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Uphold

exchange
Operational

Multi-asset platform supporting crypto, metals, equities, and national currencies.

Platform Information

Founded

2014

Headquarters

New York, United States

Two-Factor Authentication

An extra login step that protects your account even if your password is stolen.

Yes

Custodial

The platform holds your crypto on your behalf — you don't control the private keys.

Yes

KYC Required

Know Your Customer — you must verify your identity before trading or withdrawing.

Yes

Proof of Reserves

The platform publicly proves it holds enough assets to cover all customer funds.

Unknown

Insurance

Customer funds are covered by insurance in the event of a hack or platform failure.

No

About Uphold

Uphold is a multi-asset trading platform supporting cryptocurrencies, precious metals, US equities, and national currencies. Registered with FinCEN in the US and FCA in the UK. Has faced criticism over fee transparency and its fractional reserve model for some asset classes.

Security & Score

62

Platform Safety Score

62/100Fair

Based on incident history, security features, and track record

No detailed security information available for Uphold.

Regulatory Information

Notes

FinCEN registered in the US. FCA registered in the UK.

Incident History

No incidents recorded for this platform.

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