Wirex and Tempo Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Stablecoin Card Issuance

Wirex has integrated Tempo as a settlement layer for enterprise stablecoin card programs. This partnership allows fintechs to combine Wirex’s regulated card issuance with Tempo’s purpose-built blockchain infrastructure. For fintech professionals, this represents a significant step in streamlining the deployment of scalable, on-chain payment solutions that bridge traditional finance and digital assets.

What was announced

Wirex, a global provider of stablecoin infrastructure, has officially added Tempo to its platform. This live integration allows Wirex partners to utilize Tempo as a preferred settlement layer for enterprise-level stablecoin card programs. The offering is designed to provide a comprehensive, single-point integration for fintechs and digital platforms, covering regulated card issuance, digital wallets, compliance, and stablecoin settlement.

A key component of this announcement is the speed at which Wirex’s infrastructure has scaled. The platform reached $1 billion in annualized on-chain volume within just 131 days of its launch. This volume doubled to $2 billion only 110 days later, positioning Wirex as one of the fastest-growing stablecoin card platforms currently operating in the fintech sector. Wirex currently issues cards under its own licenses as a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard.

The integration with Tempo introduces more than just a technical network; it brings a specific focus on enterprise-grade support. Tempo’s Stablecoin Advisory and its team of forward-deployed engineers are tasked with working directly with customers to guide their product design and implementation. This hands-on approach is intended to help enterprises transition from the initial integration phase to full production more efficiently. The collaboration aims to provide a supported path for companies to launch stablecoin-backed card programs by leveraging Wirex’s regulated stack alongside Tempo’s specialized settlement network, drawing on Tempo's existing work with firms such as DoorDash, Deel, Klarna, Felix, and ARQ.

"It’s great to offer Tempo as a key settlement layer for enterprise stablecoin card programs integrating with Wirex’s infrastructure. As a purpose-built blockchain for stablecoin payments at scale, Tempo gives our partners fast, predictable and private settlement, while Tempo’s advisory and engineering teams help them move from integration to production faster."

Daniel Rowlands, General Manager, Wirex.

The companies involved

Wirex is a prominent player in the global stablecoin infrastructure market, operating as a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard. This status allows the company to issue cards under its own licenses, providing a regulated foundation for digital asset payments. The firm has established itself as a bridge between traditional payment networks and on-chain finance, offering a stack that includes wallets and compliance alongside issuance. FF News has followed the company’s trajectory closely, with 27 previous reports documenting its expansion and product developments.

Tempo is a purpose-built blockchain specifically engineered for stablecoin payments at scale. The company gained significant industry attention through its incubation by Stripe, a heritage that provides it with deep expertise in the global payments landscape. Tempo’s network is designed to offer fast and private settlement, catering to the needs of large-scale enterprises that require predictable transaction environments. The company has already established a track record of working with major brands across the gig economy and buy-now-pay-later sectors. To date, FF News has featured Tempo in six separate reports, highlighting its growing influence in the blockchain settlement space.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has previously covered Tempo’s role in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. In September 2026, the publication reported on a significant milestone for the network in Ondo Finance Launches USDY Yield Token on Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo Blockchain. This move highlighted Tempo’s utility as a destination for yield-bearing stablecoin products and its connection to major industry players like Paradigm.

Additionally, the broader fintech environment in which these companies operate has seen rapid innovation in compliance and wallet technology. Recent reports include Sumsub Unifies Nordic Verification with New All-in-One eID Bundle and Sumsub Launches Fraud Prevention Starter Kit as Attacks Rise 180%, which underscore the increasing focus on regulatory technology within the digital asset space. The trend toward integrated financial services was also noted in Turnkey Launches Swaps and Earn to Monetize Embedded Wallets with In-App Trading, reflecting a market-wide push for more functional embedded finance tools.

What this means

This integration signals a shift in how enterprise stablecoin programs are constructed, moving away from fragmented "build-your-own" models toward unified, regulated stacks. By combining issuance and settlement into a single workflow, Wirex and Tempo are placing pressure on traditional Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers who have been slow to adopt native on-chain settlement. The involvement of Stripe-incubated technology suggests that the infrastructure for digital payments is maturing to meet the privacy and speed requirements of large-scale corporate users. However, the industry must still grapple with whether these purpose-built blockchains can maintain their performance advantages as more high-volume enterprises migrate their payment flows on-chain.