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FinCEN Weighs In

thebarefootvc

From my view, it also delineates regulatory authority between FinCEN and the SEC in the US. While the SEC has not provided guidance on “utility tokens” my read is that they are captured in the FinCEN document. Speaking of which, up until this morning, the Binance hack was the biggest news to hit the sector in the past week.

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What Startups Need to Know About Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

They use the Business Model (or Mission Model ) Canvas to keep track of their key hypotheses and then rapidly test them by talking to customers and iterating their Minimal Viable Products. Diagram Your Business Model. The best way to start is by drawing a business model canvas. In the U.S.

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Why Investors are Loving Austin as an Innovation Hub!

Austin Startup

I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the leaders driving edtech innovation in Austin’s vibrant tech community, Ruben Arias, CEO & Co-Founder of Beereaders, to discuss their business model and traction as well as why the city’s startup ecosystem was a perfect fit for their needs.

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What Is a Venture Capital Firm?

Women Entrepreneurs Can

These firms can provide various services, including financing and business advice. They may also provide a mentorship network. VC funding is best suited for businesses with high growth potential. They also look for a robust business model and product/market fit. Seed Rounds.

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Crypto Markets Correct

thebarefootvc

On Wednesday, when the crypto market plummeted, CNBC aired a clip of recent interviews I’ve done with the network where I warned of the overheated market, linked below. Last week also saw the CFTC, Swiss regulators, Chinese regulators and the SEC release new guidance and warnings on ICOs and unregulated trading.

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ProfessorVC: What does it take to be an Angel Investor?

Professor VC

To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley.

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Socialware Raises $3M Series B

Austin Startup

Socialware continues to provide the technology, tools and thought-leadership to allow the financial services industry to activate social networks and is the #1 provider of social networking compliance tools for the industry. of FLOODGATE.