Hi there,  

Time is running out for you to get a ticket to the Future of Fintech (Oct. 5-6, NYC + online).

Exciting new speaker additions include Hari Moorthy (Global Head of Transaction Banking, Goldman Sachs) and Mike Novogratz (Founder and CEO, Galaxy Digital). 

Check out the full agenda and register here with code FOF100 to save $100.
 

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

How Community Chat Mega-Platform Discord Makes Money — Without Ad Revenue
In the era of online hangouts, Discord has evolved beyond its gaming world origins to become the go-to communication platform for a diverse array of online communities. As the platform grows, it remains loyal to its unconventional, ad-free business model.

Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Look At How To Withstand Quantum Computer Cyber Attacks
Quantum computing could break the encryption used today to secure everything from emails to bank payments, but new encryption approaches will help. We look at what post-quantum cryptography is and what companies need to think about before implementing it.

The Future According To SoftBank
After suffering heavy losses in 2020, SoftBank Group has seen record profits in 2021 and is on pace to triple its investment volume this year. We take a look at where the investor is placing its bets on the future of technology.

From AT&T To Xerox: 90+ Corporate Innovation Labs
Innovation is critical for established companies to stay relevant in the face of disruption. Here's our list of corporate innovation labs.

Which Investors Are Best At Finding Future Unicorns Early?
We rank the top 10 investors based on their early-stage bets on today's billion-dollar companies.

Mining Shopify’s Partnerships Reveals Its 3 Key Strategic Priorities
While Shopify is not a very active investor or acquirer, its partnerships reveal its strategy for serving buyers and merchants as well as battling Amazon.

IoT Technology For Risk Management And Claims In P&C Insurance — ESP Vendor Matrix
This report uses the CB Insights Execution & Market Strength Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver Internet of Things solutions in P&C Insurance.