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MoonPay is a financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for cryptocurrencies. Its suite of on-and-off-ramp products provides a seamless experience for converting between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies, using all major payment methods including debit and credit cards, local bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
MoonPay to Acquire North Capital in All-Stock Deal Valued at Over $60 Million
Odaily News: Fintech company MoonPay has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, a private markets technology and regulated brokerage services platform. The transaction is an all-stock deal reportedly valued at over $60 million, and upon completion, North Capital will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MoonPay.The deal will integrate North Capital's securities brokerage, investment advisory, and clearing capabilities into MoonPay's global infrastructure. North Capital owns multiple entities registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including a broker-dealer, an alternative trading system PPEX ATS, a transfer agent, and an investment advisor.North Capital provides technology, custody, custodial accounts, and secondary trading services for private securities issuers, fund managers, and institutional investors. The platform has facilitated over $8.7 billion in cumulative primary and secondary trading volume; PPEX supports secondary trading for over 1,250 approved assets. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. (Bitcoin.com News)
Blockworks completes Series A extension funding at $192 million valuation, betting on the integration of crypto data and information infrastructure
Blockworks has announced the completion of a Series A extension funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $192 million. The round was co-led by ParaFi Capital and Reciprocal Ventures, with support from Coinbase Ventures, MoonPay Ventures, and several other institutions and industry participants. The funding also attracted investments from over 20 founders and operators of ecosystem projects including Solana, LayerZero, Arbitrum, and Kraken, though the specific amount raised has not been disclosed.The company stated that while the crypto market has grown to a trillion-dollar scale lacking traditional capital market infrastructure, it still faces issues such as fragmented data, inconsistent disclosure standards, and a lack of investor communication mechanisms. Blockworks aims to fill this gap through a "data + disclosure + investor relations" tripartite architecture. (CNBC)
Without the need for congressional legislation, former CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham says crypto can be advanced through regulator-made rules
Odaily reports: MoonPay Chief Legal Officer and former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Caroline Pham stated that crypto regulation does not require congressional legislation and can be advanced solely through rules formulated by regulatory agencies. She said the CFTC's regulatory jurisdiction covers almost everything, because the Commodity Exchange Act stipulates that, except for onions and movie box office revenue, virtually all items are considered commodities.
MoonPay Establishes Korean Subsidiary, Betting on Seoul as APAC Expansion Hub
Odaily News — Crypto payment company MoonPay has established a subsidiary in South Korea, MoonPay Korea, and plans to use South Korea as the hub for its APAC business expansion.The company has partnered with KakaoBank, Woori Bank, and KB Financial Group, with related businesses covering cross-border payments, Korean won stablecoin distribution, wallet services, and crypto asset on/off-ramps. MoonPay previously signed a memorandum of understanding with Woori Bank to support global distribution of Korean won stablecoins, cross-border settlement, wallet integration, and currency exchange infrastructure. In addition, MoonPay will apply for the necessary licenses in South Korea and push for further integration of its services into the local Korean financial system.
MoonPay to Acquire North Capital in All-Stock Deal Valued at Over $60 Million
Odaily News: Fintech company MoonPay has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, a private markets technology and regulated brokerage services platform. The transaction is an all-stock deal reportedly valued at over $60 million, and upon completion, North Capital will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MoonPay.The deal will integrate North Capital's securities brokerage, investment advisory, and clearing capabilities into MoonPay's global infrastructure. North Capital owns multiple entities registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including a broker-dealer, an alternative trading system PPEX ATS, a transfer agent, and an investment advisor.North Capital provides technology, custody, custodial accounts, and secondary trading services for private securities issuers, fund managers, and institutional investors. The platform has facilitated over $8.7 billion in cumulative primary and secondary trading volume; PPEX supports secondary trading for over 1,250 approved assets. The transaction has been unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. (Bitcoin.com News)
MoonPay 拟以逾 6000 万美元全股票交易收购 SEC 注册机构 North Capital
据 CoinDesk 报道，加密支付公司 MoonPay 宣布计划以超过 6000 万美元的全股票交易收购私人市场投资平台 North Capital，后者将成为 MoonPay 的全资子公司，交易尚待监管批准。North Capital 总部位于美国犹他州盐湖城，平台累计一级及二级市场交易量约达 90 亿美元，其关联机构持有 SEC 注册的经纪自营商、交易、转让及投资顾问等多项资质。 MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright 表示，此次收购旨在构建支持代币化现实资产大规模采用的监管基础，通过现代可编程基础设施连接金融系统各环节。这也是 MoonPay 今年收购潮的延续，此前已相继收购 Solana 交易基础设施提供商 DFlow 及安全初创公司 Sodot。
Ethena launches payment app Ethena Pay on Avalanche, offering up to 6% yield and 10% cashback
According to The Block, Ethena Labs has officially launched the beta version of its self-custody payment app, Ethena Pay, built on Avalanche, which is now available in 48 countries including Brazil, Japan, Singapore, and Kenya. Users can receive funds via IBAN or cryptocurrency, hold balances in USDe, and benefit from fee-free instant global transfers. The app features three membership tiers: Standard (free), Pro (requires locking $2,000 worth of ENA or inviting 10 users), and VIP (requires locking $10,000 worth of ENA or inviting 50 users), offering respective annual yields of 5%, 6%, and 6%, with balance caps of $5,000, $15,000, and $50,000. The Ethena Pay card provides a 4%–5% base cashback (settled in AVAX), while Pro and VIP users enjoy up to 10% exclusive cashback at brands such as Uber, Spotify, and Claude. The backend infrastructure is powered by Iron, a subsidiary of MoonPay. Markets including the United States and the European Union were not part of the initial launch and will be progressively rolled out once regulatory compliance is achieved.
