Thunes Launches Instant Cross-Border Payouts for Gig and Remote Workers
Event summary
- Thunes launched a direct-to-workforce cross-border payout solution on March 30, 2026, enabling real-time payments to 12 billion bank accounts, mobile wallets, and stablecoin wallets across 140 countries.
- The solution is accessible via a single API, eliminating the need for multiple relationships or complicated technical setups.
- Thunes connects companies directly to local systems like M-Pesa, Alipay, and GCash, boosting convenience and access to funds.
- Workers in markets with volatile local currencies can be paid in stablecoins, ensuring the value of their work remains consistent despite FX fluctuations.
The big picture
Thunes' new solution addresses the fragmented and slow cross-border payment structures that challenge the global digital economy. With 90% of gig workers prioritizing quick access to funds, Thunes' direct-to-workforce solution aims to simplify complex global logistics into one network, enabling companies to deliver on-demand pay to workers exactly when and where they need it. This move positions Thunes as a key player in the evolving landscape of global payments and remote work.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly gig economy platforms and remote work employers will integrate Thunes' solution into their existing payroll systems.
- Stablecoin Growth
- Whether the demand for stablecoin payouts will continue to rise, particularly in markets with volatile local currencies.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which Thunes can navigate and comply with varying regulatory environments across 140 countries.
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