Crypto Firms Outpace Traditional Finance in 2025
From payments to investment platforms, the fastest-growing names in finance are overwhelmingly crypto-native – and they’re catching up to traditional giants like never before.
In 2025, MoonPay emerged as the fastest-growing financial company worldwide, recording a 112 percent year-over-year surge and hitting $150 million in annual revenue.
The global payment platform’s consumer-first approach and agile expansion have put it ahead of more established rivals, setting a blistering pace for the sector.
Payments Lead the Charge
The ApeX Protocol analysis of 18 leading finance companies shows payment-focused firms dominating growth rankings. In second place, Galaxy Digital – a hybrid of traditional investment banking and crypto expertise – posted a 107 percent increase, generating $400 million in annual revenue.
The firm’s US and global presence underlines the competitive advantage of crypto-native investment managers.
Coinbase’s Record-Setting Momentum
Ranking based on ApeX Protocol analysis (Click on the graphic to enlarge)
Coinbase not only became the first crypto company to join the S&P 500, but also reported $6.961 billion in revenue, with a 75.18 percent growth rate.
Its global and US footprint highlights the deepening mainstream adoption of crypto trading, making it a flagship example of the sector’s resilience and scalability.
Fintech Crossovers Push Ahead
Revolut and Robinhood – both operating across traditional and crypto finance – continue to accelerate. Revolut posted $4 billion in revenue with a 72 percent jump, while Robinhood grew 58.23 percent to $2.951 billion.
Both firms show that hybrid models are thriving, with crypto offerings increasingly driving their expansion.
Infrastructure Players Gain Ground
Crypto’s growth isn’t just in trading and payments – infrastructure is booming too. Fireblocks, a leading custody and security provider, hit $100 million in revenue with 50 percent growth, reinforcing its role as an essential safeguard for digital assets.
Binance remains a dominant force, generating $16.8 billion in revenue and expanding 40 percent over the year. BitPay, redefining digital transactions, grew 25 percent to reach $60 million. Kraken posted $472 million in revenue with steady 19 percent growth, proving there’s still room for expansion among well-established exchanges.
Blackrock – The Lone Traditional Player
Among the top ten fastest-growing firms, Blackrock is the sole representative of traditional finance.
With $20.41 billion in revenue and a 14.27 percent growth rate, the investment giant’s continued success underscores that legacy institutions still command significant market power – even as the gap with crypto narrows.
Closing Gap Between Old and New
«Crypto’s evolving,» says an ApeX Protocol spokesperson. «Even with all the market swings, it keeps bouncing back. People want flexibility, speed, and fresh ideas – and crypto tends to move quicker than traditional finance. But legacy systems still matter. They’ve got structure and history. The difference now is that more people trust crypto than ever before, and that’s what’s driving this shift.»
