Fitch warns that US banks may face credit rating downgrades and increased funding cost pressures due to aggressive blockchain deployment. The report points out that the volatility and compliance risks of crypto assets cannot be offset by stable fee income, and the rapid expansion of stablecoins may erode bank liquidity. Banks need to strike a balance between innovation and credit maintenance, or risk affecting their market position.

From Singapore vaults to on-chain gold tokens, Chinese crypto tycoons are quietly positioning themselves in humanity’s oldest safe-haven asset. Wu Jihan has acquired a top-tier vault, while Zhan Ketuan has teamed up with Tether to build an on-chain gold treasury—this wealth game is rewriting the rules.
(Previously: Observation: Investors are buying the dip in gold and tech stocks, but only Bitcoin remains stagnant.)
(Background: China officially commented on stablecoins for the first time, ending the gray era of fantasies about StableCoins.)
Just north of Singapore’s Changi Airport, a twelve-minute drive away, stands one of the world’s most secure private vaults at the end of the runway—Le Freeport.
This building, costing about 100 million Singapore dollars, is known as the “Fort Knox of Asia.” It has no windows, yet maintains a constant temperature of 21°C and humidity at 55% year-round, providing the perfect environment for storing artwork.
Behind the heavily guarded steel doors lies

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns that the global economy will face dangerous conditions over the next one to two years due to the combined impact of debt, political conflict, and geopolitical cycles. He advises investors not to rush out of AI investments solely because of overvaluation, but to pay attention to substantial signals of a bubble bursting. This article is sourced from Wallstreetcn and compiled, translated, and written by ForesightNews. (Previous background: Bridgewater’s Dalio: I own Bitcoin, but it only accounts for 1% of my portfolio; BTC will never become a sovereign reserve currency.) (Additional background: Bridgewater’s Dalio: My Bitcoin holdings ratio has never changed! Stablecoins are “not cost-effective” for preserving wealth.) Dalio believes that although there are already signs of a bubble in the AI industry, it is important to focus on the catalysts that could burst the bubble—such as monetary tightening or forced asset sales to meet debt obligations. Dalio warns that in the next one to two years, the global economy

According to the latest report from UBS, the global data center equipment market remains extremely active, with capacity under construction reaching 25GW. The market is expected to grow at a rate of 20-25% by 2026, with high-intensity investment likely to continue at least until 2027, and early signs of AI monetization are already emerging. This article is sourced from The Wall Street Journal and compiled, translated, and written by Foresight News. (Previous context: JPMorgan’s outlook for 2026: economic divergence, policy divergence, and soaring AI adoption rates) (Background supplement: Bank of America’s top ten predictions for 2026: continued AI boom, and stronger-than-expected economic growth in China and the US) In its latest in-depth report released on December 5, UBS believes the global data center equipment market shows “no signs of cooling down.” According to the latest monitoring data from UBS Evidence Lab, global data center capacity is undergoing rapid expansion.

The world's largest Ethereum reserve company, BitMine Immersion (BMNR), announced this evening (8th) that it has once again increased its holdings by 138,452 ETH over the past week. After this accumulation, BitMine's total Ethereum holdings have officially surpassed the 3.86 million mark, reaching 3,864,951 ETH, which accounts for approximately 3.2% of the global ETH supply.
(Previous context: BitMine buys another $199 million worth of Ethereum! But smart money is shorting ETH)
(Background supplement: BitMine bought 97,000 ETH last week, Tom Lee: Optimistic about the Fusaka upgrade and the Fed's liquidity boost for ETH)
The world's largest Ethereum reserve company, BitMine Immersion (BMNR)

According to the latest market news, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its two-year investigation into the RWA tokenization project Ondo Finance and has issued a closing notice, confirming that no charges will be filed. Following the news, the $ONDO token price surged in the short term.
(Previous context: Ondo will launch Ondo Global Markets on 9/3, initially listing hundreds of tokenized stocks)
(Background supplement: The inside story of the RWA protocol Ondo Finance’s explosive growth: BlackRock and Morgan Stanley entering real-world assets)
According to the latest market news, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its two-year investigation into the RWA tokenization project Ondo Finance and has issued a closing notice, confirming that no charges will be filed. This investigation, which began in 2023, primarily focused on

JPMorgan released its annual outlook report, predicting that by 2026, global markets will be reshaped by three major forces: diverging monetary policies, a surge in AI adoption rates, and multidimensional economic fragmentation. The S&P 500 index target is set at 7,500 points, and gold is projected to reach as high as $5,000. This article is sourced from Wallstreetcn and is compiled, translated, and written by Foresight News. (Previous context: JPMorgan predicts Bitcoin could reach $170,000 next year, closely monitoring MicroStrategy mNAV 1 as a critical threshold in the short term.) (Background supplement: JPMorgan: Driven by the AI supercycle, the S&P 500 index is expected to grow another 17% by 2026.) AI is driving capital expenditure expansion, but consumption is showing a "K-shaped" trend. According to the annual outlook report released by JPMorgan on the 5th, global markets in 2026 will be profoundly reshaped by three core forces: unequal monetary...

Crypto entertainment platform BC.GAME is hosting the "Stay Untamed" Breakpoint Eve party in response to Abu Dhabi's Web3 Summit Week. The event features performances by internationally renowned DJs, and esports stars s1mple and electronic will also attend as special guests. It is expected to become one of the most high-profile side events during the summit. (Previous coverage: Analysis of 2025's Top 5 Gaming Brand Sponsorship Strategies: Traditional Giants' High-Exposure Tactics vs Web3's Global Fan Community Building) (Background: BC.GAME "Untamed Arena" Party Debuts at TOKEN2049 Dubai ($BC Airdrop Benefits, Celebrities Gather))) (This article is advertorial content, written and provided by BC.GAME, and does not represent the views of Blocktempo, nor is it investment advice or a recommendation to purchase

According to an analysis based on the Basel capital framework, Tether basically meets the minimum regulatory requirements under the baseline assumption, but still needs an additional approximately $4.5 billion in capital compared to large banks. If a stringent approach to handling Bitcoin is adopted, the capital shortfall could range from $12.5 billion to $25 billion.
(Previous context: $30 billion stablecoin defense battle: Tether CEO attacks Wall Street rating agencies and Arthur Hayes)
(Background supplement: Arthur Hayes: If Tether's Bitcoin and gold drop by 30%, USDT will be insolvent)
If an even stricter, fully punitive $BTC approach is adopted, the capital shortfall could range from $12.5 billion to $25 billion.
When I graduated from college and applied for my first management consulting job, I did what many ambitious but timid male graduates often do: