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💰 With the USD Interest Account on Uphold, it's the customer who gets the interest, not the bank. 💸 4.9% APY on dollars instantly tradable into #crypto. 🪙 2% APY on balances under $1,000. 🚫 No subscription. No lock up. 🏦 FDIC insured up to $2.5M on participating funds. 🔎 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehPQEU89 🇺🇸 Available to US customers only. __ DISCLAIMERS The USD Interest Account is a brokerage account offered by Atomic Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, for participation in the Atomic Cash Sweep Program. Cash deposited in the account solely for the purpose of accessing the Cash Sweep Program is not protected by SIPC or FDIC. Cash is protected by FDIC insurance when deposited into the program banks. Content provided for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Neither Atomic Brokerage, nor any of its affiliates, is a bank. Crypto is not offered through Atomic Brokerage. Balances of $1,000 or more earn 4.9% APY. Balances under $1,000 earn 2% APY. Rate is subject to change. You are able to have up to $2,500,000 FDIC insurance for deposits in your Atomic Brokerage account when those funds are deposited into all ten unaffiliated bank deposit accounts in the Atomic Cash Sweep Program (subject to coverage limits and eligibility requirements). Access to your funds is typically available within seconds. Transactions will be monitored and may be held, delayed or blocked if the transfer could result in fraud or another form of financial harm. Additionally, sometimes transfers can be delayed.

Understanding Blockchain Layers: A Key to Scalability and Efficiency Blockchain technology is structured into multiple layers, each serving a critical role in ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security for decentralized networks. Here’s a breakdown of the key layers that make up the blockchain stack: 💻 Layer 0: The foundational layer that enables communication and interoperability across different blockchain networks. Protocols like Cosmos and Polkadot ensure data transfer and cross-chain connectivity. 🛠️ Layer 1: These are the base blockchain protocols that operate independently with their own native tokens. Examples include Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH). Layer 1 handles the core processes such as consensus mechanisms and network security. ⚡ Layer 2: Built on top of Layer 1, Layer 2 blockchains aim to solve scalability challenges by offloading certain interactions from the base layer. Technologies like the Lightning Network (for Bitcoin) and Polygon (for Ethereum) improve transaction speeds and reduce costs without compromising security. 📱 Layer 3: The application layer where users interact with the blockchain through APIs, interfaces, and frameworks. Layer 3 serves as the user interface that hides the complex back-end operations, making blockchain more accessible for everyday applications. As blockchain adoption grows, understanding these layers is essential for navigating the evolving landscape and seeing how different projects tackle scalability and efficiency challenges. 🔍 Want to dive deeper? Explore the full breakdown of blockchain layers and their applications on Uphold Academy! 🔗 What are blockchain layers: https://lnkd.in/eJyZGpny __ Don’t invest in crypto unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more.

We are proud to be recognized for our work with the Ripple payments platform. It’s an honor to accept the Ripple Innovation Award at this year’s Ripple Swell. #Ripple #XRP #XRPCommunity #RLUSD #Uphold

Today at #RippleSwell, we’re proud to announce our Ripple USD exchange partners.  #RLUSD will be globally available for institutions and users from Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, MoonPay, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish. RLUSD is one of the few stablecoins issued under a New York Trust Company Charter, ensuring rigorous oversight and regulatory compliance. Introducing the #RLUSD advisory board to guide the responsible introduction of RLUSD to market:  ➡️ Sheila Bair Former FDIC Chair  ➡️ David Puth, Former CENTRE Consortium CEO and JPMorgan Executive  ➡️ Chris Larsen, Ripple Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Built for enterprise use and combining the stability of fiat with the efficiency of blockchain, RLUSD can be used for: 1️⃣ Instant Payments: Settle globally, 24/7, with no intermediaries. 2️⃣ Seamless On/Off Ramps: Easily move between fiat and crypto. 3️⃣ Tokenization: Access value in real-world assets.

🚨 Exciting News! Uphold is proud to be among the strategic exchange partners for the launch of RLUSD, Ripple’s new compliance-focused stablecoin. RLUSD is built to meet the rigorous demands of today’s financial institutions and enterprises, combining the stability of USD with the efficiency and transparency of blockchain technology. 🔑 Key Use Cases: Payments: Real-time, 24/7 global transactions, providing a cost-effective and reliable solution for cross-border payments. On/Off Ramps: A seamless bridge between traditional fiat currencies and digital assets Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs): RLUSD aims to provide the liquidity, settlement, and collateralization for trading RWAs including but not limited to commodities, securities, and other on-chain assets. "Stablecoins are the killer use case for blockchain technology and help to solve one of the most glaring problems in modern finance—cross-border payments. We expect stablecoins to replace many use cases of traditional fiat money faster than many people imagine." - Simon McLoughlin, Uphold CEO. We’re excited about this launch and the opportunity to provide both business partners and retail users with access to transparent, high-quality stablecoins like RLUSD. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQKpC8Vt #RLUSD #Ripple #Stablecoin #Crypto #Blockchain

Meme tokens like SPX6900 surged into the Top 100 with a 168% gain last week, but quickly dropped back out. #crypto #memecoins #tokenomics

Looking forward to Ripple Swell. Join me October 15th from 11:00 am - 11:30 am EST as we dive into “Exploring the Growing Stablecoin Market.” Will be a great group of panelists. And, ping me if you are at the conference as it would be great to catch up! #RippleSwell #Uphold #Blockchain #Crypto #stablecoins

Greatly enjoyed this interview with Crypto Jebb where we look at the market, the state of crypto and Uphold's new U.S. Dollar Interest account, which pays 4.9% on balances over $1K, 2% from $1, and provides FDIC insurance to $2.5M. #Uphold #crypto #highinterestaccount

🗓️ This week, we asked for your thoughts in a series of polls on 𝕏. Here’s how your answers stacked up: 📊 85% AGREE the future of #Bitcoin is as a store of value only. 📊 67% believe MOST #memecoins will fade away in this cycle. 📊 32% are NOT SURE if #Ethereum and #Arbitrum can thrive together. 📊 65% believe recent FTX payouts and Chinese stimulus measures WILL fuel a bull run. 📊 52% believe $BTC’s dominance will DECLINE, and #altcoins will take over. 📊 100% AGREE the SEC’s policies have been a disaster for the entire #crypto industry. 📢 Stay tuned and follow Uphold on 𝕏 for more polls—your voice matters! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5GZRXMY

Going to Money20/20? Let's reconnect at an event we are co-hosting with Ripple. Should be a great show...see you there! https://lnkd.in/egpfgAxn