Our Scans · (SL.1.00) Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Every illiquid asset on the planet represents part of a $41 trillion opportunity to apply blockchain technology to fundamental components of the world's financial infrastructure. Ideally Square Global
• [New] The PYMNTS Intelligence and Citi report Chain Reaction: Regulatory Clarity as the Catalyst for Blockchain Adoption found that blockchain's next leap will be shaped by regulation. PYMNTS.com
• [New] Although blockchain technology is still in infancy stage, the emergence of new initiatives like the Energy Web Foundation, will help to speed up standards and create shared design between public and private companies. World Energy Council
• [New] A dedicated, high-performance blockchain for AI could position the ASI ecosystem as a leader, potentially increasing the long-term utility and value of its token. CoinMarketCap
• [New] Between 2026 and 2030, PropTech will be reshaped by seven forces: agentic AI for property operations, blockchain and tokenization of real estate, smart building IoT, digital twins, SaaS property platforms, construction technology, and ESG sustainability tracking. Acquaint Softtech
• [New] As blockchain technology advances and adoption expands, digital assets are expected to play an increasingly important role in the future of finance and global commerce. Financial Business Outlook
• [New] The teams that will define the next phase of blockchain adoption are the ones building now, building with rigour, and building with an understanding that the infrastructure decisions made in 2026 will have consequences that extend well into the decade ahead. SpaceDev
• [New] The blockchain-based segment is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 28.4% from 2025 to 2033, with the increasing adoption of decentralized technologies that enhance transparency, reduce intermediation, and enable global participation without reliance on traditional financial gatekeepers. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Bangladesh's National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence highlights the potential of emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, big data analytics, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive innovation and improve efficiency across sectors, including energy. The Business Standard
• Lawmakers will see firsthand how blockchain technology can reduce administrative costs, eliminate duplicative processes, and bring real transparency to how government serves its constituents. The Digital Chamber
• Hong Kong's Fintech 2030 roadmap accelerates RWA tokenization by regularizing the issuance of tokenized government bonds and exploring public-blockchain settlement. Investax
• A recommended investment strategy for the best crypto presales 2026 is to diversify among different narratives, which could hedge against the risk of targeting a single vertical as capital dynamically moves towards new narratives within a rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem. Bitcoin Foundation
• The CLARITY Act has sparked a lot of debate, including concerns that it could shield bad actors, strip the SEC of authority, or pressure banks into adopting blockchain-based technologies. The Digital Chamber
• Blockchain could support direct transfers, 24/7 markets, and global access to financial services, especially through smartphones. News, Events, Advertising Options
• DTCC confirmed it will bring tokenized versions of DTC custodied assets to the Stellar public blockchain by first half 2027. TechBullion
• Among the most prominent trends expected through 2026, integration of AI with blockchain stands out. Bitcoin Foundation
• McKinsey's latest research highlights that the emergence of stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other forms of on-chain money could drive a multi-trillion-dollar transformation in financial infrastructure, signaling a new era for blockchain-enabled commerce. Antier
• By blockchain type, the private blockchain segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 41.1% from 2026 to 2034. Precedence Research
• The launch of infrastructure for autonomous AI agents and a dedicated blockchain testnet could drive long-term adoption and validate the ASI Alliance's foundational thesis. CoinMarketCap
• As blockchain becomes an ever-larger part of the world's financial infrastructure, scalability will be a large part of which networks successfully achieve institutional-scale adoption. The Digital Asset Infrastructure Company

Last updated: 16 July 2026