We believe that in some of the Asia-Pacific markets: a new openness to innovation by regulators; the advent of virtual banks; the growth of the API ecosystem.

In Southeast Asia, fintech is the largest VC investment category by number of backed startups with 484 ventures, ahead of marketplace, health and proptech.

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Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrencies in the world, dipped another 5.16 percent on Saturday (May 30), falling now to $33,849.47, Reuters reported.

These fintech startups and scaleups are providing more efficient and streamlined services, and posing a very real threat to traditional banking.

DeFi lets users take out insurance policies on funds, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies through combined reserves and funds.

Any third-party provider, for example, fintech pays a fee to access the BaaS platform. This is the first step in the BaaS process.

Today, it is the leading economic growth region within the global trade and cross-border payment ecosystem.

Currently, fintech services, mobile payments, and remittances are at or approaching the turning points in Southeast Aisa.

The combination of internet and smartphone penetration has served well for the financial industry, especially the banking sector.

The table is analysed to help those who want an updated overview of the Fintech industry. Attendance of 13 Largest Fintech Companies in the world

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