In addition to U.S. expansion, MoonPay is growing internationally, holding regulatory registrations in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy, Ireland, and Jersey.
The company recently partnered with Mastercard to expand crypto usage.
Crypto payment platform MoonPay announced it secured
both a BitLicense and a money transmitter license from the New York State
Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), enabling it to operate in all 50
states.
Regulatory Milestone for Nationwide Access
The approval positions MoonPay among crypto payments
firms authorized to conduct virtual currency activities in New York, a state
known for its strict financial oversight.
This comes at a time when digital asset firms are
racing to align with changing regulatory landscapes, particularly under Donald Trump’s administration's pro-crypto stance, which has been actively
working on broader federal guidelines.
“With the approval of our New York BitLicense and Money
Transmitter Licenses, MoonPay now holds the golden regulatory stack for crypto
in the U.S., allowing us to directly serve customers in every single state
without gaps in coverage,” commented co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright.
Ivan Soto-Wright, Source: LinkedIn
“As a U.S.-founded company with a headquarters in New York
City, we’re immensely proud of this milestone and look forward to our continued
work with regulators nationwide to make crypto accessible to everyone,” he shared.
The regulatory win closely follows the opening of
MoonPay’s new headquarters in New York City, now its largest U.S. office. The
move reflects the company’s strategic investment in its domestic presence,
aligning with its regulatory ambitions.
NYC Headquarters and Global Footprint
MoonPay has been on an expansion spree beyond U.S.
borders as well. It holds registrations in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy,
Ireland, and Jersey, and was among the first firms to secure a crypto asset
service provider license under the EU’s MiCA regulation last December.
The New York approval caps what MoonPay described as a
record-breaking year in 2024, during which it became cash-flow positive and
profitable. That financial turnaround bolsters its positioning as a maturing
firm in a sector that continues to face scrutiny over sustainability and
compliance.
Recently, Mastercard and MoonPay collaborated to support stablecoin payments across Mastercard’s network. According to the announcement,
the companies plan to let businesses and consumers pay or receive payments using
stablecoins.
The partnership involves Mastercard-branded cards that
reportedly connect to users’ stablecoin wallets. At the point of sale, the
stablecoins will be automatically converted to local currency, and payments are
reportedly acceptable in over 150 million locations that support Mastercard
worldwide.
Crypto payment platform MoonPay announced it secured
both a BitLicense and a money transmitter license from the New York State
Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), enabling it to operate in all 50
states.
Regulatory Milestone for Nationwide Access
The approval positions MoonPay among crypto payments
firms authorized to conduct virtual currency activities in New York, a state
known for its strict financial oversight.
This comes at a time when digital asset firms are
racing to align with changing regulatory landscapes, particularly under Donald Trump’s administration's pro-crypto stance, which has been actively
working on broader federal guidelines.
“With the approval of our New York BitLicense and Money
Transmitter Licenses, MoonPay now holds the golden regulatory stack for crypto
in the U.S., allowing us to directly serve customers in every single state
without gaps in coverage,” commented co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright.
Ivan Soto-Wright, Source: LinkedIn
“As a U.S.-founded company with a headquarters in New York
City, we’re immensely proud of this milestone and look forward to our continued
work with regulators nationwide to make crypto accessible to everyone,” he shared.
The regulatory win closely follows the opening of
MoonPay’s new headquarters in New York City, now its largest U.S. office. The
move reflects the company’s strategic investment in its domestic presence,
aligning with its regulatory ambitions.
NYC Headquarters and Global Footprint
MoonPay has been on an expansion spree beyond U.S.
borders as well. It holds registrations in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy,
Ireland, and Jersey, and was among the first firms to secure a crypto asset
service provider license under the EU’s MiCA regulation last December.
The New York approval caps what MoonPay described as a
record-breaking year in 2024, during which it became cash-flow positive and
profitable. That financial turnaround bolsters its positioning as a maturing
firm in a sector that continues to face scrutiny over sustainability and
compliance.
Recently, Mastercard and MoonPay collaborated to support stablecoin payments across Mastercard’s network. According to the announcement,
the companies plan to let businesses and consumers pay or receive payments using
stablecoins.
The partnership involves Mastercard-branded cards that
reportedly connect to users’ stablecoin wallets. At the point of sale, the
stablecoins will be automatically converted to local currency, and payments are
reportedly acceptable in over 150 million locations that support Mastercard
worldwide.
Coinbase Enters Prediction Markets as the Amazonification of Financial Platforms Gathers Pace
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
