MANSA has been named in The Payments Power 50 2026 list, an annual ranking of 40 companies and 10 industry figures in global payments.
The recognition places MANSA among businesses highlighted for their contribution to a payments market under pressure to improve settlement speed, resilience and customer experience. Published by The Power 50, the list is now in its second year.
MANSA was recognised for its work in cross-border payments and liquidity infrastructure. It says it delivers real-time settlement for licensed payment operators across Africa, Latin America, MENA and Southeast Asia, using stablecoin technology to support instant settlement.
The award comes as banks, fintechs and payment providers explore alternatives to traditional correspondent banking arrangements, particularly in markets where pre-funding requirements and fragmented liquidity can slow transactions and tie up capital.
Founded in 2023 by Mouloukou Sanoh and Nkiru Uwaje, MANSA describes itself as a liquidity infrastructure provider focused on cross-border payments. It says its model removes the need for pre-funded accounts and correspondent banking chains by supplying liquidity at the point of settlement.
Its platform connects to local banking networks and digital wallets, and supports collections, payouts, foreign exchange and treasury management through a single API integration. Tether and Polymorphic Capital back MANSA.
Sector pressure
The wider payments industry has come under scrutiny as merchants seek higher approval rates and smoother customer journeys, while providers respond to fraud concerns, regulatory demands and the need for reliable infrastructure. Open banking, digital wallets, embedded finance and cross-border settlement remain among the areas under close watch.
Against that backdrop, firms involved in cross-border money movement have been looking for ways to shorten settlement times and reduce the operational burden of maintaining liquidity across multiple markets. Stablecoins have become part of that discussion, particularly for companies seeking faster settlement outside legacy banking rails.
Mouloukou Sanoh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of MANSA, commented on the recognition.
"Being recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026 is a proud moment for our team. Cross-border payments have been held back by slow settlement, pre-funding requirements and fragmented liquidity for too long. MANSA exists to solve that, providing instant, on-chain liquidity so payment operators can move money reliably across corridors without locking up capital. As we continue to scale across new markets, our focus remains on building the infrastructure layer that makes global payments work the way they should," said Mouloukou Sanoh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of MANSA.
Industry list
The Payments Power 50 covers both companies and individuals working across the sector. According to The Power 50, the list is intended to recognise groups and leaders making what it describes as a meaningful contribution to a highly competitive part of financial services.
Jason Williams, Chief Executive Officer of The Power 50, said the payments sector is increasingly being assessed on execution rather than ambition alone.
"Payments has always attracted ambition, but the industry is now being judged on delivery. The companies featured in The Payments Power 50 2026 are helping to make money move more safely, quickly and reliably, while supporting the services and infrastructure that modern commerce depends on. We're proud to recognise MANSA as part of this year's cohort. The Payments Power 50 is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals driving the industry forward, bring the payments community together and give those shaping the sector a platform throughout the year. Congratulations to MANSA and everyone included in The Payments Power 50 2026," said Jason Williams, Chief Executive Officer of The Power 50.
Those included in the ranking also feature in an annual publication and on The Power 50 platform. The organiser said members gain access to content opportunities and year-round industry engagement.
For MANSA, the inclusion adds visibility at a time when cross-border payments infrastructure is attracting closer attention from financial institutions seeking to reduce delays and complexity in international transfers. The company has focused on licensed payment operators in regions where access to liquidity and settlement speed can directly affect transaction flows.
Its place on the list also reflects growing interest in stablecoin-based settlement models in global payments, especially among firms seeking to avoid the costs and friction associated with conventional correspondent banking networks.
MANSA said its focus remains on providing instant, on-chain liquidity so payment operators can move money across corridors without locking up capital.