Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the cryptocurrency-focused unit of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, has announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency staking service in the coming year.
What sets this service apart is its emphasis on security, as it will include comprehensive insurance coverage to protect users’ staking assets.
Cryptocurrency staking allows users to earn rewards or interest on their digital assets by actively participating in the blockchain network, while the addition of insurance aims to address concerns about potential losses due to unforeseen events such as hackers or technical failures.
Global reinsurance leader Munich Re has partnered with Stuttgart Digital Exchange to develop a specialized insurance product to address substantial risks in blockchain networks.
Enhancing security and trust in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem
The companies announced in a press release that the insurance product is designed to promote blockchain security and adoption by increasing the confidence of validators, stakeholders and investors by protecting against financial losses caused by blockchain penalties. .
According to Stuttgart Stock Exchange, Munich Re conducted a thorough examination before deciding on the best pledge solution. In order to provide investors with a secure environment, Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody, operated by blocknox GmbH, will expand its current custody services to include new staking options, the company added.
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In the ever-changing dance between the worlds of digital assets and standard financial services, we’re seeing another interesting move: big-name financial institutions are getting better at cryptocurrencies.
This development highlights how the once separate worlds of digital assets and traditional investing are now harmoniously intertwined, reflecting the growing maturity of the digital asset industry.
Strong collaboration for secure staking solutions
Dr. Oliver Vins, Managing Director of Boerse Stuttgart Digital, said:
“We are pleased to deepen our partnership with Munich Re […] Because it lays the foundation for delivering highly safe and secure staking solutions to institutional investors across Europe. “
Vins also noted that institutional investors are increasingly curious about the Stake industry and are looking to participate if they feel safe.
Earlier this year, the Stuttgart Stock Exchange centralized all of its cryptocurrency operations into the Stuttgart Stock Exchange Digital unit. Likewise, it has secured funding from Axel Springer and Singapore’s SBI Digital Asset Holdings, both of which have previously invested.
Also recently announced were a partnership between HSBC and cryptocurrency custody company Fireblocks, as well as Taurus’ collaboration with Germany’s largest bank, Deutsche Bank, for digital asset custody and tokenization. Asset management giant Franklin Templeton has joined the race to create the first U.S. Bitcoin ETF.
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