With the nature of cryptocurrency markets, there’s no way to stop scams and rug pulls. For many new crypto enthusiasts, one of their first experiences will be losing their cryptocurrency to a scam project. The good news is, traders now have the option of insuring their bags against fraud and […]
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How Bybit’s Mutual Insurance Simplifies Hedging for Traders
One area of the cryptocurrency space that’s blown up over recent years is derivatives. BitMEX was the first to market back in 2014, with its range of futures and perpetual swaps. Institutional player CME entered the game at the end of 2017. Since then, the market has seen a raft […]
Do you Need an Economic Collapse Insurance That Pays out in Bitcoin?
There has never been any lack of creativity in the cryptocurrency space. This has lead to a lot of jokes and meme projects, but also some companies who take their mission very seriously. For now, it remains to be seen on which side of the fence Lypse belongs. It is […]
Top 4 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Insurance Providers in 2018
A new era is dawning upon the cryptocurrency industry as of right now. The demand for insurance services is reaching a new all-time high. It would appear a fair few companies are already exploring options in this regard. The following companies are worth keeping an eye on in this regard, and […]
Lloyds of London to Insure Kingdom Trust’s Crypto Custody Business
Alternative asset custodian Kingdom Trust has announced that it has secured insurance for digital assets held on its custody platform. The assets will be insured on one of the world’s most respected insurance marketplaces, Lloyd’s of London, in what is its pioneer crypto-focused product. Making the announcement, Kingdom Trust described […]
Healthcare Angel Investor Mary Jo Potter Discusses Blockchain in Healthcare
Mary Jo Potter is the founder and CEO of Healthcare Angels, an investment firm whose mission is connecting the highest potential entrepreneurs with strategic investments in the healthcare space. A core focus of the firm is projects that enable scalable technologies poised to shape the future of healthcare. As an […]
What Makes Stellar Unique?
Despite the industry’s multi-hundred billion dollar market cap, an astonishingly high percentage of all cryptocurrency projects do very little to differentiate themselves and add little to no value to existing projects. The exceptions, the projects that do bring something new to the table, often receive significant attention and tremendous price […]
Lost Your Cryptos to Hackers? Not to Worry, There’s Insurance Now
Insurance companies cover all sectors of the economy, from the manufacturers to the financial industry and even personal property. They have, however, steered clear of the crypto industry, and with good reason. The unpredictability of the industry is comparable to none, from the volatile nature of cryptos which shed and […]
Cryptocurrency Exchange Insurance Policies Remain Difficult to Come By
Running a cryptocurrency exchange may seem easy on paper. In the real world, it is very difficult. Dealing with new users, ensuring operations remain normal, and even obtaining insurance are just some of the struggles these companies go through. Insuring a Cryptocurrency Exchange There is a good reason why any […]
Top 3 Industries About to Be Transformed by Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents an emerging sector and new paradigm of technology whose implications are massive. Speculation aside, it is becoming increasingly clear that blockchain is going to revolutionize a number of industries in national and global economies. Here are three such industries where blockchain-led disruption is imminent. 1. Insurance The […]