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August 11, 2026

MoneyGram Ramps Goes Multichain with Solana Launch

MoneyGram announced that MoneyGram Ramps (Ramps) is now live on Solana, making its global cash and digital network available across multiple blockchain ecosystems as the company continues building an open, interoperable payments network.
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MoneyGram Appoints Will Karczewski as EVP and General Manager, Global Retail, to Accelerate Omnichannel Growth

MoneyGram announced the appointment of Will Karczewski as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Global Retail. In this role, Karczewski will lead the company's global retail and digital partner businesses, helping unlock growth opportunities across its global retail network while advancing the integration of retail and digital customer experiences.

July 6, 2026
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MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator, Deepening Commitment to Blockchain Infrastructure

MoneyGram announced its entry into the Solana ecosystem, reinforcing the company's commitment to supporting the continued growth of blockchain-based financial infrastructure. MoneyGram has become an active validator on the Solana network and joined Solana Developer Platform.

June 22, 2026
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MoneyGram Launches MGUSD, a Stablecoin to Power Its Own Global Network

MoneyGram announced the launch of MGUSD, a native U.S. dollar stablecoin and the foundation for a growing suite of financial services across its global network. As MoneyGram continues to build its payments infrastructure on blockchain, MGUSD will serve as the connective tissue powering those services for families sending money across borders and billions of people underserved by traditional finance.

June 2, 2026
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MoneyGram Becomes Tempo's Anchor Remittance Validator in Strategic Blockchain Partnership

MoneyGram is joining Tempo as its anchor remittance validator, actively contributing to the network’s operation, security and reliability.

May 20, 2026
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Kraken and MoneyGram Partner to Turn Crypto into Cash at Global Scale

Kraken, one of the world's longest-standing, most secure and most liquid crypto platforms, and MoneyGram, one of the world's leading global payments networks, announced a new strategic global partnership. Through this partnership, millions of Kraken customers will be able to withdraw crypto as cash in hundreds of fiat currencies, spanning more than 100 countries worldwide using MoneyGram's extensive global cash pickup network.

May 5, 2026
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MoneyGram Modernizes Retail Solutions Globally, Advancing Unified, Omnichannel Experience

MoneyGram announced the global launch of modernized retail solutions, built on Stripe, marking a step forward in its strategy to deliver a unified, omnichannel experience for customers worldwide. As MoneyGram continues to modernize one of the world's largest physical payment networks, the launch upgrades its global retail footprint with a modern payments infrastructure and the best point-of-sale technology in the industry.

April 29, 2026
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MoneyGram and Stellar Extend Partnership to Scale Real-World Stablecoin Utility Globally

MoneyGram and the Stellar Development Foundation, the nonprofit supporting the Stellar blockchain, announced a multi-year extension of their partnership. This milestone marks more than five years of turning stablecoin potential into real-world utility and financial inclusion.

April 22, 2026
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MoneyGram Wins 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

MoneyGram announced it has been named a winner of the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces USA award, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. This honor reflects MoneyGram's continued commitment to building a high-performance culture where employees are empowered to thrive.

April 9, 2026
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MoneyGram Appoints Marc Winniford as Chief Financial Officer

MoneyGram announced the appointment of Marc Winniford as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Winniford will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, tax and treasury, and play a central role in advancing the company's ongoing finance transformation as part of MoneyGram's broader re-founding journey.

December 10, 2025
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MoneyGram and Plaid Expand Open Banking Partnership to Europe

MoneyGram and Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools millions of people rely on to lead a healthier financial life, announced the expansion of their pay-by-bank partnership to Europe. Following its successful U.S. launch, the integration enables MoneyGram customers in Europe to easily connect and authenticate their bank accounts through Plaid's trusted open banking technology, providing a new seamless and secure option to fund international payments across key European markets.

October 2, 2025
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MoneyGram Reinvents Cross-Border Finance with Next-Generation App

MoneyGram announced its next-generation mobile app, introducing a digital, USD-backed stored value account designed to work seamlessly with both traditional fiat currencies and stablecoins. Consumers who were once constrained by fragmented systems and local currencies will now be empowered to leverage stablecoins to access a fast and modern way to move and hold money across borders.

September 17, 2025
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MoneyGram Announces Valuable Additions to its Board of Directors

MoneyGram announced the appointment of three new independent members to its Board of Directors: Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank; Chris Trendler, founding partner of Pendra Group; and Katherine Carroll, former executive at Stripe.

July 23, 2025
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MoneyGram Appoints Lamia Pardo as Chief Marketing Officer

MoneyGram announced the appointment of Lamia Pardo as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 16, 2025. In this role, Pardo will lead global marketing across all channels and markets, with a clear mandate to accelerate sustainable growth by scaling customer acquisition, increasing retention and strengthening long-term loyalty.

June 16, 2025
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Introducing MoneyGram Ramps: Purpose-Built by Developers to Simplify Cash and Crypto Connection

MoneyGram announced the launch of MoneyGram Ramps, a developer-centric API that enables fast, compliant cash-to-crypto and crypto-to-cash integration through a single implementation.

May 2, 2025
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MoneyGram and Plaid Partnership Drives Seamless Global Payments

MoneyGram announced a new partnership with Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools millions of people rely on to lead a healthier financial life.

April 17, 2025
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MoneyGram and Mastercard Collaborate to Advance Digital Money Movement

MoneyGram and Mastercard have joined forces to advance digital money movement both domestically and across borders. MoneyGram is implementing Mastercard Move, Mastercard's portfolio of money transfer solutions, providing its customers with enhanced access to fast, secure and near real-time payments.

April 2, 2025
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MoneyGram Announces Luke Tuttle as Chief Technology Officer

MoneyGram announced the appointment of Luke Tuttle as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Tuttle will lead product development and technology, overseeing engineering, platform operations, information security and emerging technologies like blockchain. He will report directly to Anthony Soohoo, MoneyGram Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will serve on the Executive Leadership Team.

February 3, 2025
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MoneyGram Names Anthony Soohoo as CEO

MoneyGram announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Anthony Soohoo, an experienced technology executive with deep expertise leading digital transformations that enhance growth strategies, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Soohoo will be responsible for executing the Company's focused digital innovation strategy, while strengthening and expanding MoneyGram's leading global partner network.

October 28, 2024