Robinhood, MetaMask, and Others Join the OTL Initiative: Attempting to Solve the "Missing Coordination Layer" Problem for On-Chain Finance
: Multiple institutions including Robinhood, MetaMask, and eToro, along with Fireblocks, Checkout.com, Cross River Bank, Securitize, Wintermute, and others, jointly announced their participation in the "Open Transaction Layer (OTL)" initiative, aimed at establishing a unified transaction coordination protocol layer for on-chain finance.OTL is positioned as an open protocol stack for coordinating identity verification, compliance validation, transaction messaging, and execution processes among wallets, institutions, and AI agents, addressing the integration fragmentation problem currently plaguing cross-institutional interactions in on-chain finance, where entities operate in silos.The current coalition members include payment companies, trading platforms, wallets, market makers, and custody and stablecoin infrastructure providers, including Robinhood, MetaMask, eToro, MoonPay, SoFi, Wintermute, among others, as well as foundations from multiple public chains such as TON, Solana, Stellar, and Polygon. (Financefeeds)
MoonPay Integrates with Arc, Enabling USDC Purchases via Bank Cards and Other Channels with Transfers to Arc
Arc has announced that MoonPay has officially integrated with its blockchain network. MoonPay, which has over 30 million users, supports purchasing USDC via bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers, with funds transferable to Arc. This integration will provide fiat on-ramp channels for wallets, applications, and developers within the Arc ecosystem.
ether.fi, with over $6 billion in assets under management, integrates MoonPay's full payment infrastructure
Odaily News: ether.fi has announced a partnership with MoonPay to migrate its core payment infrastructure to MoonPay's integration stack, enabling deposits, on-chain transfers, and withdrawals under a self-custody model. The two parties will launch four products: Headless Ramps for UI-free on-ramp and off-ramp, Trade for cross-chain swaps and routing, Enterprise for corporate-grade virtual accounts supporting ACH, SWIFT, and SEPA, and crypto top-ups. Following the integration, users will only need to complete identity verification once.ether.fi disclosed that its card processed $123.7 million in spending in September across 1.5 million transactions, representing a more than 5x year-over-year increase; cumulative spending from April 2025 to date has reached $918.1 million, with platform assets under management exceeding $6 billion.
