Tempo, incubated by Stripe and the venture firm Paradigm, raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation in 2025.

Tempo, the layer-1 blockchain backed by payments giant Stripe, launched its mainnet with a clear focus on AI agent payments.

The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.

Stripe's Machine Payments Protocol lets AI agents pay for services directly—Twilio's pay-per-use model makes it a core ...

Stablecoin startups have been a hot commodity since the reelection of President Donald Trump in late 2024 ushered in a new era of crypto-friendly regulation.

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Stanley Druckenmiller forecasts stablecoins will dominate global payments in 10-15 years, driven by blockchain efficiency and institutional adoption. Bitcoin remains relevant.

More than 85 partners will work with Mastercard to connect on-chain payments with banks, merchants and global commerce as ...

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With stablecoin use projected to reach up to $3 trillion USD by 2030, unified standards aren’t optional; they’re essential for scaling blockchain payments globally. Blockchain payments are surging, ...