Our Scans · Re-Engineering of the Financial Stack (Digital, Tokenised, AI-Native) · Weekly Summary

• [New] A decade ago, few would have predicted that Lithuania would become one of Europe's most active fintech destinations. The Fintech Times
• [New] McKinsey's latest research highlights that the emergence of stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other forms of on-chain money could drive a multi-trillion-dollar transformation in financial infrastructure, signaling a new era for blockchain-enabled commerce. Antier
• [New] The fintech firms segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years, owing to their digital-first models and strong demand for AI-powered automation across payments, lending, compliance, and engagement services. Precedence Research
• [New] As Europe moves towards broader open finance initiatives, Lithuanian fintech firms could find themselves well-positioned to benefit from additional data-sharing frameworks. The Fintech Times
• [New] The Middle East and Africa are expected to grow at a notable CAGR in the foreseeable future, as digital banking continues to transform rapidly and fintech investments surge. Precedence Research
• [New] Guatemala presents opportunities in the digital trade sector, particularly in e-commerce, fintech, and digital services. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] The fact that remittances are one of the biggest fintech opportunities of the decade is inarguable. Ventureburn
• [New] Every cross-border transaction within Asia Pacific is an opportunity for fintech. TechBullion
• Sectors expected to grow strongly in 2025 and 2026 include AI, fintech, healthtech, clean energy, cybersecurity, space tech, and advanced manufacturing. Mean CEO's BLOG
• In 2026, several emerging fintech technologies are expected to dominate the landscape. Sterling Finance Training Institute
• JPMorgan's move is important because it shows a large incumbent acknowledging that fintech is no longer an external threat. News, Events, Advertising Options
• The next phase, through PSD3 and the wider EU open finance agenda, could give Danish fintech firms more room to build services around data, identity, embedded finance and personalised financial management. The Fintech Times
• For Fiji and the wider Pacific, fintech may ultimately prove less about disruption and more about connection - connecting islands, connecting underserved communities to finance, and connecting smaller economies to the increasingly digital global economy. The Fintech Times
• As blockchain becomes an ever-larger part of the world's financial infrastructure, scalability will be a large part of which networks successfully achieve institutional-scale adoption. The Digital Asset Infrastructure Company
• Although Islamic FinTech currently represents a small share of total industry assets, its strategic significance far exceeds its size and is expected to increase materially by 2026. alhudacibe
• Global fintech company Revolut will drop the traditional law firm panel as AI advances make it easier to select advisers more suitable to each piece of legal work. Law Gazette
• Cross-border payment revenues globally are projected to exceed USD 300 billion annually by 2030 due to rising digital transaction volumes and fintech expansion. Spherical Insights
• Exposure to threats will continue to grow as reliance on technologies managed by TPSPs, such as cloud computing, file transfer systems, artificial intelligence, and fintech solutions, continues to grow. Insurance Journal
• Saudi Arabia's push through Vision 2030, SAMA's Open Banking Framework, and the rapid growth of digital payments are creating real opportunities for fintech operators, banks, SMEs, and investors alike. LinkedIn
• More talented technologists will consider roles in the UK's fintech ecosystem. TechBullion
• International regulators could soon find themselves in a wrestle with US authorities over how stablecoins should be governed, particularly as dollar-backed digital tokens continue expanding into global payments and financial infrastructure. MEXC
• The next phase will depend on how effectively it can attract international fintech activity while continuing to evolve within Europe's increasingly competitive landscape. The Fintech Times

Last updated: 25 June 2026