好萊塢一線明星投資後，MoonPay 估值飆升至 34 億美元

賈斯汀·比伯(Justin Bieber)、史努比狗狗(Snoop Dogg) 和德雷克(Drake) 等名人向加密貨幣新創公司MoonPay 投資了數千萬美元，使該公司的估值達到34 億美元。本輪融資加上先前公佈的 5.55 億美元資金，使 MoonPay 的融資總額達到 8,700 萬美元。

Crypto Firm MoonPay Soars to $3.4 Billion Valuation, Backed by Star-Studded Investor Consortium

在眾星雲集的投資者財團的支持下，加密貨幣公司 MoonPay 估值飆升至 34 億美元

In a groundbreaking development within the cryptocurrency industry, MoonPay, a Miami-based crypto startup, has secured an additional $87 million in funding, bolstering its previous $555 million funding round. This latest investment surge has propelled MoonPay's valuation to an impressive $3.4 billion, solidifying its position among the most prominent crypto companies in the United States.

總部位於邁阿密的加密貨幣新創公司 MoonPay 獲得了 8,700 萬美元的額外融資，這是加密貨幣行業的突破性發展，鞏固了其上一輪 5.55 億美元的融資。最新的投資激增將 MoonPay 的估值推升至令人印象深刻的 34 億美元，鞏固了其在美國最著名的加密貨幣公司中的地位。

The investment round witnessed a remarkable influx of 60 high-profile celebrities, musicians, sports stars, and actors, many of whom have previously demonstrated their keen interest in the crypto space through investments in NFTs and crypto-related endorsements. Among the notable investors are renowned musicians Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, and Drake, signifying the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies by mainstream figures.

本輪投資吸引了 60 位知名名人、音樂家、體育明星和演員的大量湧入，其中許多人此前通過投資 NFT 和加密相關的代言表現出了對加密領域的濃厚興趣。著名投資者包括著名音樂家賈斯汀·比伯 (Justin Bieber)、史努比狗狗 (Snoop Dogg) 和德雷克 (Drake)，這表明主流人物越來越多地採用加密貨幣。

"Hollywood is embracing smart contracts and blockchain technology to safeguard their artistic and intellectual property rights," stated Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and co-founder of MoonPay. "Major sports franchises are leveraging digital tokens and NFT collectibles to revolutionize fan engagement, while recording artists are exploring NFTs as a means to enhance their control over royalty rights. These advancements herald a transformative era for the creative economy."

MoonPay 執行長兼聯合創始人 Ivan Soto-Wright 表示：“好萊塢正在採用智能合約和區塊鏈技術來保護其藝術和智慧財產權。” 「主要的體育特許經營商正在利用數位代幣和 NFT 收藏品來徹底改變粉絲參與度，而唱片藝術家正在探索 NFT 作為增強對版稅控制的手段。這些進步預示著創意經濟的變革時代的到來。”

MoonPay's user base has surpassed 10 million globally, utilizing its user-friendly platform to trade and invest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) through conventional payment methods, including credit cards and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Additionally, users can purchase NFTs through MoonPay's platform, as evidenced by actress Gwyneth Paltrow's acquisition of a coveted Bored Ape Yacht Club token in January.

MoonPay 的全球用戶群已超過1000 萬，利用其用戶友好的平台，透過傳統支付方式（包括信用卡和Apple Pay 和Google Pay 等行動錢包）交易和投資比特幣(BTC) 和以太坊(ETH) 等加密貨幣。此外，用戶可以透過 MoonPay 的平台購買 NFT，女演員 Gwyneth Paltrow 在 1 月購買了令人垂涎的 Bored Ape Yacht Club 代幣就證明了這一點。

Ms. Paltrow, who participated in the latest investment round, expressed her belief in MoonPay's mission to simplify access to the crypto economy. "Web3 is inspiring the entertainment industry and commerce in general to rethink how we create communities, engage with fans, generate value, and manage intellectual property," she said. "Our investment in MoonPay stems from our conviction that their technology offers the most accessible gateway to cryptocurrency participation."

參與最新一輪投資的 Paltrow 女士表達了她對 MoonPay 簡化加密經濟訪問的使命的信念。 「Web3 正在激勵整個娛樂產業和商業重新思考我們如何創建社群、與粉絲互動、創造價值和管理智慧財產權，」她說。 “我們對 MoonPay 的投資源於我們相信他們的技術提供了參與加密貨幣的最容易的途徑。”

MoonPay's impressive valuation and star-studded investor base underscore the surging interest in cryptocurrencies and the transformative potential of blockchain technology across various sectors. As more individuals and organizations embrace crypto assets, the availability of user-friendly platforms like MoonPay becomes increasingly critical, empowering users to seamlessly participate in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

MoonPay 令人印象深刻的估值和明星雲集的投資者基礎凸顯了人們對加密貨幣的興趣高漲以及區塊鏈技術在各個領域的變革潛力。隨著越來越多的個人和組織接受加密資產，MoonPay 等用戶友好型平台的可用性變得越來越重要，使用戶能夠無縫參與快速發展的數位經濟。