Maximilian Crown Takes Helm as TON Foundation CEO

The TON Foundation has appointed Maximilian Crown as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership shift in the blockchain ecosystem. Crown’s appointment, effective April 2025, brings his expertise from MoonPay, where he spearheaded global scaling efforts. This move follows recent leadership changes within the TON Foundation, including the appointment of Manuel Stotz as President earlier this year. Crown will leverage his experience and industry connections to bolster The Open Network ecosystem and attract increased institutional interest. He’ll maintain his position on MoonPay’s board.