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Founded Year
2014
Stage
Incubator/Accelerator | Alive
Total Raised
$15.92M
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+44 points in the past 30 days
About Uphold
Uphold develops a financial trading platform to make cryptocurrencies and other assets accessible to everyone. Its platform covers various cryptos and utility tokens, national currencies, stablecoins, and more. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.
Headquarters Location
6 West 18th Street 3rd Floor
New York, New York, 10011,
United States
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Expert Collections containing Uphold
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Uphold is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Blockchain.
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Companies in this collection build, apply, and analyze blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies for business or consumer use cases. Categories include blockchain infrastructure and development, crypto & DeFi, Web3, NFTs, gaming, supply chain, enterprise blockchain, and more.
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Companies and startups in this collection provide technology to streamline, improve, and transform financial services, products, and operations for individuals and businesses.
Uphold Patents
Uphold has filed 6 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- alternative currencies
- blockchains
- cryptocurrencies
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10/19/2021 | 7/2/2024 | Payment systems, Payment service providers, Banking technology, Mobile payments, Data management | Grant |
Application Date | 10/19/2021 |
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Grant Date | 7/2/2024 |
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Related Topics | Payment systems, Payment service providers, Banking technology, Mobile payments, Data management |
Status | Grant |
Latest Uphold News
Sep 5, 2024
UpholdSAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As interest rates remain high globally, Uphold , the global web3 financial platform, has partnered with Atomic Brokerage LLC (Atomic) to launch USD Interest Accounts offering up to 5% APY*. The accounts are directly integrated into the Uphold app and eliminate the need to withdraw USD to a bank account to earn interest and receive the benefit of deposit insurance. The accounts provide access to FDIC insurance up to $2.5 million for participating funds** and are available to U.S. users. In a recent Uphold survey, nearly 50% of current customers said they wanted a high-interest savings account. The USD Interest Accounts offer users:Up to 5% APY* on USD2% APY* with $1 Minimum DepositEarning interest begins upon deposit*FDIC Insurance up to $2.5 million for participating funds**No Subscription, No Lock-ups, No Monthly FeesFunds can be moved instantly between the USD Interest Account and Uphold’s crypto trading platformInstant settlement: Withdraw funds at any time***Residents of the U.S. can sign up for the account in seconds directly through the Uphold app. "Users tell us that they want more ways to maximize the earning potential of their assets – whether that is crypto or fiat,” said Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold. “Now we are the first major crypto trading platform to embed a brokerage account offering interest on USD - eliminating the hassle and cost of withdrawing USD to a bank just to earn a return.”A CNBC Select and Dynata Banking Behaviors Survey found that 82% of the U.S. population doesn’t have a high-yield savings account 1. Uphold wants to address that market with this new embedded brokerage account offering. For more information, please visit www.uphold.com . *Balances under $1,000 earn 2% interest; balances $1,000 and over earn 5%. Rate subject to change. Neither Atomic nor any of its affiliates is a bank. Interest accrues daily and is paid on a monthly basis. **You are able to have up to $2,500,000 ($250,000 per depositor, per insured bank for each account) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance for deposits in your Atomic Brokerage LLC account when those funds are deposited into all ten unaffiliated bank deposit accounts in the Atomic Cash Sweep Program (subject to coverage limits and eligibility requirements). Funds held in your Atomic Brokerage account are not FDIC insured. Funds held in your Atomic Brokerage account solely for the purpose of accessing the Cash Sweep are also not protected by SIPC. ***Access to funds is typically available within seconds. Transactions will be monitored and may be held, delayed or blocked if the transfer could result in fraud or another form of financial harm. Additionally, sometimes transfers can be delayed.
Uphold Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Uphold founded?
Uphold was founded in 2014.
Where is Uphold's headquarters?
Uphold's headquarters is located at 6 West 18th Street, New York.
What is Uphold's latest funding round?
Uphold's latest funding round is Incubator/Accelerator.
How much did Uphold raise?
Uphold raised a total of $15.92M.
Who are the investors of Uphold?
Investors of Uphold include Mastercard Start Path Crypto, Crowdcube and Coinbase Securities.
Who are Uphold's competitors?
Competitors of Uphold include Circle and 2 more.
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