PayPal-Backed Paxos Raises $300M To Expand Its Blockchain Infrastructure Platform
Valued at $2.4B, Paxos is looking to expand its business verticals and regulatory compliance across geographies. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
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What Is Ethereum?
We dive into one of the world's most popular blockchain networks, from a simple explanation of what Ethereum is to some of its uses and drawbacks (and what it has to do with cats).
Mastercard-Backed ConsenSys Raises $65M To Enhance Its Ethereum Blockchain Solutions Ecosystem
The blockchain software development company forecasts a revenue of $60M in 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
NFTs: Is The Spotlight-Stealing Blockchain Tech A Cash Grab Or The Next Big Thing?
Non-fungible tokens have applications beyond selling funky JPEGs and in-game items. Here’s what they are and what’s next for the tech.
ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Digital Asset Custody
This report uses the CB Insights Execution Strength & Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver digital asset custody services. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.
Banking Is Only The Beginning: 58 Big Industries Blockchain Could Transform
The future of blockchain is near and banking isn't the only industry affected. See how law enforcement, ride-hailing, and others could also be impacted.
What Are Stablecoins?
There's a "stablecoin invasion" happening. Will this price-stabilized virtual currency be the next big thing to disrupt the crypto space?
How Blockchain Could Disrupt Banking
Blockchain is transforming everything from payments transactions to how money is raised in the private market. Will the traditional banking industry embrace this technology or be replaced by it?
Why Stablecoins Are On The Rise
Once a fringe tool for cryptocurrency traders, stablecoins could provide critical infrastructure for payments, banking, and credit cards. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Bitcoin’s Price Surges In Q4’20 With New Institutional Interest
Bitcoin has seen a historic price surge in recent weeks — and this time media hype doesn't appear to be a driving factor. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
These Banks And Startups Are Using Blockchain To Reimagine Fundraising
Raising money by issuing securities is a complex process, but these companies are betting that distributed ledger tech can simplify primary markets while keeping transactions secure. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.
Blockchain 50: The Innovators Using Blockchain & Crypto To Transform Industries
The Blockchain 50 is our first-ever ranking of the 50 most promising companies within the blockchain ecosystem. This year's winners are tackling consumer and enterprise use cases across payments, remittances, asset provenance, compliance, and more. This list was created in collaboration with Blockdata.
Here Are The Blockchain Networks Most Popular With Capital Markets Players
DLT capital markets initiatives rely on blockchain networks like Ethereum and Corda to function. We look at which types of networks are attracting startups and corporates and why. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.
The Corporates Betting On Blockchain To Reshape Capital Markets Infrastructure
Major finance players are using distributed ledger technology to reshape the capital markets infrastructure that powers the trade of stocks, bonds, and other securities. We look at where corporates are deploying the tech. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.
The Blockchain Companies Poised To Transform Capital Markets Infrastructure
Startups offering distributed ledger technology are gaining attention as major players eye an opportunity to revamp the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.
Why We Acquired Blockdata? A Turning Point For Blockchain/DLT
We dig into our second acquisition in the last 2 months.
What Is Blockchain Technology?
Few people understand what it is, but Wall Street banks, IT organizations, and consultants are buzzing about blockchain technology. It's hard to remove blockchain from Bitcoin, so we'll start with Bitcoin as we work to understand this technology's potential.
8 Ways Fintech Startups Are Driving Financial Inclusion In Emerging Markets
Fintechs are providing solutions for the unbanked and underbanked in emerging markets to access credit, savings, mobile payments, and more.
What We Can Learn From Fintech Smart Money VCs’ Bets In Payments, Blockchain, Wealth Tech, & More
The CB Insights Fintech Smart Money list features the world's top-performing VCs for fintech investment. We analyze their portfolios to identify where they see opportunity and risk.
12 Blockchain Pilots In Insurance Aim At Operational Efficiency, Automation, & Customer Experience
Here are 12 ways insurers are leveraging blockchain tech including smart contracts, back-office help, and insurer-to-insurer payments.
The Evolving State Of The Cross-Border Payments Market
Fueled by rising global e-commerce, the cross-border payments market presents opportunities for both incumbents and newcomers.
The Blockchain Report 2020
A review of the blockchain landscape, Covid-19's impact on crypto, and what’s in store for the rest of 2020.
The Top 250 Fintech Startups: Where Are They Now?
In October 2018, CB Insights announced our second annual Fintech 250 — a list of the 250 most promising financial services technology companies across the globe. We take a look at where these companies are now.
The State Of Fintech: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our State Of Fintech report features data-driven insights from our emerging tech insights platform. We take a look at global fintech investment trends in key financial verticals, partnership activity, public company earnings call transcripts, and overall deal funding across the world.
Fintech Business Model Spotlight: Ripple
Business Model Analysis
$10B fintech unicorn Ripple offers a B2B cross-border payments network as well as its own cryptocurrency. We analyze the company's funding, business model, customer acquisition strategy, market size, and competitors.
Investment To Blockchain Startups Slips In 2019
Despite a drop in total funding dollars, investment activity in the fourth quarter of 2019 points towards pockets of opportunities for blockchain technology in enterprise applications.