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Thunes Integrates Stablecoins with Swift

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 18, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
11
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

This event is expected to positively impact financial markets by accelerating the adoption of stablecoins for cross-border payments, potentially increasing efficiency and reducing costs for banks and businesses. It signifies a step towards greater interoperability between traditional financial systems and digital currencies.

Financial services Fintech Payments
Event Summary

Thunes has announced the integration of stablecoin rails into its Direct Global Network, allowing banks to process instant cross-border payments using their existing Swift connections. This innovation, following Thunes' successful Pay-to-Bank and Pay-to-Wallet solutions, aims to set a new global standard for real-time, borderless payments. The service leverages Thunes' SmartX Treasury System for liquidity and Fortress Compliance Platform for security. Chloé Mayenobe, Deputy CEO, and Elie Bertha, Chief Product Officer, highlighted the significance of this development for global money movement and the transition of stablecoins to mass adoption. Thunes' network connects to over 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and bank accounts worldwide.

Key Actions
100 Thunes launched stablecoin integration with Swift SWIFT
Entities Involved
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Thunes
Thunes has launched a new service integrating stablecoin rails with its existing fiat infrastructure, enabling banks to process instant cross-border payments via Swift. This innovation positions Thunes as a leader in real-time, borderless payments and expands its global network.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
ngo
SWIFT
Swift's secure global banking infrastructure is being utilized by Thunes to facilitate stablecoin-based cross-border payments. This collaboration enhances Swift's relevance in the evolving digital payments landscape by supporting new payment rails.
Importance 80 Sentiment 50
per
Chloé Mayenobe
As Deputy CEO at Thunes, Chloé Mayenobe commented on the significance of combining Swift's infrastructure with Thunes' solutions, highlighting the new era of global money movement.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
per
Elie Bertha
As Chief Product Officer at Thunes, Elie Bertha emphasized the interoperability and simplicity of the new system, connecting banks, wallets, and digital currencies through a single Swift connection.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Uber
Uber is mentioned as a member of Thunes' Direct Global Network, indicating its reliance on Thunes' payment solutions for its gig economy operations.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
stock
Deliveroo
Deliveroo is mentioned as a member of Thunes' Direct Global Network, utilizing Thunes' payment infrastructure for its services.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
subs
Tencent===WeChat
Tencent===WeChat, a super-app, is a member of Thunes' Direct Global Network, benefiting from its payment solutions.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Thunes related ↔ SWIFT
Chloé Mayenobe related ↔ Thunes
Elie Bertha related ↔ Thunes
Uber related ↔ Thunes
Deliveroo related ↔ Thunes
Tencent===WeChat related ↔ Thunes
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