DoorDash teams with Tempo to offer stablecoin payments across 40+ countries, speeding payouts and cutting cross-border costs for drivers, merchants, and customers. DoorDash announces a partnership with Tempo, a blockchain payments platform, to introduce stablecoin payments for delivery drivers, merchants, and customers in more than 40 countries, aiming to accelerate payment cycles and reduce international transfer costs while providing flexible options. Tempo is backed by Stripe and Paradigm and partners with firms such as Coastal Bank and ARQ. DoorDash processed 903 million orders in Q4 2025, totaling $29.7 billion in transaction value. PYMNTS Intelligence data show that 88% of companies receiving stablecoins immediately convert them to USD, indicating stablecoins are mainly used as a payment mechanism rather than an investment.

On March 7th, several venture capitalists stated that the AI boom has reduced the flow of funds into crypto startups, with investors preferring options with visible revenue. Although crypto startups raised $128 million this week, bringing the total close to $2.5 billion, there is still a need to strengthen defensiveness and profitability models. Major funding events include significant financing rounds for ARQ, Crossover Markets, and QFEX.

Latin American financial app ARQ (formerly DolarApp) has completed $70 million in funding, planning to rebrand and expand its service offerings, including wealth management and lending services. ARQ has 2 million customers, with annual transaction volume exceeding $10 billion, providing users with multi-currency accounts and stablecoin payment systems.