Stripe has partnered with Tempo to launch the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), a framework designed to programmatically coordinate payments, enabling features such as microtransactions and recurring payments. According to Foresight News, the protocol allows merchants to receive payments directly from agents using the PaymentIntents API with minimal coding. It supports various payment methods, including stablecoins, fiat currencies, credit cards, and buy-now-pay-later options.