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Crypto

Coinbase urges urgent quantum-resistant shift, warning 7 million bitcoin could be at risk

Major blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum should immediately begin preparations to migrate to quantum-resistant systems, a Coinbase advisory group warned in a new report. The group said handling coins not moved to quantum-resistant addresses is the key issue, estimating about 7 million bitcoin could be vulnerable in the future. It outlined options including freezing or burning coins after a deadline, user choice, and compromise measures, while noting concerns about forced burns and property rights.

AI & Enterprise

AI startups need markets, not technology; government should be first customer

Industry participants at the AXIS 2026 conference in Seoul said AI startups lack markets and first customers rather than ideas or technology, and urged the government to play an early-market role. Korea Startup Forum Chairman Jae-won Kim (김재원) said Korea has the layers needed for an AI powerhouse but needs the government to act as a customer. Companies cited public demand, regulation and domains such as defence and disaster response. Officials and lawmakers voiced support for first-use and purchase projects.

Finance

Supply chain reshuffle, tech rivalry deepen; call grows for more precise financial policy

Calls are growing to redefine the roles of policy finance and private finance and to change not only the scale of funding but also how it is allocated, as supply chain uncertainty and technology rivalry intensify. Speakers at a Seoul seminar said financial policy should be refined to support strategic industries, small manufacturers and early-stage innovators. They also cited the need to expand direct finance and venture capital, improve exit markets and strengthen expertise at financial institutions.