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Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on at Money20/20 USA 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada with Anthony Soohoo, Chairman and CEO of MoneyGram. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed how the company combines its 500,000 retail locations with expanding digital services, offering customers seamless options for sending and receiving money. They also talked about the company’s Kraken partnership that facilitates crypto-to-cash conversions while MoneyGram’s new all-in-one app integrates sending, receiving, storing and spending capabilities.
About Anthony Soohoo
Anthony Soohoo is a fintech executive and global payments leader serving as Chairman and CEO of MoneyGram. Appointed in October 2024, he is driving a bold digital transformation to unlock the full potential of MoneyGram’s network and democratize access to global financial services. Raised in an immigrant household, Anthony understands firsthand the vital role cross-border payments play for millions of people around the world.
His leadership is driven by a relentless focus on customer experience, innovation, product and operational excellence, all with the goal of making the movement of money across borders seamless, affordable and secure for everyone. He is a recognized thought leader in business, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, fintech and the future of money, with on-air appearances on Bloomberg, CNN, the NYSE and other major outlets.
His insights have also been featured in top-tier publications and leading industry trades. Anthony has earned numerous accolades, including The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 50 People in Digital Media,” the Chicago Tribune’s “19 Trailblazing Asian American Businesspeople” and Dallas Innovates’ “Top AI Innovators in Dallas–Fort Worth.” Anthony has over 25 years of experience in technology, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, with a unique blend of Fortune 100 leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. He holds six patents, including three in artificial intelligence.
Prior to joining MoneyGram, he was Executive Vice President at Walmart, where he led the multi-billion-dollar home division and played a key role in driving one of the largest digital transformations in retail history. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at CBS, Yahoo! and Apple, and successfully founded two companies: Dotspotter (acquired by CBS) and Dot & Bo (now part of Alibaba). In addition to his role at MoneyGram, Anthony serves on the board of Civio.ai as AI Fund’s board designee.
Originally from California, Anthony earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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About MoneyGram
MoneyGram is a global payments network that enables seamless money transfers through a digitally powered, omnichannel platform supporting both fiat and stablecoin transactions. Backed by over 85 years of trust, the company delivers fast, reliable cross-border financial solutions for consumers, developers and agents worldwide.
The company serves over 60 million active customers across 200+ countries and territories, nearly half a million retail locations and a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem reaching billions of devices. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in global payments, MoneyGram continues to reinvent how money moves — helping people around the world support their loved ones and build better futures. Learn more at corporate.moneygram.com.
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