Thunes adds EURC prefunding on Solana for 24/7 euro payments across 140 countries

Thunes, the Singapore-headquartered global payments network, launched EURC prefunding on August 13, integrating Circle’s euro-denominated stablecoin into its Direct Global Network and SmartX Treasury system. The feature lets network members fund cross-border euro transactions instantly, even when European banks are closed for the weekend or on holiday. How it works and who it serves The integration allows Thunes’ network members, a roster that includes fintechs, neobanks, payment service providers, and Web3 companies, to prefund euro-denominated transactions using EURC. That stablecoin is MiCA-compliant, meaning it meets the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework. EURC is compatible with multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Stellar. Thunes’ infrastructure reaches 12 billion bank accounts and wallets across 140 countries, supporting over 90 currencies and 220 payment methods. Deputy CEO Chloé Mayenobe described the launch as “a natural evolution” of the company’s capabilities. Building on the Circle partnership This isn’t Thunes’ first rodeo with Circle. The two companies established a partnership in October 2024, initially focused on US...