Asia bets on blockchain to battle online theft during pandemic

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Blockchain maximizes the use of data stored online while curbing associated risks. (Source photos by Nihon Unisys)

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- As the pandemic forces more companies to transact business online, hackers and other digital thieves are getting bolder, spurring Asia to embrace blockchain technology as a way to secure data.

According to The Business Research Company, the global blockchain market is expected to hit $15.88 billion in 2023 despite retreating 7.27% to $2.27 billion in 2020 -- potential annual growth of over 91%.

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