Our Scans · (FS.8.02) Future Of Trades · Weekly Summary

• [New] If China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE start trading oil, tech, and agriculture entirely in local digital currencies, the global demand for the U.S. dollar will plummet. The Global Angle
• [New] Businesses that invest in thoughtful planning now will be better positioned to adapt as digital expectations continue to quickly evolve throughout 2026 and beyond. Web Ascender
• [New] U.S. regulators are examining a limited exemption that could allow certain tokenized securities trading activity while broader digital-asset legislation remains unresolved. COIN360
• [New] Forthcoming measures will include formal guidelines for crypto exchange-traded funds, permitting licensed asset managers to offer regulated exposure to digital assets through on-exchange vehicles, as well as rules to allow crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange. Hogan Lovells
• [New] Between 2025 and 2030, operators are expected to invest $1.2 trillion in capital expenditure to expand networks and upgrade technology infrastructure, reinforcing the 5G rollout and digital transformation initiatives. TelecomLead
• [New] Indian banks now invest in advanced fraud detection systems, AI-based risk monitoring, and encrypted digital platforms, ensuring secure banking experiences for customers. the intact one
• Chinese-language crypto laundering networks now move about a fifth of global illicit digital funds, just as stablecoins become a core payments and trading rail that could drain money from traditional banks. Wealth Professional
• Tourism businesses that invest in building a rich, consistent, and credible digital footprint across Google Business Profile, TripAdvisor, travel publications, and their own website will accumulate AI visibility that compounds over time. Mindful Ecotourism
• As the Australian packaging industry evolves, businesses that invest in digital capabilities, align production with customer needs, and guide brands through regulatory changes are expected to be well-positioned for growth. Packnode
• Standard Chartered's digital assets research team framed the current drawdown as a phase where performance differentiation across cryptoassets should become more visible, instead of markets trading as a single risk-on or risk-off block. investingLive
• International financial institutions including CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, BID Invest, and ProInversion Peru will participate alongside renewable integration developers, digital and AI solution providers, and O&M innovators. MEXC
• The UAE is establishing one of the world's most structured regulatory environments for institutional digital-asset markets, where exchanges are expected to support both trading and compliant asset issuance within a single venue. Cision PR Newswire
• By 2026, digital agri trading platforms are projected to handle 40% of all crop sales globally. Farmonaut
• Congress will look to finalize a digital asset regulatory framework and pass a capital formation package (INVEST Act); the SEC's rulemaking agenda will be in full swing, including expanding retail access to private assets; and everyone will continue to grapple with how to regulate AI. Carta
• The digital euro project is being pushed by the European Central Bank as a means to protect monetary sovereignty at a time of turmoil in cross-border trading and unpredictable mood swings in the White House. FinExtra
• The new UK Social Investment Fund will invest in areas facing housing and transport shortages and in communities needing town-centre renewal, new education and health facilities, and low-carbon or digital infrastructure to support the UK's net zero transition. GOV.UK
• The London & International Insurance Brokers' Association has published its 2026 agenda, outlining plans to address digital trading development and position London as a destination for complex and emerging risks. Insurance Business
• Nations that invest in AI research and infrastructure will emerge as global leaders in the digital economy. Academia Magazine
• Financial Deepening: Expansion of Stock / Bond / Wealth Management/Payment Connect, digital finance cooperation, and carbon trading will cement Hong Kong's role as a global financial gateway for mainland capital. ChoZan

Last updated: 26 March 2026