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Hassan Shittu

Klarna to Launch Dollar-Backed KlarnaUSD Stablecoin on Stripe's Tempo Blockchain in 2026

Swedish fintech Klarna announced on November 25, 2025, the development of KlarnaUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin set to launch in 2026 on Stripe and Paradigm's Tempo blockchain. Klarna becomes the first bank to adopt Stripe's blockchain settlement infrastructure through its Bridge product. The stablecoin will target commercial transactions and cross-border payments for Klarna's 114 million users globally.