Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [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
• Why 2026 financial systems must plan for smart contract failure - Blockchain-powered smart contracts remain vulnerable to logic flaws, oracle manipulation ($8.8 billion losses in 2025) and emergent risks, turning localised bugs into systemic threats. Digital Bytes
• Major industry participants are building their own defences: Coinbase announced an independent quantum advisory board staffed with leading cryptographers to guide long-term blockchain security planning, signaling that even custodial infrastructure must prepare for quantum-era risks. CoinDesk
• By 2030, blockchain technology will have permeated into the fabric of everyday life. My Blog
• By 2026, we expect to see a more robust partnership between AI and blockchain, leading to intelligent applications that can adapt over time. My Blog
• By 2026, 60% of global supply chains are projected to adopt blockchain for enhanced traceability and compliance. Farmonaut
• From Stocks to Real Estate: By 2026, we will see a significant portion of traditional assets represented as tokens on a blockchain. Hashtag Web3
• The implementation of regulatory frameworks by governments worldwide is predicted to solidify the legitimacy of blockchain ventures. My Blog
• 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 $0.201 and $0.322, respectively. Changelly

Last updated: 05 April 2026