Talos Names Kelly Ye as Head of Research to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Data and Insights

Former Fidelity Digital Asset Management and CoinDesk Indices leader to direct research across market structure, liquidity and onchain finance

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos, the premier provider of institutional technology and data for digital asset trading and portfolio management, announced the hiring of Kelly Ye as Head of Research. Based in New York, Ye will lead the firm's efforts to turn data into insights for institutional clients, connecting market research to the questions clients face on market structure, liquidity, emerging opportunities and developments in onchain finance.

Ye brings nearly two decades of experience across traditional finance and digital assets, including 14 years in traditional finance spanning research, portfolio management and product development. She held investment leadership roles in digital assets at Avenir Group and Decentral Park Capital, and research and product leadership roles at Fidelity Digital Asset Management and CoinDesk Indices. Most recently, she was building Coinbridge, a company focused on bridging the capital gap for tokenized real-world assets. Ye holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from Peking University and a master's degree in Operations Research from MIT, and is a CFA charterholder.

"Data has been part of our vision for Talos since the beginning, and our acquisition of Coin Metrics made it a central part of the platform," said Anton Katz, CEO and Co-Founder of Talos. "Kelly has built research and investment products at both traditional and digital asset firms, and she understands how institutions use research to make decisions. She will help our clients interpret markets as more assets move onto digital rails."

Ye will oversee Talos's research program, which serves asset managers, hedge funds, banks, brokers and other institutions across the platform and the broader market. Its output includes the weekly State of the Network newsletter on the evolution of onchain finance, the State of the Market dashboard and weekly market commentary, deep-dive special reports, and quarterly and annual market reports.

Talos's 2025 acquisition of Coin Metrics brought market data, network data, indexes and onchain analytics into Talos's order and execution management and portfolio management systems. Ye's appointment deepens that commitment, with a dedicated leader focused on broadening the research and data insights that help inform the decisions institutions make across the investment lifecycle.

"We're moving beyond digital assets toward digital markets, where traditional and onchain finance are increasingly connected," said Ye. "Institutions need rigorous research that explains how this shift changes liquidity, market structure and investment opportunities. Talos brings together execution management, portfolio management and institutional data, giving our research a practical grounding in how these markets operate. I look forward to building on the team's work and making Talos Research a primary reference for the market."

About Talos

Talos provides institutional-grade technology and data that supports the full digital asset investment lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement and portfolio management. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience building institutional trading, portfolio and data systems, the Talos platform connects institutions to key providers in the digital asset ecosystem – exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, lenders, custodians, and more – through a single interface. For additional information, visit www.talos.com.

Disclaimer: Talos offers software-as-a-service products that provide connectivity tools for institutional clients. Talos does not provide clients with any pre-negotiated arrangements with liquidity providers or other parties. Clients are required to independently negotiate arrangements with liquidity providers and other parties bilaterally. Talos is not party to any of these arrangements. Services and venues may not be available in all jurisdictions.

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Talos Names Kelly Ye as Head of Research to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Data and Insights

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 28, HiTHIUM, a leading global energy storage technology company, showcased its ∞Power 6.9MWh 8-hour long-duration battery energy storage system (BESS) at All Energy Australia in Melbourne, alongside its grid compliance capabilities, localized service network and energy storage solutions for C&I and residential applications.

Long-duration energy storage is increasingly important for grid flexibility and supply reliability in Australia. The federal government supports dispatchable clean energy projects through the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), while New South Wales continues to advance dedicated LDES tenders, creating new opportunities for storage projects of eight hours or longer.

At the exhibition, HiTHIUM showcased its ∞Power 6.9MWh 8-hour-native BESS. Australia's high-price events are lengthening, with 4-hour-plus events accounting for over 70% of scarcity revenue in 2025 and shifting storage value toward firm supply duration. CSIRO GenCost analysis shows that two 4-hour systems delivering the same 8-hour output would cost about 23% more than a purpose-built 8-hour system, which offers greater value potential during price peaks.

Integrated into a standard 20-foot container, ∞Power 6.9MWh BESS offers up to 96% round-trip efficiency, a 25-year design life, and compatibility with PCS and EMS products from major global suppliers. Compared with a 4-hour configuration, it reduces land use by 15% and can lower LCOS through system optimization. Developed in line with NFPA, IEC and AS standards, the system also delivers a high level of safety.

To address Australia's grid connection requirements, HiTHIUM presented its Grid Compliance Simulation and Verification Platform, supporting projects through grid connection, from R0 assessment and R1 capability assessment to commissioning and R2 model validation. By combining grid-code interpretation, plant-level modelling, automated simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing and site measurement validation, the platform helps identify potential compliance risks earlier and reduce late-stage rework.

HiTHIUM continues to strengthen its localized service capabilities in Australia. The company has established a localized service network across Australia, covering spare-parts warehousing, training, operations and maintenance (O&M), and compliant battery recycling, with nationwide service coverage. At the exhibition, HiTHIUM signed strategic cooperation agreements with Raystech, Ingeteam and other Australian partners to further strengthen its local workforce, spare-parts infrastructure and safety capabilities. The company also announced that its Brisbane service center is scheduled to open by mid-2027, further expanding its regional service network and bringing efficient, reliable support closer to Australian customers.

HiTHIUM also showcased its ∞Power 1022kWh liquid-cooled C&I energy storage cabinet, which combines its proprietary ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES cells with an integrated design for applications including peak shaving and solar self-consumption. For residential applications, the company presented the HeroEE 16 and ARKVOLT F8S series, supporting flexible deployment and integration with solar, heat pumps and EV charging.

Through its 8-hour LDES technology, grid compliance expertise and expanding local service network, HiTHIUM is strengthening its ability to support Australian energy storage projects from development and grid connection through long-term operation. These efforts reflect HiTHIUM's commitment to supporting Australia's evolving energy storage needs with integrated solutions and sustained local support.

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HiTHIUM Showcases 8-Hour LDES Solution and Local Capabilities at All Energy Australia