Archive: Early Investing

The SEC's current thinking about cryptocurrencies gives bitcoin, and other coins like it, a regulatory advantage.
The government crackdown on cryptocurrencies was fairly predictable - but not bad news. The resulting environment should allow bitcoin and other digital currencies to flourish.

Chart of the Week: Identifying Startups Worth Investing In

By Allison Brickell on June 11, 2018

A quick look at the “vetting pyramid” shows why it’s so important to perform due diligence before investing in startups.
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.
Thanks to secondary transfer platforms, investors now have ways to profit off of companies that haven't gone public yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A look at the top 10 initial coin offerings shows that ICOs - if done correctly - can be an important funding tool for startups.