Marqeta
Modern card issuing platform powering stablecoin spending
About
Marqeta is a publicly traded global modern card-issuing platform whose open API powers configurable payment cards for fintech leaders including Square, Klarna, Uber, DoorDash and Coinbase. Its Just-in-Time Funding and dynamic spend controls enable stablecoin-linked cards (e.g. its partnership with Stables) that convert stablecoin balances into fiat at the point of sale for Mastercard/Visa acceptance.
Key products
- Founded
- 2010
- HQ
- Oakland, USA
- Stage
- Public
- Funding
- Public (Nasdaq: MQ)
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