MoonPay Adds $1.2 Billion WTGXX Tokenized Fund to Stablecoin Reserves
Odaily News: Fintech company MoonPay will partner with asset management firm WisdomTree to expand U.S. investors' access to the WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX). WisdomTree will leverage MoonPay's technology to develop an entry point for the fund, covering MoonPay's more than 35 million accounts.MoonPay plans to incorporate WTGXX, a tokenized money market fund with approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management, into its stablecoin reserve management system. WTGXX aims to maintain a net asset value of $1 per share. MoonPay launched its enterprise-facing stablecoin business in November 2025.WisdomTree has approximately $176.7 billion in assets under management, and the partnership may in the future expand to other tokenized funds in markets outside the United States. WTGXX recorded $466 million in net inflows over the past 30 days. (Cointelegraph)
Cash App Expands Crypto Support via MoonPay, 50 Million Users Can Buy ETH, SOL, XRP, and USDT
Odaily News: Payment app Cash App is expanding its cryptocurrency services through crypto payment platform MoonPay, allowing 50 million users to purchase tokens such as ETH, SOL, XRP, and USDT. Additionally, users can top up major wallets like Ledger, BitPay, Trust Wallet, MetaMask, and Uniswap through Cash App. Previously, Cash App's crypto services only supported Bitcoin, with USDC support added earlier this year. (CoinDesk)
MoonPay Launches Paybox, an AI Shopping Wallet Built on the x402 Protocol
crypto payment platform MoonPay has announced the launch of Paybox, an AI shopping wallet that integrates with ChatGPT and Claude. This enables AI assistants not only to search for products and compare prices but also to directly complete transactions such as making payments, booking restaurants, purchasing flight tickets, and shopping on Amazon.According to reports, Paybox requires no coding or additional software installation. Users can top up their wallet via bank accounts or crypto assets, and can set risk control rules such as spending limits and payment confirmations. MoonPay stated that Paybox is built on the open x402 protocol, adopts a decentralized design, does not rely on platform permissions, and can support any compatible merchant and service. (Fortune)
MoonPay and Dunamu will collaborate to explore global stablecoin payments and GIWA ecosystem expansion.
According to PR Newswire, crypto payment and stablecoin infrastructure provider MoonPay has announced a strategic partnership with South Korea's Dunamu. The two parties will explore new business opportunities built around a global financial infrastructure based on digital assets. The collaboration centers on three main areas: stablecoin cross-border payments and fund transfers, corporate treasury and fund management, and connecting MoonPay’s global network with Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain to expand the overseas market penetration of the GIWA ecosystem. Bugeon Lee, Head of APAC at MoonPay, stated that for stablecoins to become a global financial infrastructure, they must support not only cross-border transactions but also real-world corporate financial operations. Both sides are currently in the exploratory phase and will further clarify the technical and commercial partnership frameworks in due course.
MoonPay Integrates with Arc, Enabling USDC Purchases via Bank Cards and Other Channels with Transfers to Arc
Arc has announced that MoonPay has officially integrated with its blockchain network. MoonPay, which has over 30 million users, supports purchasing USDC via bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers, with funds transferable to Arc. This integration will provide fiat on-ramp channels for wallets, applications, and developers within the Arc ecosystem.
BTQ Technologies Partners with MoonPay Korea to Provide Quantum-Resistant Security Technology for KRW Stablecoin Infrastructure
Odaily News: Nasdaq-listed company BTQ Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with MoonPay Korea to provide post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security solutions for its Korean won-backed stablecoin infrastructure. The two parties will jointly develop a quantum migration roadmap and conduct a proof of concept for BTQ's Quantum-Safe Stablecoin Network (QSSN) with Korean banking institutions, exploring quantum-resistant security mechanisms covering stablecoin issuance, distribution, wallets, and settlement processes. MoonPay Korea is building infrastructure to connect the Korean stablecoin market with MoonPay's global network, which covers approximately 180 countries and regions, with over 35 million customers and more than 1,500 enterprise clients.
ether.fi, with over $6 billion in assets under management, integrates MoonPay's full payment infrastructure
Odaily News: ether.fi has announced a partnership with MoonPay to migrate its core payment infrastructure to MoonPay's integration stack, enabling deposits, on-chain transfers, and withdrawals under a self-custody model. The two parties will launch four products: Headless Ramps for UI-free on-ramp and off-ramp, Trade for cross-chain swaps and routing, Enterprise for corporate-grade virtual accounts supporting ACH, SWIFT, and SEPA, and crypto top-ups. Following the integration, users will only need to complete identity verification once.ether.fi disclosed that its card processed $123.7 million in spending in September across 1.5 million transactions, representing a more than 5x year-over-year increase; cumulative spending from April 2025 to date has reached $918.1 million, with platform assets under management exceeding $6 billion.
Fairblock Launches Privacy Stablecoin CUSD on Arbitrum, Supporting Public or Private Transfers
Odaily News: Decentralized privacy solution Fairblock has announced the launch of privacy stablecoin CUSD. CUSD is built on PYUSDx and supported by M0, PayPal, MoonPay, and Predicate. It is initially deployed on Arbitrum and supports public transfers, as well as the ability to hide payment amounts and account balances. Institutions can use it to protect payroll distribution, treasury management, and OTC settlement information, while individuals can hide on-chain payment amounts and transaction flows. Fairblock stated that it will subsequently drive adoption and expand the use of privacy features through economic incentives, with more details to be announced separately.
