INSURANCE COVERAGE DISCLOSURE
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Cregis Custody FZE
1. OVERVIEW
Cregis Custody FZE ("Cregis", the "Firm") maintains an insurance coverage framework intended to mitigate specific,
defined risks associated with the provision of Virtual Asset Custody Services.
This Insurance Coverage Disclosure (the "Disclosure") is provided for transparency purposes only and outlines the
scope, limitations, and procedural aspects of the Firm's insurance arrangements.
This Disclosure is made in accordance with applicable requirements and expectations of the Dubai Virtual Assets
Regulatory Authority (VARA) and must be read together with the Firm's Client Agreements and the Legal and
Regulatory Disclosures.
2. SCOPE OF COVERAGE
2.1 Covered Risks
Cregis maintains insurance coverage that may respond to the following:
- Dishonest or fraudulent acts or omissions
- Loss, destruction, or compromise of cryptographic key material
- Theft or unauthorised access
2.2 Exclusions
The insurance coverage does not extend to, and shall not respond to:
- market price fluctuations or volatility;
- loss of value, liquidity, or marketability of Virtual Assets;
- client or end-user error, including incorrect instructions or compromised credentials;
- failures, insolvency, or acts of third-party service providers, blockchain networks, or protocols;
- forks, protocol changes, or network disruptions, unless expressly covered under the policy.
3. COVERAGE LIMITS AND AGGREGATE NATURE
- Coverage limits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable insurance policy.
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Subject to insurer approval and the payment of additional premiums, aggregate coverage limits may be adjusted
from time to time.
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Insurance coverage is maintained at the custodian level. Clients are not named insureds or beneficiaries
under the policy and do not have any direct rights of action against the insurer.
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Where multiple clients are affected by a single insured event, any compensation payable by the insurer may be
allocated on a pro-rata or other equitable basis, as determined in accordance with the insurance policy and
applicable law.
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Coverage limits, terms, and conditions may be amended periodically to reflect changes in risk exposure, insurer
requirements, or market practice.
4. CLAIMS NOTIFICATION AND HANDLING PROCESS
In the event of a suspected incident that may qualify for insurance coverage:
4.1 Client Notification
Clients must notify Cregis promptly at: [email protected]
4.2 Internal Investigation
Cregis will conduct a formal internal investigation to:
- assess the nature and scope of the incident;
- determine whether the event falls within the scope of insured risks; and
- quantify any potential loss.
4.3 Claim Submission
Where the incident is assessed as potentially covered, Cregis will submit a claim to the insurer in accordance
with the insurer's claims procedures and policy requirements.
4.4 Claim Determination
Any determination, adjustment, or settlement of a claim is made solely by the insurer in accordance with the terms
of the applicable insurance policy.
5. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
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Insurance coverage does not guarantee full recovery of Virtual Assets or their value.
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The existence of insurance should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent risk assessment by clients.
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Cregis makes no representation or warranty regarding the approval, timing, or amount of any insurance payout.
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This Disclosure does not constitute an insurance contract, an offer of insurance, or a commitment to compensate
clients beyond Cregis's contractual obligations.
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In the event of any inconsistency between this Disclosure and a Client Agreement, the Client Agreement shall prevail.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
Subject to confidentiality, regulatory restrictions, and insurer limitations, clients may request additional
high-level information regarding the Firm's insurance arrangements by contacting:
[email protected]