This article offers a comprehensive examination of the research conducted on the effects of digitalization on the ability to get financial resources. Our primary emphasis is on providing access via the use of financial technology. This article examines the progression of three prominent financial technology advancements: crowdfunding, initial coin offerings, and fintech lending (which encompasses peer-to-peer lending alternatives). The topics of discussion are: Examine the regulatory concerns posed by fintech, together with the present data on the impact of fintech on the availability of capital for entrepreneurs and investors. The articles featured in this special edition have been chosen to emphasize their substantial contributions to our comprehension of the digitization of finance and its consequences. Lastly, we address the challenges linked to doing research in the field of digital finance and suggest potential avenues for further exploration.