Talos Acquires Coin Metrics for Integrated Crypto Data Platform

Talos, a leading provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, has announced its acquisition of Coin Metrics, a prominent provider of crypto financial intelligence. This strategic move aims to integrate Coin Metrics’ extensive crypto market data, blockchain analytics, and benchmark indexes with Talos’s platform, which includes a unified order and execution management system (OEMS) and portfolio management system (PMS). The combined platform will be the industry’s first integrated data and investment management solution for digital assets, aligning with Talos’s goal of offering a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all institutional trading workflows in digital assets.

Anton Katz, CEO and Co-Founder of Talos, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating that the integration of the two platforms will create a fully integrated, one-stop solution that benefits the clients of both firms. This solution will support the entire digital asset investment lifecycle, from trading and portfolio management to market data, on-chain analytics, and portfolio construction. The combined expertise of both companies will deliver a uniquely powerful platform, significantly enhancing the offering for their clients.

Data is a critical component within trading and portfolio management workflows, particularly for the largest institutional clients served by both companies. The complementary services of Talos and Coin Metrics will create synergies for their collective clients, including streamlined access to advanced portfolio analytics, sophisticated risk monitoring, premium indexes, and industry-leading execution capabilities. This integration will provide a robust infrastructure to support trading, investment, and risk management at scale, aligning with the vision of both companies for a future where digital assets are pervasive.

Coin Metrics, based in Boston, will benefit from Talos’s established global reach, with offices in New York, London, Cyprus, and Singapore, serving clients across 32 countries. Both firms are trusted by many of the largest global financial institutions. This transaction marks the largest acquisition in Talos’s history, following recent acquisitions of leading digital asset firms to expand its institutional platform. These acquisitions include Cloudwall, a risk management technology provider, Skolem, an infrastructure platform for institutional DeFi trading, and D3X Systems, a portfolio construction platform for systematic investment in digital assets.

Talos provides institutional-grade technology that supports the full digital asset investment lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement, and portfolio management. The Talos platform connects institutions to key providers in the digital asset ecosystem through a single interface. Coin Metrics, established in 2017, is committed to building the crypto economy on a foundation of truth, providing authentic and accurate data with the highest standards of clarity and precision. The combined platform will offer unparalleled insight and accuracy into crypto data and analytics, enabling companies to accelerate value creation and minimize risk.