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Oxbridge Approves Bitcoin and Ethereum as Treasury Reserve Assets

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Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) has announced its Board of Directors' approval to include Bitcoin and Ethereum as treasury reserve assets. This strategic move aims to diversify financial holdings while exploring inflation-resistant assets with long-term growth potential.

The company, through its Web3-focused subsidiary SurancePlus, is expanding its blockchain initiatives centered on tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), particularly in reinsurance securities. SurancePlus plans to launch two new tokens: a balanced-yield reinsurance RWA security backed token targeting 20% return, and a high-yield version targeting 42% return.

These tokens will fund reinsurance contracts written by Oxbridge's sidecar reinsurance vehicle, Oxbridge Re NS. The company aims to democratize access to reinsurance investments through tokenization and decentralization, making this asset class more accessible beyond ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) ha annunciato l'approvazione del suo Consiglio di Amministrazione per includere Bitcoin ed Ethereum come asset di riserva di tesoreria. Questa mossa strategica mira a diversificare le partecipazioni finanziarie esplorando asset resistenti all'inflazione con potenziale di crescita a lungo termine.

L'azienda, attraverso la sua controllata focalizzata sul Web3 SurancePlus, sta ampliando le sue iniziative blockchain centrate su Asset del Mondo Reale tokenizzati (RWAs), in particolare nei titoli di riassicurazione. SurancePlus prevede di lanciare due nuovi token: un token di sicurezza RWA di riassicurazione con rendimento bilanciato, con obiettivo di ritorno del 20%, e una versione a alto rendimento con target del 42% di ritorno.

Questi token finanzieranno i contratti di riassicurazione stipulati dal veicolo di riassicurazione sidecar di Oxbridge, Oxbridge Re NS. L'azienda mira a democratizzare l'accesso agli investimenti in riassicurazione attraverso la tokenizzazione e la decentralizzazione, rendendo questa classe di asset più accessibile oltre a ultra-ricchi e istituzioni.

Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) ha anunciado la aprobación de su Junta Directiva para incluir Bitcóin y Ethereum como activos de reserva de tesorería. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo diversificar las participaciones financieras mientras explora activos resistentes a la inflación con potencial de crecimiento a largo plazo.

La compañía, a través de su subsidiaria centrada en Web3 SurancePlus, está ampliando sus iniciativas de blockchain centradas en Activos del Mundo Real tokenizados (RWAs), particularmente en valores de reaseguro. SurancePlus planea lanzar dos nuevos tokens: un token de seguridad RWA de reaseguro con rendimiento equilibrado que tiene como objetivo un retorno del 20%, y una versión de alto rendimiento que busca un retorno del 42%.

Estos tokens financiarán los contratos de reaseguro emitidos por el vehículo de reaseguro sidecar de Oxbridge, Oxbridge Re NS. La compañía tiene como objetivo democratizar el acceso a las inversiones en reaseguro a través de la tokenización y la descentralización, haciendo que esta clase de activos sea más accesible más allá de los individuos ultra-ricos y las instituciones.

옥스브리지 리 홀딩스 (NASDAQ: OXBR)비트코인과 이더리움을 자산으로서의 재무 준비 자산으로 포함시키는 것에 대한 이사회의 승인을 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 결정은 재무 보유 자산을 다양화하고 장기 성장 가능성을 가진 인플레이션 저항 자산을 탐색하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

이 회사는 Web3에 중점을 둔 자회사 서런스플러스를 통해 블록체인 계획을 확장하고 있으며, 현실 세계 자산(RWAs)의 토큰화에 집중하고 있으며 특히 재보험 증권에 집중하고 있습니다. 서런스플러스는 20% 수익을 목표로 하는 밸런스드 수익 재보험 RWA 보안 지원 토큰과 42% 수익을 목표로 하는 고수익 버전의 두 가지 새로운 토큰을 출시할 계획입니다.

이러한 토큰은 옥스브리지의 사이드카 재보험 차량인 옥스브리지 리 NS가 작성한 재보험 계약을 자금을 지원할 것입니다. 회사는 토큰화와 탈중앙화를 통해 재보험 투자에 대한 접근을 민주화하여 이 자산 클래스가 초고액 자산 보유자 및 기관을 넘어 더 많은 사람들에게 접근 가능하도록 할 계획입니다.

Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) a annoncé l'approbation de son Conseil d'Administration d'inclure Bitcoin et Ethereum comme actifs de réserve de trésorerie. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à diversifier les participations financières tout en explorant des actifs résistants à l'inflation avec un potentiel de croissance à long terme.

