FinTech Company Thunes Recognized as a Leader by CNBC and Statista
Thunes, a leading global FinTech company, has been named one of the World's Top FinTech Companies by CNBC and Statista in 2025. This recognition underscores the trust Thunes has earned within the industry and its significant impact on reshaping cross-border payments.
Operating a Direct Global Network, Thunes enables real-time cross-border payments in over 130 countries and supports transactions in more than 80 currencies. The company's mission is to revolutionize cross-border payments, making diverse payment systems interoperable and accessible, especially targeting the inclusion of the next billion end users in emerging markets into the global economy.
Thunes' platform acts as a "Smart Superhighway" for money movement worldwide, offering fast speed to market and seamless integration to its members, which include a wide range of financial institutions, banks, and payment providers. This network-centric approach supports the increasing shift in financial services toward mobile wallets, digital assets, and artificial intelligence, underpinning the evolving landscape of international money transfers.
Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, stated that the recognition from CNBC and Statista endorses Thunes' ambition to revolutionize cross-border payments. He expressed pride in his team and gratitude for the ongoing trust of Thunes' Members.
In addition to its core services, Thunes has been active in partnerships and acquisitions to further innovation in cross-border finance. For instance, the company recently acquired Tilia LLC and collaborated with entities like Pomelo to develop credit-based digital wallet solutions. This expanding ecosystem reinforces Thunes’ position at the forefront of payments innovation, catering especially to emerging markets where access to digital financial services can drive economic inclusion and growth.
Thunes has also expanded into the United States after securing money transmission licenses across all 50 states. The company is focused on making traditional, emerging, and digital financial systems interoperable through cutting-edge technology and industry-leading compliance standards.
In 2025, Thunes secured a $150 million Series D funding round, the largest in its history with a substantial valuation increase. This funding will be used to further expand Thunes' Direct Global Network, enabling the company to tap into the vast $194 trillion cross-border payments market.
With this recognition, Thunes continues to play an anchor role at the heart of the evolution of the financial services landscape, driving rapid transformation across the sector and making international money transfers faster, more reliable, and more accessible.
- Thunes, with its ambition to revolutionize cross-border payments, is actively striving for compliance with industry-leading standards, ensuring a secure and reliable network for cross-border finance business.
- Leveraging technology and its expansive Direct Global Network, Thunes aims to tap into the $194 trillion cross-border payments market, making diverse payment systems interoperable and driving economic growth in emerging markets.
