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Crypto Insider: Binance Surrenders to Financial Regulators
Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, has been having a rough time lately. The exchange is facing increasing scrutiny from governments around the world. Financial watchdogs from Britain, Japan, Germany, the U.S. and other countries have all issued warnings to Binance due to growing concerns about crypto’s role in money laundering and other financial crimes. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
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Startup Insider: How Founders Can Expand Beyond Their Home Region
A founder’s ability to break out of the region where they started their company is a major factor in determining their success. Starting a small business in the suburbs of Ohio is one thing — expanding that business to Chicago, New York and San Francisco is very different. And vice versa for companies starting on the coasts. This challenge raises…
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How Congress Is Trying to Regulate Big Tech
Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft are under assault. If Congress succeeds in its all-out war against these tech giants, you will have to rethink how you invest in tech startups. If you’re surprised by this news, I don’t blame you. The mainstream press has done a terrible job of covering the substance of the legislation Congress is trying to…
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Crypto Regulation Shows Mainstream Acceptance
What an absolutely insane few weeks in crypto it’s been. All the Elon Musk drama, the Tether reserve breakdown and now there are further signs of government regulation. Today I’m going to look at the regulatory developments and what they mean for crypto markets. One of my favorite crypto people — Avanti founder Caitlin Long — recently summed it up…
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Government Regulations Are Creating Investment Opportunities
I recently said that government-driven opportunities are one of my favorite drivers of upside and profit. This is what I wrote: “When a new [government] rule allows a product or activity that was previously prohibited or the opposite — or when they ban or prohibit something previously allowed — entirely new market opportunities are created.” I know this for a…
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Pay Attention to Reg CF Deals
On March 15th, the fundraising limit on Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaigns will go from $1.07 million to $5 million. Startups that raise capital using Reg CF are the deals that non-accredited investors can access. With the $1 million limit, Reg CF just wasn’t worth it for many promising startups. The rewards didn’t justify the efforts. But once the new…
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What the New Reg CF Limit Means for Founders
I’m doing something different today. I want to give founders some advice. I’ve been alerting every founder I talk to about this. And I’m shocked that just a handful of them are aware of the biggest boon that has come their way in a very long time. So, I’m using today’s post to reach out to all the founders out…
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First Regulation ICO a Welcome Relief for Altcoins
Bitcoin has pulled back from recent highs, but it continues to lead crypto markets. Altcoins continue to struggle. Bitcoin’s “market dominance” is currently at 65%. That means bitcoin makes up 65% of the entire cryptocurrency market. Back in early February 2018, altcoins made up 68% of the market and bitcoin just 32%! It’s a shocking turnaround. Unfortunately, I expect bitcoin…
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Oregon Marijuana Sales Reflect Supply and Demand
I was sifting through Oregon’s marijuana sales data last week when I spotted something interesting – the perfect example of supply and demand affecting prices. Our first chart shows that, on average, marijuana sales have steadily increased since the fall of 2016. But there have been blips on the radar. In both 2017 and 2018, marijuana revenue dropped from August…
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Singapore Tops ICO Funding, Continues Building Out Crypto Regulations
Singapore may be a small country, but it’s got big love for crypto. According to Cointelegraph, 10 countries account for 59% of all ICO projects launched since 2015. Singapore, the U.S. and the U.K. consistently rank in the top three in terms of number of completed ICOs and funds raised. In 2018, Singapore surpassed the usually top-ranked U.S. with $1.534…
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Trying to Keep Up With Crypto Taxes, Conflicting Marijuana Regulations
One of the topics we get asked about most here at Early Investing is taxes – especially as it applies to cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, we’re not tax experts. That means we can’t give you specific advice about taxes (though we can answer general questions about how the government taxes cryptocurrencies). But you want to know who can give you specific advice?…
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Q&A: Understanding Convertible Notes, Reg. CF and Reg. A+ Raises
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the Early Investing Mailbag. Each week, we answer questions we think will help you learn about investing in pre-IPO startups and cryptocurrencies. If you have any questions for us, please email us at mailbag@earlyinvesting.com. Just remember, we can only answer your general questions for information and strategy. We can’t offer personal advice. Q: When investing in…
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Congressional Hearings Show Appetite for Smart Crypto Regulations
Earlier this week, I visited my old stomping grounds in Washington, D.C. to cover a pair of Congressional hearings about cryptocurrencies. If you’ve never been to a Congressional hearing, you should try to attend one. They’re actually open to the public. And there’s no need to sign up or get tickets. But show up early! Seating is extremely limited. At…
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The “Bitcoin Model” Creates a Regulatory Advantage
Securities and Exchange Commissioner Jay Clayton’s recent interview with CNBC was fascinating for a number of reasons. In essence, he said that some cryptocurrencies are definitely securities. It sparked a huge discussion about how cryptocurrencies will be treated by U.S. regulators. The market reacted as if this were a surprise. But it wasn’t. It was inevitable. It always has been.…
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Crypto Regulation (Finally)
This week we learned that Fidelity has been quietly building a cryptocurrency exchange. According to Business Insider, Fidelity is seeking developers “to help engineer, create and deploy a Digital Asset exchange to both a public and private cloud.” Fidelity is a giant in the financial world. It currently manages $2.4 trillion in assets. And its job posting is just the…
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Cryptocurrencies, Internet Both Grappling With Regulation
On May 30, the California State Senate approved a bill (SB 822) that would allow the state to set and enforce net neutrality rules. Proponents of the bill want to keep providers like AT&T and Comcast from altering internet connections to create paid “fast lanes” for specific companies. The vote comes on the heels of the federal government’s repeal of…