Arqitech Partnered With Talos for Digital Asset Trading
Broker-dealers will soon offer digital assets alongside traditional stocks and bonds in a single client account.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Investing
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Financial technology firm Arqitech has partnered with Talos to integrate digital-asset execution tools into its platform for independent broker-dealers. This integration allows firms like ThinkEquity to offer digital asset trading within the same accounts used for traditional stocks and bonds.
Why it matters
Small and medium-sized firms are increasingly seeking ways to provide digital asset access to their clients without the high costs of building proprietary infrastructure. This partnership enables these firms to scale their service offerings while maintaining standard compliance and reporting procedures.
The integration uses Rule 15c3-3, a foundational regulation requiring that customer assets be held by a qualified custodian or clearing firm. This ensures that even as new trading options are added, the fundamental custody of assets remains consistent with existing market standards.
The players
Arqitech
A financial technology provider based in Boca Raton, Florida, that offers an orchestration layer for independent broker-dealers.
Talos
A technology provider offering institutional-grade software and data for the digital asset investment lifecycle.
ThinkEquity
An NYSE member firm based in New York that will serve as the first broker-dealer to use the integrated Arqitech and Talos platform.
The details
Arqitech will embed the Talos institutional platform into its existing orchestration layer to handle execution and settlement workflows. Under this model, individual broker-dealers map their onboarding and compliance tasks directly to their own written supervisory procedures. Arqitech does not hold client assets, and all trades remain under the purview of established custodial regulations to ensure investor protection.
Timeline
The partnership agreement was officially announced on October 13, 2026.
The production embed of the platform is scheduled to be effective November 1, 2026.
Full embedding of the Talos platform is projected for completion by the end of 2026.
Money Landscape
This integration marks a shift in how traditional broker-dealers incorporate modern digital assets into their service offerings. It operates within the custodial requirements of SEC Rule 15c3-3, ensuring that new technology follows established precedents for safeguarding customer assets.
Investors may soon find it easier to manage digital assets within their existing brokerage accounts, potentially simplifying portfolio monitoring and reporting. Always confirm with your broker whether your specific assets remain protected under qualified custodial standards when trading new asset classes.
The takeaway
The move suggests a trend toward unifying digital and traditional asset management under existing regulatory frameworks. Investors should track whether their brokerage firms update their account agreements to reflect the inclusion of digital assets and consult a financial professional regarding any custodial changes.
What happens next
The production platform is scheduled to go live for initial use on November 1, 2026, with the full platform rollout anticipated by the end of 2026.
Further reading
To understand how new technologies are reshaping brokerage services, see our Investing section.
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