Klarna Introduces Stablecoin to Reduce $120 Billion in International Payment Charges
- Klarna launches KlarnaUSD, a USD-backed stablecoin on Stripe/Paradigm's Tempo blockchain to challenge traditional cross-border payment networks. - Aims to cut $120B in annual fees by offering faster, cheaper transactions via Tempo's payment-optimized infrastructure. - CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski's crypto pivot aligns with $27T stablecoin market growth and regulatory frameworks like the U.S. GENIUS Act. - Partnership with Stripe's $1.1B-acquired Bridge platform and $5B-valuation Tempo underscores fintech'
Swedish fintech powerhouse
This initiative marks a significant turnaround for Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski, who was once skeptical of crypto but now champions its advantages. “Crypto has reached a point where it is efficient, cost-effective, secure, and scalable,” he said, highlighting that Klarna’s 114 million users and $118 billion in yearly gross merchandise value (GMV) put the company in a strong position to “take on traditional networks”
Klarna’s collaboration with Stripe builds on a longstanding partnership across 26 countries. The stablecoin utilizes Open Issuance by Bridge, a Stripe subsidiary acquired for $1.1 billion earlier this year. Since its launch in September, Tempo has secured $500 million in funding and is valued at $5 billion,
On the financial front, Klarna enters the stablecoin competition with robust liquidity. Despite generating $3.2 billion in revenue over the past year and trading near its 52-week low, the company’s current ratio of 29.46 allows room for innovation. Its latest third-quarter report revealed
This launch is also in step with wider industry trends. PayPal and Stripe have already rolled out their own stablecoins, and clearer regulations in the U.S. and Europe have attracted more institutional players. JPMorgan recently noted that Circle’s
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