Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] Adoption of zero-trust architectures, real-time threat intelligence sharing, and strict vendor compliance will define 2026's cybersecurity roadmap. DarknetSearch
• [New] As cloud adoption surges, with projections indicating 85% of enterprises using multi-cloud strategies by 2025, zero trust becomes essential to mitigate risks from API vulnerabilities and unauthorized uploads. WebProNews
• [New] By 2025, compliance trends will heavily favor zero-trust models to address global privacy laws and zero-knowledge encryption requirements. WebProNews
• [New] Industry reports highlight that by 2025, over 60% of enterprises will have implemented some form of zero-trust framework, up from just 24% in 2021. WebProNews
• [New] As zero-trust architecture surges in 2025, driven by data protection needs and regulatory compliance, organizations are adopting cloud access controls and continuous authentication to mitigate risks. WebProNews
• [New] The US Government's AI action plan emphasizes building trust through transparent oversight, focusing on ethical AI use to enhance outcomes while addressing biosecurity risks. Power Solutions
• [New] Companies that embrace explainable AI, embed subject matter expertise, and trust autonomous systems will lead their industries through 2025 and beyond. UptimeAI
• [New] As global trade tensions persist and regulatory frameworks evolve, the ability to leverage blockchain for trust, efficiency, and transparency will define the winners of 2025. Ainvest
• [New] From Switzerland's Crypto Valley to Seoul's policy committees, regulators and developers are converging on one conclusion: Blockchain's future will depend less on code than on the systems of trust, incentives and education behind it. the korea herald
• [New] North American fintechs are adopting zero-trust security architectures, biometric authentication, and AI-based anomaly detection to combat rising threats. Cognitive Market Research
• [New] Plans to launch a new digital NHS trust aimed at bringing down waiting lists and widening access to health services in England face significant safety and security concerns, an expert has warned. Pinsent Masons
• [New] Experts from American Farmland Trust, The Nature Conservancy and Cascadia Renewables will provide transparency into the developing study of visioning out mutually beneficial dual-use applications of solar. Solar Washington
• [New] Huge Investments are predicted in 2025 through venture capital in enterprises within the Web3 space, bolstering the recently discovered, ever-growing investors' confidence in blockchain and open decentralized technologies. eSparkBiz Technologies Pvt Ltd
• [New] In a world where data breaches and scams are a daily threat, a transparent and secure digital identity system is a powerful trust signal. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] With fraud and reputational risk rising sharply, banks and credit unions must act now to align with recognized Canadian digital trust standards or risk falling behind global and domestic expectations. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] By 2026, zero trust will evolve from concept to configuration, integrated directly into platform architecture. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With more than one in three adults expecting to increase their use of AI for money management in 2026, banks have a vital role in combining cutting-edge technology with trusted expertise and regulatory clarity to build confidence and unlock the technology's full potential. The Fintech Times
• [New] As markets get even faster, only solutions that combine legal certainty, settlement finality, and liquidity optimization will define the next era of efficiency and trust in global finance. FinExtra
• [New] A global study on trust in Artificial Intelligence released today reveals more than half of people globally are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefits and perceived risks. KPMG
• [New] The shift from moving money to moving trust will define the next decade. FinExtra
• [New] From domestic dominance to global interoperability: India Stack's next evolution will integrate with global trust standards. FinExtra
• [New] Bitcoin Surpasses $120,000: Strengthens investor confidence and profitability potential. CryptoNinjas
• [New] As military organizations globally assess their reliance on commercial software, the Austrian model could serve as a compelling case for prioritizing digital sovereignty and data integrity in defence operations. DEFCROS News

Last updated: 17 November 2025