More than 90 industry leaders to discuss the future of the industry at the third edition of Money Motion

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are the two technological developments that have been driving growth in the FinTech industry. Until six months ago, every market report and forecast focused on these technologies, their potential, and process optimization. But in the past half-year, new developments have captured the attention of industry leaders and are making a strong impact on all of us.

In December 2024, Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time. This growth was influenced by multiple factors, including Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. Throughout the entirety of his campaign, and afterwards as well, Trump has openly supported the crypto market and policies aimed at fostering technological innovation, easing regulations, or even removing them entirely.

At the same time, global FinTech investments reached $8.4 billion in the last quarter of 2024, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous quarter. This is the first sign of market stabilization after two years of industry maturation.

These are just some of the key trends shaping the future of FinTech. More than 90 industry experts will discuss these developments at Money Motion, the largest FinTech conference in Central and Eastern Europe. Organized in collaboration with leading regional brands ASEE, Monri, and Mastercard, Money Motion will take place on March 27-28 at the Zagreb Fair. 

“According to Monri’s data, interest in crypto has grown 20% annually over the past five years. I am certain that cryptocurrencies will once again be one of the key topics at Money Motion. With this event, Zagreb continues to position itself as the financial hub of the region - bringing together industry leaders, encouraging knowledge exchange, and creating new business opportunities,” says Damir Čaušević, CEO of Monri Payments and co-founder of Money Motion.

Damir Čaušević and other industry experts discussing the future of payments in Europe at MoMo2024

As a central platform in CEE for FinTech trends, solutions and networking, Money Motion has introduced key players from both traditional finance and disruptive challengers to the region. Over 700 companies attended the first two editions of the conference to hear insights from leaders like Andrius Bičeika, a Revolut board member, Panagiotis Kriaris, Head of Business and Corporate Development at Unzer, and Anna Maj, CEO of Bridge, a global FinTech offering payment solutions and bank data aggregation services. Attendees had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the industry’s biggest challenges and how leaders are solving them

"We are in a defining moment for our industry. Technology is changing how we think about money, payments, and value exchange. Digital assets like cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and tokenized funds are already reshaping finance, but we are just beginning to see their full potential. At Mastercard, we work closely with industry leaders to ensure that security, trust, and innovation remain at the core of every development. Over the years, we have moved from cash to cards, and now we are entering a new phase that combines emerging technologies with the existing financial infrastructure,” says Christian Rau, SVP Global Partnerships Digital Assets, Blockchain, and FinTech Enablement at Mastercard. Rau was a keynote speaker at the first Money Motion conference, winning audience’s hearts, and is returning to the main stage this year.

Christian Rau, Mastercard, is coming back to Money Motion stage this year

New technologies are driving many of the key discussions at Money Motion. Alongside the main stage, the ‘FinTech 2030’ stage will explore what lies ahead for the industry.

“In the coming years, I expect the rise of personalized payment experiences, making transactions easier and more secure - whether through physical cards, mobile devices, biometric solutions, or blockchain. Collaboration between industry leaders, regulators, and innovators is crucial. Our long-term partnerships with crypto platforms and traditional financial institutions show how technology can drive inclusion and create opportunities for all. At Money Motion, we won’t just talk about today’s innovations; we will share our vision for how the future of digital payments will foster global connectivity and economic growth,” Rau adds.

For more details on Money Motion, visit the official conference website. Tickets are available on the Entrio platform.