Prospects for Fintech Players in 2024

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Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Maturation

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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

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Green Fintech and Sustainable ,QYHVWLQJ

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NFTs and Digital Asset Management

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Open Banking Expansion

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