Stripe CEO Patrick Collison emphasized the growing adoption of stablecoins by global businesses, citing their advantages in speed, cost, and reliability over traditional payment systems. His remarks came after the launch of Tempo, a blockchain platform for stablecoin payments developed by Stripe and Paradigm. Collison noted that companies such as SpaceX and DolarApp are utilizing stablecoins for practical financial operations rather than speculative activities. He highlighted the benefits of stablecoins, including near-instant settlement and reduced costs, particularly in cross-border transactions. The regulatory landscape for stablecoins has also evolved, with the GENIUS Act in the U.S. and MiCA in Europe providing a framework for their use. Tempo aims to facilitate global payouts and payroll with low fees and enhanced privacy, involving partners like Visa and Deutsche Bank. The platform is designed to be neutral, with a diverse set of validators to ensure broad participation.