MoonPay Expands Board with Financial and Security Experts

MoonPay has announced the addition of four prominent figures to its board, aiming to strengthen its position in the regulated crypto infrastructure space. The appointments include Amy Butte and Mike Hayes to the board of MoonPay Inc., and Jonathan Auerbach to the board of MoonPay USA LLC. Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby’s, will join as an advisor.

These new board members bring a wealth of experience from traditional finance and national security. Auerbach, who previously spent nearly a decade at PayPal, was instrumental in leading the strategy and growth of its blockchain and digital currency initiatives, including the development of PayPal USD. Butte has a strong background in finance, having led three companies through IPOs as CFO, including her roles at Navan and the New York Stock Exchange.

Hayes contributes a unique perspective with his extensive background in national security, having served as a U.S. Navy SEAL and a member of the National Security Council. He later played a key role in VMware’s operations during its $94 billion acquisition by Broadcom. Smith's experience in leading major companies and investing in digital assets through his fund adds further depth to MoonPay's strategic direction.

CEO Ivan Soto-Wright emphasized that these appointments reflect MoonPay’s ambition as the digital asset sector transitions into a more regulated phase of finance. The board expansion comes after a significant year for MoonPay, which included the appointment of former CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham as chief legal officer, the acquisition of Sodot and DFlow, and the launch of MoonPay Trade.

MoonPay has also secured a New York BitLicense and a Limited Purpose Trust Charter, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of crypto payments. The company now serves over 30 million customers across 180 countries and has more than 500 enterprise clients. This board expansion signals MoonPay's intent to be viewed not merely as a crypto checkout tool but as a foundational piece of financial infrastructure for the movement of money, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.