Summary

Introduction

What is fintech?

Fintech can be defined as financial services combined with new technological innovations. Fintech activities are foun...

Financial services combined with new technology Fintech firms adhere to traditional financial legislation The fintech sector has grown rapidly

What are cryptoassets?

Cryptoassets are a kind of digital asset. One aim of cryptoassets is to create a decentralised financial system witho...

Cryptoassets are digital assets Stablecoins are intended to maintain a stable price over time How are cryptoassets used? Cryptoassets from a Swedish perspective

Why is fintech of interest to authorities?

The fintech sector can improve the efficiency in the financial system and lead to financial services being cheaper an...

The fintech sector is relatively new Challenges presented by a lack of data, low consumer protection and high energy consumption Cryptoassets present certain risks Rules and standards for cryptoassets

Another aspect to follow – DeFi

Decentralised finance (DeFi) involves building decentralised financial services on a blockchain. The activities found...

Decentralised finance is expanding

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