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News Fix: Bitcoin Network Surpasses Another Milestone
By Allison Brickell on August 10, 2019
In the news this week, bitcoin strengthens its security, Oklahoma marijuana dispensaries sue Facebook, and Lyft ends its lockup period early.
What Cannabis Businesses Need to Learn From Curaleaf and Icarus
By Vin Narayanan on August 9, 2019
Cannabis businesses need to learn from Icarus: Don’t fly too close to the sun. It could be your downfall.
How This Fintech Company Is Making It Easy to Buy and Sell Gold
By Vin Narayanan on August 7, 2019
Bitcoin and gold have a lot in common. For one, neither is a viable payment option in today’s economy. But fintech company Glint is trying to change that.
Marijuana Still Not Responsible for Overdose Deaths
By Allison Brickell on August 5, 2019
Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants were involved in thousands of overdoses in 2017. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to all three and has caused zero overdoses.
Mailbag: Beyond Meat Rewards Early Investors; Marijuana Local Control Laws
By Early Investing on August 4, 2019
The Early Investing crew takes a closer look at Beyond Meat's secondary share offering and the politics behind marijuana local control laws.
News Fix: Two Companies at the Intersection of Startups, Crypto and Cannabis
By Vin Narayanan on August 3, 2019
The Early Investing trinity is startups, cryptocurrency and cannabis. In this week's News Fix, we look at two companies that intersect with all three sectors.
A Guide to Investing in Long Shots
By Adam Sharp on August 2, 2019
Noted angel investor Adam Sharp shares his experiences with what he calls “big swing” investments - including his initial failures as a kid and his big successes as an adult.
Poll Shows People Trust Bitcoin More Than Libra
By Allison Brickell on July 29, 2019
A recent poll shows people trust Facebook’s Libra crypto less than they do bitcoin. Here’s why.
Mailbag: Building Up Your Alternative Investments
By Early Investing on July 28, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team summarizes its investment thesis and explains how it’s possible to evaluate startups in just five minutes.
News Fix: FDA Warns Curaleaf About Health Claims
By Vin Narayanan on July 27, 2019
In the news this week, the FDA sends Curaleaf a warning letter, Toyota invests in Didi and Steven Mnuchin is still salty about bitcoin.
Why Modern Monetary Theory Is Inevitable
By Adam Sharp on July 26, 2019
Modern Monetary Theory is essentially unrestrained government spending. And the U.S. government is likely to use it to solve the debt problem.
Three Risks Every Successful Startup Must Take
By Andy Gordon on July 24, 2019
To find successful startup investments, you need to seek out companies taking thoughtful risks. Here are the three biggest risks startups have to take if they want to make it big.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Reaches New High
By Allison Brickell on July 22, 2019
Bitcoin’s hash rate reached an all-time high over the weekend. Here’s why that’s important.
Mailbag: Death Is Inevitable, but So Are Pilotless Passenger Drones
By Early Investing on July 21, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team wrestles with government threats to bitcoin and the inevitability of death.
News Fix: Congress Grills Facebook, Doesn’t Get Anywhere
By Vin Narayanan on July 20, 2019
In the news this week, Facebook undergoes intense scrutiny at two congressional hearings, Curaleaf increasingly dominates the cannabis market and Chinese startups struggle to raise money.
How One Small Tech Company Is Shaping the Driverless Car Market
By Andy Gordon on July 17, 2019
Argo may be a small artificial intelligence startup, but it wields a big influence over who will succeed in the driverless car market.