Talos, a leading digital asset technology provider for institutions, has been quietly fueling the adoption of crypto by major asset managers. Backed by prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, coinbase Ventures, BNY, and wells fargo, talos has onboarded some of the world's largest and most reputable asset managers, responsible for a combined $18 trillion in assets under management (AUM).

Samar Sen, SVP Head of APAC at Talos, highlighted the company's role in bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the emerging crypto ecosystem. With a background in computer science and extensive experience at major TradFi institutions like goldman sachs, Barclays, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank, Samar is well-versed in the inefficiencies of legacy tech stacks. He joined Talos to be part of the transformative wave of blockchain technology, which he believes can solve many problems in finance, from global remittances to creating new investor products.

Talos provides professional, institutional-grade tools such as execution management, portfolio and risk management, and treasury systems. These tools are crucial for large firms trading significant amounts of crypto, as they need sophisticated algorithms to manage orders without moving the market. Talos acts as a bridge, helping institutions navigate the crypto ecosystem and connect with various players, including custodians and market makers.

On the sell side, Talos offers a white-label solution that enables existing banks, brokers, e-trading platforms, and investment apps to offer crypto trading to their customers without replacing their existing tech stack. This allows these providers to go to market faster and offer digital assets to their customers seamlessly.

Samar noted that institutional adoption of crypto varies by region due to regulatory maturity and cultural differences. While the U.S. has been a laggard due to regulatory uncertainty, the change of administration has brought about a step change for the industry. He is particularly excited about the potential for growth in the U.S., as many markets follow its lead. In Asia, investors are more comfortable with risk and leverage, making them more open to crypto investments. In Europe, the advent of MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation is expected to drive growth.

Despite global market uncertainty, Talos' pipelines are bigger than ever, with trading volumes in the billions of USD per day. The company's mission is to build a sustainable business for the long term, focusing on the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Talos remains a silent force behind the scenes, quietly accelerating institutional crypto adoption, one asset manager at a time.