CNBC‑Statista 2026 FinTech Rankings

In July 2026 the CNBC‑Statista World’s Top FinTech Companies list highlighted a range of firms across the sector. Singapore‑based Thunes was named for the second year running, recognizing its cross‑border payments network that now spans roughly 140 countries, supports 90 fiat currencies and connects more than 12 billion bank and wallet accounts. The company’s Direct Global Network, boosted by a partnership with Swift, enables instant payouts to banks, wallets and stablecoin addresses.

A few days later, the ranking also featured ChainUp, a global provider of digital‑asset infrastructure, in the Digital Assets category. Its inclusion reflects the expanding role of blockchain‑based services within the broader fintech ecosystem, alongside peers such as Coinbase, Bybit, Circle and Gemini. The listings come as the sector reports rapid growth, with fintech sales reaching $650 billion in 2025 and a surge of IPOs and market valuation.

Together the two entries illustrate the diverse sub‑segments—traditional cross‑border payments and emerging digital‑asset platforms—receiving recognition in the 2026 fintech ranking.