Nonetheless, the incident is yet another reminder of the risk of leaving tokens inside an exchange rather than a more secure option such as a personal wallet or hardware-based option.
Kevan Gosper, an I.O.C. delegate from Australia, said Tokyo represented "a pretty secure option and demonstrates a shift in world activity and economics and sport toward Asia," a reference to the 2008 Summer Games, held in Beijing, and the 2018 Winter Games, which will take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
PayPal offers a more secure option and has carved a niche in the online environment, particularly amongst 25- to 34-year-old shoppers.
We know that from the rapid take up of crowd funded renewables investors are actively looking for a more secure option.
"[It's] likely indicative of the change in gender roles in modern society towards more equality between the sexes," says Owen. "Young men nowadays probably also recognize that older women are adept at diligently juggling so many responsibilities (career, children, housekeeping, fitness, finances, socializing), which makes them intriguing and attractive and a more secure option".
Oman is seen as a stable and secure option, the sort of place favoured by those who used to like Dubai and now want something more authentically Arab - Kuoni reports that bookings for the kingdom are up by 148%.
His clients had insurance, hence his involvement, but many did not as safety deposit boxes are seen as a cheaper, more secure option.
In the end it's a convenience feature, more than a security one, since the most secure option would be to use the most intrusion-resistant method of screen locking available at all times.
Uganda is to route its oil exports through Tanzania after a report found the country was a cheaper and more secure option than its other east African neighbour Kenya.
It was replaced by gas, which was seen as a cleaner and more secure option with supplies less vulnerable to international crises.
While 4 unique digits (each an unknown digit from 0-9) might seem like the most secure option for a 4 digit pin (with 10,000 possibilities), our greasy mitts introduce a bit of an issue: our fingerprints.
