Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] Investors now prioritize Layer 2 tokens and AI-blockchain synergies, with enterprise spending expected to reach $145.9 B by 2030. Ainvest
• [New] The AI-integrated blockchain gaming will be a $50 billion industry by 2030. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• [New] Decentralized identity systems will now secure 20 million blockchain-based payment users globally in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] Blockchain technology is maturing into essential digital infrastructure, with its business value projected to exceed $360 billion by 2026 and $3.1 trillion by 2030. Observer News Enterprise
• [New] By 2025, ~34% of cryptocurrency wallets will adopt biometric options (facial or fingerprint recognition) for security. CoinLaw
• [New] 61% of blockchain-related losses in 2024 stemmed from stolen private keys and signatures, while supply chain attacks grew by 300% year-over-year 2025 Blockchain Security Forecast: Top Threats for the Year Ahead. Ainvest
• [New] North Korea's Lazarus Group executed a $1.5 B heist on Bybit via cold wallet compromises and supply chain attacks, highlighting systemic blockchain vulnerabilities. Ainvest
• [New] The tokenized AI industry - where AI models and data are secured and traded via blockchain - is expected to grow from $3.75 billion in 2025 to $15 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 13.42%. Ainvest
• [New] From blockchain systems that enable fractional ship ownership to artificial intelligence that optimizes global trade routes, technology is solving centuries-old problems while creating entirely new opportunities. Shipfinex.com
• [New] Blockchain will generate USD 3.1 trillion in business value by 2030. TimesPro
• About 60% of blockchain developers globally will focus on Ethereum-based smart contracts, reflecting Ethereum's central role. CoinLaw
• Someone living in Asia could own a fractional share of a commercial building in New York or an artwork in Paris - all through secure, blockchain-based transactions. Growth Turbine
• The Bitcoin L2 network Stacks, the open-source proof-of-stake blockchain Hedera, Moonriver Network, and the privacy network Iron Fish will serve as the first phase of the Axelar Interchain Amplifier pilot program, enabling one-click programmable interoperability. RootData
• SWIFT announced that it will introduce client solutions to enable interoperability between existing fiat currency rails and distributed ledger technology for various use cases. JD Supra
• Companies with Significant Cryptocurrency Treasury Holdings will see the value of their assets appreciate. The Chronicle-Journal
• The Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts are set to create a risk-on environment, significantly impacting public companies operating within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The Chronicle-Journal
• We expect electricity demand in Texas to grow rapidly in 2025 and 2026 as data centers and cryptocurrency facilities come online. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• Looking ahead, blockchain integration and further advancements in traceability will help Pakistan continue to innovate in the financial compliance sector, fostering further transparency. Eurasia Review
• Stablecoins, tokenized versions of fiat currencies that move on blockchain rails, will eventually force banks and other financial institutions to offer customers yields on their deposits to remain competitive. TradingView
• CME Group, a major US-based derivatives exchange, will introduce 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. Crypto Briefing
• China's digital yuan and Brazil's digital real suggest a move toward blockchain-based settlements, which could be incorporated into a BRICS framework. GIS Reports

Last updated: 19 October 2025