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] One study from Carnegie Mellon University estimates that data centers and cryptocurrency mining could lead to an 8% increase in the average U.S. electricity bill by 2030, potentially exceeding 25% in the highest-demand markets of central and northern Virginia. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Clearer regulations, such as the U.S. Treasury's clarification that unrealized cryptocurrency gains will not be subject to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax, have been met with positivity. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Discover how cryptocurrency is revolutionizing Apple product purchases in 2026, offering enhanced privacy, lower fees, and global accessibility through specialized platforms. TechBullion
• [New] Supply chain transparency: Blockchain traceability will not just be a compliance measure - it will be a source of competitive advantage for mining companies worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] There's the much-discussed possibility that the XRP blockchain payment network could one day be integrated into the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network for international bank transfers and cross-border payments. AOL
• [New] The cryptocurrency sector in 2025 is operating under a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, with emerging markets and major jurisdictions introducing sweeping changes to address compliance costs and investor risks. Ainvest
• [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] If effectively executed, the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain could turn New York into a public innovation lab for Web3. Klever Wallet
• [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] With $2.47 billion stolen from cryptocurrency services in just the first half of 2025 - already surpassing total losses from 2024 - the risks are significant and demand careful attention from every crypto participant. Token Metrics
• [New] 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
• [New] Tokenization is poised to be one of the biggest trends in blockchain, with total tokenized assets reaching $18.9 trillion in 2033. Forbes
• [New] Ripple's effort to accumulate XRP could make its new entity the largest crypto treasury focused on the Ripple-linked cryptocurrency. Ainvest
• [New] Solutions like Farmonaut's satellite and AI monitoring and blockchain traceability are increasingly integral for responsible forestry in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2025, banks and asset managers will be experimenting with tokenized lending, institutional-grade liquidity pools, and blockchain-based settlement systems. Host Merchant Services
• [New] The financial technology world keeps changing fast in 2025, pushed by artificial intelligence, blockchain ideas, and changing customer hopes. FinExtra

Last updated: 02 November 2025