MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks
MoonPay has launched a new platform called MoonPay Trade to facilitate access to tokenized assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) for banks and fintechs. This platform aims to connect institutions to stablecoin liquidity and on-chain financial products across over 200 blockchains. The move reflects the growing interest in tokenization within the financial sector, with significant market potential projected for the future.
- ▪MoonPay Trade connects banks and fintechs to tokenized assets and DeFi protocols.
- ▪The platform is supported by Decent.xyz, a cross-chain startup acquired by MoonPay.
- ▪Tokenized assets have seen rapid growth, with a market value exceeding $33 billion.
- ▪Major financial institutions are increasingly developing tokenized asset strategies.
- ▪MoonPay has been expanding its infrastructure through multiple acquisitions this year.
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FinanceShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banksWith MoonPay Trade, the crypto payments firm is building infrastructure for banks, fintechs to access stablecoins, tokenized funds and yield in a one-stop shop.By Krisztian Sandor|Edited by Sheldon Reback May 21, 2026, 2:42 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on Caroline D. Pham, Head of MoonPay Institutional, speaking at Consensus 2026 in Miami (CoinDesk)What to know: MoonPay is expanding beyond crypto payments to give banks and fintechs access to tokenized assets, DeFi and stablecoin liquidity across more than 200 blockchains.The platform is underpinned by Decent.xyz, the cross-chain startup MoonPay acquired, and will support the firm's…
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