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

80+ Companies Shaping The Blockchain Landscape
Blockchain tech has never been hotter. From crypto to DeFi to NFTs, here is how top-funded private companies are leveraging blockchain technology.

State Of Telehealth Q2’21 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our State Of Telehealth report features data-driven insights from our emerging tech insights platform. We take a look at global telehealth investment trends in key segments, top deals, active investors, and more.

This alternative to the traditional IPO is getting attention from investors, startups, and regulators alike. We take a look at what a SPAC IPO is and why it’s changing the future of the initial public offering.

25 Business Moats That Helped Shape The World’s Most Massive Companies
A business moat is a key competitive advantage that sets a company apart from its competitors. From Amazon and Tesla to Starbucks and Coinbase, here is how 25 of the world's biggest companies have built and defended their moats.

This report looks at the companies protecting organizations from digital threats.

The 15 Most Impressive Founding Teams Backed By Y Combinator In The Past Year, According To Our Management Mosaic Algorithm
Of the 600+ companies Y Combinator has invested in within the last 12 months, which ones have the strongest founders/founding teams? We identified 15 of the top teams using our Management Mosaic algorithm.

Unbundling Contract Research Organizations (CROs): The Tech Companies Targeting New Opportunities In Pharma Services
From drug discovery to predictive analytics, here’s how emerging tech companies are disrupting the CRO model.