Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The global cost of cyber threats will rise to $20 trillion annually by 2030, further confirming the growing role of resilience, trust, and secure digital infrastructure as fundamental pillars for a prosperous future. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] With the passage of the GENIUS Act, the United States will allow all manner of companies (including the largest tech platforms) to issue their own money in the form of crypto assets known as stablecoins. Project Syndicate
• [New] Within the digital economy, 40 skills out of the 244 skills listed stood in the in-demand quadrant from 2022 to 2024, a trend that is expected to continue into 2025. Human Resources Online
• [New] Charities and senior advocacy groups, including Age UK, have raised concerns that digital-only systems could isolate people who are not tech-savvy. Globe Charter School
• [New] The World Economic Forum projects 92 million jobs will be displaced by 2030, but 170 million new roles will emerge requiring new digital skills. Yahoo Finance
• [New] EDGE entity ORYXLABS, a leading provider of digital risk protection and advanced cyber solutions, and Reach Digital, a UAE-based company specialised in AI and digital transformation, have agreed to collaborate to jointly develop solutions in threat intelligence and OT/IoT security. TechAfrica News
• [New] Full implementation of digital trade frameworks across the Commonwealth could generate US$ 1.2 trillion in efficiency and growth gains by 2026, including US$ 90 billion in additional intra-Commonwealth trade. Commonwealth
• [New] Brazil's Digital Transformation Strategy aims to digitize all public services by 2030, while Mexico's National Digital Strategy focuses on connectivity, digital skills, and government innovation. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• [New] India's transition to continuous cheque clearing, biometric UPI authentication, and expanded digital payment use cases is not just about convenience - it's creating a $907 trillion payment ecosystem by 2030. Medium
• [New] Recent innovations include biometric authentication for UPI payments and expanded use cases for platforms like Bharat Connect, with transaction values expected to grow at 30% + CAGR. Medium
• [New] Dubai Customs have advanced their digital transformation journey by launching a comprehensive 2030 artificial intelligence strategy. Emirati Times
• [New] The future of finance will be a digital future and regulators have to keep pace. The Fintech Times
• [New] By 2025, cryptocurrency is still going to change the world of money, with the highest position being occupied by digital currencies like XRP, USDT (Tether), Solana, and Dogecoin. openpr
• [New] Within the next three years, many players expect their exposure to digital assets to double, and by 2030, up to a quarter of their portfolios could be tokenized. finews.asia
• [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] Meta has announced a significant update to its privacy policy, confirming that interactions with its AI tools, including voice chats and text conversations, will be collected and utilized to serve targeted advertisements across its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Medium
• [New] The digital euro backed by the ECB would be free from insolvency risk, representing a competitive advantage over private stablecoins backed by the dollar. Morningstar, Inc.
• Recent reports show that by 2030, more than half of global transactions will be digital. NorthPennNow
• Digital wallets are projected to make up > 50% of global e-commerce transaction value in 2025. CoinLaw
• Global digital wallet users are projected to reach 5.2 billion by 2026, representing over 60% of the global population. CoinLaw
• Majority of institutional investors expect their digital asset exposure to double within three years, with over half anticipating 10-24% of investments to be tokenized by 2030. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 19 October 2025