MoonPay Establishes Korean Subsidiary, Betting on Seoul as APAC Expansion Hub
Odaily News — Crypto payment company MoonPay has established a subsidiary in South Korea, MoonPay Korea, and plans to use South Korea as the hub for its APAC business expansion.The company has partnered with KakaoBank, Woori Bank, and KB Financial Group, with related businesses covering cross-border payments, Korean won stablecoin distribution, wallet services, and crypto asset on/off-ramps. MoonPay previously signed a memorandum of understanding with Woori Bank to support global distribution of Korean won stablecoins, cross-border settlement, wallet integration, and currency exchange infrastructure. In addition, MoonPay will apply for the necessary licenses in South Korea and push for further integration of its services into the local Korean financial system.
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MoonPay and Dunamu will collaborate to explore global stablecoin payments and GIWA ecosystem expansion.
According to PR Newswire, crypto payment and stablecoin infrastructure provider MoonPay has announced a strategic partnership with South Korea's Dunamu. The two parties will explore new business opportunities built around a global financial infrastructure based on digital assets. The collaboration centers on three main areas: stablecoin cross-border payments and fund transfers, corporate treasury and fund management, and connecting MoonPay’s global network with Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain to expand the overseas market penetration of the GIWA ecosystem. Bugeon Lee, Head of APAC at MoonPay, stated that for stablecoins to become a global financial infrastructure, they must support not only cross-border transactions but also real-world corporate financial operations. Both sides are currently in the exploratory phase and will further clarify the technical and commercial partnership frameworks in due course.
MoonPay Appoints Anne Giviskos as Global CFO, IPO Plans Not Currently on the Agenda
crypto payment company MoonPay has appointed Anne Giviskos as Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A MoonPay spokesperson stated that Mouna Ammari Siala will continue to serve as interim CFO of MoonPay's US operations.Giviskos previously served as interim CFO and Chief Accounting Officer at Navan, and has held senior positions at the New York Stock Exchange and Euronext. When asked whether MoonPay is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), the company spokesperson responded that the priority at this stage is to build an "iconic private company" while continuing to expand its payments, stablecoin, and financial markets-related businesses.
Without the need for congressional legislation, former CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham says crypto can be advanced through regulator-made rules
Odaily reports: MoonPay Chief Legal Officer and former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Caroline Pham stated that crypto regulation does not require congressional legislation and can be advanced solely through rules formulated by regulatory agencies. She said the CFTC's regulatory jurisdiction covers almost everything, because the Commodity Exchange Act stipulates that, except for onions and movie box office revenue, virtually all items are considered commodities.
MoonPay Integrates with Arc, Enabling USDC Purchases via Bank Cards and Other Channels with Transfers to Arc
Arc has announced that MoonPay has officially integrated with its blockchain network. MoonPay, which has over 30 million users, supports purchasing USDC via bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers, with funds transferable to Arc. This integration will provide fiat on-ramp channels for wallets, applications, and developers within the Arc ecosystem.
BTQ Technologies Partners with MoonPay Korea to Provide Quantum-Resistant Security Technology for KRW Stablecoin Infrastructure
Odaily News: Nasdaq-listed company BTQ Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with MoonPay Korea to provide post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security solutions for its Korean won-backed stablecoin infrastructure. The two parties will jointly develop a quantum migration roadmap and conduct a proof of concept for BTQ's Quantum-Safe Stablecoin Network (QSSN) with Korean banking institutions, exploring quantum-resistant security mechanisms covering stablecoin issuance, distribution, wallets, and settlement processes. MoonPay Korea is building infrastructure to connect the Korean stablecoin market with MoonPay's global network, which covers approximately 180 countries and regions, with over 35 million customers and more than 1,500 enterprise clients.
ether.fi, with over $6 billion in assets under management, integrates MoonPay's full payment infrastructure
Odaily News: ether.fi has announced a partnership with MoonPay to migrate its core payment infrastructure to MoonPay's integration stack, enabling deposits, on-chain transfers, and withdrawals under a self-custody model. The two parties will launch four products: Headless Ramps for UI-free on-ramp and off-ramp, Trade for cross-chain swaps and routing, Enterprise for corporate-grade virtual accounts supporting ACH, SWIFT, and SEPA, and crypto top-ups. Following the integration, users will only need to complete identity verification once.ether.fi disclosed that its card processed $123.7 million in spending in September across 1.5 million transactions, representing a more than 5x year-over-year increase; cumulative spending from April 2025 to date has reached $918.1 million, with platform assets under management exceeding $6 billion.