Tagged: milestone

December 10, 2025 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen Investments marks its 20th year of business operations in Malaysia, reportedly completing two decades of steady growth and partnerships in this fast-evolving financial market. Since forming its Kuala Lumpur office back in 2005, Aberdeen has served a key role in contributing to Malaysia’s investment… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which is currently claiming more than 65 million users throughout the world, has recently announced the completion of a share sale, valuing the Fintech company at $75 billion. The transaction has reportedly been led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer, Fidelity Management and Research… Read More

November 23, 2025 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank Wealth Management has reached the milestone of 10,000 clients in its Advisory Desk (10,856 as of the end of August 2025), its specialized service that offers tailored solutions for direct investments in stocks, bonds, and ETFs. The figure increased by 25% during the past… Read More

November 18, 2025 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The international custody business of SIX has now reportedly surpassed CHF 1 trillion in international assets under custody for the “first time” as the business claims that it is experiencing a solid year. Steady demand for SIX’s custody services was underpinned by the recent international… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenFx noted that just five months back, they came out of stealth at $8B in annualized payment volume. And this past month, they claim to have crossed $20B. Somewhere along that process and journey, the customer conversation fundamentally changed, the OpenFX team claims. At $8B,… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing sector, Funding Circle Holdings plc  (LSE: FCH) has announced a partnership renewal that will propel it past the £3 billion total financing milestone. The development, revealed on September 17, 2025, underscores the fintech’s… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure provider for the global financial services industry, continues to set new benchmarks in efficiency and resilience. Recent developments highlight DTCC’s pivotal role in navigating market volatility and preparing for accelerated settlement cycles, with significant… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) continues to drive product development in financial services, addressing evolving consumer needs through enhanced employee benefits, cutting-edge AI technology, and tailored financial products. Recent announcements highlight the bank’s commitment to enable clients and employees, with significant updates including a doubling… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has reached a significant milestone by recording an all-time high in new markets created, signaling growth and increasing user engagement. In August 2025, the platform saw the creation of 13,800 new markets, surpassing the previous record set in July… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, the L2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has crossed an astonishing $200 billion in trading volume on Uniswap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol. This milestone, reported on August 30, 2025, underscores Base’s ascent in the DeFi ecosystem and highlights its role as a bridge between… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, Compass Mining marked its fifth year of business operations, completing a significant milestone in its mission to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. Since its inception in 2020, Compass Mining has grown from a small group of Bitcoin enthusiasts into a platform for hosted… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the online investing and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending space, Bondora Group continues to focus on setting benchmarks for innovation, transparency, and investor trust. May 2025 marked a key milestone month for the European Fintech, with its flagship Go & Grow product achieving an investment milestone… Read More

July 31, 2025 @ 1:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum marked its tenth year of existence, completing a decade since its genesis block was mined, launching a blockchain that has redefined digital trust and powered a global movement toward decentralization. As Consensys, a blockchain software company founded by Ethereum co-founder… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum, the world’s largest programmable blockchain, marks its 10th year of existence—a milestone that underscores its impact on finance, technology, and decentralized systems. As highlighted in Nexo’s latest update, Ethereum’s journey from a visionary whitepaper to a global smart contract platform… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Forum Investment Group announced that the Forum Real Estate Income Fund (FREIF) surpassed $300 million in net assets under management (AUM) – a milestone reflecting investor demand for more income-oriented solutions in an evolving market. Structured as an interval fund (ticker: FORAX), FREIF is an… Read More

July 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is marking its eighth year of operations. Alongside this milestone, Binance Research has released its July 2025 report, which highlights key trends shaping the cryptocurrency market. On July 8, 2025, Binance announced its anniversary campaign, themed around the… Read More

July 8, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) marks its tenth year of operations, the Insurtech, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI) and a commitment to social impact, reflects on its journey from a startup to a publicly traded leader in the insurtech space. Additionally, the company has announced… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Axiom Exchange is making significant progress in the cryptocurrency space, with its recent milestone of generating approximately $1.5 million in daily revenue. This Y Combinator-backed platform, built on the Solana blockchain, has captured attention for its steady growth, reportedly amassing $100 million in revenue over… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced that its central securities depository subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has surpassed “$100 trillion in assets under custody as overall U.S. market capitalization continues to rise.”… Read More

June 16, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant achievement for the private markets industry, Partners Group, a global private markets firm, announced that its private credit evergreen fund has reached EUR 2 billion (approximately USD 2.31 billion) in size. This milestone underscores the growing investor appetite for private credit and… Read More