MARKETS25 April 2026· 9 min
Fintech and Financial Innovation in Europe: The €100B Reckoning
Europe's fintech sector has crossed €100 billion in cumulative investment, yet faces a defining crossroads between regulatory ambition and Silicon Valley-scale capital. What does the landscape really look like in 2024?
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