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Uphold review: score, licensing and risks

75/100SCORE · BTrusted Grade B, very good

Multi asset platform covering crypto, metals and equities, publishing a public reserve transparency page updated frequently, which very few venues do.

The facts

FOUNDED
2015
HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
CUSTODY
Custodial.
MiCA / EEA
Not authorised across the EEA.
US ACCESS
Yes, in most states.
PROOF OF RESERVES
No standard proof of reserves publication.
FEES
Typical for a venue of its size. Confirm current pricing on its own site.
ASSETS
Varies

How the score breaks down

regulation20/25
security17/25
costs11/15
assets11/15
platform9/10
support7/10

Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.

Where it is strong and where it is not

✓ Strengths
  • Established venue in United Kingdom
  • Local GBP deposit and withdrawal rails
✗ Weaknesses
  • United Kingdom focused, so limited use elsewhere
  • Less independent scrutiny than the global majors
  • Smaller asset list and thinner liquidity

Incident history

No major security breach or regulatory action on record.

Our read

Multi asset platform covering crypto, metals and equities, publishing a public reserve transparency page updated frequently, which very few venues do.
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