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✨ That’s a wrap on a jam-packed few days at Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) 2025 in Berlin! From groundbreaking cross-border payment innovations to the latest in alternative payment methods, we’ve been diving into what’s next for merchant payments. Our Global Head of Strategic Partnerships, Shaheen Budhrani, took to the stage with leaders from the European Central Bank, and Payments Solved to discuss the impact of stablecoins on merchant payments and the challenges they are solving in settlement, cost, and transparency. 🏆 We’re also thrilled to have been highly commended in Cross-Border Merchant Payments at the MPE Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to expanding the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, enabling instant, direct and dependable cross-border payments for our Members. Thank you to the Members’ of Thunes’ Direct Global Network, industry peers, and everyone who connected with our Thunesters this week. Until next time! #Thunes #MPE2025 #GlobalMerchantPayments Eric Tak 🇺🇦, Nilixa Devlukia, Thomas Rivera, Natalia Adan Munoz, Alejandro Fernández Talavera, Mathieu Limousi Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer, Andrew Stewart

🏆 Thunes Recognised for Best Customer Experience by CX ASIA Excellence Awards 2025 – Finalist! 🌏🎉 Outstanding customer experience is built on trust, reliability and continuous innovation. Being recognised for Best Customer Experience reflects the dedication of our team to making cross-border payments faster, more accessible, and more efficient. A big thank you to our Thunesters and Members of our Direct Global Network who share our vision of transforming global payments, without whom this recognition wouldn't be possible. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXVfcszc #Thunes #CXAsiaExcellenceAwards #CustomerExperience

🏅 Thunes earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance ✨ We have been placed in the top 15% of companies globally for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment by EcoVadis, a global leader in sustainability assessments. 🌏 💬 Floris de Kort, CEO at Thunes, commented: "As the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, Thunes brings financial and economic inclusion. Achieving our highest EcoVadis score yet is a testament to our dedication to sustainability, ethics, and responsible corporate governance. This is an ongoing journey for Thunes. We believe that by further embedding ESG principles into our strategy we can drive positive change and we plan to build on our progress to date.” 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gyfBm6Kz #Thunes #EcoVadisSuccessStory #Sustainability #ESG #FinancialInclusion

💸 Micropayouts: Powering the gig and creator economies Freelancers and gig workers expect fast, flexible and low-cost payments. Yet, many still face delays and high fees due to outdated payment systems. Micropayouts are changing the game by enabling instant, cost-effective and secure transactions that improve cash flow, boost retention and unlock new growth opportunities for businesses. 🔗 Discover why micropayouts are essential for the gig and creator economies: https://lnkd.in/gJJuNUR9 #Thunes #Micropayouts #GigEconomy

🔍 What’s the biggest benefit of stablecoins in cross-border payments? We asked this question to our network, and the results are in! 📊 ✅ Instant settlements took the top spot at 36%, showing the growing demand for real-time transactions. Stablecoins play a key role in making cross-border transactions faster, cheaper, and more reliable. That’s why Thunes announced a partnership with Circle last year, to power stablecoin liquidity management and unlock new efficiencies for global businesses. 🔗 Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gyqKER-x #Thunes #Stablecoins #CrossBorderPayments

🚀 Fintech Meetup 2025 Recap: Innovation, Insights & Connections 🌍 From thought-provoking discussions to new partnerships, Fintech Meetup 2025 was a glimpse into the future of payments. With cross-border transactions, alternative payment methods and digital finance at the forefront, one thing is clear: collaboration will drive the next wave of fintech innovation. At Thunes, we’re expanding the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, ensuring businesses and individuals can transact faster, more securely, and efficiently across borders. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, shared insights and helped shape the conversation. Until next time! Eric Hui, Finn Veje, Frido Tober, Kyle Rosen, Ron Buchanan #Thunes #FintechMeetup #PaymentsInnovation

🎉 Time flies when you’re building the future of international money movement! This month marks one year since we opened our amazing Thunes office in beautiful Barcelona ☀️ This is a key European hub for Thunes and we are fortunate that one of our largest offices worldwide is a stone’s throw away from the Sagrada Familia.  With the invaluable support of ACCIÓ (Generalitat of Catalonia), since launching our hub we have grown the local team to over 80 Thunesters. Our focus has been on hiring diverse local and international talent to play a key role in expanding Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world 🚀 🔥 We're growing fast and hiring for a number of roles! If you're ready to be part of a dynamic, global team, check out our vacancies and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eVKTB2B8 #Thunes #Barcelona #WeAreHiring #FintechCareers #LifeAtThunes

💰How are stablecoins reshaping global merchant payments, and what does this mean for businesses, consumers and the wider payments ecosystem? 🎤 Join Shaheen Budhrani, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Thunes, at the Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2025 event in Berlin on 19 March at 1:25 PM as he takes the stage for a power panel exploring the impact of stablecoins on payments. The panel will dive into the role of CBDCs, the challenges stablecoins are solving in settlement, cost, and transparency, and whether they could eventually bypass digital currencies altogether. With insights from industry leaders at Stellar, the European Central Bank, and Payments Solved, this is a session you won’t want to miss. See you at MPE! Shaheen Budhrani, Boris Reznikov, Eric Tak 🇺🇦, Nilixa Devlukia #Thunes #MPE2024 #PaymentsInnovation #Stablecoins #DigitalCurrencies #CrossBorderPayments

🌍✨ Celebrating International Women’s Day at Thunes ✨🌍 Last week, Thunesters from across our 13 international offices came together to celebrate International Women’s Day. Against the backdrop of this year’s Accelerate Action theme, we celebrated the achievements of women at Thunes and beyond and recognised the challenges that many still face. At Thunes, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive on International Women’s Day and every day. Our initiatives included:  🔹 Launching a knowledge space to share best practice and exchange insights. 🔹 An internal panel discussion for Thunes women and allies to share their journeys. 🔹 Bringing our amazing team of Thunesters together to re-affirm their DEI pledges, celebrate, learn and reflect. Thank you to everyone who contributed and took part! #IWD2024 #DEI #Thunes #GenderEquality #AccelerateAction

Thunes' March newsletter is here! Your go-to source for everything you need to know about moving money around the world. In this edition:  💡 Mastering real-time payments – 6 things you need to know. 🌏 China in focus – Inside Asia’s digital payments powerhouse. 🚀 Strategies for success: How to navigate cross-border payments compliance. 📍Thunes expands to Taiwan – What this means for global transactions. 📩 Read on to find out more! #FintechNews #GlobalPayments #Thunes #Innovation