Soter pioneers institutional-grade risk transfer by providing a global leading exchange with a Bitcoin-denominated excess layer, eliminating price volatility concerns by aligning coverage directly with the protected asset.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Jan 9, 2026 – Soter Insure, a pioneering provider of specialised insurance products tailored for the rapidly evolving digital asset economy, today announced a landmark achievement in the crypto-insurance sector: the issuance of the world’s first Bitcoin-denominated crime layer policy for a leading Tier 1 global cryptocurrency exchange.

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This historic transaction marks a pivotal moment for the digital asset industry, providing institutional-grade capacity for the crime and specie insurance market in the insured's native asset. By settling claims directly in BTC, Soter has solved the industry’s long-standing insurance hurdle: the inherent risk of currency mismatch between volatile digital asset prices and static fiat-denominated coverage limits.

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Bridging the Gap with Native Asset Protection

The newly issued policy is structured as an “excess layer”, sitting above the exchange's traditional fiat-denominated primary insurance policy. By denominating this critical layer of coverage in Bitcoin (BTC), the insured is protected from the catastrophic tail risk and the potential appreciation of BTC within the policy year.

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This unique approach ensures that the Tier 1 exchange is indemnified against catastrophic risks, such as theft or loss of assets, with coverage settled in BTC, the underlying asset class. This eliminates the risk of price fluctuations eroding the real value of the coverage, offering the client true “risk-aligned” protection that scales with the market.

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Institutional Grade Capacity

Backed by prominent institutional investors including Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard Digital, and Further Ventures, Soter’s Bitcoin-denominated insurance program stands out as the first of its kind globally. The successful issuance of this policy demonstrates Soter's ability to underwrite complex digital asset institutions at an institutional scale, providing the capacity necessary for major market participants. This is just the beginning. 

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“The launch of our Bitcoin-denominated insurance product marks a step forward for the digital asset industry,” said Henson Orser, Founder and CEO of Soter. “For too long, the lack of robust, appropriately structured insurance products has been a significant impediment to the broader institutional adoption and growth of the digital asset space. Traditional insurance products simply don't adequately address the unique risks and challenges of digital assets. Our innovative approach removes the concern of price volatility, allowing institutions to truly mitigate their risk in a manner that is intrinsically aligned with their digital asset holdings”.

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A Complete Suite for the Digital Asset Economy

This new BTC-denominated crime policy complements Soter’s existing suite of commercial insurance products, which includes Directors and Officers (D&O), Professional Indemnity (PI), specie, slashing insurance and other technology risk coverages. Together, these products allow institutional digital asset companies to comprehensively mitigate the unique risks they face in the digital asset industry.

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By filling the critical gap in capacity and product suitability, Soter is instilling a much-needed layer of confidence in the market. This fosters greater trust and encourages broader engagement from both institutional and retail participants.

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Soter invites all digital asset institutions seeking to protect their assets in a truly risk-aligned manner to get in contact with their broker or directly with us to explore these innovative insurance solutions.

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About Soter Insure

Soter Insure is a leading provider of specialized insurance solutions for the institutional digital asset ecosystem. Soter offers a range of innovative insurance products that address the unique risks of the blockchain ecosystem. Soter is committed to providing robust, transparent, and secure risk management solutions.