MoonPay Acquires Dawn Labs to Deploy AI Trading Agents in Prediction Markets

MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs, a developer of AI-powered trading tools, marking its expansion beyond payment infrastructure into automated market strategies. The deal includes Dawn CLI, a command-line interface that converts plain English prompts into executable trading logic for prediction markets.

Initially targeting Polymarket, the tool addresses growing demand for automation in event-driven trading. Dawn CLI allows traders to articulate strategies in natural language, which the system then translates into operational workflows—reducing technical barriers to algorithmic trading.

The acquisition signals MoonPay's ambition to build an AI-driven finance stack. By integrating Dawn Labs' technology, the company aims to enhance its offerings for digital asset traders, particularly in under-tooled markets like prediction platforms.

Prediction markets, where users bet on real-world outcomes, have seen increased activity amid rising crypto volatility. MoonPay's move positions it to capitalize on this trend while differentiating its infrastructure services from competitors focused solely on payments or custody.