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FedNow is not a CBDC
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been a topic of interest for central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States (the Fed) for some time now. The concept of a CBDC is essentially a digital version of a country’s fiat...
Why Proof of Solvency Will Change Finance
In November of last year shortly after the FTX collapse, Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, released his "Proof of Solvency" white paper, which proposed a new way to verify that a cryptocurrency exchange is solvent, meaning that it has sufficient...
Crypto Update: The Latest Insights in the Cryptocurrency Market
We’ve recently seen the ban of centralized staking services and unregistered yield farms targeted and shut down by the SEC, something we have been publicly warning about since September of last year. In terms of decentralization and the true nature of...
Macro Analysis: Understanding the Big Picture
Along the lines of what we have been saying for well over 18 months now, we are concerned about the macroeconomy- specifically commercial real estate and highly levered businesses/individuals. These sentiments come after continuing to underwrite countless deals...
2023 Q1 Update
First, we want to say that we have had no exposure to any of the recent bank collapses. We have banked with Chase since the start of our company and continue to do so today. The majority of our investor's money is held with Chase or in cold ledgers. On a lighter...
Finding Opportunities in Distressed Markets
Ever since rates started rising well over 12 months ago, we have been talking about the stress that will be put on all areas of the economy for a sustained period of time. It’s clear to see with the recent news of Silicon Vally Bank and Signature Bank that we are...
Top Liquid Staking Platforms and Navigating the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
In mid-September 2022, the Ethereum blockchain went through an upgrade dubbed “the Merge” that changed the consensus mechanism of the chain from PoW (Proof-of-Work) to PoS (Proof-of-Stake). The next step to completing ETH 2.0 is introduced in this next upgrade...
2022 Annual Update
It’s been an eventful year for most if not all markets, but especially for crypto markets. Three of the top exchanges have collapsed, two top venture firms got liquidated, two top ten coins with $60B+ market caps went to zero, the DeFi lending market got pretty...
Overview of Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
A relatively new blockchain technology called the “layer 2” become one of the most prevalent crypto buzzwords during the last cycle's mania. This is partially from investors and entrepreneurs latching on to any new technology to enter the space, but also from...
FedNow is not a CBDC
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been a topic of interest for central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States (the Fed) for some time now. The concept of a CBDC is essentially a digital version of a country’s fiat...
Why Proof of Solvency Will Change Finance
In November of last year shortly after the FTX collapse, Vitalik Buterin, one of the co-founders of Ethereum, released his "Proof of Solvency" white paper, which proposed a new way to verify that a cryptocurrency exchange is solvent, meaning that it has sufficient...
Crypto Update: The Latest Insights in the Cryptocurrency Market
We’ve recently seen the ban of centralized staking services and unregistered yield farms targeted and shut down by the SEC, something we have been publicly warning about since September of last year. In terms of decentralization and the true nature of...
Macro Analysis: Understanding the Big Picture
Along the lines of what we have been saying for well over 18 months now, we are concerned about the macroeconomy- specifically commercial real estate and highly levered businesses/individuals. These sentiments come after continuing to underwrite countless deals...
2023 Q1 Update
First, we want to say that we have had no exposure to any of the recent bank collapses. We have banked with Chase since the start of our company and continue to do so today. The majority of our investor's money is held with Chase or in cold ledgers. On a lighter...
Finding Opportunities in Distressed Markets
Ever since rates started rising well over 12 months ago, we have been talking about the stress that will be put on all areas of the economy for a sustained period of time. It’s clear to see with the recent news of Silicon Vally Bank and Signature Bank that we are...
Top Liquid Staking Platforms and Navigating the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
In mid-September 2022, the Ethereum blockchain went through an upgrade dubbed “the Merge” that changed the consensus mechanism of the chain from PoW (Proof-of-Work) to PoS (Proof-of-Stake). The next step to completing ETH 2.0 is introduced in this next upgrade...
2022 Annual Update
It’s been an eventful year for most if not all markets, but especially for crypto markets. Three of the top exchanges have collapsed, two top venture firms got liquidated, two top ten coins with $60B+ market caps went to zero, the DeFi lending market got pretty...
Overview of Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
A relatively new blockchain technology called the “layer 2” become one of the most prevalent crypto buzzwords during the last cycle's mania. This is partially from investors and entrepreneurs latching on to any new technology to enter the space, but also from...
Comprehensive Analysis on Leading Layer 1 Blockchains
The possibly trillion-dollar question that nearly every cryptocurrency enthusiast is currently trying to answer: what's the best layer 1 blockchain? In this article, we will discuss what a layer 1 blockchain is, some of their key features, and the major differences...
Real World Problems Being Solved with Blockchain Technology
Real World Problems Being Solved with Blockchain TechnologyWhether you believe in the actual technology or have just heard about it through the general hype, it appears that blockchains and cryptocurrencies have now touched pretty much everybody’s life in one way...
Does Total Decentralization Exist?
An analysis on current “decentralization” in modern technology; what it is, the pros and cons, why it's a spectrum for consumers and businesses (including more on NFTs and DAOs), and a teaser on our next article "Real World Problems Being Solved with Blockchain...
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Check out the latest perspectives from our Portfolio Manager, analysts, and trading team at The Jupiter Fund.
Black Mountain Investment Group Introduces Youngest Fund Managers in the Industry
Recently, the Co-Founders of Black Mountain Investment Group have established themselves as the youngest Fund Managers in the industry. BMIG manages and invests out of their private hedge fund, The Jupiter Fund (“TJF”), which deploys an actively managed long / short strategy focused on emerging technology.
Black Mountain Investment Group Announces Its Acquisition of Flight GPS, Expanding Its Aviation Portfolio
This acquisition, funded by the company’s investment arm, The Jupiter Fund (“TJF”), will bring Flight GPS into Black Mountain’s private portfolio, put TJF LPs as major stakeholders on the cap table, and allow the investment firm to continue tapping into the growing aviation technology market.
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Black Mountain CEO Elijah Levine Speaks on Crypto Monday Panel
Check out the most recent Crypto Monday panel where our CEO, Elijah Levine, speaks alongside Tyler Jennings and Tyler Morrey while Robbie Law and the audience ask them questions. They talk about the current state of the markets, the upcoming Ethereum Merge, how to protect yourself in every market condition, and more. Thank you Velvet and Blockcities for hosting these great events!
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Black Mountain CEO Elijah Levine Speaks on #PopHealth Show
Elijah Levine recently appeared as a guest speaker on the popular podcast #PodHealth. In this episode, Elijah shared his insights and expertise on the world of finance and investments, particularly in the healthcare sector. Listeners were captivated by Elijah’s knowledgeable and engaging delivery, and his insights provided valuable insights into his world and upbringing to the point where he’s at now. It’s clear that Elijah’s expertise and experience will continue to make him a sought-after speaker in the world of finance and investments.
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Black Mountain CEO Elijah Levine Speaks on Titans of Today
On this captivating episode of Titans of Today, we sit down with the brilliant and charismatic Elijah Levine, a pioneer in the fields of finance and technology. Dive into an insightful conversation as we explore the paradigm shifts occurring in capital markets, driven by emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI. Elijah shares his unique perspective on how these innovations are disrupting traditional financial models, creating new opportunities for investment, and shaping the future of global economic systems.
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