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New Early Investing Mailbag Answers Your Questions
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.
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.
News Fix: It Was Christmas in June for Bitcoin Investors This Week
By Vin Narayanan on June 9, 2018
For the first time in weeks, it was nothing but good news for bitcoin. And the news wasn't just good. It was great.
Crypto Monitor: DOJ Bitcoin Probe Likely A Good Thing
By Vin Narayanan on June 8, 2018
Editor’s note: This edition of Crypto Monitor was filmed just before SEC chairman Jay Clayton announced that cryptocurrencies…
News Fix: Crowdfunding Platform Helps Venture Capital Firm
By Vin Narayanan on June 2, 2018
In this week's Early Investing News Fix, we look at some ironic crowdfunding news, the growth of bitcoin ATMs and gold's disappearing act.
Volume Is Important When Trading Bitcoin
By Vin Narayanan on May 28, 2018
Bitcoin exchange volume and market activity are important factors to consider as you trade cryptocurrencies.
News Fix: Bitcoin Headwinds Are Not Slowing Down Mining IPO
By Vin Narayanan on May 26, 2018
This week’s News Fix takes a look at the Department of Justice probing into bitcoin pricing, Coincheck delisting some altcoins to comply with regulations, a bitcoin mining company seeking a $2 billion IPO and more.
Crypto Monitor: Coinbase goes institutional
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2018
Editor’s note: This edition of Crypto Monitor was filmed before news broke that the Department of Justice is investigating bitcoin price influencing schemes. Adam and Andy will discuss that investigation in the next show. Show summary It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the crypto universe. From Coinbase…
Owning Bitcoin Shouldn’t Affect Security Clearances
By Vin Narayanan on May 25, 2018
If owning (or having owned) a cryptocurrency constitutes a "security risk," the military and defense contractors won't be able to attract the top-tier talent needed to defend the country.
DOJ Launches Bitcoin Probe
By Vin Narayanan on May 24, 2018
The Department of Justice has launched a probe into bitcoin price manipulation, according to a Bloomberg report today. The report, which cites four anonymous sources, says the DOJ – with the cooperation of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) – is looking at whether spoofing has…
Standards Fight Likely Good News for Crypto Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 23, 2018
The fact that two groups, each with its own impressive set of corporate backers, are trying to become the enterprise standard for blockchain tech is good news.
Initial Coin Offerings Can Be a Powerful Tool to Raise Money
By Vin Narayanan on May 21, 2018
A look at the top 10 initial coin offerings shows that ICOs - if done correctly - can be an important funding tool for startups.
News Fix: Big Investors Get Great News, but Who’s Going to Buy a Blockchain Phone?
By Vin Narayanan on May 19, 2018
This week’s News Fix looks at good news for institutional investors who want to invest in cryptocurrencies, the SEC’s “fake” ICO website, the proposed blockchain phone and other news from the week that was.
New Coinbase Custody Solution Targets Institutional Investors
By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2018
At some point, every “disruptive” technology or business becomes the “establishment.” That’s the way of the world. Southwest Airlines used to be a plucky upstart budget airline. Now it’s a major airline in the same league as Delta, United and American. Amazon changed the face of retail with e-commerce.
Blockchain Beer Vending Machine Debuts at Consensus 2018
By Vin Narayanan on May 16, 2018
A beer vending machine was created by Anheuser-Busch and blockchain identity verification company Civic. And it’s a big step forward for blockchain technology.