Archive: Early Investing

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.

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 Regulation (Finally)

By Adam Sharp on June 8, 2018

Bullish news: We’re finally going to get some clarity on the regulatory questions around bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Did Crowdfunding Just Leave VC Investors in the Dust?

By Andy Gordon on June 6, 2018

Thanks to secondary transfer platforms, investors now have ways to profit off of companies that haven't gone public yet.

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.

Why We Hold Crypto

By Adam Sharp on June 1, 2018

As the prices of bitcoin and other digital currencies go up and down, it’s important to understand why certain investors are playing the long game with cryptocurrencies.

In Europe, Crypto Is Attracting the Curious and the Opportunists

By Andy Gordon on May 30, 2018

The European experience with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is similar to the American one, with buying coming at the end of the "hype cycle."

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.

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.

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.