{"id":17258,"date":"2025-10-23T02:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/?p=17258"},"modified":"2025-10-23T02:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:36:27","slug":"moon-inc-secures-8-8m-to-launch-bitcoin-prepaid-cards-across-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsj-crypto.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/moon-inc-secures-8-8m-to-launch-bitcoin-prepaid-cards-across-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Inc. Secures $8.8M to Launch Bitcoin Prepaid Cards Across Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> &#8220;`html<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"nitro-lazy\">Moon Inc. (HKEX: 1723) has secured approximately US$8.8 million to introduce a Bitcoin prepaid card in Thailand and South Korea, with ambitions to expand throughout Asia. The enterprise, a frontrunner in prepaid connectivity and digital asset solutions, announced the successful HK$65.5 million fundraising earlier today. <\/p>\n<p>The funding round was backed by a coalition of Bitcoin miners and investors via the issuance of new shares and convertible notes, as per a memorandum shared with <em>Bitcoin Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe successful conclusion of this private placement signifies another pivotal milestone in Moon Inc.\u2019s progress, and we appreciate the trust our new and existing investors have demonstrated in our long-term vision,\u201d stated John Riggins, CEO of Moon Inc.<\/p>\n<p>As per a submission to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the funds will aid Moon Inc.\u2019s Pan-Asian growth, commencing with Thailand and South Korea, alongside the debut of its Bitcoin-enabled prepaid card.<\/p>\n<p>The cards allow users to acquire, store, and transfer Bitcoin without the intricacies of conventional wallets, fusing Moon Inc.\u2019s prepaid telecom proficiency with cutting-edge digital asset capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In simpler terms, the cards will enable individuals to purchase and send Bitcoin effortlessly, without the necessity of a distinct crypto wallet \u2014 essentially akin to a prepaid phone card.<\/p>\n<p>Looking forward, Moon Inc. is assessing Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam for potential growth prospects.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional markets are converging with the Bitcoin economy<\/h2>\n<p>Riggins portrayed the fundraising and the new prepaid card as a progression toward linking traditional capital markets with the Bitcoin economy, utilizing Moon Inc.\u2019s established wholesale telecom distribution networks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe consider this as more than just a fundraising effort \u2014 it\u2019s a show of confidence in Hong Kong\u2019s position as a portal for regulated digital-asset innovation and in Moon Inc.\u2019s capacity to connect traditional capital markets with the Bitcoin economy,\u201d Riggins remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Back in March, the enterprise <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/news\/hk-asia-holdings-becomes-first-in-china-to-adopt-bitcoin-treasury\">became<\/a> the first publicly listed company in Greater China to adopt a Bitcoin treasury approach, integrating Bitcoin into both its balance sheet and retail business strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The fundraising follows Moon Inc.\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/press-releases\/utxo-and-partners-announce-acquisition-of-hong-kong-listed-company\">majority acquisition<\/a> by Sora Ventures and UTXO Management earlier this year, an action that has expedited the company\u2019s strategic plans and diversified its digital asset services.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the prepaid card, Moon Inc. also reported being recognized as one of Hong Kong\u2019s 10 most innovative firms by <em>Capital Magazine.<\/em> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re privileged to be acknowledged for promoting Bitcoin adoption in Asia, particularly through our prepaid Bitcoin card,\u201d Riggins expressed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer<\/em>: Moon Inc is a portfolio company of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utxo.management\/portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UTXO Management<\/a>, a regulated capital allocator dedicated to the digital assets sector. Bitcoin Magazine is owned by BTC Inc., which manages UTXO Management. UTXO invests in a range of Bitcoin enterprises and holds substantial positions in digital assets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/business\/bitcoin-on-a-prepaid-card-moon-inc-raises-8-8m-to-make-it-happen-in-asia\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;`html Moon Inc. (HKEX: 1723) has secured approximately US$8.8 million to introduce a Bitcoin prepaid card in Thailand and South Korea, with ambitions to expand throughout Asia. The enterprise, a frontrunner in prepaid connectivity and digital asset solutions, announced the successful HK$65.5 million fundraising earlier today. 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