A deserted street in Beijing this week. The coronavirus outbreak has placed at least 27 mainland Chinese cities on lockdown and forced many Hongkongers to work from home. Photo: AFP
Insurance service providers rely on blockchain to fast track claims payout amid coronavirus outbreak
- In mainland China, blockchain-backed online mutual aid platform Xiang Hu Bao adds flu-like illness to critical conditions it covers
- In Hong Kong, Blue Cross’s blockchain-backed app helps to speed up claims process, reduce need for face-to-face contact
A deserted street in Beijing this week. The coronavirus outbreak has placed at least 27 mainland Chinese cities on lockdown and forced many Hongkongers to work from home. Photo: AFP