Overview
The Talos platform powers the full digital asset trade lifecycle for both principal trading (buy-side) and dealing desk (sell-side) workflows. Talos provides a single point of access to the digital asset ecosystem, connecting clients to their chosen exchanges, OTC market makers, FX liquidity providers, DeFi protocols and custodians while offering smart order routing and a suite of trading algorithms.
The Fireblocks-Talos integration allows shared clients to seamlessly manage their assets and working capital, initiate transfers, and conduct settlement workflows. These activities can be performed through the Talos interface, while the on-chain execution and settlement are powered by Fireblocks as the underlying custody technology provider.
Fireblocks configuration
A complete integration requires the creation of a Fireblocks API user with the editor user role. It is recommended that you create and use a separate API user for the Fireblocks-Talos integration, to keep activities in your workspace clearly segregated. As best practice, you can limit the API user’s ability to initiate transactions in accordance with your relevant Transaction Authorization Policies.
We also support a read-only Fireblocks-Talos integration, allowing you to view your Fireblocks balances in Talos but not initiate transactions. To support this workflow, you can configure the API user with the Viewer user role.
Important:
Talos strictly follows the authorization policies configured within Fireblocks. It operates through your Fireblocks API user and adheres to the Transaction Authorization Policies for that configured API user.
Talos configuration
Once you have configured the Fireblocks API user and generated an API key, complete the configuration in Talos via a Talos user with the Admin role:
- Go to Settings > Credentials, select Add Credentials and search for Fireblocks.
- Enter your Fireblocks API Key and Certificate Private Key.
Note:
Refer to the System IP-address field at the bottom of the configuration page. As a best practice, we recommend you enable API whitelisting specific to this address in your Fireblocks workspace.
Fireblocks-Talos UI
Once the above setup is completed, you will see your Fireblocks balances in the Talos platform. Your data is visually organized into an easy-to-read interactive chart, which allows for intelligent filtering, as well as search and export options. Additionally, this integration allows you to initiate transfers and settlements, as well as trade on DeFi protocols. Reach out to your Talos support representative for additional information.
For sell-side customers, Talos’s Integrated Custody feature automatically detects their incoming deposits into Fireblocks. This reduces manual operational workflows and decreases the time your customers spend waiting for their deposits to be available for trading.
When a customer requests a withdrawal, Talos enables you to review and approve, or reject the request. After confirmation, you then initiate the fund transfer from Fireblocks to your customer, in accordance with the transaction authorization policies.