Uphold Institutional

Uphold Institutional offers trading tools for all classes of institutional investors to succeed in the new digital asset economy. Asset managers have access to actionable research and insights to inform their trading strategy with Intelligence by Uphold. Ascent by Uphold, an OTC trading platform, offers optimal execution and superior liquidity with access to 29 centralized and decentralized exchanges, plus Layer 2 networks and roll ups. Institutional investors trading digital assets benefit from Uphold’s product breadth, token discovery, trading expertise, execution, and liquidity. Join us today and unleash your potential in the new digital asset economy. Book a personalized meeting to speak to our team: Uphold.com/institutional

In the most recent Digital Asset Weekly... The Argentine president's meme coin debacle rocked markets, with Solana's value dropping drastically. Regulatory shifts are in the air, with potential SEC guidelines on staking and the rise of state-level Bitcoin legislation. Memecoins are taking a hit as insider trading scandals unfold. We also check-in on MicroStrategy's most recent efforts, as well as Helium Mobile's partnership with Movistar. The market keeps on shifting!

 🚀 ETH Denver – Let’s Connect! 🚀 Are you heading to ETHDenver this year? We’d love to catch up in person! A number of people from the Uphold group including Nancy Beaton, Robin O'Connell, Christopher Hunt, Tremayne Sullivan and Matthew Murray will be there, and we're keen to meet with new and existing partners whether it's for a quick coffee or a deep dive into all things #Uphold or #TopperPay. Drop us a message if you’ll be attending – we’d be thrilled to set up a time to meet! #Uphold #TopperPay #Onchain #ETHDenver

Please DM me if you are at ETHDenver next week and want to discuss how the Uphold Enterprise Platform can help drive your revenues with stablecoin cross border payments, on ramps/off ramps, or regulated crypto liquidity!

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Crypto adoption in the U.S. has leveled itself, but that’s not a bad thing. Here’s where it gets interesting: After peaking at 33% in 2022, ownership has settled at 27-28% in 2024 and 2025. There’s a big difference in how people see the future. Among current holders, 83% believe the market will grow in 2025, while only 56% of non-owners agree. Meanwhile, just 3% of holders expect a decline, compared to 13% of non-owners. This gap speaks volumes. Those already in the space see something others don’t, whether confidence in the tech, experience with market cycles, or just a long-term mindset. And the numbers back it up: ✅ 22% of today’s holders first bought in 2020 ✅ 7% of new investors entered in 2024 ✅ The number of people who “definitely intend to buy” rose from 5% in 2023 to 15% in 2024, holding strong at 14% in 2025 The next wave of adoption won’t be fueled by speculation but will be built on trust, regulation, and real-world use cases and will empower 1.8 billion unbanked people.

If you are there - let me know so we can catch up! #Uphold #ETHDENVER #Crypto #blockchain

Much of today’s financial system still relies on outdated, non-standardized contracts. Some cross-border mechanisms, like Nostro and Vostro accounts, hold approximately $27 trillion in capital merely to create the illusion of money movement. Unlocking this capital could boost global GDP by ≈24%. Today, stablecoins have taken on a long-standing financial challenge by enabling faster and more efficient payments. ❌ However, payment providers and banks are far from obsolete. In fact, their market share will depend on their ability to adapt to innovation and remain competitive in a world increasingly drawn to new technologies like blockchain and AI. ❌ This isn’t a competition. SEPA Instant, UPI, ACH, FPS, SWIFT, and other payment systems can all be enhanced with stablecoins. Together, they form a hybrid financial ecosystem that benefits 8 billion people by unlocking a new world of financial products and DeFi services for businesses and individuals while bringing fiat currency onto the much-needed blockchain rails. 🟩 Move on-chain. 💚 Build on Uphold.

Checking out some information from the most recent Digital Asset Weekly: The slight crash early last week wiped out $10B in 20hrs, primarily driven by political uncertainty & leverage, with retail traders fueling the sell-off. Bitcoin’s growing link to traditional assets is making it more sensitive to politics. Despite the drop, institutional interest, regulatory reform, & blockchain advancements keep the outlook positive. Economic instability & geopolitical risks affect both markets, but crypto’s innovation keeps optimism alive. Notable updates: BlackRock’s European Bitcoin ETP, Solana’s growth, and Berachain’s launch signal continued evolution.

I am convinced the future of finance is multichain. Just recently, it was announced that USDT, one of the largest stablecoins, will be integrated with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a layer-2 solution designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions through off-chain payment channels. In 2024, Tether processed $10 trillion in transactions - nearing Visa’s $16 trillion - while managing USDT across multiple blockchains like Ethereum, #Solana and more. This is what’s next for the world: ➡️ Interoperability will drive financial inclusion. ➡️ New business models will emerge. ➡️ Enterprises and consumers will gain the flexibility they need. The way we move money is changing… Embracing new technology means staying ahead in a more open, connected world.