Klarna Partners With Stripe to Launch USD Stablecoin

Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, has launched klarnausd, marking its first entry into the stablecoin sector. Klarna Brings Stablecoin to Testnet Ahead of 2026 Launch The launch positions Klarna as the first bank to deploy a stablecoin on Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The company said the … Read more

Report: Stripe and Paradigm’s Blockchain Tempo Secures $500M Backing From Thrive, Greenoaks

Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo has secured $500 million in a Series A round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks, Fortune exclusively reported Friday. Stripe’s Blockchain Bet Tempo Secures $500M Backed by Thrive Capital Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain project co-founded by fintech giant Stripe and venture capital firm Paradigm, has closed a $500 million … Read more

Stripe’s Next Chapter Is About to Hit the Global Market

Stripe is transforming global finance by unlocking seamless currency conversion, instant card issuance, stablecoin integration, and simplified cross-border payments across its expanding, enterprise-grade financial infrastructure. Stripe Integrates Stablecoin Tools in Major Expansion of Global Payment Capabilities Global payments infrastructure is evolving as fintech firms increasingly integrate stablecoins into mainstream financial tools. Payments technology company Stripe … Read more

Fold, Stripe, Visa Launching Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card With up to 3.5% Back

Bitcoin adoption is going mainstream fast as Fold teams up with Stripe and Visa to launch a no-hassle credit card delivering real bitcoin rewards on everyday purchases. Fold, Visa, and Stripe Simplify Crypto Access Through New Bitcoin Credit Card The adoption of cryptocurrency-linked consumer products continues to gain momentum as traditional payment networks and fintech … Read more

L1 Blockchain Launches by Stripe and Circle Stir Industry Backlash

Fintech giants Stripe and Circle have unveiled plans to launch their own layer one (L1) blockchains, sparking widespread controversy in the cryptocurrency space over potential market fragmentation and rivalry with layer two (L2) platforms. Crypto Community Questions L1 Products by Stripe and Circle Stripe’s Tempo, revealed earlier this week, is described as a high-performance, payments-focused … Read more

Stripe Acquires Stablecoin Platform Bridge in Record $1.1 Billion Crypto Deal

Payments company Stripe has acquired stablecoin platform Bridge in a $1.1 billion transaction, marking the largest acquisition in the crypto industry to date. Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington confirmed the news through a post on X, emphasizing the significance of this milestone deal. The acquisition of Bridge reflects Stripe’s growing commitment to cryptocurrency. Bridge offers software … Read more

Stripe Doubles Down on Stablecoin Market, Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Acquire Bridge for $1 Billion

Payments giant Stripe is in advanced discussions to acquire the San Antonio-based stablecoin platform Bridge for $1 billion, according to reports by Bloomberg and Forbes. Founded by former Coinbase employees Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, Bridge specializes in enabling businesses to create, store, and transact with stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, having raised … Read more