NYSE Owner Reveals MoonPay Investment Strategy: Key Details Uncovered

Wall Street's old guard just placed another bet on crypto's infrastructure—and it's a telling move.

The Institutional On-Ramp Gets a Stamp of Approval

Forget the wild speculation on memecoins. The real money is flowing into the pipes and plumbing that make digital asset markets run. When the entity behind the world's most iconic stock exchange opens its wallet for a crypto payments firm, it's not a fluke. It's a blueprint.

Why the Plumbing Matters More Than the Pumps

This isn't about chasing the next 100x altcoin. It's a calculated wager on the boring, essential middleware—the compliant fiat gateways, the KYC/AML checks, the user-friendly buy buttons. These are the tools that turn crypto curiosity into committed capital. It's the financial equivalent of investing in the pickaxes during a gold rush, a classic move that often outlasts the hype. After all, Wall Street has always made its steadiest money from the tollbooths, not the traffic.

The message is clear: the path to mainstream adoption isn't paved with decentralized promises alone, but with seamless, regulated on-ramps. The giants are building the highway, and they're charging for every mile.

Conventional Markets Delve Further into Crypto Payments

According to a Bloomberg report, talks have already advanced but are not yet finalized. In this round, MoonPay is pursuing a valuation of approximately $5 billion.

The potential investment reveals the integration of traditional market players into crypto infrastructure. Major companies are investing in companies that enable payments and access, instead of trading the tokens. 

It is also an indication of increased interest in licensed crypto services in America. MoonPay offers a platform that lets users swap between fiat and cryptocurrencies. Exchanges, wallets and consumer-based platforms use its tools.

Wall Street’s Growing Cryptocurrency Payments

The last round of funding for MoonPay was held at the end of 2021 and valued the company at approximately $3.4 billion. The increased target valuation implies that investors believe crypto payments now have sustained demand. 

The discussions are happening after ICE had previously ventured into other markets related to blockchain. ICE is prepared to invest up to $2 billion in the prediction markets platform, Polymarket.

That was one of the biggest investments related to blockchain technology. The changing political environment in the U.S. is also a reason for Wall Street’s growing interest.

Since Donald TRUMP became president, the U.S. has become more receptive to digital assets. This has prompted banks and exchanges to explore re-engaging with the crypto industry.

Still, MoonPay has expanded this year. The company acquired more than 4 start-ups to expand its product offerings. The stablecoin business was also started after clearer regulations.

Crypto Payments Move Mainstream Through Regulation 

In July, Congress enacted a landmark legislation on stablecoin. The act favored increased utilization of tokens pegged to fiats such as the U.S dollar. Such a framework minimized risks to payment-oriented crypto firms. 

Furthermore, MoonPay is enhancing its regulatory position with its expansion strategies. This week, it announced that acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham will come on board as chief legal officer.

With her appointment, MoonPay will gain greater credibility with regulators and institutional partners. It also portrays increased pressure on maintaining compliance in crypto payments. The wider crypto funding space is getting back on track.