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] If the UK keeps its promise, it could show the world how to balance safety, trust, and new ideas in the crypto industry. Coinfomania
• [New] The global cost of cyber threats will rise to $20 trillion annually by 2030, further confirming the growing role of resilience, trust, and secure digital infrastructure as fundamental pillars for a prosperous future. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Marshall has launched new Cyber Essentials Certification Packages to help UK businesses improve cybersecurity, meet compliance standards, and build customer trust in an era of rising digital threats. The AI Journal
• [New] Member-state obligations, effective from 2025 to 2031, require robust systems for consent, provenance, and data integrity-areas where blockchain's immutable ledger finds strong application. Market.us Media
• [New] The ongoing contraction, driven by weak client confidence, US tariff uncertainties, and elevated operational costs, threatens to dampen overall economic growth. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] While historical data suggests U.S. government shutdowns often have minimal long-term negative impact on the S&P 500, the current prolonged shutdown, causing significant weekly economic losses and halting crucial data releases, could temper economic momentum and investor confidence. FinancialContent
• [New] The American people should have confidence in their food and beverage choices because JECFA is the WHO agency that measures risk to humans from ingredients. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Currency Depreciation Risks: A loss of confidence in the U.S. fiscal path can weaken the dollar. Economic Times
• [New] Confidence in Victoria's offshore wind sector was shaken after the Allan Labor government announced it would delay its first offshore wind auction from September until at least 2026. Sky News Australia
• [New] GBP / USD could approach 1.38 only if the US Dollar weakens broadly or the UK delivers a clear fiscal plan that restores confidence. Cambridge Currencies | Foreign Exchange, Handled Better
• [New] There is a U.S. government shutdown threat, which some analysts cite as a factor dampening confidence and oil demand outlook. Polyestertime
• [New] Together, the Life Code review and the development of a new disability assessment framework will strengthen how Australians are supported when facing mental health challenges and give Australians confidence that life insurance will be there when they need it most. Insurance Business
• [New] Companies using IBM Food Trust have decreased fraud risks by 20%. Ana Crudu
• [New] Nearly 60% of institutional investors plan to boost their digital asset allocation in 2026, signaling growing confidence that blockchain-backed investments are more than a passing trend. finews.asia
• [New] High levels of US debt, currently around 116% of GDP, could dampen investor confidence if fiscal concerns worsen. CoinCentral
• [New] Macron's struggle to secure parliamentary support reflects France's deep political fragmentation a risk not only to his reform agenda but to investor confidence and EU economic stability. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The resolution of the U.S. government shutdown is paramount for restoring immediate confidence, while the broader trajectory of inflation and central bank policy will dictate the long-term investment landscape. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Cross-chain solutions will expand, with protocols like Polkadot enabling seamless swaps across blockchains, while regulatory clarity in Australia and beyond ensures trust. Crypto Nexus Blog
• [New] Innovations like AI-powered fraud detection and decentralized exchanges will further reduce barriers, while regulatory clarity in the EU and US will boost trust. Crypto Nexus Blog
• [New] The UK AI strategy will drive public sector productivity but erode government trust. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In short, carriers and vendors globally are pooling expertise to make networks smarter and more self-sufficient, which could ultimately improve reliability and cut costs. Bez Kabli
• [New] Trust in institutions has been declining worldwide since 1982.Risks: Profound societal transformations (environmental, digital, demographic) threaten to deepen inequality unless deliberate policies intervene. Current Affairs | Vision IAS
• In a world marked by fragmentation and uncertainty, trust will be the ultimate currency. The Fintech Times

Last updated: 20 October 2025