WORKWEEK

NEWS Coinbase jumps into crypto derivatives  Coinbase acquired FairX, a crypto derivatives firm ($27.5M Raised) Alan’s Angle:  Crypto exploded last year. One key reason? Wall Street. Crypto derivatives being available for Wall St is a strong sign for the long term legitimacy of crypto.  But it’s also a sign of danger for retail investors. The…

3 BIG STORIES Knock Knock Who’s There? EasyKnock, the leading residential sale-leaseback platform, raised a $57.2M Series C.  EasyKnock, enables consumers to unlock the equity in their house by selling their house to the company and then renting their house back from the company Sweet. The company has been on fire: Increased their new customer base…

NEWS Acorns Eyeballs Robinhood Acorns is an app that lets users invest their spare change. Now, they’re launching “customizable portfolios”— a new feature enabling users to invest in specific companies. Alan’s Angle There’s no question: Robinhood dominates retail investing. But recent ethical issues have created opportunities for serious disruption — specifically from values-focused companies, like Acorns…

3 BIG STORIES 1. Cameo’s Aggressive Push Into Web3 Cameo, the personalized video app, announced the launch of Cameo Pass – an NFT based community where celebs and fans can interact. A Cameo Pass will cost .2 ETH (about $550 USD today) and will give users access to exclusive virtual and in-person events, digital access, and early access to…