Bitcoin will undergo two fork events in 2026, allowing BTC holders to receive new assets at a 1:1 ratio.

Mark Habib, Head of Global Digital Infrastructure at S&P Global, stated that U.S. hyperscale cloud service providers may have a large amount of undisclosed AI-related debt, primarily stemming from their implicit guarantees for data center construction or for small and medium-sized AI companies. The greatest risk to the ratings of hyperscale cloud providers lies in whether expected profitability can be realized as anticipated. Currently, there is no pressure for rating adjustments, but if current spending levels are deemed unsustainable in the future, rating positions may change accordingly.

The "Future Investment Initiative" summit in Saudi Arabia, known as the "Desert Davos," has announced its postponement. The 10th edition of the event, originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, has been postponed until 2027. The delay is due to ongoing attacks by Houthi forces targeting locations within Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh Airport and the Saudi Aramco headquarters. According to the draft agenda, planned attendees included senior executives from financial giants such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Blackstone.