TOP 100 COMPANIES
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Block
Founded in 2009
CEO: Jack Dorsey
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Formerly known as Square, Block is a fintech conglomerate that provides a payments platform aimed at SMEs, allowing them to accept credit card payments through smartphones and tablet computers, which act as point-of-sale( POS) systems. Its flagship product, still known as Square, has had 210 million buyer profiles, making up a vast ecosystem of customers. Acquiring Tidal in 2021, Block now has its toe in the subscription-based music, podcast and video streaming service. The fintech also manages Cash App, a mobile app that facilitates money transfers between individuals and between consumers and businesses.
Payments
United States
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Polygon
Founded in 2017
CEO: Marc Boiron
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Fintech Polygon focuses on providing alternative finance and services to unbanked populations by leveraging technology. A blockchain platform with aims to create a multi-chain blockchain system compatible with Ethereum, Polygon uses the energy-efficient proof-of-stake consensus mechanism for processing on-chain transactions. Formerly known as Matic Network, Polygon’ s native cryptocurrency is named MATIC, which, as an ERC-20 token, is compatible with other Ethereum cryptocurrencies. In 2022, Polygon raised US $ 450m by selling tokens to leading VC firms. Later in the year, Donald Trump launched a series of NFTs minted on the Polygon network.
Crypto and Blockchain
India
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