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Even a nominal investment from insurance firms and pension funds could be significant for Bitcoin.
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Pompliano argues that Bitcoin’s unique properties make it an attractive insurance asset for a variety of reasons. He says Bitcoin provides insurance against a variety of risks, including, currency debasement and sovereign default.
2023-5-20 19:02 | |
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Describing the complex world of bonds with two distinct voices to set the stage for explaining why bitcoin is critical portfolio insurance.
2022-3-10 16:00 | |
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The legendary value investor said Bitcoin is a unique insurance policy against governments and financial havoc.
2022-1-11 22:28 | |
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Metromile to start accepting insurance premiums in Bitcoin, further expediting the cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption
2021-5-8 15:53 | |
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Given current monetary policy, the insurance industry and bitcoin are a match made in heaven. Here’s why.
2021-3-15 20:02 | |
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Some analysts are now viewing Bitcoin and precious metals as insurance policies rather than investments. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $6. 5k level and posted a four-day high following an announcement by the US Federal Reserve that it would be taking unprecedented measures to bail out banks and businesses while shoring up more credit.
2020-3-26 22:16 | |
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Binance’s insurance fund more than halved overnight, as did that of Bitcoin derivatives exchange Deribit
2020-3-13 15:00 | |
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Bakkt unveils $125 million insurance policy for warehouse Bitcoin deposits
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Given the history of exchange hacks, bitcoin insurance options are beginning to emerge. But are the current bitcoin insurance policies practical? The post Bitcoin Insurance Policies – What They Are and Do You Need Them appeared first on CoinCentral.
2018-8-6 20:48 | |
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Thailand’s central bank has announced the rules under which financial institutions, including commercial banks, and their subsidiaries can engage in cryptocurrency activities. They include securities, asset management, and insurance firms.
2018-8-6 10:45 | |
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OKEx released a statement today detailing the forced liquidation of an “enormous long position” in futures on July 31st. They also informed users that their risk management system might be triggered.
2018-8-4 08:45 | |
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Financial institutions are “looking on the dancefloor” with Bitcoin, “but nobody’s dancing” – that’s according to Susquehanna head of digital assets Bart Smith told mainstream media August 1.
2018-8-2 20:00 | |
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As with brick-and-mortar industries that are slowly fading away to the globalism of the online world, so too will the traditional prediction market industry have to innovate to keep up with the sheer efficiency, reliability and security that the decentralized prediction markets promise to bring.
2018-7-31 15:58 | |
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Samsung, the $290 billion electronics giant, has started to accept crypto in its stores in the Baltic region as an alternative to fiat money on July 21, 2018. Heavily Involved in Crypto In South Korea, Samsung remains as the dominant conglomerate in virtually every major industry including insurance, real estate, construction, shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing, and finance.
2018-7-25 21:00 | |
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The crypto universe has spoken: they want a bitcoin ETF and they want it now. Dubbed the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, the proposed ETF would be priced from a bundle of crypto-assets that fluctuates in value primarily in accordance with over-the-counter trading desks, as opposed to online cryptocurrency exchanges. In addition, SolidX would offer insurance for
2018-7-24 02:16 | |
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More and more insurance giants are considering covering cryptocurrency holders and businesses for theft of funds, as Allianz says the industry presents a “big opportunity. ” ‘More Relevant, Important And Prevalent’ Speaking to Bloomberg July 19, spokesman Christian Weishuber forecast rising acceptance and mainstream interest in cryptocurrency meant the insurance sector could make significant inroads in the space.
2018-7-21 17:00 | |
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Crypto-Heist Insurance Is the Hot New Play in Bitcoin Wild WestBy Olga Kharif, Brian Louis, Julie Edde, and Katherine Chiglinsky In the staid and buttoned-up world of insurance underwriting, few want to talk about it.
2018-7-20 15:58 | |
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Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange BITBOX, which is also a division of Japanese internet giant Line Corporation, is now up and running. Operations began on July 16, 2018, and services are available in roughly 15 different languages to traders of every country except Japan and the U.
2018-7-19 22:38 | |
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IBM is all set to explore a new digital asset on its blockchain platform. Designed and published by Stronghold, the new stable coin will be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an agency created by US Congress.
2018-7-18 19:39 | |
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Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U.
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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There are over 600 million Africans living without electricity despite an abundance of sunshine and hundreds of thousands of solar projects on the drawing board.
2018-7-17 17:41 | |
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The CBOE Bitcoin ETF will allow for over-the-counter (OTC) trading for accredited investors while providing them with complete security and insurance. According to the official release from the SEC, the filing was done last month on June 20, 2018.
2018-7-10 13:17 | |
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The CBOE Bitcoin ETF will allow for over-the-counter (OTC) trading for accredited investors while providing them with complete security and insurance as well. According to the official release from the SEC, the filing was done last month on June 20, 2018.
