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Clayton, who also serves as non-executive chair of Apollo Global Management Inc’s board, joins Fireblocks at a time when the financial sector, particularly the banking industry, has been adopting blockchain technology at a fast pace.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021

The financial sector has been adopting blockchain technology at a fast pace, with the banking sector identified as the industry most suited to use blockchain.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2021

The contactless card reader, which can be passed around the pews like the traditional offerings plate, is a newer evolution that the Church of England in particular has been adopting.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2018

South Korea has been adopting a different model of economic development from that of Japan while both countries are widely known for their exports.

From Economist • Aug. 6, 2012

"I have been adopting Caroline Darrah and she has been adopting me," answered the major as he caught hold of the lace that trailed from one of his wife's wrists.

From Andrew the Glad by Daviess, Maria Thompson