MoonPay has officially secured registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands—marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued global regulatory expansion.
Approved by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), the registration now enables MoonPay to legally offer crypto on-ramp, off-ramp, and swap services within the jurisdiction, crypto.news has learned exclusively.
Jersey Joins MoonPay’s Expanding Regulatory Network
With a population of just over 107,000 and spanning 45 square miles, Jersey may be small in size, but it plays a strategic role in international finance. It now becomes part of an expanding list of jurisdictions where MoonPay is authorized to operate, including:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Canada
- Italy
- Ireland
- Netherlands (under MiCA compliance)
A Commitment to Compliance
MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright underscored the importance of regulatory alignment in MoonPay’s growth strategy:
“We look forward to continued collaboration with regulatory bodies to bring our crypto solutions to more users around the globe.”
This move reinforces MoonPay’s push to remain compliant while expanding access to digital assets on a global scale.
Jersey’s Crypto-Friendly Regulatory Landscape
The JFSC has a strong track record of forward-thinking crypto regulation. It approved the world’s first regulated Bitcoin investment fund back in 2014, setting the tone for its proactive approach to digital assets.
A VASP registration ensures a company meets key regulatory benchmarks, including anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards and consumer protection standards—critical for operating in regulated markets.
Strengthening DeFi Through Strategic Acquisitions
Earlier in 2025, MoonPay acquired Helio, a Solana-based payment processor, for approximately $175 million. Helio had processed over $1.5 billion in transactions in just three years. The acquisition enabled MoonPay to integrate Helio’s advanced technology stack and bolster its DeFi payment capabilities.
