At the helm of ForumPay, his work is focused on building the infrastructure that allows value to move freely between digital assets and traditional financial systems, removing friction from how value is transferred and payments are made.
At the helm of ForumPay, his work is focused on building the infrastructure that allows value to move freely between digital assets and traditional financial systems, removing friction from how value is transferred and payments are made.
Crypto in
the real world
Crypto only matters if it works in the real world. The focus isn’t on speculation, but on building infrastructure that allows digital assets to move seamlessly through everyday transactions — faster, simpler, and at scale.
Building
businesses
Building a company means operating in complexity, where execution matters more than ideas. The goal is to create systems that don’t just work today, but can grow, adapt, and deliver value over time.
Habits
of a CEO
Performance is built through discipline. From decision-making to daily habits, operating at a high level requires clarity, consistency, and the ability to execute under pressure — every day.
Josh’s approach to crypto and payments is rooted in a vision of a more interconnected, interoperable global financial system. Early in his career, transitioning from law into entrepreneurship, he moved from solving problems at a micro level to building solutions at a macro scale, enhancing existing systems by introducing a new perspective. This approach shapes everything he builds.
“The future of finance is interconnected, interoperable, and built for efficiency.”
Bridging digital assets and traditional finance
Built for
scale
Constant
innovation
Award-
winning
Recognized globally for its impact on finance and innovation.
· Best Crypto Payment Services Provider
Global Crypto Awards 2025
· Best Financial Service
Global Recognition Award in Financial 2025
· Innovation Award
Gaming & Hospitality Annual Industry Awards 2025
Josh’s publications offer an insight into his experience in leadership, decision-making, and innovation, fruit of a career grounded in the realities of building and scaling in complex, fast-moving markets.
We tend to judge payment systems by the metrics we can immediately see and feel, namely speed, fees, convenience and user experience. But according to Joshua Tate, co-founder and CEO of ForumPay, those metrics only reveal part of the story. Beneath every transaction sits an economic structure, which, for decades, has shaped how money moves, […]
Moving money has become incredibly simple. With just a tap or click, value moves seemingly instantly. This seamless, almost invisible process is the result of careful design. However, the underlying network that supports every transaction is complex and far from straightforward. Most people don’t realize, however, that a single payment can involve multiple institutions working […]
The crypto conversation tends to focus on currencies, crypto versus fiat, stablecoins versus banks, digital dollar versus CBDCs. But that's really just what's visible on the surface. The real change isn’t about replacing one form of money with another, at the end of the day, they’re going to continue to exist. You can have Bitcoin, […]
I have had the opportunity to work with Josh across a couple of companies, and it has been a consistently positive experience. What stands out most is that he is the kind of CEO who truly leads by example. He is actively involved in the day-to-day side of the business whether it is contributing to product development discussions, joining meetings with potential clients and partners, or helping push strategic initiatives forward. Josh is also very well spoken and knowledgeable, which makes him a strong representative of the company in both internal and external settings. At the same time, he creates an environment where people have the space and trust to grow, take ownership, and achieve great things together as a team. It is a leadership style that is both hands-on and empowering, and one that I have genuinely enjoyed being part of.
Business Development Manager
Josh leads ForumPay as CEO, guiding the company’s vision and growth as a pioneer in cryptocurrency payments. With a strong understanding of both traditional payments and digital assets, he has helped position ForumPay as a trusted bridge between merchants and the evolving world of crypto. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its global presence, built strong industry partnerships, and remained focused on delivering reliable, compliant payment solutions. Josh’s hands-on leadership style and practical approach to innovation continue to shape ForumPay’s direction as the digital payments landscape evolves.
Chief Operating Officer Director of Merchant Solutions
Josh has a rare ability to see opportunities in markets that most people either overlook or misunderstand. What I appreciate most about working with him is that he is extremely supportive of the team and gives people the space to build and execute. ForumPay operates in a complex and fast-moving industry, and Josh brings both conviction and long-term vision to navigating that environment. He’s focused on building real infrastructure for crypto payments, not just chasing trends, and that clarity of direction is something the team benefits from every day.
Business Development Manager
Josh Tate, the Fintech payments entrepreneur, is the co-founder and CEO of ForumPay, the leading global crypto payment gateway. His intense work ethic, clarity of vision and pursuit of excellence and innovation is driving the redefinition of the global payment ecosystem with blockchain technology. With a leadership style that combines charisma, uncompromising standards and a relentless focus on excellence and tangible delivery, he hires the best people in the right roles and empowers them by giving them the freedom—and accountability—to succeed. He is known for championing meritocracy, encouraging candor, constructive and collaborative environments within organizations.
Director of Global Accounts
Joshua’s leadership, vision, and commitment to innovation have been instrumental in ForumPay’s growth. His ability to turn ideas into impactful solutions continues to make ForumPay a leader in the digital payments industry.
Co-founder and Chairman ForumPay
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