In late January, I mentioned I was watching grin and thought it a promising new coin. I noted its technical potential but warned, “Grin only just began trading, and the supply is extremely low, so…
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Has the Fed Given Up?

By Adam Sharp on March 7, 2019

In stopping rate hikes, the Fed has signaled that it doesn’t care about debt and quantitative easing might be a permanent fixture on the economic scene.

The Heroes of Cannabis Legalization

By Adam Sharp on March 1, 2019

Who deserves credit for the marijuana legalization movement’s steady progress over recent years?

News Roundup: Medical Cannabis, the Supreme Court, and Complacency

By Adam Sharp on February 22, 2019

Adam Sharp reflects on a Supreme Court vote, the science behind medical marijuana and the dangers of complacency.

Fidelity Closer to Launching Crypto Services, Bitcoin Moves Up

By Adam Sharp on February 22, 2019

Dear Member, The past year has been a brutal period for crypto investors. However, there are encouraging signs that the bear market may be ending. First, we’ve seen promising price action on strong volume. Over the past week, bitcoin has risen from $3,600 to near $4,000. It’s not a…
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Bitcoin Price Spikes, Fidelity Moves Closer to Launching Its Crypto Platform

By Adam Sharp on February 21, 2019

There are a few possible explanations for bitcoin’s recent price spike, including improvements in infrastructure and scalability.

What’s the Trade War Really About?

By Adam Sharp on February 15, 2019

Today we look at the ongoing trade war with China and what factors could be driving it behind the scenes.
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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.
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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.
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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…

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.

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,…

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?