Tempo leads stablecoin market cap growth with $462M increase

Base: Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, optimized for scalable, low-cost transactions and developer tools in DeFi and payments. The chain supports a growing range of stablecoin and tokenized asset use cases. It posted the third-largest weekly gain in stablecoin market cap. Tron: Tron is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-throughput stablecoin transfers and decentralized applications, with a particular emphasis on USDT circulation. The network serves as core infrastructure for global dollar-denominated transactions and settlements. It recorded the second-highest weekly increase in stablecoin market cap among major chains. Tempo: Tempo is a Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, purpose-built for stablecoin payments with fees payable directly in stablecoins and sub-second finality. The network focuses on enterprise-grade settlement and payments infrastructure. It led the reported weekly gains in stablecoin market cap, reflecting growing adoption for institutional money movement. Chain Upgrades: Base activated its Cobalt hard fork in late September to improve transaction flexibility and tools for tokenized assets. Ecosystem Growth: Tron continues to expand stablecoin integrations beyond basic transfers, including yield-bearing options. Stablecoin Infrastructure: Visa recently joined as an anchor validator on Tempo to support stablecoin payment settlements.