As the pandemic reverberates through almost every industry imaginable, tech startups are also feeling the pain. Since mid-March, countless startups and unicorns have undergone layoffs. Today’s infographic pulls data from Layoffs.fyi, and navigates the cascading layoffs across 30 of the most recognizable startups in America. Each of the companies have slashed over 250 employees between March 11 and May 26, 2020—capturing a snapshot of the continuing fallout of COVID-19. Silicon Valley Takes a...

Cryptocurrency is a thriving ecosystem, quietly encroaching on conventional finance’s territory. Over the last five years, Bitcoin users and transactions have averaged a growth rate of nearly 60% per year. Similarly, private and public investors have deepened their commitment to cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Ripple, and Stellar—and a number of others across the industry. Today’s infographic unpacks a cross-section of cryptocurrencies, stakeholders, and core applications across a sector...

Without a steady influx of tourism revenue, many countries could face severe economic damage. As the global travel and tourism industry stalls, the spillover effects to global employment are wide-reaching. A total of 330 million jobs are supported by this industry around the world, and it contributes 10%, or $8.9 trillion to global GDP each year. Today’s infographic uses data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, and it highlights the countries that depend the most on the travel and...

As Amazon continues to set the bar for efficiency by integrating an astounding spectrum of automation technology, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that traditional supply chain models are ripe for disruption. For this reason, companies around the world are now rethinking their warehouse and distribution systems, with automation taking center stage. Today’s infographic from Raconteur highlights the state of automation across global supply chains, while also providing an outlook for future...

Amid the current market volatility, attractive income-generating investments can be hard to find. Treasury bond yields hover near record lows, and U.S. companies face restrictions on issuing dividends if they accept COVID-19 stimulus funds. Moreover, Goldman Sachs estimates dividends for S&P 500 stocks will decline by 25% this year. Which stocks can investors turn to for stable distributions and relatively high dividend yields? Today’s visualization shows 35 stocks that may meet this...