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Mailbag: Why Bitcoin Is Still Crushing Altcoins and Startup Deal Flow Is Better Than Ever
By Early Investing on November 3, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains why altcoins are underperforming and how today’s startup deal flow is better than ever.
Preparing for Modern Monetary Theory
By Adam Sharp on November 1, 2019
It seems more and more likely that the Federal Reserve will begin printing money as a way to pay off the national debt. So it’s important to have exposure to certain alternative investments.
News Fix: The Two-Minute Drill Version
By Vin Narayanan on October 26, 2019
In the news this week: Adam Neumann gets a hefty severance package, Indian startups have a record year and the Senate finally starts thinking about marijuana research.
Crypto Monitor: SEC Offers Constructive Feedback, Crypto Adoption Builds Momentum
By Early Investing on October 25, 2019
Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected yet another Bitwise bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal. This is exactly what we expected to happen. But this time, the SEC did something we didn’t expect: It actually gave constructive feedback in the form of a detailed 112-page response. Adam…
SEC Gives More Constructive Feedback on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
By Adam Sharp on October 18, 2019
The SEC has yet again rejected a bitcoin ETF proposal. But it’s not all bad news.
Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 18, 2019
The upcoming bitcoin halving and brewing financial chaos are creating a perfect storm for bitcoin prices.
Crypto Monitor: Rating Cryptos and Why It Matters for Our Portfolio
By Early Investing on October 11, 2019
In the crypto world this week, Coinbase offers interest on its stablecoin, a Crypto Rating Council forms to rate cryptocurrencies based on their likelihood of becoming securities and Block.one gets a slap on the wrist from the SEC.
Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Bitcoin Amid Political Turmoil
By Allison Brickell on October 7, 2019
As protests in Hong Kong continue, bitcoin’s popularity is growing. Here’s why.
Gold Confiscation, $90K Bitcoin and IPOs Gone Wrong
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Today we’re looking at three important stories: the history of gold confiscation, why IPO investors are last in line and the possibility of $90,000 bitcoin.
A Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Bitcoin is in position to keep rising over the next few years - even to as high as $50,000 in 2020. Here’s why.
How to Modernize the SEC
By Vin Narayanan on October 2, 2019
The slow-moving SEC is in desperate need of an overhaul. And investors need to push for it.
News Fix: WeWork Isn’t the Only One Cleaning Up Its IPO Mess
By Vin Narayanan on September 28, 2019
In the headlines this week: Bitcoin falls 15%, WeWork tries to clean up its IPO mess and the House passes a marijuana reform bill with a historic vote.
Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin’s Price Dip Is Not a Reason to Sell
By Early Investing on September 27, 2019
Bitcoin and altcoins have had a rough week. And Bakkt’s crypto trading platform is off to a slow start. But there’s still plenty to look forward to.
Don’t Let a Spooked Crypto Market Scare You Away From Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on September 26, 2019
Two things severely shook the crypto markets this week. But that doesn’t change bitcoin’s strong fundamentals.
Mailbag: Disruptors Can Still Be Disrupted
By Early Investing on September 22, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains the difference between seed and Series A companies and what bitcoin maximalists get wrong.
News Fix: WeWork Can’t Shake Off Its IPO Woes
By Vin Narayanan on September 21, 2019
In the news this week, WeWork’s IPO woes continue, Massachusetts’ vape sales decline and the U.S. Army looks to hire crypto investigators.