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Future of Fintech (Oct. 5-6, NYC + online) is just over 2 weeks away and new speakers keep getting added to the lineup.

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

The Future Of Socialization: 90+ Companies Shaping The Metaverse
Tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg are obsessed with building the metaverse. Here are 90+ companies working to bring the concept to life.

The Race For The Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicle sales are growing quickly, yet they still only account for a small fraction of the cars on the road. But that could soon change. We look at the global EV landscape, barriers to adoption, and the brands to watch.

55+ Companies Reshaping Energy Storage For Electric Vehicles, The Power Grid, And Beyond
Companies across areas such as battery materials, battery management, and battery recycling are working to make energy storage more cost efficient and accessible.

Pharma, Payers, And Providers Are Pushing Into Digital Therapeutics. Here Are The Partnerships Shaping The Sector’s Future.
Using CB Insights’ Business Relationships data, we map out and analyze the growing number of business relationships between digital therapeutics startups and payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies.

How Electric Vehicles Have Unlocked The $20B Second-Life Battery Market
Growth in the electric vehicle industry has led automakers to ask: what happens to old battery packs? We break down how second-life batteries work, who is investing, and how the space affects EV makers and utility companies.