CryptocurrenciesHong Kong crypto insurer plans foray into Japan amid Trump buzz
Pro-Bitcoin U.S. president brightens prospects of Asian blockchain ventures like AIFT
Alvin Kwock, co-founder and CEO of AIFT, told Nikkei Asia in an interview that the Hong Kong crypto insurer is ready to enter Japan. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
PEGGY YE, Nikkei staff writer
January 15, 2025 16:23 JST
HONG KONG -- A Hong Kong company that offers insurance for the cryptocurrency industry has set its sights on Japan, just as Asian tech entrepreneurs hope for a global boom fueled by the expected Bitcoin-friendly policies of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.