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Meta’s in-app tokens and cryptocurrency project is an attempt to retain Gen Z and become the WeChat of the west, says GlobalData

Following the news that Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is planning a virtual currency and creator coins for its apps; Dr Lil Read, Analyst in the Thematic Research Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Cryptocurrencies and digital tokens will be cornerstones of what GlobalData recognises as two […]
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Royal Mint’s ‘Britcoin’ more symbol than asset, but move shows commitment to crypto-friendly financial services, says GlobalData

In response to the news that the UK government is planning to make the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub; Amrit Dhami, Associate Analyst in the Thematic Research team at GlobalData, comments: “On its own, the Royal Mint’s planned non fungible token (NFT) is more a symbol rather than a significant asset in itself—much like […]
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Augmented reality valuable to Asia-Pacific foodservice vendors to drive consumer engagement, operational efficiency, says GlobalData

Foodservice companies in the Asia-pacific (APAC) region are investing in technologies like augmented reality (AR) to raise their profile and stay in touch with relevant trends, such as social media and the metaverse, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest thematic report, ‘Augmented Reality (AR) in Foodservice’, reveals that foodservice companies […]
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Augmented reality set to become more disruptive in the automotive sector as the metaverse gains traction, says GlobalData

As autonomous vehicles become more widely available, augmented reality (AR) will become more disruptive in the automotive sector, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that, with hype around the metaverse continuing to gain traction, AR-related technologies such as simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), facial recognition, and motion tracking will be vital for […]
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Meituan’s growth supported by its recent “Retail + Technology” strategy, says GlobalData

Following the news that Chinese food delivery giant Meituan’s earnings highlighted growth following its shift to a ‘Retail + Technology’ strategy, and that it recorded a year-on-year total revenue increase of 56% after expanding its online food delivery services to operate as an ecommerce retailer; Shabnam Pervez (MBPsS), an Analyst on the Thematic Research Team […]
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GlobalData expects more IPOs from tech, media, telecom companies across Southeast Asia in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital adoption across Southeast Asia. This has immensely benefitted startups with digital themes such as e-commerce, fintech, digital media, and gaming. Super app providers have come out of the pandemic in a strong position with some of them successfully going public. Against this backdrop, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
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Companies must balance ESG, COVID-19, and the Ukraine crisis to withstand current uncertainty, says GlobalData

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves through a broad spectrum of industries and could create hurdles for emissions targets as companies cope with disruption. However, GlobalData found that companies that can balance Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), COVID-19, and geopolitical priorities instead of episodically focussing on one form of disruption stand to gain […]
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Russian nickel sanctions would slow electric vehicle adoption and decarbonization agenda of Western economies, says GlobalData

Sanctioning Russian nickel will slow the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and hinder the decarbonization of Western economies, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that such actions will simply mean Western countries will be more reliant on Russian oil and gas for longer. According to GlobalData’s Mining Commodity Analyzer, Russia was […]
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Russia crisis takes crypto back to its roots following the rouble’s plunge, says GlobalData

Following the news that Russians are buying crypto as the rouble falls: George Monaghan, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Russians buying crypto actually represents a use case of the sort for which crypto was intended. Crypto, being decentralized, is less vulnerable to government regulations than FIAT currencies. […]
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Concerns over disinformation will negatively impact Russian tech, media, and telecom companies in Western markets, according to GlobalData

Disinformation is a key theme for tech, media, and telecom (TMT) companies caught in the crossfire as tensions mount between Russia and the West, with Russian businesses already being punished for aiding the spread of disinformation, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The EU has banned RT and Sputnik, and the UK […]
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Warren Buffett’s investment in Nubank signals a shift in focus from credit companies to fintech companies, says GlobalData

Following the news that Warren Buffett’s firm, Berkshire Hathaway, has offloaded Visa and Mastercard shares worth over $3 billion in favor of a $1 billion investment in Brazil’s largest fintech, Nubank; Beyza Karakoy, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Traditional credit companies such as Visa and Mastercard are […]
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117 TMT companies merge with SPACs in 2021 as non-traditional routes to market listing remain popular, says GlobalData

Non-traditional routes for companies looking to be listed on the market such as reverse merger and direct listings* remained popular among technology, media and telecom (TMT) companies in 2021, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that 117 companies opted for a reverse merger in the period, while at least 15 companies […]
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The US was the biggest market for TMT IPOs in the last four years with the number doubling in 2021, says GlobalData

The US was the largest market for TMT IPOs between 2018 and 2021 with the number of IPOs doubling last year to make the country the biggest IPO market of all time, says GlobalData, the leading data and analytics company. Swati Verma, Associate Project Manager for the Thematic Team at GlobalData, comments: “Reverse merger listings […]
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