Menu
Connect

Research & News

Our latest research reports, newsletters, interviews, podcasts, and news on the attention economy, and more.

Research & Insights

The Sports Attention Economy

Research Note

The sport-related VC ecosystem is thriving, with $12.5Bn+ poured into fan-centric tech (65% of deals), athlete brand infrastructure, and "picks and shovels" like data platforms and stablecoin rails in 2025.
Posted on 3/6/2026
Read More
January 2026:

All Eyes On The Attention Economy Going Into 2026

10SQ to launch its first dedicated Attention Economy Fund. The opportunity to invest in the attention economy is unusually aligned: technology (generative AI, new distribution platforms), finance (stablecoins), culture (creators with thousands of true fans), and regulation are all converging.
Posted on 1/7/2026
Read More
Web3’s Next Frontier: The Attention Economy

Research Note

Blockchain is reshaping the attention economy and intellectual property, opening a bold new frontier in Web3. In our September note, we spotlight the fastest-growing opportunities and where investors should be looking next.
Posted on 9/9/2025
Read More
Financial Services Reinvented By Blockchain

Research Note

In this research note, we examine the significance of the Circle IPO, review recent developments in the stablecoin ecosystem, and explore key use cases, including AI-driven payments, broader applications of tokenization, and emerging intersections between blockchain and the insurance sector.
Posted on 6/12/2025
Read More
The Expanding Role of Blockchain Across Various Industries

Research Note

This research note showcases notable real-world examples, recent developments, and live projects demonstrating blockchain’s transformative impact beyond finance.
Posted on 4/30/2025
Read More
January 2025:

Vision 2030 - Where Will The Returns Come From?

Growth drivers of the crypto industry in 2025, 10SQ vision for 2030, 10SQ portfolio highlights, and key crypto news in December: Tether, Exodus, MasterCard, JP Morgan.
Posted on 1/6/2025
Read More
Oct - Nov 2024:

The American Crypto Renaissance: Regulatory, Fiscal, Monetary, and Global Catalysts Align

The post-election crypto rally, roadmap of regulatory changes in the year ahead, launch of options on crypto ETFs, stablecoins go mainstream with Stripe's acquisition of Bridge.
Posted on 11/27/2024
Read More
Real Estate and Blockchain

Research Note

The tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) into the blockchain ecosystem represents one of the most promising and transformative trends in the crypto industry, and the real estate industry has recognized the benefits of this product and structure since at least 2017.
Posted on 10/21/2024
Read More
September 2024:

Token2049 & Breakpoint Highlight Institutional Investments, Stablecoins, and Asia’s Influence

10SQ takeaways from Solana Breakpoint and Token2049; BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF options listing approved; Japan’s major banks, DBS, PayPal, Revolut, Google Cloud, Hivemapper.
Posted on 9/30/2024
Read More
July - August 2024:

A TON Of Progress Over The Summer: Sony And Apple Wade Into Crypto, DMV Goes Digital

Tether’s record 1H'24 profit, Circle’s MiCA license, California DMV’s push into tokenization, updates on Telegram, Talos, Figment, and Polymarket
Posted on 8/27/2024
Read More
May – June 2024:

Exit Stage Right: A Mini M&A Boom and The Hope of Crypto IPOs

Crypto M&A restarting, progress in crypto US regulation, rebound in crypto venture activity, IPO candidates
Posted on 6/28/2024
Read More
Web3 and Artificial Intelligence

Research Report

A Deep Dive into Web3+AI by the TenSquared Research Team. The 30-page report illuminates the dynamic growth and current landscape of the Web3+AI ecosystem, viewed through the prism of blockchain technology and the progress of Web3 companies.
Posted on 2/1/2024
Read More
View All
View All
April 2024:

Better By Half: Financial and Consumer Use Cases For Crypto Take Mindshare

The implications of the fourth Bitcoin halving; Stripe’s re-entry into crypto; BlackRock’s success with Spot Bitcoin ETF; EY’s adoption of blockchain for enterprise contract management; 10SQ’s Superlogic investment thesis.
Posted on 4/26/2024
Read More
Superlogic Investment Thesis
Superlogic’s user friendly loyalty solution will enable millions of people to own and utilize an NFT for the first time in their day-to-day purchases. TenSquared Capital is excited to partner with Superlogic to scale and accelerate its business.
Posted on 4/22/2024
Read More
MARCH 2024:

