5 Key Ideas from the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Bulgaria

As part of the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour, our stop in Bulgaria brought together bold voices from fintech. The goal: to discuss how innovation is reshaping finance in the region. What followed was an honest and energizing debate about the future—and the practical challenges of getting there. Here are five key ideas that stood out: 1. AI is Here—but Only…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

Bulgaria: Strategy, Unicorns, and Pan-Balkan Reach

If you think about fintech, you probably wouldn’t pick Bulgaria as the first country to lead the charge in Central and Eastern Europe. And yet, here it is, quietly building one of the region’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems. Over the past few years, Bulgaria has gone from having a small patchwork of digital finance startups to hosting more than 150…

Ana Coteneanu By Ana Coteneanu

Key Takeaways from the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Czechia Highlights

4o mini If you missed the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Czechia event, you can catch the full recording below. Czechia stands out as a market where fintech is not a buzzword but the default. Traditional banks and startups alike operate as digital-first companies, with a shared tech-savvy mindset driving fast product development and elevated customer expectations. The local fintech…

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5 Key Ideas from the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Bulgaria

As part of the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour, our stop in Bulgaria brought together bold voices from fintech. The goal: to discuss how innovation is reshaping finance in the region.…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

Bulgaria: Strategy, Unicorns, and Pan-Balkan Reach

If you think about fintech, you probably wouldn’t pick Bulgaria as the first country to lead the charge in Central and Eastern Europe. And yet, here it is, quietly building…

Ana Coteneanu By Ana Coteneanu

Key Takeaways from the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Czechia Highlights

4o mini If you missed the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Czechia event, you can catch the full recording below. Czechia stands out as a market where fintech is not…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

UNCHAIN Festival 2025: Bridging fintech and traditional industries

As fintech reshapes global markets, UNCHAIN Fintech Festival (June 17-18th in Oradea) challenges the Central and Eastern European business landscape to reflect on a new mindset where financial innovation is…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

The Czech Republic: A Quiet Strength in Europe’s Fintech Race

The Czech Republic has quietly become one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems. Over the past five years, the number of fintech companies has more than doubled,…

Ana Coteneanu By Ana Coteneanu

Highlights from UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Poland: What You Missed

Missed the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Poland event? Catch the full recording below. But first—here are some big ideas you don’t want to miss: Poland's Leading Role in the…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

Could the Next Fintech Unicorn Be from CEE? UNCHAIN Opens Applications for Its 2025 Startups Tournament

Oradea, June 17–18, 2025 – The stage is set. UNCHAIN Fintech Festival is now accepting applications for the 2025 Startups Tournament, inviting early-stage fintech founders from Central and Eastern Europe…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

Poland: Scaling Fintech with Speed, Structure, and Substance

If you take a closer look at Poland's fintech sector, you’ll find one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems. A mix of ambitious startups, digitally fluent consumers, and…

Ana Coteneanu By Ana Coteneanu

Resilience and Innovation: Key Insights from the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour – Ukraine

Missed the UNCHAIN CEE Fintech Tour focused on Ukraine? 🎥 The recording is now available, bringing you the latest insights from leading fintech minds! Catch these fascinating discussions now –…

Ionela Lazar By Ionela Lazar

Ukraine – Resilience, Grit, Digitalisation & Fintech Development

When people talk about Ukraine these days, fintech probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But behind the headlines, there’s a surprisingly active financial ecosystem that’s managed to…

Ana Coteneanu By Ana Coteneanu