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January 29, 2022

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Ask An Analyst: 12 Tech Trends To Watch Closely In 2022, February 10
Custody: The Gateway To Institutional Crypto Adoption, February 15
The TL;DR Live: The State of Fintech, March 3
Future Of Shopping: 100 Companies Transforming Retail Tech, March 17

And now, here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

12 Tech Trends To Watch Closely In 2022
Crypto crime. The next $30B+ telehealth opportunity. De-risking supply chains. Direct-to-avatar. Here are the top tech trends poised to reshape industries in 2022.

Crypto Custody: The Gateway To Institutional Adoption
As regulation around cryptocurrencies matures, so too has the interest from institutions looking to enter the crypto market. Blockdata breaks down the crypto custody industry that is enabling the institutional adoption of crypto.

State Of Retail Tech 2021 Report
Global retail tech funding, deals, exits, and more skyrocketed to records in 2021.

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?

State Of Fintech 2021 Report
It was a record year for global & US fintech funding, mega-rounds, unicorns, M&A exits, and more.

The New Retail & Consumer Unicorns Of 2021: What They Tell Us About The Direction Ahead
From Meesho to Bolt to Noom, the latest retail & consumer companies to hit $1B+ valuations reflect current trends in personalization, wellness, and speed.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Analyzing Walmart’s Growth Strategy: How the Retail Giant Is Building E-Commerce And Boosting Profits
We mined Walmart's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

The Pandemic Didn’t Kill Cities — It’s Forcing Them To Get Smarter. Here’s Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Funding for the tech solutions making cities smarter is increasing as the world looks to solve complex urban dilemmas. In this brief, we discuss the sector's market drivers and the implications of emerging themes.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Analyzing Danone’s Growth Strategy: How The CPG Giant Is Creating A More Sustainable Food Supply Chain
We mined Danone’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

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