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…