Archive: Bitcoin

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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.