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Stripe and Paradigm Launch Firm Developing ‘Payments-First Blockchain’
Blockchain // September 04, 2025

Financial infrastructure provider Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have announced a “payments-first blockchain” called Tempo that is optimized for stablecoins and real-world payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Blue Apron Expands Ready-Made Options as Meal Subscriptions Boost Convenience
Subscriptions // December 12, 2023

As the growth of ready-to-go meal subscriptions outpaces that of traditional meal kits, Blue Apron is launching non-frozen prepared meals — part of an industry-wide trend toward more convenient options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants
Subscriptions // October 13, 2023

As consumers seek out more convenient meal options, Kroger’s new Tempo heat-and-eat meal subscription service sees the opportunity to gain share from restaurants, grocers and meal kits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Today in B2B Payments: Partnerships Ease Marketplace Payments, Logistics
B2B Payments // October 06, 2022

Today in B2B payments, Balance and Mirakl partner to enable seamless payments on B2B marketplaces, Procurant and Uber Freight Team to streamline logistics for suppliers of fresh produce, and Tempo France and Orokii open a remittance corridor. Plus, Jiko raises $40 million to “transform the...

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Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants

October 13, 2023
As consumers seek out more convenient meal options, Kroger’s new Tempo heat-and-eat meal subscription service sees the opportunity to gain share from restaurants, grocers and meal kits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Is The Physical Gym Business Model Broken?

May 26, 2021
The gym as we know it is not built for customer success – something that most consumers will readily attest to, given how few times they went to the gym...

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Klarna Debuts First Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain

November 25, 2025
Klarna has launched KlarnaUSD, its first stablecoin and the first bank-issued token to debut on Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain built by Stripe and Paradigm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Stripe and Paradigm Launch Firm Developing ‘Payments-First Blockchain’

September 04, 2025
Financial infrastructure provider Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have announced a “payments-first blockchain” called Tempo that is optimized for stablecoins and real-world payments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Stablecoin Platform Arf and Tempo Launch New Payments Corridor

October 04, 2021
Global stablecoin treasury, working capital financing and cross-border settlement provider Arf has teamed up with European money service Tempo Payments to debut a payment corridor through the Stellar network, from...

AI Connected Fitness Startup Tempo Notches $220 Million

April 13, 2021
Silicon Valley fitness platform Tempo has raised $220 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund, according to Yahoo. Other backers included new investor Steadfast Venture Capital,...