Fintech Strategies by Country - Issue #555 Tuesday, July 29th 2025 12:00AM
The Focus
Company counts are easy to headline. But behind this year’s fintech rankings is something more important: what the leading countries are actually doing.
In the U.S., a fragmented regulatory structure slows expansion — even as it remains the largest fintech economy. The U.K. puts predictability first, making regulation a competitive advantage. India has scaled infrastructure before capital, while Brazil proves that public rails like PIX can set the pace for private growth. Canada is moving more deliberately, but not without purpose.
For business leaders, operators, and investors, the takeaway isn’t who’s ahead. It’s who’s building systems that last — and where you can build on top of them.
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What the Top Fintech Countries Are Building — And Why It Matters Now - FTW Sunday Editorial
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