Thunes Wins Back-to-Back Juniper Awards for Cross-Border Payments
Event summary
- Thunes won Platinum for Best Cross-Border Platform and Gold for Best B2B Payments at the 2026 Juniper Research Future Digital Awards.
- This marks Thunes' second consecutive year winning both categories, judged by an independent panel of industry analysts.
- The Direct Global Network connects over 12 billion mobile wallets/bank accounts and 15 billion cards across 140 countries.
- Business Payments solution optimizes cross-currency treasury management for enterprises and financial institutions.
The big picture
Thunes' double win underscores the growing demand for interoperable cross-border payment solutions that bridge fragmented financial ecosystems. The awards highlight a strategic shift toward infrastructure platforms that enable seamless value transfer between traditional banks, mobile wallets, and digital assets. With its proprietary architecture connecting billions of endpoints, Thunes is positioning itself as a foundational player in the evolving global payments landscape.
What we're watching
- Network Expansion
- How Thunes will leverage this recognition to accelerate its global network growth beyond current 140 countries.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether sustained award wins can translate into meaningful market share gains against traditional cross-border payment providers.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which Thunes' Fortress Compliance Platform will need to evolve as global financial regulations tighten.
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