Lyra provides a Visa‑branded prepaid card—both physical and virtual—that can be funded directly with over ten major cryptocurrencies, allowing users to spend crypto instantly at millions of online merchants. The platform offers self‑custody of assets, customizable spending limits, real‑time transaction tracking, and a Chrome extension for one‑click checkout, all without issuance or transaction fees.
Funding
$235M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Cryptocurrency holders often cannot use their digital assets directly for everyday online purchases because most merchants only accept fiat currencies, and existing solutions typically involve costly conversions or third‑party custodians.
Solution
Lyra offers a Visa‑branded prepaid card that can be funded with over ten major cryptocurrencies, enabling users to spend crypto instantly at millions of online merchants. The platform provides both physical and virtual cards, with a Chrome extension that auto‑fills card details for seamless checkout on supported sites. Users retain self‑custody of their assets, set spending limits, and monitor transactions through an integrated dashboard, all without charging fees for card issuance or usage.
Target Audience
Crypto owners who want to use their digital assets for everyday online shopping, including freelancers, gamers, and frequent e‑commerce shoppers.
Features
- Visa prepaid card (physical and virtual) funded directly with BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC, MATIC, ADA, BSC, USDC, USDT, and others
- Instant card activation and real‑time spending at 10,000+ online merchants
- Chrome extension for one‑click autofill of card details during checkout
- Self‑custody of crypto funds with on‑demand conversion at the point of sale
- Customizable spending limits and transaction tracking within the Lyra dashboard
- No issuance or transaction fees for users