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System and method for converting cryptocurrency to virtual assets whose value is substantiated by a reserve of assets

Grant US12596999B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026

Assignee

Uphold Global Foundation

Inventors

Halsey Mclean Minor

Abstract

A computer-based system converts cryptocurrency into a virtual asset. The system includes a user account database server configured to store data of a plurality of user accounts. The stored data pertains to each user account and indicates an accounting of obligations of the system to the user. The system also includes a cryptocurrency account server configured to receive, from a networked device of a user, a transfer of crypto currency, from an external cryptocurrency account. In response to receipt of such a transfer, the cryptocurrency account server is configured to update the data pertaining to the obligations of the system to the user. The system also includes a user interface server configured to receive a request from the user for conversion of cryptocurrency to an asset. In response to receipt of the request, the system updates the data pertaining to the user account of the user.

CPC Classifications

G06Q 20/06 G06Q 20/3678 G06Q 20/381 H04L 9/50 H04L 2209/56

Filing Date

2021-11-01

Application No.

17516617

Claims

16