Web3 financial platform Uphold has announced the integration of its institutional trading platform, Uphold Ascent, with Talos, the leading provider of institutional digital asset trading technology.
The integration adds a deep source of liquidity to the Talos provider network and expands institutions’ access to digital assets. Through this partnership, institutions leveraging the Talos platform can access the execution services of Uphold Ascent, which supports more than 280 digital assets.
Bob O’Brien, Head of Institutional at Uphold said:
“We are excited to partner with Talos to advance our goal of providing market-leading trading infrastructure for the dynamic digital asset space. By integrating Uphold Ascent into the Talos network, we are helping institutions gain access to more digital assets through our extensive network of trading venues.”
Uphold Ascent intelligently channels orders across 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, as well as L2 blockchains, accessing some of the deepest liquidity in the digital asset ecosystem.
Daniel Packham, Vice President and Head of EMEA Operations at Talos added:
“We are excited to make Uphold Ascent’s deep liquidity available to Talos customers. Uphold and Talos share a focus on the unique needs and high standards of institutions. This integration supports our efforts to connect with leading sources of liquidity and remove the complexity of trading digital assets.”
The Talos trading platform connects large investors with key digital asset ecosystem providers, including exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, lenders, custodians and more through a single interface. The partnership between Talos and Uphold Institutional underscores their commitment to advancing the digital asset trading landscape for institutions.
Christopher Siedentopf, Global Head of Sales of Institutional at Uphold said:
“In a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, seamless access to liquidity is paramount for institutions seeking to navigate the market effectively. Uphold’s integration with Talos represents a significant step towards being able to access large pools of liquidity, enabling institutions to execute large orders efficiently and securely.”
About Uphold
Named in 2024 as the UK’s Best Crypto Exchange by Forbes Advisor, Uphold is committed to facilitating access to the widest range of crypto tokens. As a web3 financial platform, Uphold serves more than 10 million customers in more than 140 countries. It provides businesses and consumers with easy access to digital assets and services. Uphold’s unique ‘Anything to Anything’ interface provides clients with seamless access between both digital assets and national currencies and precious metals. Uniquely, Uphold smart route orders across 30 trading venues providing optimal execution and superior liquidity to clients. Uphold never loans customer assets and is always 100% committed. The company has pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (
Support is regulated in the US by FinCen and state regulators. and is registered in the UK and Canada with the FCA and FINTRAC respectively and in Europe with the Financial Crimes Investigation Service under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania.
Uphold Institutional provides execution services through its OTC platform, Uphold Ascent. Tailored for institutions, Uphold Ascent offers a seamless, secure and efficient trading environment for large-scale trading, supported by in-depth market research and insights.
About Talos
Talos provides institutional-grade technology that supports the full lifecycle of digital asset transactions, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement, lending, borrowing and portfolio management. Designed by a team with unparalleled experience building institutional trading systems, the Talos platform connects institutions with key participants in today’s digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, OTCs, prime brokers, lenders, custodians and more – through a single entry point. By streamlining the entire trading process, Talos helps clients mitigate brokerage risk and facilitate better execution.