Coinbase partners with Thunes to expand stablecoin payments to 140 countries

Coinbase has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Thunes to expand stablecoin payments and enable international payouts directly to local bank accounts and mobile wallets. Announced Monday at the Money20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas, the collaboration will combine Coinbase’s stablecoin infrastructure with Thunes’ global payment network, which supports transactions across more than 140 countries and 90 currencies. Under the agreement, Coinbase will integrate Thunes’ Direct Global Network into its platform, giving customers access to local clearing systems and alternative payment methods, including in regions with limited banking infrastructure. In return, Coinbase will provide stablecoin infrastructure to Thunes, allowing the Singapore based payments company to integrate digital assets more deeply into its existing network. The partnership will support international remittances, corporate supplier payments, and payouts to gig economy workers, connecting stablecoin transfers with traditional financial systems. Coinbase expands global payment reach through Thunes network Thunes’ infrastructure connects more than 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and ba...