Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Emerging Technologies in 2026 refer to new and rapidly developing technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, 5G, IoT, and Green Tech that are expected to significantly impact industries and daily life. theallinfohub.com
• [New] In 2026, blockchain will be used in supply chains, banking, healthcare, real estate, and even voting systems. theallinfohub.com
• [New] By 2026, IoT data combined with blockchain smart contracts will revolutionize agri-finance and insurance. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, smart irrigation will be driven by real-time soil and weather data from IoT sensors and verified by blockchain. Farmonaut
• [New] Global investment in agricultural blockchain and IoT technologies is expected to surpass $1 billion annually before 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] As technology evolves, blockchain will remain a key enabler of innovation, driving sustainable and resilient health tech systems worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] By 2030, approximately 25% of large international payments will have been made on blockchain-based platforms. NERDBOT
• [New] Beginning in 2026, the Depository Trust Company (DTC) will create blockchain-based digital twins of securities it already holds, including U.S. equities, ETFs, and Treasury securities on approved distributed ledger networks. StablecoinInsider
• [New] U.S. crypto legislation expected in 2026 will bridge blockchain into mainstream finance, while privacy coins face regulatory risks despite outperforming broader markets. Ainvest
• [New] As adoption continues to expand, Layer 2 networks will play a critical role in enabling global financial infrastructure, decentralized applications, and institutional blockchain integration. Our Crypto Talk
• [New] Tokenization Accelerates, Powered by Stablecoins In 2026, tokenization will accelerate as the convergence between blockchain technology and cryptocurrency creates new efficiencies for traditionally illiquid assets. / USA Insights
• [New] Blockchain gaming revenue hits $21.6 B in 2025, projected to grow 25.14% CAGR to $45.88 B by 2034 via platforms like Axie Infinity. Ainvest
• [New] A blockchain game with frequent microtransactions would benefit from Immutable X's gas-free NFT minting, while a complex metaverse project might prefer Base's Coinbase integration for seamless user onboarding. Coingabbar
• [New] 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
• With a clear federal framework for payment stablecoins expected by mid-2026, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement rails will become permanent infrastructure of commercial banking. FinExtra
• The SEC is developing rules for tokenized real-world assets, including tokenized bonds and other securities that could be issued and traded on blockchain infrastructure. / Thailand MEXC
• To successfully tokenize digital assets, DTCC signaled last month that it will partner with Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain designed specifically for institutions. MEXC
• Tokenization is emerging as the foundation of institutional blockchain adoption with BlackRock, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs having publicly explored or deployed related initiatives and major institutions validating its potential. CoinDesk
• Analysts predicted that 2026 will be another strong year for blockchain, as they anticipate accelerated institutional adoption, additional regulatory clarity in the U.S., and increasing digital asset adoption that will move cryptocurrency further into the mainstream. TechTarget
• In 2026, blockchain technology will most likely be more sophisticated than it is now. The Chain
• The race to modernize capital markets with blockchain is heating up - and Europe could be blowing its early lead to the U.S., a group of blockchain firms warned in a Thursday letter. CoinDesk
• The first half of 2026 will be one of the busiest periods on record for blockchain conferences. MEXC
• Blockchain adoption in fintech will be an essential part of the global payments landscape in 2026, especially in the Global South. The Fintech Times

Last updated: 01 March 2026