MoonPay Enters Stablecoin Market with Comprehensive Infrastructure

Crypto payments platform MoonPay has unveiled a new stablecoin suite, enabling companies to issue and manage their own stablecoins across various blockchains. This is facilitated by an integration with M0, offering enterprises a full stack solution for large-scale stablecoin deployment and distribution.

MoonPay's Evolution Beyond Fiat-to-Crypto On-Ramps

The rollout marks a significant expansion for MoonPay, transitioning from a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp to a comprehensive stablecoin infrastructure provider. This infrastructure encompasses issuance, on/off ramps, swaps, and payment processing. According to Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO of M0, the integration positions MoonPay as a crucial provider of stablecoin infrastructure, covering the entire lifecycle of stablecoin management.

New Leadership for MoonPay's Stablecoin Initiative

The initiative will be spearheaded by Zach Kwartler, the newly appointed head of stablecoins at MoonPay. Kwartler previously contributed to the development of Paxos' white-label stablecoin products. Additionally, former Paxos treasurer Derek Yu will oversee cash management, liquidity, and stablecoin operations, bringing further expertise to the team.

A Competitive Landscape for Stablecoin Infrastructure Providers

MoonPay's entry into the stablecoin infrastructure space places it within a highly competitive market. Since the passage of the US GENIUS Act in July, the number of stablecoin issuers has increased, leading to intensified competition for market share.

Intense Competition for New Stablecoin Issuance

In September, Hyperliquid, a decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual futures exchange, sought an issuer for its new native stablecoin (HYPE). The request attracted proposals from several prominent players, including Paxos, Frax Finance, Agora, Sky, OpenEden, Bitgo, and Curve. Ultimately, Native Markets, a startup founded by crypto investor Max Fiege, former Uniswap Labs president Mary-Catherine Lader, and researcher Anish Agnihotri, won the bid with the sole purpose of issuing HYPE.

Other Key Players in Stablecoin Infrastructure

Fireblocks also competes with MoonPay, offering tokenization and minting infrastructure that enables banks and fintech companies to issue and manage their own stablecoins. In October, Fireblocks expanded its institutional offerings through the acquisition of Dynamic, a provider of enterprise-focused wallets. In conclusion, MoonPay aims to capitalize on its expertise in digital payments to establish a strong presence in the stablecoin market, facing strong competition from established players.

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