Speculation about Stripe and Paradigm working together on a blockchain called ‘Tempo’ remains high, but no official confirmations have been made from either company. This has led to questions regarding the potential impact of their collaboration on the cryptocurrency and payments sectors. Despite rumors, Stripe is currently focusing on expanding its USDC integrations with payouts being rolled out on both Solana and Ethereum.** The company’s acquisitions of Bridge for stablecoin infrastructure and Privy for wallet technology also hint at a strategic push into cryptocurrencies. While Paradigm’s Matt Huang sits on Stripe’s board, there’s no public information about his involvement in the ‘Tempo’ project. **John Collison, co-founder and president of Stripe, has clarified their strategic direction: USDC is coming to Stripe—starting with global payouts on Solana and Ethereum. ** Current developments focus on Stripe’s established crypto plans, not speculative ventures such as a ‘Tempo’ blockchain. Financial markets remain unaffected by the rumors, as neither funding nor capital allocation details have been confirmed. The company remains focused on existing crypto projects rather than speculation. Media speculation lacks concrete foundation without official announcements from involved parties and financial forecasts are not influenced by these unverified rumours.** Stripe’s past ventures show a strategic focus on supporting current projects with practical integrations, and no evidence suggests the launch of a unified blockchain project is imminent.