Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] The U.S. Treasury has officially greenlit a sweeping monetary overhaul that will replace all paper currency with a combination of government-issued cryptocurrency and physical gold coins by 2027. Waterford Advisors
• [New] AI global spending will reach $57.6 billion by the end of this year whereas over 51% of organizations will make use of AI with blockchain integration. Appventurez
• [New] Blockchain-based settlement will eventually become the norm for much of finance. Cryptic - Crypto Marketing Agency
• [New] SWIFT has begun building the first iteration of its blockchain-based shared ledger and expects a minimum viable product to go live with real transactions in 2026. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] The layer-1 chain designed for decentralised apps, e-commerce and Web3 gained following the announcement of China's Belt and Road Initiative blockchain that will be led by Conflux. Crypto bounces ahead of big macro week. Plus, TRUMP ral
• [New] The cryptocurrency ecosystem in the United States continues to evolve at a pace that few observers predicted several years ago. MEXC
• [New] The United Kingdom is moving to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks related to foreign influence and transparency. MEXC
• [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] The Innovation Task Force will focus on developing a regulatory framework for (i) digital assets and blockchain technologies; (ii) AI and autonomous systems; and (iii) prediction markets and event contracts. / USA Gibson Dunn
• [New] The strongest 2026 implementations combine blockchain with IoT, analytics, and AI-driven risk evaluation. Blockchain Council
• [New] Securitize will serve as the first digital transfer agent for NYSE's upcoming platform, issuing blockchain-based shares and ETFs. Crypto Briefing
• [New] For government and fintech applications in Dubai, blockchain-backed IoT solutions reduce risk while maintaining regulatory compliance. WDCS Technology
• [New] Based on the technical analysis by cryptocurrency experts regarding the prices of Stellar, in 2028, XLM is expected to have the following minimum and maximum prices: about $0.210 and $0.348, respectively. Changelly
• [New] Regulatory Compliance: With the UAE working on blockchain projects to handle half of its federal transactions by 2030, tools that automate compliance, such as anti-money laundering and identity verification, offer a steady source of income. Business Setup Services in UAE | Stratrich Consulting
• [New] Visa is joining the Canton Network as a super validator in a move the payments giant says will help extend privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure to banks and financial institutions around the world. FinExtra
• [New] Key Insight: By 2026, platforms integrating blockchain, satellite imagery, and AI-like Farmonaut - are expected to drive transparency and reward sustainable producers in global markets. Farmonaut
• [New] Blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them. CoinDesk
• [New] By 2026, blockchain in supply chain traceability will have redefined transparency, compliance, and provenance management across agriculture, farming, forestry, mining, minerals, gemstones, infrastructure, and defence. Farmonaut
• The HKMA issued its Fintech Promotion Blueprint as part of its Fintech 2030 strategy, signalling heightened expectations on the use of AI and distributed ledger technology, and announcing four flagship projects including a Quantum Preparedness Index and a New Risk Data Strategy. Passle
• The next wave of useful blockchain innovation will be less about proving that decentralization is possible and more about proving that decentralized systems can survive legal, economic, and operational reality. News, Events, Advertising Options
• NOBO and Applied Blockchain have completed Phase 1 participation in the Bank of England's Digital Pound Lab, designing and delivering a payment workflow to explore how conditional business-to-business payments could support more efficient and accessible cross-border trade finance for SMEs. Finextra Research
• 74% of respondents expect cryptocurrency prices to rise in the future, while 73% plan to increase their digital asset allocation before the end of the year. crypto.news

Last updated: 12 April 2026