2018-7-10 10:16 | |
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The CBOE Bitcoin ETF will allow for over-the-counter (OTC) trading for accredited investors while providing them with complete security and insurance. The post After Launching Bitcoin Futures, CBOE Now Files for Bitcoin ETF With the SEC appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-7-10 09:15 | |
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining an application from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets which, if approved, could grant the company a coveted bitcoin ETF license, and bring new waves of institutional investors to the bitcoin arena.
2018-7-10 02:38 | |
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The Institutes RiskBlock™ Alliance is joining forces with Accenture in a move that will see both companies expand the use of blockchain technology within the insurance sector.
2018-7-10 00:28 | |
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One of the earliest adopters of blockchain technology — the Digital Isle of Man (Digital IOM) — is now an official member of the British Blockchain Association (BBA).
2018-7-6 17:27 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) finally refuted recent reports stating that it plans to make some changes to existing cryptocurrency regulations. The FSA is the government agency responsible for regulating the insurance, securities, exchange, and banking sectors in the country to ensure the stability of the financial system.
2018-7-5 16:39 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), responsible for conduct and relevant prudential regulation of financial services firms and financial markets in the U. K. , has announced the details of the firms selected to be part of cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, according to an FCA post.
2018-7-5 01:04 | |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on another bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal in question calls for the listing and trading of SolidX bitcoin shares, and stems from the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which states it will invest in “bitcoin only.
2018-7-3 17:52 | |
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In the past months, Bitcoin has been in a steady decline. This can be attributable to several factors including market correction, investors moving to different types of investments or just bad press on hacks on exchanges and threat of regulation.
2018-7-3 16:45 | |
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The Bank of England has warned U. K. lenders to study cryptocurrencies before doing business in the space. In a letter sent out to the financial institutions in the country yesterday, the Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods warned financial companies to take appropriate steps to protect themselves against "exposure to crypto-assets" which he believes are susceptible to "fraud and manipulation, as well as money-laundering and terrorist financing risks.
2018-6-29 18:17 | |
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Florida, Jimmy Patronis, announced the creation of a new position in the state called cryptocurrency chief on Tuesday, June 26. The new designee will help develop a regulatory framework in the state for cryptocurrencies and look into the current insurance and securities laws and their application on digital currencies and Initial […] Florida Could Now Have a Cryptocurrency Chief for Regulatory Oversight was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News.
2018-6-27 22:58 | |
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South Korean exchange Bithumb has lowered its theft estimate from the original amount after undergoing some of the recovery process. The exchange promises to fully repay customers using its own fund even though its insurance is unlikely to cover the loss.
2018-6-23 01:40 | |
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The largest blockchain insurance consortium in the world, Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative (B3i), is ditching the open source Hyperledger Fabric for the enterprise solution Corda developed by New York-based technology firm R3.
2018-6-20 20:51 | |
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The former chair of the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sheila Bair, recently published an article imploring the U. S. Federal Reserve to explore central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs).
2018-6-13 05:40 | |
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Chanalysis submitted a Polkadot governance proposal on April 18 that could lead to a $10 million partnership. The services provided by Chainalysis will include monitoring and tracing the DOT token activities on the Relay Chain, ensuring visibility of any potentially risky on-chain actions to regulators and institutional entities.
Banking giant HSBC is set to introduce digital asset custody services for tokenized securities such as bonds on the blockchain. The bank expects to go live with the service in 2024. The service is geared toward institutional investors and will continue expanding the lender’s offerings in the digital asset realm.
Advocates for the Bitcoin Lightning Network and decentralized protocol Nostr funded Kweks’ Kilimanjaro climb.
Polygon Labs announced on Sept. 29 that it has added Google Cloud to the decentralized group of validators powering its proof-of-stake Network. Polygon said in its statement that Google Cloud is now among more than 100 validators who secure the Polygon PoS Network, a network that originally operated under the name Matic Network and which […] The post Polygon adds Google Cloud to its validator set appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Pudgy Penguins has announced a merchandising deal with retail giant Walmart that will introduce its IP to the megastore’s shelves in over 2,000 stores. The Pudgy Toys—plush collectibles that will now be sold alongside legacy brands in Walmart’s brick-and-mortar stores—will offer access Pudgy World, a digital social experience on zkSync Era.
Citigroup has launched the pilot of its Citi Token Services, a new platform aimed at bolstering cash management and trade finance mechanisms. The company announced in a press release that the service leverages blockchain and smart contract technologies to provide innovative digital asset solutions for institutional clients.
The Japanese government is set to adjust regulatory frameworks, enabling startups to raise funds by issuing digital assets to investors, according to a report from Nikkei. The revision applies to startups receiving investments from investment funds, which may receive their stakes in digital assets instead of traditional stocks or securities.