Taurus Group
Cryptocurrency custody software
Blockchain software
Cryptocurrency software
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What is Taurus Group
Taurus Group is an institutional digital asset custody and tokenization platform used by banks, broker-dealers, and other regulated financial institutions to custody cryptocurrencies and manage tokenized assets. The product typically combines secure key management, policy controls, and workflow approvals with integrations to trading, settlement, and blockchain networks. It also supports issuance and lifecycle management for tokenized securities and other on-chain representations of assets, aligning with regulated use cases.
Institution-focused custody controls
The platform is designed for regulated institutions that require governance features such as role-based access, approval workflows, and policy enforcement around key usage and transactions. These controls map to common operational models in banks and broker-dealers (segregation of duties, auditability, and controlled change management). This focus can reduce the amount of custom development needed compared with more retail-oriented wallet products.
Tokenization and custody in one
Taurus combines digital asset custody with tokenization capabilities, allowing organizations to manage both cryptoassets and tokenized securities/real-world assets within a single product family. This can simplify operating models where the same institution needs issuance, corporate actions/lifecycle management, and custody under consistent controls. In the broader custody market, not all custody-first offerings include native tokenization tooling.
Enterprise integration orientation
The product is positioned to integrate into institutional environments, where connectivity to internal systems and external venues/networks is a core requirement. Typical deployments emphasize operational workflows, reporting, and compliance-aligned processes rather than standalone wallet usage. This approach fits organizations that need custody to function as part of a broader trading, settlement, and risk stack.
Less suited for retail users
Taurus is built primarily for institutions and regulated entities, not for individual consumers. Organizations looking for a simple self-custody wallet experience may find the platform’s governance and operational features unnecessary. The product’s value is highest when there are multiple roles, approvals, and institutional processes to manage.
Implementation and onboarding effort
Institutional custody platforms generally require integration work, security reviews, and operational process design before going live. This can extend timelines compared with turnkey wallet products or simpler custody setups. Buyers should plan for stakeholder involvement across security, compliance, operations, and IT.
Feature scope varies by jurisdiction
For regulated custody and tokenization, supported assets, networks, and workflows can depend on local regulatory requirements and the institution’s licensing model. Some capabilities may require additional controls, third-party components, or specific deployment patterns to meet supervisory expectations. Prospective customers typically need a detailed fit assessment against their regulatory perimeter and target markets.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (usage-based)
Standard published fees (from Taurus PRIME price schedule):
- Digital asset OTC trading / brokerage fees: 60 bps (0.60%). Minimum Taurus fee of CHF 25 for fully electronic trades (CHF 100 for non-electronic/voice). Blockchain/network fees may be charged on top.
- Digital asset derivative trading fees: 90 bps on spot notional. Minimum Taurus fee of CHF 400 (or equivalent) per leg.
- Digital asset custody & administration fees: 45 bps p.a. (charged quarterly in the digital-asset unit unless otherwise agreed). VAT not included.
- Digital asset transfer fees: Deposits: free. Withdrawals: CHF 50 per transaction (blockchain/DLT transaction fees charged on top; no withdrawal fee for withdrawals executed as part of an OTC transaction delivered immediately to client).
- Digital asset staking fees: 15% of staking rewards (excl. VAT).
Notes & caveats from official site:
- The published PRIME schedule is a default; additional fees, special conditions or different prices may apply and fees/mark-ups may be negotiated/adjusted per client, transaction size, market conditions and other objective criteria; fees for other Taurus services (Tokenize, Explorer, Staking IT, etc.) are stated to be set on Order Forms in their respective terms.
Seller details
Taurus SA
Geneva, Switzerland
2018
Private
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