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.
Best Financial Inclusion Solution
LevL is recognized for expanding access to financial tools and services in ways that help more people participate in the digital economy. Their work reflects the core promise of fintech: making financial systems more reachable, useful, and inclusive for the communities that need them most.
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.
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.
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.
Crypto Payments Solution
Mural Pay
CrossTech Innovation Awards
Product Innovation
Nairagram
CrossTech Innovation Awards
Fintech Making a Difference
Felix Pago
CrossTech Innovation Awards
Fintech Startup of the Year
Kira
CrossTech Innovation Awards
