Our Scans · (LF.9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] If the US continues to target crypto platforms as part of its Iran pressure campaign, it could create regulatory headwinds for the broader industry, particularly for exchanges operating in jurisdictions with less robust compliance frameworks. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The energy requirements of data centers are colossal, so delivering their expansion at pace alongside London's other infrastructure needs will require more coordinated planning. UKAuthority
• [New] The UK's Jet Zero Strategy outlines how sustainable aviation fuels, new tech, and infrastructure will decarbonise aviation by 2050. Innovation News Network
• [New] APC discusses the UK's need for cross-sector integration in technology, infrastructure, and policy to achieve automated mobility by 2040. Innovation News Network
• [New] Electrifying the world - with electric vehicles, electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry - could be the next biggest step towards phasing out fossil fuels, replacing the 80% of global energy that still comes from hydrocarbons. The Guardian
• [New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Report identifies ransomware as one of the most significant cyber threats facing organizations worldwide, particularly targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and supply chains. fortinet
• [New] The global AI build-out will cost $7 trillion over the next four years, with the four largest hyperscalers having already spent more than $400 billion on infrastructure last year alone. Insurance Journal
• [New] The memory supercycle is expected to continue through at least 2028 based on current capacity allocations and projections for AI infrastructure demand. gHacks
• [New] Across hybrid and standalone models, roughly 46% of buyers expect on-premises infrastructure to form part of their access model within three years, against 24% favoring public cloud alone. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] $55 Billion AI Infrastructure Expansion: Alibaba plans to invest $55 billion in AI data centers and cloud infrastructure between FY2026 and FY2028. Bingx Exchange
• [New] Visa will deliver the underlying global network, payment tokenization, authorization, agent identification, and fraud monitoring infrastructure to support AI-initiated transactions. Practical Ecommerce
• [New] The future of Europe's energy system will depend on the ability to accelerate the planning and implementation of smart grid investments, make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and further strengthen cooperation among Member States, regulators, system operators and technology partners. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• [New] AI infrastructure and solutions will continue to define telecom M&A for the next several years. PwC
• [New] The Combat Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure Act of 2026 would require CISA, in coordination with the appropriate Sector Risk Management Agencies, to update cybersecurity plans for all 16 critical infrastructure sectors within nine months of enactment. Industrial Cyber
• [New] The NB8 has moved faster than NATO or EU machinery to address Russian hybrid threats, protect critical subsea infrastructure, and coordinate Arctic surveillance and patrol activities. Energy Central
• [New] Vehicles and components linked to foreign adversaries create serious risks of surveillance, espionage, and disruption to critical infrastructure - risks that grow as autonomous and connected vehicle technologies become more deeply embedded across the U.S. economy. AUVSI
• [New] LEO constellations are one of the most critical and cutting edge components of digital infrastructure and without immediate strategic reforms, the United States risks losing its lead to China. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] As organizations seek stronger defences against increasingly sophisticated threats, the innovations pioneered by researchers like Kasu are expected to play an important role in shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure worldwide. TechBullion
• [New] As emerging technologies continue to transform the global economy, cybersecurity will remain one of the most critical areas of innovation. TechBullion
• [New] As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and digital ecosystems grow more interconnected, organizations worldwide face unprecedented challenges in securing sensitive information, critical infrastructure, and cloud-based operations. TechBullion
• [New] The European Digital Infrastructure Consortium which is particularly relevant for local and regional authorities will connect existing local digital twins across Europe through coordinated management and deployment of common EU digital infrastructures. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] China's space industry is narrowing the innovation gap with the US, warning that if the US does not take decisive action soon, China will claim the top spot in the global space economy. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] AMD's normalized EPS is expected to grow from about $4 in 2025 to around $11 by 2027, driven by continued share gains in data centers and sustained demand for AI infrastructure, translating incremental revenue into real earnings expansion. Kavout

Last updated: 22 June 2026