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This Week In Crypto
04 Sep 2025

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Stripe and Paradigm launches a new blockchain optimized for real-world financial services. Public company BTC holdings surpass 1 million BTC while Nasdaq makes moves to cool the trend. In trending topics, we cover the Trump family’s double crypto launch.
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Stripe and Paradigm launches a new blockchain
Stripe and Paradigm have launched Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain currently in private testnet, designed to serve as a high-scale Layer 1 optimized for real-world financial services. Backed by Stripe and Paradigm as initial investors, Tempo builds on Stripe’s recent crypto momentum, including its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, partnerships with Coinbase and acquisition of crypto wallet firm Privy. Tempo is already collaborating with major firms like OpenAI, Deutsche Bank, Shopify, and others. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison and Paradigm's Matt Huang emphasize Tempo's role in supporting stablecoins and facilitating onchain payments, remittances, and tokenized deposits.
Public Company BTC holdings surpass 1m BTC
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