Insurance and risk management for digital assets will boost investor confidence, OneDegree said.
A large Asian insurance company dabbled in Bitcoin (BTC), with the aim of providing a model for other companies in the sector.
Multi-line insurer OneDegree announced Thursday that it is partnering with the Hong Kong Bitcoin Exchange (HKbitEX) to secure the latter’s escrow platform ON1ON. OneDegree claims to be the leading Asia-based insurance provider for digital assets, having secured $ 100 million in digital assets under the custody of HKbitEX.
According to OneDegree, the demand for insurance for digital assets is growing and insurance and risk management for digital assets will increase investor confidence and help the market grow.
Third-party insurance covers physical damage to wallets caused by natural events, cybersecurity risks such as external hackers or malware attacks, and intentional or fraudulent acts on the part of employees.
After the announcement, HKbitEX co-founder Ken Lo said that he wanted additional institutional investment in cryptocurrencies. He continued:
“With more than 1,800 licensed asset managers, Hong Kong has more than $ 3 trillion in assets under management. We want to help asset managers enter this market in a way that allows them to meet their fiduciary obligations to their end investors. "The company said it is creating more technology solutions to help crypto market participants avoid risk. In addition to its in-house Cymetrics cybersecurity platform, the tools will help clients assess and manage their cyber risks, according to the company.
As reported, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is currently reviewing the rules governing virtual currency transactions, including whether individuals can invest in crypto-related exchange-traded funds.
Hong Kong is one of the largest and most important financial centers in the world. This has had a significant impact on cryptocurrency innovation. For example, the city-state has spawned some of the best-known and most successful crypto businesses to date, including the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX and the digital asset platform Crypto.com.
