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Mailbag: Open-Source vs. Private Blockchains, SEC Delays
By Early Investing on November 11, 2018
In this week’s mailbag, the Early Investing team addresses private blockchains potentially moving ahead of open-source projects and the SEC missing a deadline.
The “Why” of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
By Adam Sharp on November 9, 2018
Adam explains the “why” of bitcoin and how cryptocurrency is driven forward by the idea that the world needs an alternative to fiat.
Crypto Monitor: Ethereum nearing Serenity
By Vin Narayanan on November 9, 2018
Summary In this week’s Crypto Monitor, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss the major improvements being made to ethereum, a proposed blockchain city in Nevada, Coinbase raising even more money and much more. If you’re interested in a particular topic, we’ve…
Why the Crypto Community Gets It
By Andy Gordon on November 7, 2018
Is the crypto cup half full or half empty? One thing is for sure: Change is coming. How fast is in the eyes of the beholder.
Q&A: Make Sure You Avoid These Investment Mistakes
By Early Investing on November 4, 2018
Some investing mistakes are worse than others. Adam Sharp talks about how to avoid making the absolute worst ones in pre-IPO startups and cryptocurrencies.
Smart Investors Are the Remedy for Crappy ICOs
By Andy Gordon on October 31, 2018
As crypto comes down from its bull market highs, we’re dealing with the aftermath. And there are a few things investors should be aware of.
Q&A: Think Long Term With Pre-IPO Investments; Living on Bitcoin
By Early Investing on October 28, 2018
We’re busy traveling this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to revisit a Mailbag we published over the summer. Its insights haven’t lost their relevance. - The Early Investing Team
Crypto Is a Work in Progress, Not a Finished Product
By Vin Narayanan on October 27, 2018
Critics treat crypto like it’s a finished product instead of an evolving product. It's the same mistake internet critics made.
Crypto Monitor: Explaining Haven Protocol Edition
By Vin Narayanan on October 26, 2018
Summary In this week’s Crypto Monitor, Adam Sharp looks at why people should invest in Haven Protocol (XHV), Fidelity joining the institutional move into crypto, a new upcoming catalyst and much more. If you’re interested in a particular topic, we’ve listed…
Stablecoins Shift in Value
By Allison Brickell on October 22, 2018
Stablecoins are meant to hold steady, but lately the market has started valuing them differently... and it’s an interesting reflection of how the market perceives risk.
Q&A: Tracking Startup Investments and Planning Your Bitcoin 401(k)
By Early Investing on October 21, 2018
The Early Investing team tackles questions about startup investment tracking and bitcoin investing in a 401(k) account.
Fidelity Builds a Safe Highway for Institutional Investors
By Andy Gordon on October 17, 2018
Fidelity, the fifth-largest asset manager in the world, is spinning off a cryptocurrency trading company for institutional investors. But the market hasn’t moved. What is it waiting for?
Crypto Has Two Markets, and You Need to Pay Attention to Both
By Andy Gordon on October 10, 2018
Andy believes we’re at a critical turning point in crypto right now. It’s a tale of two markets.
Crypto Offers Alternative to the Unbanked
By Allison Brickell on October 8, 2018
The “unbanked” population - those who aren’t served by a bank or similar financial institution - is actually quite sizable. For them, crypto can be a godsend.
Five Investing Truths That Won’t Change (Anytime Soon)
By Andy Gordon on October 3, 2018
Predicting the future is mostly speculation. As an investor, sometimes it’s best to focus on what’s going to stay the same.
Mailbag: Stablecoins and Privacy Coins Are Worth Exploring
By Early Investing on September 30, 2018
The Early Investing team explores the importance and value of stablecoins and privacy coins.