Klarna has rolled out KlarnaUSD on Stripe’s Tempo blockchain for internal cross‑border payments, with a planned public mainnet launch in 2026. The pilot aims to speed settlement and lower costs ahead of a wider rollout.
Swedish fintech Klarna said it plans to issue a U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin as it expands into digital assets, joining a growing field of payment firms exploring tokenized money. The announcement comes as regulators worldwide increase scrutiny of stablecoins and crypto payments.