WEBOct 11, 2022 · Fintech funding in the region more than tripled to hit a record USD 3.5 billion in the first nine months of 2021, compared to USD 1.1 billion for all of 2020. The fastest-growing fintech categories are digital payments and digital lending. In 2021, the digital payments segment saw record funding of USD 1.9 billion, a 244% compound annual …