On 25 March 2024, the Fintech Latvia Association, the Latvian Blockchain Association (LBAA), and Latvian fintech companies – Mintos, LANDE, and Paynt – represented Latvia’s fintech ecosystem in an engaging online session with the DG FISMA.

Mintos, represented by Mārtiņš Valters, shared insights as Europe’s largest loan investment marketplace.

LANDE, represented by Ņikita Gončars, showcased how alternative finance is empowering agriculture and helping democratize access to capital in rural areas.

Paynt, represented by Jānis Līcis, discussed building scalable payments infrastructure that enables merchants to grow efficiently across the European Union.

Key topics discussed included:

• Enhancing the investment culture in Europe
  
• Reducing the administrative burden for fintech companies
  
• Implementation of key aspects of the MiCA regulation

Special thanks to Reinis Znotiņš from the Latvian Blockchain Association for his valuable insights covering the full spectrum of fintechs operating in Latvia.

And a big thank you to the European Digital Finance Association (EDFA) for facilitating this important discussion and helping to drive forward a more innovative and business-friendly financial environment in Europe.