Stripe and venture capital firm Paradigm have joined forces to create Tempo, a new layer-one blockchain designed specifically for payments processing. This innovative blockchain, compatible with Solidity programming language, aims to empower greater control over transactions. Recent Stripe acquisitions like Bridge and Privy further enhance stablecoin and wallet services. Sources suggest that the project is being kept under wraps by its team of five individuals, who are currently working in secrecy mode. With a focus on efficiency and transaction speed, Tempo will operate independently as a layer-one blockchain, unlike existing layer-on-top protocols. Despite the lack of official comments from either Stripe or Paradigm, this move complements their recent acquisitions. Bridge acquisition in 2024 for $1.1 billion enabled Stripe to provide clients with stablecoin infrastructure tools, while the Privy purchase secured custodial solutions in June 2025. Experts predict that Tempo will give Stripe a strategic edge within corporate cryptocurrency payments. As interest in stablecoins surges following the US GENIUS Act, businesses are increasingly exploring this asset class as a payment instrument. Stripe co-founder Patrick Collison has previously stated that the asset class is gaining popularity due to its technology’s maturity. While Stripe hasn’t yet announced any plans for issuing their own token on Tempo, it’s believed the new protocol will strengthen their position in this growing market segment.