Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global demand for dollar yields will continue to drive the growth of tokenized government bonds, while settlement, issuance, and distribution will further shift towards blockchain technology. RootData
• [New] The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology is expected to drive innovative applications in 2025. yellow.com
• [New] In 2025, at least one of the major tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta is expected to integrate cryptocurrency payments into their platforms. yellow.com
• [New] Predictions such as Bitcoin reaching $200,000, Ethereum climbing to $6,000, and Layer-2 networks exploding in adoption indicate that blockchain technology will continue to address scalability and accessibility challenges. yellow.com
• [New] Blockchain technologies could generate $3 trillion in business value annually by 2025. Devsu
• [New] Universal standards will likely emerge in 2026 that enable any blockchain to communicate with any other blockchain through standardized interfaces, similar to how TCP/IP enables communication between different types of computer networks today. SEI Blog
• [New] The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the institution that processes quadrillions of dollars in securities transactions annually, is pushing forward with blockchain tokenization pilots that could fundamentally transform how trades settle. investing.com
• [New] If Canada can align its regulation and infrastructure with innovation, blockchain could finally make banking what it should have been all along: borderless, affordable, and inclusive. Money.ca
• [New] In 2025, we will see blockchain move beyond pilot projects to become embedded in core business processes across industries. Devsu
• [New] Medium articles forecast AI chatbots evolving in 2025 with personalization, emotional intelligence, and blockchain integration. WebProNews
• [New] The IRS will integrate 1099-DA data into its existing IRDM (Information Returns Document Matching) and DIF scoring models, augmented by commercial blockchain intelligence. Camuso CPA
• [New] The current environment shows a greater awareness among governments of AI's disruptive potential, leading to more proactive regulatory discussions, contrasting with other historical tech bubbles like the Telecom Bubble, Chinese Tech Bubble, and Cryptocurrency Bubble. FinancialContent
• [New] Cardano ADA forecast lifts as CFTC clears path for U.S.-regulated crypto trading The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated futures exchanges for the first time. BTCPressWire
• [New] Japan is set to revolutionize its cryptocurrency tax system by 2026, introducing a flat 20% tax rate on crypto gains. OKX
• [New] Sustainability Regulations: Stricter global compliance standards will drive wider adoption for tools like continuous emissions monitoring, waste tracking, and blockchain-based traceability. Farmonaut
• [New] When AI infrastructure spending hits $1.5 trillion in 2026, and energy companies scramble to meet demand, the next big cryptocurrency 2026 winners will be AI-focused projects with actual working technology. blockchainreporter
• [New] In Georgia, the national land registry has experimented with blockchain to record property transactions, aiming to give citizens greater confidence in ownership records and reducing opportunities for fraud. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] In Singapore, the government-led TradeTrust framework uses blockchain to authenticate and exchange electronic trade documents across jurisdictions, supporting faster customs clearance and reducing fraud risks. Tony Blair Institute
• [New] Nexchain: AI + infra momentum heading into 2026 Nexchain blends blockchain infrastructure with AI-enabled architecture. BTCPressWire
• [New] By 2025, many organizations will be experimenting with blockchain-as-a-service platforms to add transparent, tamper-resistant ledgers to their solutions. Host Merchant Services
• [New] With increasingly institutional and user demand for verified sustainability, 2026 will be the year blockchain proves it can bridge the financial transformation with a climate-conscious future. EvaCodes
• [New] The Treasury further committed to partner with the Reserve Bank of Australia to investigate the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), which could potentially leverage blockchain technology to allow for the digital issuance of certain monetary instruments. Crypto Market Predictions News

Last updated: 21 December 2025