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Juniper Research Unveils 2025’s Fintech & Payments Awards Winners
Juniper Research is excited to announce the winners of the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2025.
Now in their 10th year, these awards celebrate the standout players transforming digital payments, banking, and fraud prevention; drawing on Juniper Research’s two decades of expertise advising the industry’s leading innovators.
The winners are:
Fintech Leadership
Fintech & Payments Startup of the Year
Fintech Leader of the Year
Banking Innovation
Banking Innovation of the Year
Banking-as-a-Service Innovation
Open Banking Innovation
AI in Banking Innovation
Fraud & Security Innovation
AML Innovation
KYC Innovation
Fraud & Security Innovation of the Year
AI in Fraud Prevention Innovation
Banking Fraud Prevention
Identity Verification Innovation
eCommerce Fraud Prevention
Best Network Tokenisation Solution
Payment Innovation
Best B2B Payment Platform
Payment Innovation of the Year
Best Cross-border Payments Platform
Best A2A Payments Platform
Best Modern Card Issuing Platform
Omnichannel Payments Platform of the Year
Best Mobile Money Offering
Best Digital Wallet Platform
Soft POS Innovation
Sustainability in Payment Cards
Virtual Card Innovation
Digital Currency Innovation
FV Bank Secures Platinum Award for Digital Currency Innovation
"We greatly appreciate this recognition from Juniper Research as Platinum Winner in the Digital Currency Innovation category. Our goal at FV Bank has always been to build banking services that reflect how the financial system is evolving, where traditional accounts and payments work seamlessly alongside digital asset custody and settlement. This award affirms that the approach of combining both under one regulated platform is resonating with the industry." - Miles Paschini, CEO of FV Bank
Mitek Triumphs with Double Fraud & Security and Identity Verification Innovation Wins
“AI-generated deepfakes and injection attacks are eroding trust in digital identity,” said Adam Bacia, VP of Product Marketing at Mitek. “Our commitment is simple: help businesses protect real customers with multi-layered defences built for this new era of fraud. These awards from Juniper Research reinforce the urgency of our mission and the importance of the multi-layered approach we’ve taken to fighting this kind of sophisticated fraud. We’re delighted to take home these top honours in recognition of our innovation and leadership.”
Thunes Celebrates Dual Platinum Awards for B2B and Cross-border Payments
Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO of Thunes, said: “Announcing these two Platinum Awards is a proud moment for Thunes. They demonstrate the strength of both our Network and our solutions, and our commitment to reshaping the way money moves globally. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team and the trust of our Members around the world. We thank them for their support and partnership as we continue to deliver faster, more transparent and more efficient ways to pay and be paid. This recognition from Juniper Research validates the impact we are making on payments worldwide.”
About the Future Digital Awards
Judged by Juniper Research’s expert analysts, the Future Digital Awards recognise the companies and individuals driving innovation and success across fintech, telecoms, and smart cities. Visit the website to explore past winners and register for upcoming awards; including the Telco Innovation Awards 2026, which close on 24 October 2025.
About Juniper Research
Juniper Research is a global tech strategist firm providing research, data, and forecasting across the fintech, telecoms, and IoT sectors. For over 20 years, Juniper Research has delivered actionable insights that help industry leaders navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and make confident strategic decisions. www.juniperresearch.com
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