2021 has had an abrupt start, with many fintech news happening on a local and global scale. We have seen deals collapsing, new M&A popping up, lawsuits, crypto with Bitcoin having a break-through, new regulations potentially affecting the financial services sector as a result of Trump’s last power decisions, witness the “coronation” of a newly EU fintech unicorn, and prepared for the extensive Covid-19 implications. In order to recap all the important highlights of January 2021, we have prepared a comprehensive overview from 4 fintech perspectives – news, fundings, research, analysis & opinion. Stay up to date with the current fintech ecosystem!