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MoonPay Acquires Helio, Strengthening Crypto Payment Leadership

source-logo  blockster.com 13 January 2025 17:42, UTC

Miami – MoonPay has announced its acquisition of Helio, Solana’s premier crypto payment processor. This move is set to enhance MoonPay's capabilities in decentralized finance, creator commerce, and on-chain payment infrastructure.



Helio, recognized for its robust crypto checkout platform, supports over 6,000 merchants and millions of users worldwide. The platform facilitates seamless payment acceptance in digital assets like USDC, SOL, BTC, and ETH across e-commerce, subscriptions, digital goods, and more. Notable use cases include powering Magic Eden NFT pre-sales, ticketing for Solana Breakpoint, and payment integration for the Solana Mobile phone and DEX Screener's Moonshot launchpad.

With over $1.5 billion in transactions processed, Helio integrates with major platforms like Discord, WooCommerce, and Shopify, enabling merchants to set up customizable, on-chain checkout flows via its developer-friendly API.

A Transformative Partnership

“This acquisition marks a major step in realizing our vision for the future of payments,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and co-founder of MoonPay.
“By integrating Helio’s innovative technology, we’re delivering a more efficient, secure, and scalable solution for crypto commerce and trading infrastructure. Together, MoonPay and Helio create the most comprehensive platform for on-chain payments.”

Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO & co-founder of MoonPay
Stijn Paumen, CEO and co-founder of Helio, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “Helio was founded to make crypto payments seamless and accessible. Joining MoonPay allows us to accelerate our mission, replacing slow, expensive merchant payments with fast, decentralized solutions.”

Building on a Record-Breaking Year

MoonPay’s acquisition of Helio caps off a year of major milestones:

PayPal Partnership: Enabled users to trade over 110 cryptocurrencies using PayPal accounts.
Venmo Integration: Became the first crypto company to partner with Venmo, providing users with seamless funding options via Venmo balances or linked accounts.
MiCA Approval: Among the first to gain approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, expanding MoonPay’s reach across the European Economic Area.

By incorporating Helio’s payment tools into its ecosystem, MoonPay is poised to drive even greater transaction volume across trading and marketplace platforms.



About MoonPay

MoonPay empowers users to own their digital futures by simplifying access to the crypto economy. With 20M+ verified accounts across 180+ countries, MoonPay is the trusted partner for iconic global brands and millions of users worldwide.

About Helio

Helio offers a suite of payment tools designed for merchants, creators, and platforms to accept USDC and other digital assets. With over 6,000 sellers and one million users, Helio simplifies crypto payments on blockchains like Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more.

Learn more: MoonPay | Helio

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