Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) announced on Monday that it will partner with ConsenSys and Linea to integrate a blockchain-based shared ledger into its infrastructure. Galaxy
• [New] Blockchain intelligence traced the stolen assets through a cryptographic vulnerability that enabled the initial $3.5 billion theft. Presage Global
• [New] BTQ plans a Q2 2026 mainnet launch and has established the BTQ Foundation to fund open-source development of quantum-safe blockchain infrastructure. Quantum Computing Report
• [New] In 2025, we will see blockchain and decentralized technologies used in a wide range of applications, from supply chain management to voting systems to healthcare. Trending News
• [New] Solutions like Farmonaut's satellite and AI monitoring and blockchain traceability are increasingly integral for responsible forestry in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] MPC-based key management systems, which split private keys across multiple nodes, could mitigate the risks of single points of failure exposed in the Bybit hack Blockchain Future at Risk: Emerging Cyber Threats in 2025. Ainvest
• [New] The broader sentiment reflects a strong belief that ZKPs will bridge the gap between blockchain innovation and global regulatory demands, thereby paving the way for widespread institutional and mass user adoption. International Business Times
• As blockchain technology improves and regulations become clearer, tokenization is shifting from an emerging trend to a regular part of investing, giving people new ways to access opportunities worldwide. Electro IQ
• Tokenization is poised to be one of the biggest trends in blockchain, with total tokenized assets reaching $18.9 trillion in 2033. Forbes
• By 2025, banks and asset managers will be experimenting with tokenized lending, institutional-grade liquidity pools, and blockchain-based settlement systems. Host Merchant Services
• The financial technology world keeps changing fast in 2025, pushed by artificial intelligence, blockchain ideas, and changing customer hopes. FinExtra
• 56% of surveyed CFOs expect blockchain adoption to enhance audit transparency and reduce compliance costs by at least 20% over three years. Valeriu Crudu
• The SEC's proposed innovation exemption could finally provide a structured pathway for startups to test blockchain applications, decentralized finance (DeFi) products, and tokenized assets under regulatory supervision. / USA Unlock Blockchain
• Decentralized identity systems will now secure 20 million blockchain-based payment users globally in 2025. CoinLaw
• The ERC-20 token will be generated on Coinbase's Layer 2 network Base and can be bridged to other blockchain networks. CoinDesk
• Blockchain will generate USD 3.1 trillion in business value by 2030. TimesPro
• The AI-integrated blockchain gaming will be a $50 billion industry by 2030. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 02 November 2025