Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The tariff shock effectively tightens financial conditions by increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer to combat tariff-induced inflation, creating a structural headwind for digital assets. KuCoin
• [New] Among the target countries with published values, South Korea shows one of the fastest expansion profiles, rising from US$ 0.05 billion in 2025 to US$ 0.54 billion by 2032, supported by the K-UAM Grand Challenge, digital infrastructure, and national validation work. openpr
• [New] The RBA plans to launch a further public consultation in mid 2026 on other areas of the retail payments system, including mobile wallets, three-party card networks, buy-now-pay-later services, and e-commerce platforms. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] OCCIP, a cyber and critical infrastructure protection body under the U.S. Treasury Department, said it would expand a cyber-threat identification program targeting digital-asset companies. Bloomingbit
• [New] Last month, Indonesia began implementing a new government regulation banning children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction. WRAL
• [New] Some platforms, such as Changelly estimate Toncoin will range between $3.6 and $6.4 throughout 2026, based upon fluctuations in supply and demand. Bitcoin Foundation
• [New] The total amount of digital data created, consumed, and stored globally is projected to reach unprecedented heights, measured in zettabytes and potentially yottabytes in the coming years. Serlig
• [New] For 2026, analysts project SLB revenue of $36.64 billion, with EPS at $2.72, followed by stronger 2027 growth to $39.13 billion and $3.34 EPS, driven by international expansion and digital contributions. Tickeron
• [New] If Google Cloud can demonstrate that TPUs are the best choice for low-cost deployment of AI agents - and potentially low-effort, through platforms like Vertex AI Agent Builder - it will win hefty business investment. IT Pro
• [New] By 2026, digital twin technology will become more sophisticated, integrating AI, IoT, and big data analytics to deliver deeper insights. Sentient Concepts
• [New] From 2026 to 2030, AI tokens are expected to evolve from a speculative narrative into a critical layer of the digital economy. Backpack Exchange
• [New] Global IDV platforms will need to behave more like local operators, offering region-specific deployments, compliance layers, and sovereign data hosting. Regula
• [New] Digital identity is scaling quickly, with 64% of airlines planning to issue their own digital credentials, which is double 2024's figure, and biometric border controls are expected to reach 83% of airports by 2028. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] FourKites, Agistix, Decklar, Northstar Digital Solutions, and Trimble extend shipment visibility across the order to delivery cycle, offering predictive ETAs and risk alerts that support proactive decision making. Logistics Concepts
• [New] The U.S. Department of the Treasury's NPRM aims to address AML risks while fostering innovation, reflecting a global trend to integrate digital assets into formal financial systems. Forvis Mazars
• One of the most noticeable developments in 2026 will be the greater use of intelligent assistance within communication platforms. Click4Assistance UK
• Fastest-growing Waveform: Closed-loop platforms are projected to expand at the highest CAGR of about 11% during 2026-2033, driven by outcome consistency and real-time feedback modulation. Persistence Market Research
• Ethereum is expected to underpin DeFi platforms, tokenized real-world assets, smart contract applications, and Layer-2 scaling networks that could process financial transactions for millions of users worldwide. MEXC
• In 2026, platforms like Meta and TikTok are expected to enhance their ad targeting capabilities through advanced AI algorithms. Demand & Convert
• In 2026, shoppable posts and in-app checkout features are expected to become standard across major social media platforms. Demand & Convert
• In 2026, social media platforms are expected to implement more sophisticated AI features that facilitate content generation. Demand & Convert

Last updated: 26 April 2026