Alpaca, a leading provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has been recognized by CB Insights as one of the Top 100 Most Promising Fintech Startups in the eighth annual Fintech 100 list. This accolade underscores Alpaca's innovative role in the financial sector, where it provides developer-friendly Broker APIs that support stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and crypto across 40 countries, serving over 7 million brokerage accounts. The company's recent initiatives include the Instant Tokenization Network and OmniSub technology, along with support for Shariah-compliant investing and memberships with major financial clearing institutions. These developments are part of Alpaca's mission to democratize financial services globally. While Alpaca's products offer broad access to financial services, they also involve inherent risks, particularly in areas like options and cryptocurrency trading, which require careful consideration by investors. Alpaca operates under strict regulatory frameworks, ensuring customer funds are protected through SIPC and FDIC insurance, although specific limitations and conditions apply.