> but unless this type of smash-and-grab situation can be traced/avoided/insured Why can't it be insured? Mt. gox or any other exchange could easily charge a

> but unless this type of smash-and-grab situation can be traced/avoided/insured Why can't it be insured? Mt. gox or any other exchange could easily charge a premium for ensuring your bitcoins. If people wanted traceable currency they'd use a traceable currency.