McKinsey's latest report: Stablecoin market cap projected to reach $4 trillion by 2030

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Source: McKinsey & QED Investors Editor's Note: In recent years, fintech companies could secure massive investments simply by telling a good story and burning cash to acquire customers. However, those days are over. According to the latest report from McKinsey and QED, the fintech industry has moved past its "wild growth" phase and officially entered the "Fifth Era," characterized by a focus on profitability and compliance. Although fintech currently accounts for only 4% of the global financial market ($650 billion in annual revenue), its earnings growth rate is 3.5 times that of traditional banks. In the coming years, this sector will remain a super-incubator for $100 billion giants. (This report was co-authored by Jon Steitz, Max Flötotto, Uzayr Jeenah, Vikram Iyer, and Edward Allanson from McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice, and Nigel Morris, Nick Gasbarro, Amias Gerety, and Adams Conrad from QED Investors.) Key Data Highlights - Market Size and Forecast: Total fintech revenue reached $650 billion in 2025 (4% of total financial services revenue). If recent growth rates persist, the market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030 (9% share). - Since 2023, annual capital investment in fintech has increased by over 40%. - Top Valuations: Five companies are approaching "Hectocorn" status ($100 billion valuation). - Over 50% of fintech acquisitions are initiated by fintech companies rather than traditional institutions or sponsors. - Digital Assets: Total stablecoin transaction value reached $35 trillion in 2025, but only 1% ($390 billion) is related to "real payments." - In 2025, the U.S. received 21 bank charter applications, exceeding the total of the previous four years. - Business Model Evolution: 13% of fintech revenue comes from "horizontal" software companies that empower traditional institutions, helping them digitize from the inside out; these companies grow 25% faster than direct competitors. I. Industry Status: High Growth and Regional/Sectoral Divergence In 2025, the global fintech market generated approximately $650 billion in revenue, up about 21% from 2024 (a 23% CAGR over the past four years), far outpacing the $15 trillion traditional financial services industry (6% CAGR). Despite this, fintech companies account for only about 4% of total financial services revenue, indicating significant room for expansion. Regional Divergence: Latin America Grows Fastest - North America: The largest market, with $310 billion in revenue. Businesses are extending deeper into capital markets (21% share) and insurance (15% share). - Latin America: The fastest-growing region, with $60 billion in revenue (8% penetration). It has seen a 40% CAGR over the past five years, with lending business surging 50% annually since 2021. The market is highly concentrated, with the top three giants (Mercado Pago, Nubank, PagBank) accounting for 48% of the region's total revenue. - Asia-Pacific: $150 billion in revenue (3% penetration). Due to regulatory impacts, growth slowed from 23% to 15%. Revenue focus has shifted from lending (down to 29%) to payments (up to 40%). - Europe: $110 billion in revenue (2.6% penetration). The most fragmented market, with the top three companies (Adyen, Klarna, Revolut) accounting for less than 20%. Vertical Sector Divergence - Payments: The largest vertical, with $250 billion in revenue (18% YoY growth from 2024 to 2025, 19% penetration). Companies like PayPal and Stripe are capturing the fastest-growing global transaction flows, covering digital, embedded, cross-border, and platform-based commercial payments. - Lending: Total revenue of approximately $120 billion (19% YoY growth), concentrated in underbanked markets like Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Global players like Nubank and WeBank are scaling by embedding credit into digital platforms. This sector has the lowest concentration, with the top three companies accounting for only 16% of total revenue. - Insurance and Capital Markets: Each accounts for approximately $80 billion, growing rapidly but from a lower base. Insurtech is the fastest-growing (up 37% since 2021), but overall penetration remains below 1%. - Customer Structure and Sub-sectors: B2C accounts for 4

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