Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [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] 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] In 2026, cryptocurrency will be treated as infrastructure. CoinDesk
• [New] Companies will increasingly adopt blockchain tooling within the next decade. CoinDesk
• [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 technology is expected to further mature, so companies will need to set up a clear and thorough strategy on how to integrate blockchain if they want to manage sustainable supply chains in 2026 and beyond. ECOSKILLS
• [New] Regulatory clarity and RWA tokenization adoption will determine whether blockchain transitions from experimental to foundational financial infrastructure by 2026. Ainvest
• [New] Standard Chartered lowered its year-end 2026 bitcoin forecast to US$100,000 from US$150,000 - and from US$300,000 just months earlier - warning the original cryptocurrency could drop to US$50,000 before stabilising. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] With bridge networks, cross-chain token transfers, and multi-chain dApps, the ecosystem is going to be very advanced, more open, as well as more convenient to be used by everyone around the globe. WazirX Blog
• [New] By 2026, blockchain will have entered its adult phase. Medium
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] To successfully tokenize digital assets, DTCC signaled last month that it will partner with Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain designed specifically for institutions. MEXC
• [New] In 2026, blockchain technology will most likely be more sophisticated than it is now. The Chain
• [New] Blockchain frameworks are expected to see widespread adoption in 2026 to propel fintech, thanks to their scalability, regulatory compliance, and ability to support cross-border payments, stablecoins, and decentralized applications. Capmad.com
• [New] Bank regulators across the United States have begun to relax restrictions on crypto-assets and other forms of cryptocurrency, paving the way for increased opportunities to develop compliant solutions for holding and transferring value using regulated private payment systems. Avenga
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Consensus Hong Kong will have over 100 speakers in 6 stages and programming in institutional adoption, decentralized financing, tokenization, AI integration, stablecoins, and blockchain security. MEXC
• [New] Blockchain adoption in fintech will be an essential part of the global payments landscape in 2026, especially in the Global South. The Fintech Times
• [New] A Gen Z-focused neobank with integrated cryptocurrency features represents a high-potential 2026 startup opportunity, backed by a generational trust inversion and the largest wealth transfer in history. Wellows

Last updated: 22 February 2026