MoonPay has acquired Helio, a Solana-based blockchain payment processor, for $175 million. The acquisition aims to enhance MoonPay’s payment capabilities and expand its infrastructure for merchants and marketplaces. 

The platform currently supports over 30 fiat currencies and 110 cryptocurrencies across 160 countries. This is potentially the start of many crypto mergers to come under Trump’s administration.

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Earlier reports in December speculated the acquisition value at $150 million. However, the finalized deal reached $175 million. 

Helio, known for its comprehensive crypto checkout platform, allows businesses to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, USDC, and other leading digital assets. The deal marks MoonPay’s largest acquisition to date. 

According to the press statement, Helio’s technology will streamline crypto payment processes and increase transaction efficiency. This move is expected to boost MoonPay’s trading volumes and improve services for merchants and developers.

“In just 3 years, we’ve built a lot, powered $1.5B+ in transactions and became Solana’s go-to payment processor. MoonPay’s unmatched position as a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi, combined with their strong brand, global reach, and regulatory strength, creates an incredible opportunity to accelerate Helio’s growth and redefine payments together,” Helio wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

As of 2025, Helio already supports over 6,000 merchants. Popular platforms like Discord, Shopify, and WooCommerce are integrated with Helio, making it a key player in the e-commerce and subscription payment space. 

Following the acquisition, MoonPay plans to offer a more comprehe

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Author: Mohammad Shahid