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State Of Blockchain 2021 Report

CB Insights

Global blockchain deals and dollars shattered records in 2021. In our State Of Blockchain 2021 Report, we dig into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways like: What drove the biggest year in blockchain funding yet — and what’s on the horizon. Which city is the crypto capital of the US. And much more.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Doug Larson.

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Why 2021 Is No Sure Bet For An SMB Rebound

PYMNTS

As 2020 limps toward its exhausting conclusion, get ready for a massive rebound in 2021 — for consumer spending , for small- to medium-sized businesses’ ( SMBs ’) top lines, and for the U.S. I actually think that 2021 may not be a good year — I’ll be blunt in saying that,” he told Webster. economy in general.

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Climate and capital: some outstanding issues

BankUnderground

There is a lively debate about whether and how capital regulations for banks and insurers should be adjusted in response to climate change. Incorporating climate-related risks into the capital regime will require a reliable methodology to measure these risks. Marco Bardoscia, Benjamin Guin and Misa Tanaka.

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Insurance Tech Q2 2021

CB Insights

In the first half of 2021, insurtechs raised $7.4B — surpassing the $7.1B In the first half of 2021, investors poured $7.4B Additionally, there was recent activity from less active regions like Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, and Greece. The post Insurance Tech Q2 2021 appeared first on CB Insights Research.

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What Relationship Pricing Means for Bank Performance

South State Correspondent

The Issue with Relationship Pricing and Profitability The US banking industry has been unable to consistently earn a return on capital equal to its average cost (approximately 11% over the last few decades). The graph below shows the industry ROE and ROA from 1984 to 2021. However, it is worthwhile giving a brief explanation.

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European revenue-based financing provider for digital companies raises $126M in debt. Outfund competitors include Pipe, Wayflyer, Lighter Capital, Vitt, ViceVersa, and Uncapped.

CB Insights

Series A round drew participation from Force Over Mass Capital, PostFinance, 1818 Venture Capital, and Tribe Capital. The global fintech unicorn count hit 235 in 2021 — up 108% from 2020. Outfund competitors include Pipe, Wayflyer, Lighter Capital, Vitt, ViceVersa, and Uncapped. in a mix of equity and debt.

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