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MoonPay acquires Glide to enhance crypto deposit infrastructure
MoonPay has acquired Glide, a Y Combinator-backed crypto deposits startup founded by former Robinhood Wallet engineers, in an all-equity deal. This acquisition aims to strengthen MoonPay's cross-chain crypto deposit infrastructure, improving the ease and security of crypto deposits for users.
Published 2026-07-16 13:00 UTCUpdated 2026-07-16 13:01 UTC
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Overview
MoonPay has acquired Glide, a Y Combinator-backed crypto deposits startup founded by former Robinhood Wallet engineers, in an all-equity deal. This acquisition aims to strengthen MoonPay's cross-chain crypto deposit infrastructure, improving the ease and security of crypto deposits for users.
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1.26
Momentum 24h
2
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2
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The acquisition is recent, signaling MoonPay's strategic move to expand amid growing crypto adoption.
- Glide's technology addresses current challenges in cross-chain crypto deposits.
- Market demand for seamless and secure crypto deposit solutions is increasing.
Why it matters
- Enhances MoonPay's ability to facilitate cross-chain crypto deposits, improving user experience.
- Strengthens crypto infrastructure by integrating technology from experienced engineers.
- Reflects ongoing consolidation and innovation in crypto payment and deposit services.
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- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Cointelegraph report on MoonPay acquisition of Glide
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-16 13:00 UTC
MoonPay acquires Y Combinator-backed crypto deposits startup Glide in all-equity deal
the_block_crypto · theblock.co · 2026-07-16 13:01 UTC
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