MoonPay Acquires Meso Network, Strengthening Bitcoin-Focused Crypto Payments with Ex-PayPal Braintree Team

COINOTAG News reported on September 16, citing Bloomberg, that MoonPay has acquired crypto payment startup Meso Network; the transaction terms remain undisclosed.

According to the coverage, Meso co‑founders Ali Aghareza and Ben Mills will join MoonPay as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Product, respectively; both executives bring prior experience from PayPal’s Braintree division and Venmo.

The hires add dedicated payments engineering and product leadership to MoonPay’s team, reinforcing the company’s focus on crypto payment capabilities and the integration of Meso’s technical expertise into its broader payment infrastructure.