Uphold

Founded in 2013, Uphold is a multi-asset digital money platform that provides financial services to a global market. Serving over 140 countries, Uphold offers access to more than 300 assets, including cryptocurrencies, national currencies, and commodities. The platform facilitates frictionless foreign exchange and cross-border remittances, aiming to make financial services more accessible worldwide. 

Products and Services

Uphold’s unique ‘Anything-to-Anything’ trading experience enables customers to trade directly between various asset classes. The platform supports seamless transactions between cryptocurrencies, traditional currencies, and precious metals. Additionally, Uphold offers services such as the USD Interest Account, Uphold Rewards, and Uphold Vault, catering to both individual and enterprise clients. 

Security and Compliance

Uphold is certified for SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, ensuring rigorous control over its information security management systems, data handling, and payment processing practices. The company complies with relevant privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the UK Data Protection Act, underscoring its dedication to protecting the personal data and privacy rights of its global customers. 

Technology and Integration

Built on a core of proprietary technologies and e-money applications, Uphold embraces a future where people and businesses around the world have access to safe, transparent, fair, and affordable financial services. The platform’s open API allows third-party developers to build sophisticated financial products on top of Uphold, enabling functionalities such as earning interest on holdings, receiving payments in cryptocurrency, and donating to charities using any supported currency.