Crypto startups often fail in droves, with some estimates claiming upward of 95% go out of business, but it’s not always clear why.
Stephen Katte
Stephen Katte is an Australian freelance journalist having worked at media companies including Fairfax Media and Nine. He is also the author behind Vanguard, a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel.
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