Financial products take center stage; Ethereum upgrade; builders come to Denver

Japan's Pension Fund is exploring crypto; the rise of institutional crypto staking; the impact of the Ethereum Dencun upgrade; 10SQ takeaways from the major industry events ETH Denver 2024 and NFT Week Paris.
Posted on 3/26/2024
Read More
FEBRUARY 2024:

Beyond crypto trading - real-life applications in loyalty and AI

Coinbase's 2023 performance highlights; UBS and Citibank’s involvement in tokenization; Telefónica partners with Chainlink and Helium; the case for blockchain-based loyalty; Web2's growing interest in Web3+AI.
Posted on 2/26/2024
Read More
DEC 2023 - JAN 2024:

ETFs widen the retail gateway into crypto, Visa embraces NFTs, and the rise of Web3+Al

Successful launch of spot bitcoin ETFs; Visa starts a Web3 loyalty engagement; the Chinese government has big plans for the country’s Web3 sector; highlights of crypto developer activity and Layer2 networks growth in 2023.
Posted on 1/25/2024
Read More
NOVEMBER 2023:

Crypto Chrismukkah arriving early - crypto markets in festive mood

The crypto recovery in all market segments; a surge of blockchain activity among traditional financial institutions: J.P. Morgan, CBOE Digital, UBS, SBI, DBS, and SocGen; renewed IPO plans of Circle; Binance’s historic $4Bn settlement with US regulators.
Posted on 12/6/2023
Read More
A SPOTLIGHT ON THE STABLECOIN SECTOR

Research Report

Stablecoins have become critical financial infrastructure, enabling the transfer of value, facilitating trades and acting as a safe haven against the volatility of other cryptocurrencies.
Posted on 11/30/2023
Read More
OCTOBER 2023:

Expectations of upcoming ETF approval drive prices and asset flows in October

Multi-billion dollar net capital inflows in the digital asset industry expected as impact of the ETF approval; new products and deals from J.P. Morgan, HSBC, and DTCC; RWA tokenization is gaining momentum; Web3 initiatives boosting the bottom line of Web2 FinTech incumbents.
Posted on 11/6/2023
Read More
SEPTEMBER 2023:

Banks make steady progress integrating crypto to power internal settlements

New blockchain-based products from major traditional finance players, Ethereum’s network revenue surpassed $10Bn in six years, NFT-related patent applications reveal ongoing innovation activity by major brands.
Posted on 10/5/2023
Read More
AUGUST 2023:

A resurgence of optimism for real world adoption of digital assets

New developments: possible spot Bitcoin ETF approval, participation from major TradFi players like PayPal, Lufthansa, Coca-Cola, new viral consumer tech like friend.tech.
Posted on 9/8/2023
Read More

Interviews

Video
Innovate Toronto 2025
Christopher Cheung participates in the panel discussion at Innovate Toronto

Driving sustainable crypto adoption through consumer applications

Toronto
May 15, 2025
Watch Video
Video
Web3 Investor Day 2024
Polina Bermisheva participates in Crypto x AI Panel discussion

Trends and opportunities in the Crypto and AI sector

Chicago
Aug 1st, 2024
Watch Video
Video
Consensus 2024
Polina Bermisheva participates in Crypto x AI Panel discussion

Beyond the Bubble: How VCs Are Investing in Crypto and AI

Austin, Texas
May 29-31, 2024
Watch Video
Video
Brown Rudnick Global Blockchain Conference 2024
Fireside chat with Chris Cheung

AI & Data Privacy - The Role Of Blockchain

New York
April 18, 2024
Watch Video
View All

News

Talos Extends Series B to $150M in Strategic Fundraise

January 29, 2026
Read More

Figment Acquires Rated

October 16, 2025
Read More

Talos Named Trading Technology Partner of the Year at Hedgeweek US Awards 2025

October 14, 2025
Read More

Talos Integrates OEMS with BlackRock’s Aladdin® Platform to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Order Management Capabilities

October 6, 2025
Read More

TON Foundation Appoints Gerardo Carucci as Chief Marketing Officer to Lead Global Brand Strategy

October 1, 2025
Read More

Bookit.com Launches on Spree: Real-World Utility for Web3 Commerce

September 12, 2025
Read More

Moca Network partners with Spree Finance and BookIt.com to launch AIR Shop

August 27, 2025
Read More

Talos to Acquire Coin Metrics Creating Industry’s First Integrated Data and Investment Management Platform for Digital Assets

July 16, 2025
Read More
View All