The 3 next big things in fintech, crypto, and blockchain for 2026

Fintech and blockchain technology has seen its fair share of boom and bust cycles in the past decade, from the cryptocurrency explosion during the COVID pandemic to the AI era launched by ChatGPT. But the tech has continued to evolve in step with it all, and the work being done in this space is exciting—from companies that are challenging social norms to those that are betting on futuristic visions. Mesh For connecting crypto’s fragmented payment ecosystem Even as cryptocurrency matures, a pain