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] Institutions that implement coordinated, cross-jurisdictional governance for CRS 3.0, CARF, and FATCA will be better positioned to withstand regulatory scrutiny and maintain correspondent-banking confidence as global transparency expectations intensify. JD Supra
• [New] Trust Wallet's ambitious goal to reach one billion users by 2030 underscores the importance of education in driving adoption. Bitget Exchange
• [New] If finalized, the Ripple National Trust Bank charter could mark a watershed moment, not just for Ripple and RLUSD, but for regulated stablecoins in the United States. Coinpaper
• [New] Once finalized, the conversion from its current South Dakota trust charter will allow BitGo to offer custody and regulated digital asset services nationwide without state-by-state approvals. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Nonetheless, the shift signals that professional gatekeepers are now expected to share the responsibility of protecting the integrity of Australia's financial system. Neos Kosmos
• [New] The reforms, known as Tranche 2, will extend AUSTRAC's regulatory reach to more than 80,000 additional businesses, including lawyers, accountants, real estate professionals, conveyancers, and trust and company service providers. / Australia Neos Kosmos
• [New] The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the institution that processes quadrillions of dollars in securities transactions annually, is pushing forward with blockchain tokenization pilots that could fundamentally transform how trades settle. investing.com
• [New] The rise of AI-generated content could erode consumer trust, and expedite digital fatigue. Digiday
• [New] In 2025, 70% of people struggle to trust online information, and 64% fear AI-generated content could influence elections. Modern Sciences
• [New] As part of the key US tech trends 2025, the move toward Zero Trust security models will accelerate, coupled with AI-driven threat detection and response platforms. United States
• [New] 2026 will be the moment to move from proof-of-concept to proof-of-impact, ensuring AI drives measurable outcomes, trust, and collaboration at scale, whilst laying the foundations for larger-scale transformation to follow. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] 2026 will not be about if we will do AI / cloud / platform - it will be about how we have AI / cloud / platform at scale, with trust, governance, ecosystem, and sharper ability to execute for monetization. Digital IT News
• [New] Congress has a unique opportunity to build trust in American AI technologies, provide consistency to drive innovation while mitigating security and safety risks, and foster a pro-innovation environment to harness the potential of AI to serve the needs of Americans. SIIA
• [New] Companies heavily invested in AI, like Nvidia and Microsoft, will need to continuously innovate and demonstrate real-world applications to maintain investor confidence. FinancialContent
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense has mandated Zero-Trust architecture across all systems by 2027. SaGeminieTech
• [New] In 2025, organizations that fail to implement XAI risk falling behind as trust becomes a competitive advantage. Evolution Analytics
• [New] Trust and privacy will drive digital identity schemes in the UK. SecurityBrief UK
• There is optimism for how in-demand digital trust roles will remain, with 39% of respondents anticipating their organizations will hire for more roles in 2026 while 26% expect hiring for fewer roles. ISACA
• The European Commission's decision sends a clear message: non-compliance, particularly in areas affecting user trust and information transparency, will not be tolerated. OpenTools
• A standardized framework will not only strengthen international awareness of Indian flavours but also build greater trust and recall. Mint
• According to McKinsey 2025, AI is integrated in cybersecurity tools such as security posture management, Zero Trust capabilities, SASE, and Identity will support users to be more comfortable with the shift in technology and dealing with cyber-attacks in the present and the future. https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
• In 2026, agencies across the U.S. will be tasked with securing high-profile, high-stakes events, including Super Bowl 60, the FIFA World Cup and America 250, demanding advanced coordination, threat detection, communications reliability and life-saving response capabilities. Police1
• Without a clear commitment to resolving its past historical wrongdoings, Canada will undermine the trust required to build partnerships with First Nations that are necessary for economic prosperity. UBCIC

Last updated: 15 December 2025