The past year has witnessed a notable turnaround in the fintech market environment, which continues to redefine the financial ecosystem. With the implementation of new regulatory frameworks, traditional banking institutions catching up to the digital economy and the rise of CBDC’s, how will decentralized finance models fare against the onslaught of traditional banking institutions in the digital space? What effects will the new regulatory framework have on the ecosystem? What are some of the most innovative sectors in fintech that we should monitor and what needs are they fulfilling? Panel discussion during the World Strategic Forum 2023, featuring Sid Powell, CEO and Co-Founder, Maple Finance and Jamil Nazarali, CEO, EDX Markets moderated by Zachary Warmbrodt, Financial Services Editor, POLITICO.