Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] As a major importer of rough diamonds, it will create a mechanism for the stones within the G7 that is blockchain-based and will require mandatory registration of rough diamonds using digital twins of the real diamond in its rough state and issuing a certificate of its origin. nationaljeweler.com
• [New] Blockchain could save insurers $10 billion annually by reducing fraud, streamlining processes, and cutting administrative costs. Essential Designs
• [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] A staking ETF offers regulated exposure, native blockchain rewards, and operational simplicity in one wrapper, the combination that could make staking products the most important Ethereum catalyst of 2026. investing.com
• [New] Several Asian law firms have pioneered structuring approaches that enable a DAO to operate as intended while reducing legal risks. Bitcoin Foundation
• [New] Internet Computer, launched in 2021 as a decentralized cloud platform to host dApps at web speed, has shown steady developer activity and early-2025 integrations with major wallets and cross-chain bridges while roadmap upgrades aim to cut costs and boost transaction speed ahead of 2026-2030. CryptoRank
• [New] By cryptocurrency type, the stablecoins segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years. Precedence Research
• [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] 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] Tokenized deposits and bond issuances can reduce settlement times from days to minutes, opening multi-trillion-dollar institutional flows to public and permissioned blockchain rails through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A blockchain project considering a U.S. launch, a derivatives exchange debating the merits of listing tokenized deposits, or a venture fund trying to increase exposure to altcoins will all be affected by regulation changes. Bitcoin Foundation
• [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
• In the coming days, the European Union is expected to include several Georgian cryptocurrency platforms in its 21st package of sanctions against Russia. Jamnews in English
• Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is warning Congress that it is running out of time on blockchain regulation and that the U.S. no longer has the luxury of time to act. News, Events, Advertising Options
• 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
• 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
• Many long-term investors utilize both a crypto holidays list 2026 and a wider timeline that outlines the blockchain milestones timeline in order to determine where cryptocurrencies will experience growth through long-term adoption cycles. Bitcoin Foundation
• Blockchain could support direct transfers, 24/7 markets, and global access to financial services, especially through smartphones. News, Events, Advertising Options
• 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
• Bitcoin BTC $64,118.46 slipped below $70,000 for the first time in two months, leaving cryptocurrency markets vulnerable ahead of a week of important U.S. economic data that could determine the direction of the next move for risk assets. CoinDesk

Last updated: 19 July 2026