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The next age of fintech: AI, digital assets, and new paths to success (McKinsey & Company)

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ReportMcKinsey & CompanyApril 2026Summary onlyOriginal source

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  • A report by McKinsey and QED Investors on the size, growth and outlook of the global fintech sector.p.
  • It compares fintech revenue growth with the wider financial services industry and maps growth by region and vertical.p.
  • It notes that investment is concentrated in a few firms, leaving midstage fintechs short of growth capital.p.
  • Four trends are identified: AI, stablecoins and tokenized deposits, fintechs seeking banking licences, and horizontal software for incumbents.p.
  • Written for fintech founders, investors, incumbent banks and policy makers.p.

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