Bridging TradFi and DeFi: How Talos is Transforming Institutional Trading

Anton Katz, Co-Founder & CEO of Talos, recently sat down with Vince Mollinari on Fintech.TV's "Daily Download" at the New York Stock Exchange. The conversation offered insights into Talos's role in institutional digital asset trading, trends in institutional crypto adoption, and the company's strategic direction.

Reposted from source: Fintech.TV

Summary

Intro to Talos

Anton described Talos as an institutional trading platform that provides a comprehensive solution for managing the digital asset lifecycle, from portfolio management and algorithmic trading to reconciliation and settlement. The platform provides connectivity to crypto exchanges, OTC desks, market makers, decentralized markets, and custodians, allowing institutions seamless access to digital assets.

Large institutions are entering the space

Vince highlighted Talos's strength in offering both vertical and horizontal integration. Anton emphasized the importance of offering institutions familiar tools from traditional finance (TradFi), addressing barriers such as regulatory clarity, technological integration, and operational compatibility. He noted significant progress, citing that over the last year Talos had onboarded traditional institutions managing a collective $18 trillion in AUM.

Regulatory barriers are easing

Discussing market adoption, Anton explained that institutions initially hesitated due to regulatory and technological hurdles. However, those barriers are rapidly decreasing, particularly in regions like EMEA and APAC. Even in the US, institutional engagement is accelerating as banks and asset managers integrate digital assets into their offerings.

Talos is evolving to support the full investment lifecycle

The conversation also explored Talos's evolution from a focus on trading to broader portfolio management and post-trade solutions driven by client demand. Anton described the challenges of settlement in digital assets, highlighting Talos's strategic integrations to streamline this aspect of trading.

Institutional interest in DeFi is growing

Anton addressed institutional engagement with decentralized finance (DeFi), noting growing interest but ongoing challenges around compliance and safety. Despite these challenges, he affirmed Talos's commitment to bridging traditional and decentralized markets.

Beyond crypto: Eyeing a multi-asset is the future

Looking ahead, Anton shared Talos's ambition to become a true multi-asset platform, expanding beyond crypto as other asset classes digitize. Strategic partnerships, continued product innovation, and potential M&A activity will drive the company's growth trajectory.

Watch the full interview for more details on how Talos is shaping institutional participation in digital assets.