La société, à travers sa filiale axée sur le Web3 SurancePlus, élargit ses initiatives blockchain centrées sur les actifs du monde réel tokenisés (RWAs), en particulier dans les titres de réassurance. SurancePlus prévoit de lancer deux nouveaux tokens : un token de sécurité RWA de réassurance à rendement équilibré visant un retour de 20 %, et une version à rendement élevé visant un retour de 42 %.

Ces tokens financeront les contrats de réassurance rédigés par le véhicule de réassurance complémentaire d'Oxbridge, Oxbridge Re NS. L'entreprise vise à démocratiser l'accès aux investissements en réassurance grâce à la tokenisation et à la décentralisation, rendant cette classe d'actifs plus accessible au-delà des individus à très haut revenu et des institutions.

Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) hat die Genehmigung seines Vorstandes angekündigt, Bitcoin und Ethereum als Treasury-Reserve-Assets aufzunehmen. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, die finanziellen Beteiligungen zu diversifizieren und inflationsresistente Vermögenswerte mit langfristigem Wachstumspotenzial zu erkunden.

Das Unternehmen erweitert durch seine Web3-fokussierte Tochtergesellschaft SurancePlus seine Blockchain-Initiativen, die sich auf tokenisierte Real-World-Assets (RWAs) konzentrieren, insbesondere im Bereich der Rückversicherungstitel. SurancePlus plant die Einführung von zwei neuen Tokens: einem ausgewogenen Rendite-Rückversicherungs-RWA-Sicherheitstoken mit einem Ziel von 20% Rendite und einer hochrentablen Version mit einem Ziel von 42% Rendite.

Diese Tokens werden Rückversicherungsverträge finanzieren, die von Oxbridges Sidecar-Rückversicherungsvehikel, Oxbridge Re NS, unterzeichnet werden. Das Unternehmen hat zum Ziel, den Zugang zu Rückversicherungsinvestitionen durch Tokenisierung und Dezentralisierung zu demokratisieren und diese Asset-Klasse über ultra-reiche Personen und Institutionen hinaus zugänglicher zu machen.

Positive
  • Strategic addition of Bitcoin and Ethereum as treasury reserve assets
  • Launch of two new tokenized securities with targeted returns of 20% and 42%
  • Expansion into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets
  • Democratization of reinsurance investments through tokenization
Negative
  • Exposure to volatile cryptocurrency market risks
  • Regulatory uncertainties surrounding tokenized securities

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This strategic move by Oxbridge represents a significant shift in corporate treasury management. The company's decision to include Bitcoin and Ethereum as reserve assets marks a notable development in the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly for a Nasdaq-listed reinsurance firm. The integration aligns with their blockchain-focused subsidiary SurancePlus, creating synergy between their operational technology and treasury strategy.

Their dual-token offering structure targeting 20% and 42% returns through reinsurance-backed tokens demonstrates an innovative approach to combining traditional reinsurance with blockchain technology. By tokenizing Real-World Assets (RWAs), Oxbridge is positioning itself at the intersection of DeFi and traditional finance, potentially creating new revenue streams and market opportunities.

The timing of this decision coincides with growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies as legitimate treasury assets, following the path of companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla. This could enhance Oxbridge's exposure to digital asset appreciation while providing a hedge against inflation, though it also introduces cryptocurrency market volatility to their balance sheet.

The implementation of a crypto treasury strategy introduces substantial risk considerations. While potentially beneficial for portfolio diversification, this exposes Oxbridge to significant price volatility inherent in cryptocurrency markets. Given Oxbridge's relatively small market cap of $26.1M, the allocation to crypto assets must be carefully balanced to maintain appropriate risk levels.

The company's innovative approach to tokenized reinsurance products targeting 20-42% returns presents both opportunities and challenges. These ambitious return targets suggest potentially higher-risk underlying investments, requiring careful scrutiny of risk management protocols. The regulatory framework for such hybrid financial products remains evolving, adding another layer of complexity to their risk profile.

The dual focus on crypto treasury assets and tokenized reinsurance represents a bold but calculated strategy to modernize their business model. However, success will largely depend on execution capability and market conditions in both traditional reinsurance and crypto markets.

The convergence of traditional reinsurance with blockchain technology through SurancePlus represents a pioneering approach in the RWA tokenization space. By democratizing access to reinsurance investments through tokenization, Oxbridge is effectively creating a new market segment that bridges institutional and retail investors.

