Global fintech funding experienced a decline in the second quarter of 2026, with deal volume dropping 25% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to 726 transactions and overall volume seeing a more modest decline of 20% QoQ, amounting to US$11.7 billion, according to new data released by CB Insights.

Cryptocurrency emerged as one of the most severely impacted fintech verticals, with a significant QoQ decline of 28.9% in volume and a 19.5% decrease in deal counts. Fintech exits also saw a decline, marking the fewest quarterly initial public…