Uphold
Founded in 2013 as Bitreserve, Uphold is a cloud-based digital money platform that enables users to buy, hold, convert, and transact in over 30 currencies and commodities, including 8 cryptocurrencies. Uphold users can deposit funds into their accounts through bank transfers, credit cards, and cryptocurrencies like XRP, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, converting them into reserve-backed currencies and commodities. This allows anyone with a device to send, receive, and exchange money and commodities globally.
Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with additional offices in Larkspur, California, Braga, London, and Shanghai, Uphold allows users to convert Bitcoin into “cloud money” in more than 30 fiat currencies (such as USD, EUR, JPY, and INR) and four precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium). The platform also offers an open API and is actively pursuing partnerships in the remittance sector, including collaborations with Elektra and the Salinas Group.
By combining a platform app model with payment connectivity, Uphold provides financial services to a global market. The company fosters innovation by allowing app developers and fintech partners to leverage its platform, which is supported by licensed relationships with banks and financial institutions worldwide. With a foundation of proprietary technologies and e-money apps, Uphold aims to ensure that people and businesses globally have access to safe, transparent, fair, and affordable financial services.
Contact Info
- support@uphold.com
- uphold.com
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
