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  • [New] By connecting global expertise with local business communities, the Digital Commerce Labs will create a scalable education model that can be replicated across markets to help entrepreneurs translate digital knowledge into real-world growth opportunities. Newsroom | TikTok
  • [New] TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of the Digital Commerce Labs - a global program designed to unlock digital commerce opportunities for small businesses, in select markets across Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Newsroom | TikTok
  • [New] The Financial Services Agency plans to bring crypto under a framework similar to stocks and bonds by 2026, including a landmark reduction of the crypto gains tax to a flat 20% - aligning digital asset taxation with traditional investments for the first time. / Japan Tech for Impact Summit
  • [New] Key risks include stringent global regulation of biometric data collection, failure to scale the Orb technology reliably, security vulnerabilities, competition from other digital identity projects, and a general loss of user trust or interest. CryptoRank
  • [New] Low-code/no-code platforms like Microsoft Power Automate will increasingly integrate with advanced AI capabilities, enabling citizen developers to create sophisticated automation solutions without extensive coding knowledge. DeepUseCase
  • [New] Monthly AR engagement will reach over 25% of global internet users, indicating that AR is becoming part of regular digital interaction. Bayelsa Watch
  • [New] By 2030, at least half of all healthcare services will be delivered in digital formats. Exploration of Digital Health Technologies
  • [New] By 2027, over 70% of business will likely welcome industry cloud platforms to accelerate their company initiatives, up from less than 15% in 2023. integration-solutions.underwritechief.org
  • [New] In March, Kommersant daily reported that the Ministry of Digital Development plans to increase TSPU capacity two-and-a-half times by 2030, to 954 terabits per second, at a cost of $186 million from the federal budget. Mediazona
  • [New] The security operations landscape in 2026 rewards organizations that think in platforms, invest in data quality, and embrace AI as a force multiplier rather than a threat to their SOC teams. Apto Solutions
  • [New] In 2026, the first serious experiments will begin using AI agents and digital twins to orchestrate the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing, logistics to final delivery to create more connected, agile, and autonomous ecosystems. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
  • [New] AI agent platforms would grow three times faster than RPA platforms through 2027 because they are able to adapt to change. The AI Journal
  • [New] Enterprises are prioritizing platforms that can deliver global performance, inline threat prevention, and simplified policy management at scale. Futurum
  • [New] Digital and Smart City Alignment: The global smart city agenda and rapid expansion of urban charging infrastructure are expected to enhance long-term growth opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturers across all vehicle segments. openpr
  • [New] The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading digital transformation; Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 includes a $20 billion investment in AI and big data for smart cities and healthcare. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] The European Commission's Digital Decade policy aims to ensure that 90% of EU businesses use cloud and big data technologies by 2030. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] The SME segment is swiftly emerging with an anticipated CAGR of 15.4% from 2025 to 2033, owing to the democratization of data analytics through affordable cloud platforms, pre-built AI tools, and low-code/no-code solutions that lower entry barriers. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] In manufacturing, Siemens uses big data from over 1.2 million industrial sensors to predict equipment failures and reduce downtime by 25%. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] Over 60% of large industrial companies are expected to deploy digital twins by 2026 to enhance predictive maintenance and reduce downtime. Market Data Forecast
  • [New] From the silent intelligence-gathering of cyber espionage to the disruptive power of offensive cyber attacks, from the relentless work of cyber defence to the mind-bending possibilities of AI-driven autonomous warfare, America's digital strategy is comprehensive, adaptive, and constantly evolving. LetDigitalFly
  • [New] Treasury recognizes that modern tools-AI, digital identity, APIs, and blockchain analytics-have enormous potential to strengthen illicit finance controls, but only if integrated through coherent, risk-based programs supported by standardized protocols and regulatory and legislative clarity. / USA JD Supra
  • [New] With global spending on digital transformation expected to top $4 trillion by 2027, there's a clear message. EZO.io
  • [New] Dubai is positioning itself as a digital asset and data center hub, which could help Hut 8 source capital, partners, and potentially new sites for AI-ready compute or Bitcoin infrastructure closer to Middle East energy resources. Simply Wall St

Last updated: 12 April 2026



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