Tempo, a blockchain focused on payments, has raised $500 million in a Series A funding round, valuing the company at $5 billion. The round was led by Greenoaks and Thrive Capital, with participation from other investors including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and SV Angel. Notably, Stripe and Paradigm did not contribute capital. This funding comes amid a surge in crypto-related venture investments, with over $16 billion invested in Q3 2025. Tempo is designed to enhance transaction throughput and integrate with traditional financial systems, reflecting Stripe’s broader strategy in the crypto payments space.
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