Trump-spurred bitcoin nears $100,000, marking a crypto shift for Asia

Experts still warn more regulations are needed to protect investors and institutions

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a cryptocurrency event in July as part of his election campaign. © Reuters

CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The recent bitcoin surge spurred by Donald Trump's election victory is "different" from the previous hype surrounding cryptocurrencies -- and its impact is spreading across Asia, say industry analysts.

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