Tagged: milestone

February 10, 2026 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly steady start to the new year, electronic bond trading platform Trumid has reported solid results for January 2026, showcasing expansions in market presence, transaction volumes, and user involvement. The company’s average daily volume (ADV) climbed to a $9.9 billion, marking a 44%… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the years, Regtech SlowMist has emerged as a key player in safeguarding digital assets. Founded in 2018, by a group of network security professionals, the company says it has spent the past eight years navigating the tumultuous landscape of the industry. From boom-and-bust cycles… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink solidified its position as a key part of onchain finance, as detailed in their recent blog post recapping 2025’s achievements. The latest update from Chainlink paints a picture of steady blockchain / crypto and web3 adoption across governments, financial institutions, and decentralized ecosystems. From… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has commemorated five years since becoming the first crypto firm to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in January 2021. This achievement not only challenged preconceptions about the compatibility of digital assets and stringent… Read More

January 3, 2026 @ 9:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Foundation noted in a blog post that it has been entrusted with the mission of stewardship of the World Protocol, including its token treasury. As part of that particular role, the World Foundation says that it is responsible for the capitalization of the… Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced a milestone in the evolution of AI-powered commerce: “hundreds of secure, agent-initiated transactions” have now been successfully completed in collab with partners across the ecosystem. This signals that 2025 will be the final year consumers shop and checkout alone, as… Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) is marking an important milestone in Colombia: it now claims to serve around 4 million customers, which is roughly said to be the equivalent of 1 in every 1o adults in the South American nation. The overall result now reinforces the role… Read More

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