BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Lists 15 Fintechs Bridging Crypto Access
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 program has published its longlist for the Best Digital Assets Fintech award category, featuring 15 fintech firms that serve as bridges between traditional fiat systems and digital assets. The category sits within Pillar 1: Retail to Crypto Bridge and includes crypto-native payment processors, stablecoin wallets, Lightning-based consumer rails, retail brokers, enterprise acquirers, and cross-border fintech platforms. Notable names include Stripe, PayPal, Block (Cash App), Robinhood, Circle, and Revolut, alongside emerging players like KAIST, Strike, and ChangeNOW. The longlist was drawn from an initial pool of over 30 firms, with scoring weighted 30% quantitative data, 50% Expert Council opinions, and 20% disclosed company information. Assessment criteria include crypto product depth, distribution scale, regulatory standing, innovation, capital maturity, geographic reach, and reputation. Data sources include regulatory registers such as NYDFS, FinCEN, FCA, and MiCA-CASP, as well as audited filings and private-market databases. A shortlist will be announced in May 2026, and the winner will be revealed at Proof of Talk in Paris on June 2–3, 2026. The program recognizes institutional digital asset excellence across 26 categories and six pillars.
Key facts
- 15 fintechs named longlist for Best Digital Assets Fintech award category.
- Includes Stripe, PayPal, Block, Robinhood, Circle, Revolut, and more.
- Scoring: 30% quantitative, 50% Expert Council, 20% disclosed data.
- Shortlist in May 2026; winner at Proof of Talk in Paris June 2–3.
- Category bridges retail to crypto via payments, stablecoins, and wallets.