MoonPay has acquired Helio, a Solana-based crypto payment processor, for $175 million. Helio will operate as a separate subsidiary, serving over 6,000 merchants. The deal aims to boost decentralized payments and prepare for pro-crypto policies under the new U.S. administration.
MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs and launched Dawn CLI, an AI-native trading tool that turns plain-English strategy prompts into automated execution, extending its broader push into programmable financial infrastructure.
Moonpay launched the Open Wallet Standard on March 23, 2026. This open-source framework lets AI agents manage assets and sign transactions without exposing private keys, backed by Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, PayPal, and more.
MoonPay has launched the Open Wallet Standard, an open-source and non-custodial framework designed to let AI agents securely hold assets and sign transactions across multiple blockchains without exposing private keys.
Rumble has launched a new non-custodial crypto wallet in partnership with Tether, enabling users and creators to send, receive, and store Bitcoin, USDT, and XAUt directly on the platform. The wallet uses Tether’s Wallet Development Kit, while MoonPay provides fiat on- and off-ramps. Following the announcement, Rumble shares rose 3%.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), operator of the New York Stock Exchange, is reportedly in talks to invest in crypto payments company MoonPay, in a funding round that could value the firm at around $5 billion. The development comes as MoonPay expands its New York regulatory approvals and prepares to add CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham to its leadership team.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the operator of the New York Stock Exchange, is in discussions to invest in MoonPay, a crypto payments infrastructure company, potentially valuing it at around $5 billion, up from its previous $3.4 billion valuation. MoonPay recently secured a Limited Purpose Trust Charter from the New York Department of Financial Services, complementing its existing BitLicense, positioning it alongside Coinbase and PayPal under New York's strict digital asset framework. Simultaneously, acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has confirmed she will join MoonPay as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer after leaving the agency, signaling the company's strong focus on compliance. Additionally, MoonPay has partnered exclusively with video platform Rumble to launch Rumble Wallet, enabling creators to buy, sell, and swap Bitcoin and other digital assets directly on the platform.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), operator of the New York Stock Exchange, is reportedly in discussions to invest in crypto payments company MoonPay at a valuation of roughly $5 billion, up from its previous $3.4 billion. MoonPay recently secured a Limited Purpose Trust Charter from NYDFS, complementing its BitLicense and positioning it alongside Coinbase and PayPal under New York's digital asset framework. In parallel, Caroline Pham, acting chair of the CFTC, confirmed she will join MoonPay as chief legal and administrative officer after leaving the agency, underscoring the company's focus on regulatory compliance. MoonPay also partnered with Rumble earlier this year to launch a wallet enabling creators to manage cryptocurrency earnings.
