Fintech Fest Innovation Awards 2026 — Winners | CrossTech

Fintech Fest Awards 2026

And the winners are…

Congratulations to the companies who proved that real innovation speaks for itself.

Fire.

Pressure

Disruption, emerging tech, and the startups challenging what the industry takes for granted.

Water.

Route

Access, inclusion, and creating new paths into the financial system for underserved populations.

Earth.

Foundation

Partnerships and collaborations that build something structurally lasting across the ecosystem.

Air.

Visibility

Research and insight making the financial ecosystem more legible, visible, and actionable.

The 2026 winners.

Selected by an independent panel of industry practitioners. Winners announced live at Fintech Fest, May 19–20, Miami Ironside.

Fire · Pressure
BitGo

Innovation in AI, Crypto Assets & Web3

BitGo is recognized for helping build the infrastructure layer behind the digital asset economy, bringing greater security, custody, and institutional-grade trust to crypto assets and Web3. Their work reflects the kind of innovation that moves emerging technologies from speculation toward real-world financial infrastructure.

BitGo Award BitGo Award Photo
Air · Visibility
OpenFX

Market Intelligence Award

OpenFX is recognized for bringing sharper visibility to the hidden mechanics of cross-border payments, helping the industry better understand FX, liquidity, and the corridor-level realities that shape cost, access, and execution.

OpenFX Award OpenFX Award Photo

Winner Benefits

What winners walk away with.

Recognition that goes beyond a stage moment. Every winner gets a full visibility package.

Trophy

Custom award trophy presented live at the ceremony.

Winner Badge

Official digital badge for LinkedIn, website & marketing.

Published Story

Dedicated winner profile on CrossTech website & newsletter.

Event Photos

Professional photography from the awards ceremony, yours to use.

Boosted Coverage

Social posts, boosted distribution & post-event CrossTech coverage.

CrossTech Innovation Award Winners

Past award winners.

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Fintech Startup of the Year

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