Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] There is enough evidence available to predict increased adoption of DLT/Blockchain digital identity, including schemes developed around Self-Sovereign Identity principles. Goode Intelligence
• [New] Short and medium-term collaboration on digital assets while legislation and regulatory regimes continue to evolve; Reducing cross-border capital-raising burdens for UK and U.S. firms; and Exploring long-term opportunities for innovation in wholesale digital markets. JD Supra
• [New] Post-quantum cryptography is positioned at the peak of inflated expectations in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Digital Banking Transformation, expected for mainstream adoption in 2-5 years. Medium
• [New] By 2025, Gartner added post-quantum authentication as a standalone category in the Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, warning by 2029, advances in quantum computing will weaken and break the standard asymmetric cryptography on which many identity verification methods rely. Medium
• [New] The European Central Bank has officially moved to the next phase of its digital euro project, targeting potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2029, with a 2027 pilot contingent on legislation. U.S. interest rates uncertainty causes US$1.3b crypto s
• [New] By 2026, we expect to see significant regulatory harmonization efforts as international standard-setting bodies develop global frameworks for digital assets. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] MiCA creates harmonized rules for crypto-asset issuance, trading platforms, and custody services, with full implementation expected by 2025. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] By 2030, we expect mature regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency derivatives, staking services, and other sophisticated digital asset products. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] With six billion users expected by 2030, digital wallets are poised to overtake cash and even cards as the default method of payment in many regions. TechRepublic
• [New] Digital wallet users worldwide will reach over 6 billion by 2030, marking a 35% increase from 2025. Yahoo Finance
• [New] A new paper from Juniper Research, Digital Wallets: Empowering Financial Inclusivity, says that the number of transactions completed via digital wallets has grown 110% between 2020 and 2025, and projects that the number of digital wallet users worldwide will increase by 35% over the next five years. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] Deloitte Digital Infrastructure 2025 estimates a global $1.2 trillion productivity gain from twin adoption by 2030, driven largely by predictive analytics and cross-sector data reuse. Logiciel Solutions
• [New] In 2026, the cybersecurity landscape will continue to evolve, driven by advancements in AI, quantum computing, and the ever-expanding digital ecosystem. TechNext Conference
• [New] By the 2040s, retail will fully integrate with digital environments, creating seamless experiences across physical, augmented, and virtual realms. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The digital valorization of French heritage and collections will be a privileged theme. Institut francais
• [New] Malaysia's new economic transformation that includes the various strategic visions including the New Industrial Masterplan 2030, Digital Blueprint, Energy Transition Roadmap, and Semiconductor Strategy, all converge on one core basis: that we must move beyond assembly lines and palm oil plantations. Eurasia Review
• [New] The substantial investments in digital infrastructure, ambitious national transformation agendas, and growing startup ecosystems have positioned the region for sustained technology-led growth through 2030 and beyond. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Governments in the U.S., EU, Japan, and India have collectively invested $2.5 billion in digital identity infrastructure, leveraging decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials to reduce risks associated with centralized data storage. Ainvest
• [New] The dollar's global dominance is likely to be further enhanced through digital rails, and global capital flows could be significantly reshaped, mirroring the global saving glut. FinancialContent
• [New] As adversaries continue to exploit the vulnerabilities of undersea domains, nations must adapt their strategies, develop new platforms, and harness cutting-edge technologies to maintain control and protect global maritime interests. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Digital Tariffs Redefine Data Sovereignty: Governments will begin taxing or restricting digital services provided across borders, effectively creating digital tariffs that drive regional innovation and alter global data flows. Metro Atlanta CEO

Last updated: 16 November 2025