The Evolution of the FinTech Market in the United States: An Analysis of Technology Investments and the Startup Ecosystem
By: Ali Bentayeb, Alaeddine Medjdoub and Amina Kadja
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wsbjbf-2026-0014 | Journal eISSN: 2657-4950
Language: English
Page range: 63 - 80
Published on: Jul 15, 2026
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