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Bitwise says bitcoin fair value could reach $224,000 if adopted as Treasury hedge

Bitwise said bitcoin\'s theoretical fair value could rise to about $224,000 if it is widely adopted as a hedge against sovereign default risk. Citing a valuation model that reflects government bond default risk, the asset manager said the long-term investment case for bitcoin could strengthen as global debt burdens and bond market stress increase. It pointed to rising Japanese and U.S. yields, while noting high real rates and tight financial conditions are limiting demand.

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MSIT discusses quantum revolution cooperation vision at OECD headquarters

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT will co-host a high-level event on international cooperation for the second quantum revolution at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 2. The event is a key side meeting tied to the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and is jointly hosted by South Korea, Finland, Japan, the UK and the OECD Global Forum on Technology. Vice Minister Ryu Je-myung will attend as the lead delegate.

Crypto

UBS starts direct bitcoin, ethereum trading for some clients

UBS began offering direct bitcoin and ethereum trading to some private banking clients from January 2026. A blockchain outlet said the move is seen as pushing Swiss banks’ crypto services into a broader adoption phase. Zurich Cantonal Bank and PostFinance launched crypto services in 2024, expanding access for more than 2.5 million Swiss accounts. Swiss banks’ crypto revenue contributions have grown, while surveys show institutional investors plan to increase digital asset exposure amid custody and regulatory concerns.