Stratos

In anticipation of Benzinga’s headquarters moving to the heart of Detroit, we’ll be putting out a monthly series highlighting new establishments and exciting things going on in what will be our new home. What Detroit may lack in pure manufacturing power is being made up for in tech...

Universal cards seem to be the credit card version of universal remotes. They are handy, but ultimately do not eliminate the individual components. While they can minimize on-the-go space, their true appeal is in their mobility, simplicity and convenience. Instead of having multiple cards used...

Will it ever be possible for consumers to carry just one card? If any startup is capable of making that happen, it might be Stratos. Like other smart payment options, Stratos allows users to apply all of their cards -- credit, debit, loyalty, membership, gift cards, etc. -- to one Bluetooth-...

Stratos, a new mobile payment start-up, has been quietly working on its connected card for two years. During that time, several other companies -- including Coin and Plastic -- have revealed their products, hoping to take control of the market. The biggest announcement came on September 9 when...