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] As the blockchain industry enters a new phase of maturity in 2025, one thing has become increasingly clear: the next wave of adoption will not be driven by hype, but by trust. Coinranking Blog
• [New] By 2025, blockchain will play an increasingly important role in enhancing trust among stakeholders while streamlining business processes. SMS-iT Blog
• [New] By integrating HUD, Commerce, and USDOT into one modern delivery department, Congress can build the next great system of American opportunity: affordable, connected, and resilient communities powered by partnership, innovation, and trust. The Eno Center for Transportation
• [New] Regulators worldwide are paying attention, and banks that get AI governance right will earn trust and a competitive edge. Medium
• [New] In 2026, the world's trust landscape will be more fragmented than ever. Forrester
• [New] According to Forrester's newly released 2026 B2C Marketing, CX, and Digital Business Predictions, one-third of companies will hurt customer trust by rolling out genAI-powered self-service tools that backfire. ContentGrip
• [New] According to Gartner, regulatory issues can lead to licensing or compliance complications, legal challenges may set precedents, and reputational or customer impacts could result in long-term damage and loss of trust. ReinsuranceNe.ws
• [New] The diminishing reliance on the dollar could undercut the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions, a potent foreign policy tool, as sanctioned nations find new financial channels. BRICS
• [New] Maintaining confidence in the dollar will necessitate addressing fiscal responsibility, managing national debt, and carefully recalibrating foreign policy tools, especially sanctions, to remain effective in a world less reliant on dollar rails. BRICS
• [New] The increasing trend of de-dollarization, with nations like Russia, China, and India seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, signifies a long-term strategic shift that could alter global financial architecture. FinancialContent
• [New] BRICS + nations, major commodity consumers and raw material suppliers, could gradually reduce dollar reliance through trade policy collaboration, like rerouting G7 exports or using currency swaps. EconoWit
• [New] Many emerging nations, including BRICS members, aim to reduce reliance on the dollar due to risks like U.S. sanctions and its weaponization, exemplified by measures against Russia and Iran. EconoWit
• [New] With fights over the agenda inevitable, coupled with the lack of trust between rich and poor nations, and the potential for threats from the US and its allies, Brazil may count it a victory if the Cop proceeds without major disruption. The Guardian
• [New] Adoption of zero-trust architectures, real-time threat intelligence sharing, and strict vendor compliance will define 2026's cybersecurity roadmap. DarknetSearch
• [New] As cloud adoption surges, with projections indicating 85% of enterprises using multi-cloud strategies by 2025, zero trust becomes essential to mitigate risks from API vulnerabilities and unauthorized uploads. WebProNews
• [New] By 2025, compliance trends will heavily favor zero-trust models to address global privacy laws and zero-knowledge encryption requirements. WebProNews
• [New] Industry reports highlight that by 2025, over 60% of enterprises will have implemented some form of zero-trust framework, up from just 24% in 2021. WebProNews
• [New] As zero-trust architecture surges in 2025, driven by data protection needs and regulatory compliance, organizations are adopting cloud access controls and continuous authentication to mitigate risks. WebProNews
• [New] The US Government's AI action plan emphasizes building trust through transparent oversight, focusing on ethical AI use to enhance outcomes while addressing biosecurity risks. Power Solutions
• [New] Companies that embrace explainable AI, embed subject matter expertise, and trust autonomous systems will lead their industries through 2025 and beyond. UptimeAI
• [New] As global trade tensions persist and regulatory frameworks evolve, the ability to leverage blockchain for trust, efficiency, and transparency will define the winners of 2025. Ainvest

Last updated: 24 November 2025