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Argentina’s fintech landscape is rapidly evolving through new laws on virtual asset service providers (VASPs), Open Finance, and tokenized securities. This chapter by SyLS highlights how Argentina is aligning with FATF standards and positioning itself as a regional digital finance leader.
An in-depth analysis of the GENIUS Act and the emerging US digital asset market structure, defining new regulatory standards for stablecoins and cryptocurrencies.
A detailed examination of the UK FinTech landscape in 2026, where embedded regulation, safeguarding rules, operational resilience and trust metrics shape growth and commercial performance.
Mexico’s financial sector is entering a new phase in which U.S. national-security actions directly influence domestic regulatory expectations. The chapter examines how FTO and SDGT designations, FinCEN directives and the extraterritorial reach of IEEPA are reshaping compliance for Mexican banks and FinTechs. It outlines why traditional KYC and KYB approaches are no longer sufficient and explains the shift toward intelligence-driven, outward-looking models designed to protect access to U.S. financial infrastructure, strengthen correspondent-banking resilience and enhance Mexico’s credibility in global markets.
A concise overview of Liechtenstein’s evolving FinTech landscape, examining MiCAR’s implementation, the continuing role of the TVTG, strengthened AML expectations, and the jurisdiction’s pathway toward its first CASP authorisations.
Japan’s digital payments landscape is accelerating, driven by rising inbound tourism, government cashless targets, and the expansion of QR payment roaming. This chapter examines Japan’s progress toward cross-border interoperability, mobile wallet adoption, transaction-fee challenges, and the strategic role of unified QR standards within the wider ASEAN ecosystem.
Japan’s 2025/26 FinTech chapter examines major reforms in crypto asset regulation, stablecoin frameworks, tax policy, digital payments, AI adoption and startup financing. The chapter highlights Japan’s shift toward treating selected tokens as financial instruments, the expansion of stablecoin issuance and intermediary structures, METI’s cashless growth targets, and the government’s push for responsible yet rapid AI deployment.
A detailed review of Ghana’s fintech ecosystem, covering regulation, licensing, mobile money, innovation, AI, blockchain, and the upcoming VASP regime.
Germany’s FinTech and digital-finance environment is undergoing one of its most significant regulatory shifts in years. The chapter explores the full impact of MiCA licensing, stablecoin supervision, DORA implementation, tokenised deposits, CBDC developments, and evolving AI governance expectations.
The Dominican Republic maintains a cautious approach to FinTech and digital assets, prioritising monetary stability, consumer protection, and measured regulatory modernisation.
