Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Artificial intelligence and blockchain are poised to be two of the most transformative forces in the global economy over the next five years, unlocking major opportunities for companies' digital transformation especially in payments. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] SWIFT's tokenized asset settlement experiments, conducted in partnership with more than a dozen major global banks including Citi, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank, demonstrated that existing SWIFT messaging infrastructure could be used to instruct settlement across multiple blockchain networks. yellow.com
• [New] The Financial Action Task Force has separately flagged blockchain-integrated messaging applications as a potential vector for sanctions evasion, a concern that could generate compliance pressure on Telegram Wallet specifically. yellow.com
• [New] Cross-Blockchain Mixing: As more cryptocurrencies become widely adopted, mixing services could expand to support multi-chain privacy solutions, allowing users to mix Bitcoin with other privacy-focused assets like Monero or Zcash. GitHub
• [New] If Telegram can make blockchain interactions feel simple, fast, and familiar, TON could become one of the most important consumer crypto networks to watch in 2026. Guardarian
• [New] By the end of 2026, we expect most big banks to have some form of blockchain service. Malgo Technologies
• [New] In 2026, industries such as finance, healthcare, supply chain, real estate, and digital entertainment will see major transformation through blockchain adoption. Malgo Technologies
• [New] Telegram will replace the TON Foundation as the driving force behind the TON blockchain - and will become its largest validator. TradingView
• [New] China could launch a yuan backed stablecoin within three to five years, a statement that reframes the entire global competition for digital currency dominance and sends a signal that every blockchain with real infrastructure will benefit from the race. TechBullion
• [New] Artificial intelligence agents could use blockchain networks to transact, coordinate, and verify activity autonomously. Stocktwits
• [New] Leveraging Solana will bring faster, cheaper, and more accessible financial services to the markets that need them most - from cross-border payments corridors in Southeast Asia and Latin America to tokenised capital markets that bridge traditional finance with blockchain innovation. Fintech Singapore
• [New] As blockchain grows from single-chain dominance to ecosystem-driven competition, the dark horse of 2026 will not necessarily be the largest network, but the one that successfully integrates scalability, interoperability, real-world utility, and developer adoption into a cohesive ecosystem. KuCoin
• [New] The strongest blockchain businesses in 2026 will likely be the ones that do three things well: they solve real technical bottlenecks, they create credible economic structures, and they make trust easier rather than harder for users and institutions. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] European Central Bank's Digital Euro Pilots - The ECB actively tests wholesale CBDC settlement using blockchain rails, signaling that central bank infrastructure will increasingly rely on distributed ledger technology. Blocsys
• [New] Blockchain-based supply chain solutions could reduce global shipping costs by 15% by 2028. Innovation Hub Live
• [New] Increased regulatory clarity, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, will drive institutional investment and broader acceptance of blockchain-based solutions. Innovation Hub Live
• [New] By 2026, Layer-2 scaling solutions will be absolutely essential for any blockchain network hoping to handle real-world transaction volumes. Innovation Hub Live
• [New] Crypto intent protocols 2026 will move from niche DeFi tooling into mainstream consumer application infrastructure - making blockchain interactions effectively invisible to end users for the first time at scale. Blocsys
• [New] The Solana Foundation is working with Project Eleven to test quantum-resistant cryptography as concerns grow that future quantum computers could break current blockchain security. CoinDesk
• Blockchain-based settlement with Fed endorsement could reduce settlement times from days to minutes while improving transparency. KuCoin

Last updated: 10 May 2026