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Allianz, Germany’s biggest insurer, buys 24% of MicroStrategy’s $2.6B notes
22.11.2024
The insurance giant made the investment across four different sub-organizations, according to Bloomberg Terminal data shared by pseudonymous analyst Petruschki
Homeowner fails to sue insurer over $170K crypto theft in appeals court
25.10.2024
A United States appeals court said a federal court was right to toss Ali Sedaghatpour’s lawsuit claiming that his insurer, Lemonade Insurance, should cover him for a crypto scam loss
DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Requests $153K for 6-Month Budget
29.1.2024
The crypto insurance protocol is anticipating growth stemming from a recent partnership
Sam Bankman-Fried Sues His Insurer as Legal Bills Mount
3.10.2023
The FTX founder is protesting CNA’s insurance policy as his legal woes cost him serious money
Cryptocurrency Insurer Evertas Acquires Bitcoin Mining Insurance Specialist Bitsure
19.7.2023
Evertas, the first digital asset insurance company has announced its acquisition of Bitsure, the first crypto mining insurance provider as it looks to expand its coverage in multiple jurisdictions.
The firm which ranks among the few to work with the Lloyd’s of London partnered with Bitsure last...
Crypto Insurer Evertas Buys Bitcoin Mining Cover Specialist Bitsure
18.7.2023
Evertas has snagged the authority to offer mining policy limits of up to $200 million per location
Crypto Insurer Evertas’ Coverage Limit Increased to $420M: Reuters
5.6.2023
London-based Arch Insurance International, a syndicate member of Lloyd's of London, has authorized Evertas to increase its coverage limit for a single policy for crypto custodians and exchanges
Top DeFi Insurer Paid Millions to Euler Hack Victims. Now, Nexus Mutual Wants Its Money Back
12.4.2023
Nexus Mutual is one of the biggest insurance platforms for DeFi deposits. Some crypto holders who lost money to Euler filed claims, only to get their money back. Now, Nexus wants its share back, too
Chinese State-Owned Company Launches 2 Crypto Funds in Hong Kong
6.4.2023
One of China’s leading insurers has backed the establishment of two crypto investment funds in Hong Kong. The business move comes against the backdrop of the region’s ambitions to become a hub for digital assets, and despite the negative regulatory attitude towards the market in the mainland....
Insurance Company Sued for Refusing to Cover $7.5 Million Bitcoin Ransom Payment
12.7.2022
A British jeweler has sued its insurance company for refusing to cover a bitcoin ransom payment of $7.5 million. The jeweler paid the hackers to prevent sensitive customer data from being published. Insurance Company Faces Lawsuit for Refusing to Cover Bitcoin Ransom Payment A luxury British...
Belgian Banking Group KBC Creates Blockchain-Based Coin
18.6.2022
KBC Group, a major European banking and insurance institution headquartered in Belgium, has launched a token based on a blockchain platform. Its customers will be able to acquire the new proprietary coins and use them through their KBC wallet and mobile app. KBC Issues Digital Coin for Clients...
Virtual Insurer and German Giant Munich Re Team Up to Offer Digital Asset Insurance
11.4.2022
Hong Kong-based virtual insurer OneDegree has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with German reinsurer Munich Re to launch OneInfinity, a new digital asset insurance product.
OneDegree says its product is an insurance and technology offering designed specifically for digital asset...
US Federal deposit insurer lists “crypto-asset risks” among its top priorities for the year
7.2.2022
FDIC's acting chairman stated that the work on crypto-related guidance for U.S. banks is underway
Hong Kong Company Onedegree to Offer Insurance for Cryptocurrencies
13.11.2021
Onedegree, a virtual insurer based in Hong Kong, will provide insurance services for digital assets as part of a partnership with a local cryptocurrency exchange. By working together, the two firms hope to alleviate concerns discouraging potential investors from entering the crypto market....
Nasdaq-Listed Metromile Invests $1 Million in Bitcoin — Sees Rapid Growth in Global Cryptocurrency Adoption
12.8.2021
The Nasdaq-listed auto insurance company Metromile has purchased $1 million in bitcoin. The company plans to “become the first insurance company to allow policyholders the option to pay for insurance and receive payment for eligible claims in either bitcoin or dollars.” Auto Insurance...
Digital insurer Metromile follows through with $1M Bitcoin purchase
11.8.2021
In May, the company said it intended to allocate $10 million towards Bitcoin in the second quarter of 2021
China Offers Medics Digital Yuan Insurance Policy for Covid-19
21.7.2021
China’s first insurance policy using the digital yuan for settlement has been issued in Shenzhen, local media reported. The new product, targeting medical personnel exposed to coronavirus risks, is offered by the country’s largest insurer, Ping An. The financial giant also has fintech...
Nasdaq-listed insurer Metromile plans $10M Bitcoin purchase
6.5.2021
The company will soon accept BTC payments on insurance premiums as part of a broader embrace of digital assets
Insurance Giant AXA Allows Swiss Clients to Pay for Services With Bitcoin
15.4.2021
The French multinational insurance firm AXA is now allowing clients in Switzerland to pay for services in bitcoin. The newly added support is part of the company’s “digital future” and stems from customer demand for crypto payments. AXA Supports Bitcoin Payments In Switzerland...
Switzerland's largest insurer AXA starts accepting Bitcoin as payment
15.4.2021
All private AXA customers now have the option to pay insurance premiums for any non-life insurance products in Bitcoin