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Aplo

Aplo

Aplo (formerly SheeldMarket) is an EU-licensed Crypto Prime Broker for institutional investors, based in France and regulated by the AMF and ACPR. It provides a comprehensive suite of services including trading, credit, custody, clearing, and advisory for over 300 crypto assets. Aplo targets professional and qualified investors globally, offering a secure, transparent platform with a focus on regulatory compliance and data privacy, and is SOC 1 certified.
Paris, FRA

Description

Aplo (formerly SheeldMarket) is a French digital asset service provider, authorized and regulated by the AMF and ACPR, and registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider (E2020-005). The company provides professional and qualified institutional investors with access to market liquidity through a single, user-friendly platform for all their crypto needs. Services include trading, credit, custody, clearing, and advisory, with an emphasis on security through institutional-grade custody, multi-sig security with sMPC and HSMs, and SOC 1 certification. Aplo operates with transparency, featuring no proprietary trading or hidden fees. Founded by Oliver, Arnaud, and Simon, the company secured seed funding in 2020 and an additional $10 million in 2021 to scale its prime broker services. Aplo is committed to regulatory compliance, including GDPR and AML/CFT procedures, aiming to simplify finance and build solutions for the next generation.