Coinbase, Marqeta expand partnership for stablecoin payment cards

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Coinbase and Marqeta are expanding their partnership to offer stablecoin-backed payment cards for enterprise customers, building on Marqeta’s existing issuance of crypto-backed cards for Coinbase. In this collaboration, Coinbase will handle stablecoin custody and fiat conversion, with Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, overseeing on-chain settlement, while Marqeta will manage card issuance and payment processing. The partnership aims to facilitate the launch of stablecoin-backed card programs tailored for both crypto-native and traditional users. However, the companies have not disclosed financial terms or a timeline for customer launches, leaving the near-term revenue impact unclear.

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