Insurance
Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud
The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud.
Accenture: Global Insurers Will Embrace the Blockchain
In a new blog post, a managing director for Accenture argued that in the years ahead, the insurance industry will move to embrace the blockchain.
Why Insurers Caught the Blockchain Bug in 2015
Z/Yen's Michael Mainelli explores how distributed ledgers could at last fully modernise an insurance industry that still over relies on paper.
Insurance Giant Allianz France Exploring Blockchain Potential
Managing director of a startup accelerator owned by Allianz France tells CoinDesk why his firm is investigating the blockchain.
Blockchain Startup Joins Allianz Backed FinTech Accelerator
Blockchain startup Everledger has joined a financial tech accelerator owned by insurance and financial services company Allianz.
Lloyd's Sees Blockchain's Potential For Insurance Markets
Lloyd's held a seminar in London last week to highlight blockchain technology to insurance market participants as part of their modernisation plan.
Insurer Denies Fault in BitPay Security Breach Lawsuit
An insurance company sued by BitPay following a claim dispute has fired back, denying the bitcoin payment processor’s allegations in a new filing.
BitPay Sues Insurer After Losing $1.8 Million in Phishing Attack
Bitcoin payment processor BitPay has filed suit against a Massachusetts insurance company after losing $1.8m during a phishing attack last December.
AXA Eyeing Bitcoin for Remittance Market
AXA is eyeing bitcoin to help streamline the remittance market, the general partner of its VC fund has told CoinDesk.
New Tool Lets Bitcoin Firms 'Ring Fence' Customer Funds
Two London bitcoin startups have unveiled a new system that "ring-fences" customer funds from other operations.
