Last Week Recap: Updates on Swissquote, Plus500, Bit Digital, Tradeview Markets and Hola Prime; How Brokers Acquire and Retain Clients; FX CRM

Fazzaco continued extensively covering the latest trends in forex, crypto, fintech, and prop trading last week. The below is the selected highlights of last week.

Swissquote to Acquire Full Ownership of Yuh Digital Finance App

Swissquote, a Swiss online brokerage, has announced its plan to acquire PostFinance's 50% stake in Yuh, the digital finance app, making Swissquote the sole owner. This decision, unanimously agreed upon by both partners and approved by relevant authorities, comes four years after the initial establishment of Yuh as a joint venture.

Plus500 Reports Strong H1 2025 Financial Performance and Strategic Expansion

During the first half of 2025, Plus500 onboarded 56,165 new customers, with active customers totaling 179,931. Customer deposits reached a record high for a six-month period at $3.1 billion, reflecting the company's focus on higher-value customers. The company's futures business contributed approximately 13% of total revenue.

Bit Digital Converts Entire Treasury to Ethereum

Bit Digital, a digital asset infrastructure firm, has completed a strategic transition by converting its entire corporate treasury into Ethereum (ETH). This move positions the company as one of the largest publicly traded holders of ETH globally, reportedly second only to Coinbase.

Tradeview Markets Secures SCA License in the UAE

Tradeview has officially obtained the prestigious Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) license in the United Arab Emirates.

Prop Firm Hola Prime Launches Futures Trading Division

Hola Prime, a proprietary trading firm, has announced the launch of a new futures trading division. The company states that this new service will feature a withdrawal processing time of one hour, a timeframe it claims is unprecedented in the proprietary trading industry.

Top Brokers Don't Just Acquire - They Retain

As we move past the halfway point of 2025, the forex industry is abuzz with activity. Numerous expos and industry gatherings have taken place in recent months, and the Fazzaco team has been actively involved in several. One clear trend has emerged from our conversations with brokers: client acquisition is no longer the only game in town - long-term growth now hinges on maximizing client lifetime value (LTV).

Affiliate Marketing in Forex: How CRMs Can Supercharge Partner Programs​

Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective ways for forex companies to expand their reach, build credibility, and drive revenue. However, managing affiliate programs - tracking referrals, calculating commissions, and analyzing conversions - can quickly become complicated without the right tools in place.