Stripe has launched Tempo, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for payments, while completing acquisitions of stablecoin platform Bridge and crypto wallet provider Privy. JPMorgan estimates Stripe's addressable market exceeds $350 billion. The payments giant achieved profitability in 2024 and processed over $1.4 trillion in transaction volume.

Three blockchain addresses associated with the Trump team received $4.2 million in MET tokens from Meteora, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The distribution occurred hours after Meteora co-founder Benjamin Chow was named in a federal class-action lawsuit alleging he orchestrated pump-and-dump schemes involving multiple tokens that defrauded investors of at least $57 million. All three recipient addresses immediately transferred the airdrop to OKX exchange.

The European Union unveiled its 19th sanctions package against Russia on October 23, 2025, expanding enforcement to digital asset networks. EU authorities have banned all transactions involving the A7A5 stablecoin, which they allege has processed over $6 billion in cross-border transfers since August. The measures target the token's developer, its Kyrgyzstan-based issuer, and associated exchange platforms, according to the EU Council.

Stripe could access a market exceeding $350 billion by 2030 through expansion in AI-driven transactions and blockchain payment systems, according to JPMorgan analysts. The fintech company, valued at $107 billion, processed over $1.4 trillion in annual payment volume across 195 countries and turned profitable in 2024.