# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021

“# 10% of early-stage startups working on blockchain: GSER 2021 ” With venture capital funding seemingly prioritizing emerging technology, the blockchain industry experiences a significant influx of capital from corporate backers. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 published on Wednesday, blockchain-based businesses account for 10% of startups worldwide. The figure is part of…

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# Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs

# Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs

“# Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs ” Australian buy now pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay believes that local merchants can slash payment costs by utilizing cryptocurrencies. In a submission to the Senate inquiry into “Australia as a Technology and Financial Center”, Afterpay stated that the use of blockchain-based transactions would…

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# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board

# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board

“# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board ” Standard Chartered, a United Kingdom-based multinational banking firm, has joined an alliance of fintech companies and banks aimed at accelerating the adoption of best practices of cryptocurrencies. In a Wednesday announcement, Standard Chartered said it would be joining crypto and digital finance…

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# Crypto and blockchain investments have already doubled 2020: KPMG report

# Crypto and blockchain investments have already doubled 2020: KPMG report

“# Crypto and blockchain investments have already doubled 2020: KPMG report ” Crypto and blockchain investments continue to grow thanks to the ever-rising investor interest, according to a new report from Big Four accounting firm KPMG. Titled “Pulse of Fintech H1 2021,” the study covers global investment activities in different financial technology verticals for the first half…

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