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BIS chief warns AI capex arms race relies on opaque debt, posing systemic risks

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What happened

Pablo Hernandez cited historical railway and dot-com bubbles to caution that spending driven by hype over actual profits risks broad economic corrections.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:36 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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