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The companies confirmed that Tempo’s newest group of partners includes UBS, Cross River Bank, and prediction-market operator Kalshi.
They join existing participants such as Deutsche Bank, Nubank, OpenAI, and Anthropic, which have been testing live workloads to validate the chain’s performance. Other partners mentioned include DoorDash, Shopify, Standard Chartered, Visa, Coupang, and Revolut, with more firms like Klarna, Brex, Coastal, Mastercard, Ramp, Payoneer, Persona, and Figure joining after the initial announcement.
Tempo’s testnet is live!
Any company can now build on a payments-first chain designed for instant settlement, predictable fees, and a stablecoin-native experience.
Tempo has been shaped with a wide group of partners validating real workloads including @AnthropicAI, @Coupang,… pic.twitter.com/tHcjuBRGZb
— tempo (@tempo) December 9, 2025
According to details, the Tempo blockchain applies a payments-first architecture that separates transaction lanes from the broader network to avoid congestion common on public blockchains. The design targets predictable settlement times and fee stability, aiming to prevent disruptions often triggered by spikes in speculative trading.
With a fixed fee of one-tenth of a cent per transaction, Tempo offers an alternative to traditional card rails that charge between one and three percent plus fixed costs.
This model also aligns with rising interest in microtransactions across fintech and AI firms, which increasingly prefer usage-based fees instead of monthly billing. Tempo also accepts any dollar-denominated stablecoin for transaction costs, including USDT and USDC, the two largest tokens in circulation.
Companies building on the Tempo blockchain can begin testing integrations today, according to project documentation.
“Working with Tempo allows Coastal to test and co-create the next generation of financial infrastructure. It’s not just about improving speed or efficiency — it’s about unlocking new capabilities for the broader ecosystem of fintech and embedded finance partners. Together, we’re… https://t.co/grxZmHHBKO
— Coastal (@CoastalBankWA) December 9, 2025
Coastal Bank President Brian Hamilton said his institution is testing how the network’s structure could unlock new capabilities across fintech and embedded-finance partners.
Matt Huang, managing partner at Paradigm, which leads the project’s development effort, told Bloomberg his team will focus on real-world use cases for stablecoins.
The move continues a year-long trend of US institutional participation in crypto, further accelerated by the GENIUS ACT regulatory framework signed into law by President Donald Trump in July 2025.
As Tempo blockchain launch accelerates crypto adoption in the US, early-stage projects like PEPENODE are receiving speculative demand.
Pepe Node allows users to own virtual meme coin mining rigs, combine nodes for higher yields, and earn bonus rewards from network participation.
Pepe Node Presale
Currently priced at $0.0010, the Pepe Node presale has already raised over $2.3 million of its $2.5 million target. Investors can still join through the official Pepe Node website before the next price tier unlocks.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.
Since Jan. 24, Bitcoin has been rising above an ascending support line. Thus far, the cryptocurrency has confirmed the line many times, and the subsequent rebound has resulted in the continuous upward movement.
The price is rapidly approaching the $44,000 horizontal resistance line, which BTC has not traded above since the first week of January.
Wednesday’s price decline was brief, as bitcoin surged to a fresh three-week high above $43,000.
The majority of altcoins have also entered the green zone, led by Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Cardano, and NEAR Protocol.
It was less than a week ago that the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency landed at just over $40,000, and the community was fearful that the commodity might go below that coveted threshold.
However, the situation immediately shifted, and Bitcoin began an incredible run that culminated in a price of $42,000-plus.
Following that, a minor pullback dropped bitcoin down to $41,000. Nonetheless, the bulls rallied and drove BTC higher.
For the first time since March 4, the cryptocurrency reached and momentarily notched over $43,000 this time.
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As a result, bitcoin is presently about 5% higher than it was last week at this stage, despite recent price volatility.
The BTC/USD pair attempted to crack and secure its highest levels in weeks Thursday, according to data from TradingView.
The pair had consolidated the previous day, with lower timeframe sideways activity giving way to a “grind” upwards that drove Bitcoin to near the $44,000 – a level not seen since March 3.
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Crypto total market cap at $1.68 trillion on the daily chart | Source: TradingView.com
Terra, which had gained notice because to its aspirations for a massive $10 billion BTC allocation, was said to have transmitted Tether (USDT) from an alleged wallet valued at about $750 million at the time of writing.
Do Kwon, Terra’s co-founder, initially stated a target of $10 billion for backing the firm’s new US dollar stablecoin, followed by $3 billion in a weekend interview, but confirmed on Tuesday that the final crosshair was $10 billion.
Despite the apparent inflow of liquidity, the atmosphere among traders was leaning toward confidence, as was the spot price.
Credible Crypto, a popular Twitter account, specifically targeted people looking to buy in at prices below $40,000.
Meanwhile, bitcoin has retraced approximately a few hundred dollars and is now trading around $42,000. It resumed the strong push hours later and is currently trading near $43,000, having reached a new three-week high earlier in the day.
Featured image from PCMag, chart from TradingView.com