MoonPay launches crypto buying app inside ChatGPT

MoonPay has launched a dedicated application within OpenAI’s ChatGPT, marking the first integration of a direct cryptocurrency payment gateway into the conversational AI platform. The service, announced on Friday, allows users to purchase digital currencies such as Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and USDC without leaving the chat interface.

The integration functions as a plugin available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. When users express interest in buying cryptocurrency through natural language prompts, the AI assistant generates a MoonPay checkout link. This directs users to MoonPay’s platform where they can finalize the transaction. First-time purchasers must complete Know Your Customer identity verification and connect a cryptocurrency wallet. Returning MoonPay customers can authenticate and use stored payment information, including credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers.

Kevin Arifin, MoonPay’s blockchain engineer and product lead, compared the checkout mechanism to Shopify’s transaction model, describing it as a streamlined purchasing experience. He characterized ChatGPT as functioning like a financial advisor that informs users about potential investments...