Waters Wrap: A blockchain problem (And an alt data problem)
Anthony first looks at the alternative data industry and connects to QAnon, before explaining why there needs to be more hard numbers in the world of blockchain.
Before we get into it, first check out this outstanding story by Josephine Gallagher about Rimes Technologies shuttering its market surveillance business. Last week I wrote briefly about Rimes and its new CEO, but this story addresses the new direction the vendor is taking.
Next, while you can read some of my opinions below, you’re probably better served by the thoughts of some of my colleagues.
First, after seven years and half a billion dollars in funding, as Max Bowie writes, Symphony has
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