Betelgeuse Trade Locks Down $500M in Crypto Safeguards—Because Trust Is a Luxury Asset

In a move that screams ’institutional FOMO,’ Betelgeuse Trade just ring-fenced half a billion dollars worth of digital asset protection. Who said crypto was the Wild West?

The custody arms race heats up

With hacks and heists making headlines weekly, this nine-figure safety net isn’t just prudent—it’s borderline survivalist. Even traditional finance sharks are nodding approvingly (between sips of their $28 oat milk lattes).

The fine print

No details on whether this vault uses quantum-resistant algorithms or just really big padlocks. But at $500M, they’d better have a dragon guarding the private keys.

Closing thought: If 2008 taught us anything, it’s that ’protection’ is relative—especially when bankers start playing with blockchain.

, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that its digital asset holdings are now protected under a comprehensive 500 million USD custodial insurance policy underwritten by Lloyd’s of London, one of the world’s oldest and most reputable insurance markets.

This institutional-grade coverage demonstrates Betelgeuse Trade’s ongoing commitment to the security of user funds and the resilience of its infrastructure, setting a new benchmark for trust and risk management in the digital asset industry.

The policy covers a broad range of threats, including theft (internal and external), hacking, physical damage or loss of cold storage devices, and insider collusion, subject to full policy terms and conditions.

“In a market where trust is earned through action, not words, we are proud to be among the very few exchanges globally to meet Lloyd’s of London’s rigorous underwriting criteria,”“This insurance gives our users and partners peace of mind that their assets are protected by one of the most respected financial institutions in the world.”

·        : $500,000,000 USD;

·        Global protection, aligned with international regulatory standards;

·        External hacks, internal fraud, physical loss, and other custody-related incidents;

·        Coverage applies to assets held in ultra-secure cold storage environments using industry best practices.

As part of its transparency commitment,, inviting third-party verification of its asset backing. Through this rigorous process, the exchange has consistently demonstrated that its reserves fully match user obligations, maintaining a robustacross all digital assets under scope. This assurance is backed by the detailed findings published in the official reports, which are openly available to users.

This coverage is a vital LAYER in Betelgeuse Trade’s broader security strategy, which also includes multi-tiered user authentication, institutional-grade custody infrastructure, and intelligent risk mitigation systems powered by AI.

With this milestone, Betelgeuse Trade strengthens its position as a forward-thinking and security-first cryptocurrency exchange, offering not only intelligent trading tools powered by AI but also unmatched safeguards for the digital age.

is a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange founded by former engineers from Binance and Bybit. The exchange combines advanced AI-based trading systems, institutional-level security protocols, and user-friendly design. It complies with international KYC/AML standards, publishes monthly reserve audits, and educates its community through Betelgeuse Academy. With the addition of insurance by Lloyd’s of London, Betelgeuse continues to raise the bar for what users can expect from a modern digital asset exchange.

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