Hong Kong Crypto Insurer OneDegree Plans Japan Entry as Digital Assets Gain Traction

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  • Hong Kong‘s OneDegree plans Tokyo office launch in Q1 2025.
  • Company targets Japan‘s growing cryptocurrency insurance market.
  • Expansion includes new research facility in Fukuoka.
  • Focus on blockchain and AI Cybersecurity solutions.
  • Strategic timing aligns with anticipated US crypto market growth.

Hong Kong Crypto Insurer Eyes Japanese Market

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Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency insurance provider OneDegree announced plans to establish operations in Japan, marking a strategic expansion into Asia’s second-largest economy. The company’s move comes as digital asset markets show signs of renewed momentum.

Strategic Asian Expansion

OneDegree, which currently provides insurance coverage for virtual assets and pets in Hong Kong, will open its Tokyo office during the first quarter of 2025. The expansion includes a dedicated research center in Fukuoka, positioning the company to tap into Japan’s growing blockchain technology sector.

CEO Alvin Kwock identified cybersecurity opportunities in blockchain and Artificial Intelligence as primary growth drivers. The timing of OneDegree’s Japanese market entry coincides with anticipated positive regulatory developments in the United States cryptocurrency sector.

Market Position and Services

The company’s service portfolio includes:

  • Virtual asset protection insurance
  • Blockchain security solutions
  • AI-driven risk assessment
  • Digital asset custody coverage

OneDegree’s expansion reflects growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency insurance products across Asia. The move into Japan positions the company to serve one of the world’s most technologically advanced financial markets, where cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise among retail and institutional investors.

Virtual asset protection refers to insurance coverage protecting digital currency holdings against theft, hacking, and other cyber risks. Digital asset custody coverage provides insurance for cryptocurrency storage solutions used by exchanges and institutional investors.

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