{"id":157227,"date":"2025-06-04T10:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/157227\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:21:08","slug":"thunes-secures-money-transmission-licenses-to-operate-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/157227\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunes Secures Money Transmission Licenses to Operate in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thunes<\/a>, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced it has secured the 50 licenses it requires to operate in the United States. This marks a major milestone following its recent Series D funding round and reinforces Thunes\u2019 unwavering commitment to scale at pace and deliver on its strategic roadmap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The acquisition of the licenses by the newly formed Thunes Financial Services LLC entity, is a strategic differentiator in allowing Thunes to deliver its comprehensive Pay and Accept suite of services directly to corporates, merchants and digital platforms across the U.S. By leveraging the new regulatory approvals, Thunes gains the ability to contract directly with American businesses for real-time cross-border payments, via its Direct Global Network, connecting to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts as well as 15 billion cards in over 130 countries and 80 currencies. In addition, American Members of the Network will now be able to fund Thunes locally.<\/p>\n

Thunes\u2019 U.S. entry also opens new opportunities for Members of its Direct Global Network all around the world, who will now gain direct access to the vast U.S. market through a single, seamless integration.<\/p>\n

Securing U.S. licenses reinforces Thunes\u2019 commitment to building a resilient and compliant global payments infrastructure. It represents a significant investment in strengthening its Fortress Compliance platform, ensuring rigorous adherence to some of the world\u2019s most demanding regulatory standards. Combined with Thunes\u2019 SmartX Treasury system, U.S.-based Members of the Thunes Direct Global Network will enjoy unmatched speed, transparency, protection, control, and cost efficiency in executing real-time payments in and out of the U.S., globally.<\/p>\n

Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes<\/strong>, said: \u201cAt Thunes, we\u2019re proud to have built a world-leading payments Network. Securing our U.S. licenses marks a significant milestone in our global growth. It\u2019s a reflection of the momentum we\u2019ve created and the trust we continue to earn. We\u2019re scaling with purpose and delivering limitless, tangible value to every Member of the Thunes Direct Global Network in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chlo\u00e9 Mayenobe, President & Chief Operating Officer at Thunes<\/strong>, commented: \u201cWith our newly obtained U.S. licenses, Thunes is now uniquely positioned to empower businesses across sectors \u2013 from travel and social media to digital assets, insurance, and gig economies \u2013 to join the world\u2019s most robust and reliable cross-border payments network. As Members of the Thunes Direct Global Network, they gain access to real-time payments and unlock new revenue opportunities in the fastest-growing markets worldwide.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ruwan De Soyza, General Counsel at Thunes<\/strong>, concluded: \u201cOur successful license acquisition in the United States is a pivotal moment for Thunes. It allows us to extend our global footprint while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and transparency. It also reinforces our commitment to managing risk with precision. By enhancing our robust legal and operational foundation, we are further equipping Thunes to responsibly drive innovation in cross-border payments and empower businesses worldwide. I am proud to lead a team dedicated to ensuring every step we take is both legally sound and aligned with our mission for global financial inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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