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Estonia continues to reinforce its position as one of the world’s leading startup nations, once again ranking among the globe’s top startup ecosystems in the latest StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026. The country secured 12th place globally, maintaining its position as the strongest startup ecosystem in the Baltics and Eastern Europe. While competition among the world’s leading innovation hubs continues to intensify, Estonia still recorded impressive ecosystem g

Lithuania’s fintech industry is evolving beyond rapid expansion and entering a more mature phase defined by scale, resilience and deeper operational sophistication. As one of Europe’s most recognised fintech hubs, the country continues to strengthen its position through steady revenue growth, increasing adoption of digital financial services and stronger ecosystem consolidation. Recent industry insights show that Lithuania’s fintech sector now supports nearly 8,000 profession

The future of fintech in the Baltics took centre stage at this year’s Baltic Fintech Days in Riga, where industry leaders, policymakers and investors gathered to discuss how the region can strengthen its position as a globally competitive innovation hub. One of the standout discussions focused on the relationship between innovation, talent and competitiveness in shaping the next generation of fintech ecosystems. Speaking during the panel “Competing for the Future: Innovation,