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] 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] The crowdfunding with decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology presents a groundbreaking opportunity to enhance transparency, reduce intermediation, and expand global participation. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Blockchain could support direct transfers, 24/7 markets, and global access to financial services, especially through smartphones. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] If the world is going to run on blockchain, much of it will rely on smart contracts to execute the data exchanges and program in rules to govern how each code-triggered agreement works. World Energy Council
• [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] 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] Animoca is betting that AI agents will need blockchain rails and that Asia will be the most practical place to build that future. News, Events, Advertising Options
• 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
• Among the most prominent trends expected through 2026, integration of AI with blockchain stands out. Bitcoin Foundation
• 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
• 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
• The global blockchain workforce will expand by 25% by Q1 2026 as institutional adoption accelerates. Axiom Recruit

Last updated: 19 July 2026