The US launch demonstrated PayPal becoming the third most used payment method.
The integration offers services to some MoonPay users in the UK and EU.
MoonPay has announced the expansion of PayPal as a payment
option to users in the European Union and the United Kingdom, following a
successful launch in the United States last month. Now, MoonPay users in 24 EU
member states and the UK can buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal accounts.
PayPal Integration Draws Mature User Base
The recent US launch, which has reached all users, showed
strong demand for PayPal, becoming the third most popular payment method,
overtaking Google Pay, and ranking just behind cards and Apple Pay.
Ivan Soto-Wright, MoonPay’s Co-Founder and CEO, Source: LinkedIn
Nearly 90%
of users who connect to PayPal complete a transaction, and new customers using
PayPal as their first payment method convert at a rate 1.3 times higher than
those using cards. The integration also attracts a more mature user base, with
an average age of 35.
This integration simplifies transactions for MoonPay users
with existing PayPal accounts, allowing them to fund their cryptocurrency
purchases using their PayPal Balance, direct bank withdrawal, or debit card
without entering details manually.
“The success of our PayPal partnership speaks volumes about
the value we’re creating together,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, MoonPay’s Co-Founder
and CEO.
“Expanding our collaboration to new markets is an incredibly exciting
milestone for us. This move will enable us to provide a frictionless experience
and lower the barriers to entry to include new users around the world, bringing
convenience and trust to our growing customer base.”
MoonPay is rapidly expanding the PayPal integration to its
partners, now live with Uniswap, Phantom, BitPay, Changelly, xPortal, Zengo,
SafePal, and LOBSTR. Currently, PayPal is available to 1% of MoonPay customers
in the UK and EU, excluding Croatia, Hungary, and Iceland, with a broader
rollout planned over the next few weeks.
This move aligns with consumer expectations for flexible
money management, with PayPal facilitating direct buying, holding, and selling
of cryptocurrencies. By expanding access to this previously specialized market,
PayPal displays adaptability, guaranteeing continued relevance and
competitiveness in the fintech sector.
MoonPay has announced the expansion of PayPal as a payment
option to users in the European Union and the United Kingdom, following a
successful launch in the United States last month. Now, MoonPay users in 24 EU
member states and the UK can buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal accounts.
PayPal Integration Draws Mature User Base
The recent US launch, which has reached all users, showed
strong demand for PayPal, becoming the third most popular payment method,
overtaking Google Pay, and ranking just behind cards and Apple Pay.
Ivan Soto-Wright, MoonPay’s Co-Founder and CEO, Source: LinkedIn
Nearly 90%
of users who connect to PayPal complete a transaction, and new customers using
PayPal as their first payment method convert at a rate 1.3 times higher than
those using cards. The integration also attracts a more mature user base, with
an average age of 35.
This integration simplifies transactions for MoonPay users
with existing PayPal accounts, allowing them to fund their cryptocurrency
purchases using their PayPal Balance, direct bank withdrawal, or debit card
without entering details manually.
“The success of our PayPal partnership speaks volumes about
the value we’re creating together,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, MoonPay’s Co-Founder
and CEO.
“Expanding our collaboration to new markets is an incredibly exciting
milestone for us. This move will enable us to provide a frictionless experience
and lower the barriers to entry to include new users around the world, bringing
convenience and trust to our growing customer base.”
MoonPay is rapidly expanding the PayPal integration to its
partners, now live with Uniswap, Phantom, BitPay, Changelly, xPortal, Zengo,
SafePal, and LOBSTR. Currently, PayPal is available to 1% of MoonPay customers
in the UK and EU, excluding Croatia, Hungary, and Iceland, with a broader
rollout planned over the next few weeks.
This move aligns with consumer expectations for flexible
money management, with PayPal facilitating direct buying, holding, and selling
of cryptocurrencies. By expanding access to this previously specialized market,
PayPal displays adaptability, guaranteeing continued relevance and
competitiveness in the fintech sector.
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
