好莱坞一线明星投资后，MoonPay 估值飙升至 34 亿美元

贾斯汀·比伯 (Justin Bieber)、史努比狗狗 (Snoop Dogg) 和德雷克 (Drake) 等名人向加密货币初创公司 MoonPay 投资了数千万美元，使该公司的估值达到 34 亿美元。本轮融资加上此前宣​​布的 5.55 亿美元资金，使 MoonPay 的融资总额达到 8700 万美元。

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

在众星云集的投资者财团的支持下，加密货币公司 MoonPay 估值飙升至 34 亿美元

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.

总部位于迈阿密的加密货币初创公司 MoonPay 获得了 8700 万美元的额外融资，这是加密货币行业的一项突破性发展，巩固了其上一轮 5.55 亿美元的融资。最新的投资激增将 MoonPay 的估值推升至令人印象深刻的 34 亿美元，巩固了其在美国最著名的加密货币公司中的地位。

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.

本轮投资吸引了 60 位知名名人、音乐家、体育明星和演员的大量涌入，其中许多人此前通过投资 NFT 和加密相关的代言表现出了对加密领域的浓厚兴趣。著名投资者包括著名音乐家贾斯汀·比伯 (Justin Bieber)、史努比狗狗 (Snoop Dogg) 和德雷克 (Drake)，这表明主流人物越来越多地采用加密货币。

"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 首席执行官兼联合创始人 Ivan Soto-Wright 表示：“好莱坞正在采用智能合约和区块链技术来保护其艺术和知识产权。” “主要的体育特许经营商正在利用数字代币和 NFT 收藏品来彻底改变粉丝参与度，而唱片艺术家正在探索 NFT 作为增强对版税控制的手段。这些进步预示着创意经济的变革时代的到来。”

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 的全球用户群已超过 1000 万，利用其用户友好的平台，通过传统支付方式（包括信用卡和 Apple Pay 和 Google Pay 等移动钱包）交易和投资比特币 (BTC) 和以太坊 (ETH) 等加密货币。此外，用户可以通过 MoonPay 的平台购买 NFT，女演员格温妮丝·帕特洛 (Gwyneth Paltrow) 在 1 月份购买了令人垂涎的 Bored Ape Yacht Club 代币就证明了这一点。

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."

参与最新一轮投资的 Paltrow 女士表达了她对 MoonPay 简化加密经济访问的使命的信念。 “Web3 正在激励整个娱乐行业和商业重新思考我们如何创建社区、与粉丝互动、创造价值和管理知识产权，”她说。 “我们对 MoonPay 的投资源于我们相信他们的技术提供了参与加密货币的最容易的途径。”

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云集的投资者基础凸显了人们对加密货币的兴趣高涨以及区块链技术在各个领域的变革潜力。随着越来越多的个人和组织接受加密资产，MoonPay 等用户友好型平台的可用性变得越来越重要，使用户能够无缝参与快速发展的数字经济。