Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] In a world where data breaches and scams are a daily threat, a transparent and secure digital identity system is a powerful trust signal. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] With fraud and reputational risk rising sharply, banks and credit unions must act now to align with recognized Canadian digital trust standards or risk falling behind global and domestic expectations. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] By 2026, zero trust will evolve from concept to configuration, integrated directly into platform architecture. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With more than one in three adults expecting to increase their use of AI for money management in 2026, banks have a vital role in combining cutting-edge technology with trusted expertise and regulatory clarity to build confidence and unlock the technology's full potential. The Fintech Times
• [New] As markets get even faster, only solutions that combine legal certainty, settlement finality, and liquidity optimization will define the next era of efficiency and trust in global finance. FinExtra
• [New] A global study on trust in Artificial Intelligence released today reveals more than half of people globally are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefits and perceived risks. KPMG
• [New] The shift from moving money to moving trust will define the next decade. FinExtra
• [New] From domestic dominance to global interoperability: India Stack's next evolution will integrate with global trust standards. FinExtra
• [New] Bitcoin Surpasses $120,000: Strengthens investor confidence and profitability potential. CryptoNinjas
• [New] As military organizations globally assess their reliance on commercial software, the Austrian model could serve as a compelling case for prioritizing digital sovereignty and data integrity in defence operations. DEFCROS News
• [New] The introduction of advanced digital systems and transparent processes will not only accelerate project approvals but also restore the confidence of developers in slum rehabilitation schemes. ETRealty
• [New] Operationally, the U.S. charter could enhance Nu's efficiency by giving it direct access to U.S. payment rails and FDIC-insured deposits, reducing reliance on local partners for core banking functions. investing.com
• [New] A perfect storm of rising costs, subsidies in jeopardy, and eroding trust will drive a spike in consumers opting out of health insurance in 2026. Forrester
• [New] The rate of uninsured will double in 2026 as trust and affordability collapse. Forrester
• [New] In 2025, casino operators and players will discover a new phase where infrastructure provides trust. WiFi Planet
• [New] Just as a failed space mission can reduce the trust people have in NASA, a misstep in the use of AI, without fully understanding the risk or applying guardrails, can reduce the trust consumers put in that organization. Fortune
• [New] Consumers trust telcos with their most sensitive data, yet two-thirds will still switch providers within five years. Fortune
• [New] With the QS7001 chip, the PQC Migration Roadmap, and the accelerating threat timeline, 2025 is the year when quantum resilience stops being optional and becomes the baseline for digital trust. Brainz Magazine
• [New] US threats against Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, and Canada have eroded Europeans' trust of Washington's commitment to its allies and the rule of law. Al Jazeera
• [New] Agents will communicate, collaborate, and coordinate in real time across networks on Earth and in the oceans and skies and beyond, creating new forms of productivity, trust, and resilience. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Financial services brands must keep experimenting - not by unleashing genAI unchecked but by integrating it within rule-based systems to manage risk and build trust, as the Dutch bank ABN AMRO does. Forrester
• [New] The Australian CDC will have some work to do in building trust to counter a flood of disinformation coming from once-trusted US health institutions. The Guardian
• Responsible use of Salesforce AI will foster trust and compliance while bringing value for the long term. Business Outreach

Last updated: 10 November 2025