The technical implementation of reinsurance-backed tokens requires sophisticated smart contract architecture to ensure proper asset backing, distribution of returns and regulatory compliance. The dual-token structure with different yield targets suggests a tiered risk approach that could appeal to various investor profiles while potentially increasing market liquidity.

The company's adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum as treasury assets demonstrates understanding of blockchain's broader implications beyond just tokenization. This holistic approach to blockchain integration - from operations to treasury management - positions Oxbridge as an early mover in the institutional adoption of digital assets within the insurance sector.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: OXBR) (“Oxbridge”), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the tokenization of Real-World Assets (“RWAs”), initially with tokenized reinsurance securities, and in providing reinsurance solutions to property and casualty insurers in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The Company today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a decision to include Bitcoin and Ethereum as treasury reserve assets. This decision reflects Oxbridge’s commitment to innovation and reflects its strategy of diversifying financial holdings while exploring inflation-resistant assets with long-term growth potential, including blockchain-related opportunities such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and potentially other cryptocurrencies.

This move complements Oxbridge’s blockchain initiatives centered on tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs). These initiatives are driven by its Web3-focused subsidiary, SurancePlus Inc. (“SurancePlus”), which is redefining access to reinsurance investments through tokenization and decentralization. By leveraging blockchain technology, SurancePlus seeks to democratize access to reinsurance contracts, transforming an investment asset class once reserved for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions into a dynamic, inclusive investment opportunity.

Jay Madhu, CEO of Oxbridge, commented, “The decision to approve Bitcoin and Ethereum as part of our treasury strategy reflects our approach to leveraging emerging technologies to enhance value. Our Board of Directors believes that Bitcoin, in particular, has demonstrated its reliability as a store of value amid rising global adoption, supported by significant price appreciation and growing investor confidence.”

For SurancePlus upcoming annual contracts, SurancePlus currently plans to expand its offering with two concurrent proposed new tokens:

  • A balanced-yield reinsurance RWA security backed token, designed to target a 20% return, and
  • A high-yield reinsurance RWA security backed token, targeting a 42% return.

As with previous tokenized securities offered by SurancePlus, the sale of these tokens will be used to fund, and their return will be based on, reinsurance contracts written by the Company’s sidecar reinsurance vehicle, Oxbridge Re NS.

Disclaimer:  This press release does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the above-described proposed new tokens to potentially be offered by SurancePlus (the “Securities”). The Securities are not required to be, and have not been, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on the exemptions provided by Regulation S and Regulation D ( SEC Rule 506(c) ) thereunder. Offers and sales of the Securities are made only by, and pursuant to, the terms set forth in a Confidential Private Placement Memorandum relating to the Securities. The offering of the Securities is not being made to persons in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky, or other laws of such jurisdiction.

About Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited

Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: OXBR, OXBRW) (“Oxbridge Re”) is headquartered in the Cayman Islands. The company offers tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”) as tokenized reinsurance securities and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty insurers, through its wholly owned subsidiaries SurancePlus Inc., Oxbridge Re NS, and Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited.

Insurance businesses in the Gulf Coast region of the United States purchase property and casualty reinsurance through our licensed reinsurers Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited and Oxbridge Re NS.

Our Web3-focused subsidiary, SurancePlus Inc. (“SurancePlus”), has developed the first “on-chain” reinsurance RWA of its kind to be sponsored by a subsidiary of a publicly traded company. By digitizing interests in reinsurance contracts as on-chain RWAs, SurancePlus has democratized the availability of reinsurance as an alternative investment to both U.S. and non-U.S. investors. 

Company Contact:
Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited
Jay Madhu, CEO
+1 345-749-7570
jmadhu@oxbridgere.com

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FAQ

What new treasury assets did OXBR approve in January 2025?

Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) approved Bitcoin and Ethereum as treasury reserve assets in January 2025.

What are the target returns for OXBR's new tokenized securities?

OXBR's SurancePlus is launching two tokens: a balanced-yield token targeting 20% return and a high-yield token targeting 42% return.

How is OXBR implementing blockchain technology in its business?

OXBR is implementing blockchain through its subsidiary SurancePlus, which focuses on tokenizing Real-World Assets (RWAs) and reinsurance securities.

What is the purpose of OXBR's tokenization strategy?

OXBR's tokenization strategy aims to democratize access to reinsurance investments, making them available beyond just ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

How will OXBR's new tokens be funded?

The tokens will be funded through reinsurance contracts written by Oxbridge's sidecar reinsurance vehicle, Oxbridge Re NS.

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