Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Sustainability Regulations: Stricter global compliance standards will drive wider adoption for tools like continuous emissions monitoring, waste tracking, and blockchain-based traceability. Farmonaut
• [New] Walmart U.S. uses blockchain to track food origins, reducing contamination risk. SaGeminieTech
• [New] In Singapore, the government-led TradeTrust framework uses blockchain to authenticate and exchange electronic trade documents across jurisdictions, supporting faster customs clearance and reducing fraud risks. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] By 2025, many organizations will be experimenting with blockchain-as-a-service platforms to add transparent, tamper-resistant ledgers to their solutions. Host Merchant Services
• [New] As the FBI and other agencies continue to refine their blockchain analysis capabilities, the cost of non-compliance will only increase. Ainvest
• [New] If robotics becomes a 2025 policy priority, blockchain projects tied to automation, machine coordination, and machine identity could see renewed attention. Crypto Adventure
• [New] As the blockchain industry enters a new phase of maturity in 2025, one thing has become increasingly clear: the next wave of adoption will not be driven by hype, but by trust. Coinranking Blog
• [New] The Treasury further committed to partner with the Reserve Bank of Australia to investigate the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), which could potentially leverage blockchain technology to allow for the digital issuance of certain monetary instruments. Crypto Market Predictions News
• [New] Supply chain diversification, including blockchain-backed traceability of sub-tier parts, is allowing firms like Boeing to mitigate procurement risks. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] The potential for a new, powerful phase of growth is unequivocally present-AI for intellectual expansion and problem-solving, and Blockchain for establishing global trust and democratic governance. grabind.com
• AuM is projected to grow at a staggering 41% CAGR, from $90 billion in 2024 to $715 billion by 2030, driven by the maturation of blockchain infrastructure, institutional adoption, as well as the democratization of private markets. PwC
• With increasingly institutional and user demand for verified sustainability, 2026 will be the year blockchain proves it can bridge the financial transformation with a climate-conscious future. EvaCodes
• By 2040, a global, interoperable health data ecosystem will exist, powered by AI and secure blockchain-like technologies. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Infinex, a DeFi platform focused on integrating blockchain ecosystems, announced today it will conduct a $15 million ICO through the Sonar launchpad platform at a $300 million valuation. Crypto Briefing
• With investments flowing into AI, fintech, logistics tech, blockchain and renewable energy, 2025 brings a wave of new opportunities. estatemagazine.ae
• From disruptive AI applications to blockchain breakthroughs, immersive experiences, and quantum advancements, DATE MENA is where ideas are turned into action, and innovation meets execution. Kanebridge News
• Another major global payments company is said to be in late-stage negotiations to acquire Zerohash, a Chicago-based blockchain and stablecoin infrastructure provider, for a projected purchase price of between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. BakerHostetler
• Stablecoins will become more important for everyday buying and selling, helping more people use blockchain technology and making global payments smoother. Crypto Research Report
• The combined markets for orbital satellites, in-orbit data centers, blockchain verification, and solar-powered digital infrastructure are projected to exceed $700 billion over the next decade. Space Daily
• Blockchain could add $1.76 trillion to global GDP by 2030 if adopted widely. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2030, blockchain could underpin critical infrastructure. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 14 December 2025