🚨 As you probably saw, @Klarna just announced a massive partnership focused on improving its payment rails: Today they unveiled KlarnaUSD, a fully dollar-backed stablecoin launching in 2026. This is not just a crypto play; this is a strategic move into the $120 billion cross-border transaction market they operate in. 👇 Here is the full breakdown of why this is a massive shift... The KlarnaUSD stablecoin will run on the Tempo blockchain—a payments-focused network co-developed by @Stripe and @Paradigm. This partnership is the key. Klarna brings 114 million users and massive transaction volume. Stripe brings the crypto-native infrastructure. The Mission: Replace slow, expensive legacy systems (cough wires cough) with instantaneous, near-free transactions for both merchants and consumers. They want KlarnaUSD to be the default for everyday purchases and cross-border settlement. The stablecoin market is currently estimated at $27 trillion annually. Klarna is not playing catch-up; they're aiming to own the payment layer for the next decade. Klarna CEO @klarnaseb, once a vocal crypto skeptic, is now leading the charge. His dramatic U-turn sums up the institutional shift: "Crypto is finally at a stage where it is fast, low-cost, secure, and built for scale. This is the beginning of Klarna in crypto." With @PayPal's PYUSD already active, the race is officially on between the world's biggest fintech platforms to replace slow-moving banks. My prediction: Every major payment company will launch a stablecoin by the end of 2026. The traditional banks are now playing from behind. What do you think? Who will be next to launch a stablecoin? Let me know below. ⬇️