Blockchain

Stablecoins are becoming the new M&A battleground. Here’s who could be next

Stablecoins are becoming the new M&A battleground. Here’s who could be next

From B2B payments processing to blockchain infrastructure, we highlight top M&A targets across key areas in the stablecoin ecosystem and the implications for financial services more broadly.

Sep 24, 2025

Early-Stage Trends Report: What every deal in August tells us about what’s next in tech

Early-Stage Trends Report: What every deal in August tells us about what’s next in tech

Using the CB Insights Business Graph, we analyzed 1,140+ early-stage deals in August to identify the most promising companies, top investors, and emerging categories to watch.

Sep 11, 2025

Banking on Digital Assets: How Traditional Finance is Investing in Blockchain

Banking on Digital Assets: How Traditional Finance is Investing in Blockchain

Move aside AI — big banks are going all-in on blockchain.

Aug 14, 2025

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

AI captures 1 in 2 dollars. Hard tech makes a comeback. Stablecoins surge. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Jul 10, 2025

The stablecoin market map

The stablecoin market map

In partnership with Stablecon, we leveraged CB Insights’ Business Graph data to identify and map 172 high-momentum companies powering the stablecoin ecosystem across core infrastructure, consumer financial services, and enterprise solutions.

May 29, 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Stablecon 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Stablecon 2025

We dive into the data on leading companies attending the conference, including headcount, key partnerships, and recent funding rounds.

May 23, 2025

AI and Web3 are leading the next wave of gaming innovation

AI and Web3 are leading the next wave of gaming innovation

Gaming investment rallied in 2024. Here’s how emerging tech is making gaming more immersive, responsive, and secure.

Feb 20, 2025

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

The future of LLMs. Caregiving humanoid robots. Crypto’s baby steps. We use CB Insights data to uncover 15 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

Nov 19, 2024

What the 9 new fintech unicorns of 2024 tell us about the sector

What the 9 new fintech unicorns of 2024 tell us about the sector

Amid the fintech slowdown, this year’s rare new fintech startups valued at $1B+ highlight the sector’s global reach, blockchain’s staying power, and a B2B focus.

Aug 23, 2024

Crypto is showing signs of life in payments

Crypto is showing signs of life in payments

Investors and payments leaders are dipping their toes back into crypto. We examine the partnerships, investments, and acquisitions bubbling up in the space.

Aug 14, 2024

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

We explore the evolution of the factory and the technologies propelling it forward, from generative AI-powered humanoid robots to the industrial metaverse.

Aug 6, 2024

3 supply chain technologies combatting counterfeits of drugs like Ozempic that cost pharma companies billions

3 supply chain technologies combatting counterfeits of drugs like Ozempic that cost pharma companies billions

As concerns mount around the rise of counterfeit drugs, supply chain technologies such as IoT asset tracking, blockchain ledgers, and product & packaging authentication can provide pharma companies with more visibility and supply chain security.

Jul 25, 2024

Analyzing payments leaders’ 2024 activity so far: Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa make moves in crypto and cross-border payments

Analyzing payments leaders’ 2024 activity so far: Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa make moves in crypto and cross-border payments

We break down where payments leaders are focusing their efforts based on key investments and commercial relationships.

May 17, 2024

The pharma supply chain tech market map

The pharma supply chain tech market map

From drone delivery to blockchain pharmaceutical ledgers, we break down the categories of companies boosting the speed and safety of pharmaceutical product distribution.

Feb 23, 2024

Analyzing Nike’s growth strategy: How the sportswear brand is prioritizing loyalty amid a return to wholesale

We mined Nike's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Feb 16, 2024

20 tech trends to watch closely in 2024

20 tech trends to watch closely in 2024

Big banks' tech fears. Digital therapeutics on the ropes. AI mind reading. Here are the under-the-radar trends in tech that will reshape industries this year.

Feb 6, 2024

Five companies share best practices for developing risk-based compliance programs for crypto products

Five companies share best practices for developing risk-based compliance programs for crypto products

This post was conducted by Blockdata and sponsored by Chainalysis that roundups RegTech executives sharing their insights on best practices when building crypto-related products.

Oct 16, 2023

The future of liquid staking: why institutions are ‘front and center’ when it comes to this burgeoning DeFi strategy

The future of liquid staking: why institutions are ‘front and center’ when it comes to this burgeoning DeFi strategy

This post was conducted by Blockdata and sponsored by Index Coop. This roundup features executives from liquid-staking protocols sharing their perspectives on Ethereum liquid staking and the new dsETH token.

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Aug 16, 2023

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

LVMH’s recent activity reveals its growing ambition to appeal to Gen Z and millennial customers.

Aug 15, 2023

Chainalysis refutes prevailing cryptocurrency myths amongst financial institutions

Chainalysis refutes prevailing cryptocurrency myths amongst financial institutions

This post was conducted by Blockdata and sponsored by Chainalysis. How Chainalysis' data, and the ecosystem as a whole, is shedding light on crypto's security and legitimacy and further clarifying its real world applications.

Jul 19, 2023

Analyzing UBS’s growth strategy: How the global investment bank is doubling down on technology bets

Analyzing UBS’s growth strategy: How the global investment bank is doubling down on technology bets

We mined UBS's investments and partnerships to discern the firm's strategic priorities.

Jul 6, 2023

Y Combinator’s fintech investment strategy focuses on B2B offerings, especially treasury automation

Y Combinator’s fintech investment strategy focuses on B2B offerings, especially treasury automation

We analyze the 48 fintech startups in YC’s Winter 2023 cohort that are transforming treasury management, payments, crypto, and more.

May 24, 2023

Analyzing a16z’s gaming & entertainment investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

Analyzing a16z’s gaming & entertainment investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

We identify a16z’s top priorities in gaming & entertainment across blockchain games, digital content & creator tools, and more.

May 17, 2023

Analyzing Visa’s growth strategy: How the company is facilitating seamless customer experiences and expanding access to financial products

Analyzing Visa’s growth strategy: How the company is facilitating seamless customer experiences and expanding access to financial products

From banking to crypto to cybersecurity, we analyze how Visa is expanding its presence across the financial services industry.

Apr 7, 2023

Market Trend Report: Crypto payments for SMB leaders

Market Trend Report: Crypto payments for SMB leaders

We outline the market outlook for crypto payments in the financial services industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Mar 29, 2023

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