Tempo, a stablecoin payments chain backed by Stripe and Paradigm, has integrated Morpho's decentralized lending marketplace, unlocking $7.5 billion in on-chain lending for enterprises. The integration, which went live on May 18, allows businesses on Tempo to lend, borrow, and earn yield on idle stablecoin balances without leaving the network. Morpho's deployment on Tempo transforms the chain from a pure settlement layer into a comprehensive financial platform. This integration enables enterprises to embed DeFi capabilities into their payment products, keeping balances on-chain rather than reverting to traditional banking systems. The move is part of a broader trend of institutional networks targeting regulated finance use cases, with Tempo listing major partners like Visa, Mastercard, and UBS. The partnership also includes $172,000 in MORPHO incentives to stimulate early activity. This development follows Morpho's growing influence in traditional finance, highlighted by Apollo Global Management's acquisition of MORPHO tokens and its use in products by Coinbase and Société Générale Forge.