MoonPay has officially received approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Jersey, further strengthening its global compliance framework and expanding its footprint in key financial jurisdictions.
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) approved the registration, granting MoonPay the ability to offer crypto on-ramp, off-ramp, and swap services legally within the island territory, crypto.news has exclusively learned.
Jersey Becomes Part of MoonPay’s Expanding Regulatory Ecosystem
Although modest in size, Jersey plays a significant role in international finance, making it a strategic addition to MoonPay’s operational jurisdictions. Other approved regions include:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands (under MiCA compliance)
CEO Emphasizes Regulatory-First Growth Strategy
MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright reaffirmed the company’s commitment to compliance-driven expansion:
“We look forward to continued collaboration with regulatory bodies to bring our crypto solutions to more users around the globe.”
This milestone reflects MoonPay’s strategic approach to enabling access to digital assets through regulated channels.
Jersey’s Proactive Approach to Digital Assets
The JFSC has long demonstrated leadership in crypto oversight, having approved the world’s first regulated Bitcoin investment fund back in 2014. Today, its framework ensures VASPs meet high standards in AML enforcement and consumer protection.
This latest registration adds credibility to MoonPay’s compliance infrastructure and enhances its ability to serve both retail and institutional clients within regulated markets.
Strengthening DeFi Offerings Through M&A
In early 2025, MoonPay completed the $175 million acquisition of Helio, a Solana-based payment platform known for processing over $1.5 billion in transactions within three years.
The acquisition allowed MoonPay to integrate Helio’s DeFi-native tech stack and expand its non-custodial crypto payment offerings, a growing vertical in Web3 adoption.
