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How Your Phone Is Feeding Your Data to Trackers
By Andy Gordon on June 3, 2019
Apple and other companies claim they make efforts to keep users’ data from being tracked without their knowledge. But unfortunately, that’s not reality.
How Initial Exchange Offerings Save Time but Add Risk
By Andy Gordon on May 30, 2019
Initial exchange offerings (IEOs) are a new way for cryptocurrency companies to raise money. But should investors get involved?
Energi Airdrop Worth Revisiting
By Adam Sharp on May 28, 2019
Energi has performed so well since its last airdrop that it's worth trying to obtain more free Energi coins.
Cannabis Report: How to Analyze Cannabis Companies’ Earnings Reports
By Early Investing on May 23, 2019
Earnings reports can reveal a lot about a company’s health. Here’s how to analyze them.
KingsCrowd Underweight Deal: Is This Group Travel Startup a “Lucky Find” for Investors?
By Chris Lustrino on May 20, 2019
Our friends at KingsCrowd warn against investing in this niche travel startup.
The Two Key Qualities Bitcoin and Litecoin Share
By Vin Narayanan on May 16, 2019
On the surface, bitcoin and litecoin seem completely different. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find they share two key similarities.
Airdrop Alert: Slothee
By Vin Narayanan on May 14, 2019
LinkedIn doesn’t have much competition. This week’s airdrop is looking to change that.
How Retail Investors Can Use the Venture Capital Funnel
By Andy Gordon on May 13, 2019
A look at the venture capital funnel shows how retail investors can profit where VCs can’t.
Cannabis Report: Canopy Growth’s Acreage Deal Meets Resistance; New Jersey Gets Petty
By Early Investing on May 9, 2019
Canopy Growth’s deal to buy Acreage Holdings has hit a snag, and New Jersey is mired in petty politics.
Everytable Expands Beyond the Kitchen
By Andy Gordon on May 6, 2019
Everytable is expanding its vision... and it’s looking to replace a workplace staple.
Earn Basic Attention Tokens for Using Brave
By Andy Gordon on April 30, 2019
Airdrops are a great way to earn free crypto. But even better than a temporary airdrop is a crypto giveaway without a deadline. That’s what Brave offers. Brave, headed by co-founder and CEO Brendan Eich (creator of the JavaScript programming language and former Mozilla CEO), is a privacy-focused browser…
Cannabis Report: Canopy Growth Thinks Ahead While U.S. Cannabis Research Falls Behind
By Early Investing on April 25, 2019
This week in weed, an American cannabis stock makes its Nasdaq debut, Canopy Growth thinks ahead and the U.S. misses the boat on medical marijuana.
Arbit Poll: To Use or Not to Use Big Bank Cryptos
By Early Investing on April 22, 2019
Our last poll results show an intriguing divide among First Stage Investor members. To use or not to use big bank crypto coins?
Court Innovations Acquired; Investors to Receive Half Cash and Half Stock
By Adam Sharp on April 18, 2019
One of our portfolio companies has been acquired, which is great news for investors.
Airdrop Alert: Belacam
By Allison Brickell on April 16, 2019
Belacam is a social media site that rewards engaging content.
Cannabis Picks Up Where Conventional Medication Falls Short
By Andy Gordon on April 15, 2019
About a third of epilepsy patients don’t respond to conventional medication. But a growing body of medical research is giving them hope.