Global Scans · Blockchain · Weekly Summary

• [New] With a clear federal framework for payment stablecoins expected by mid-2026, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement rails will become permanent infrastructure of commercial banking. FinExtra
• [New] The SEC is developing rules for tokenized real-world assets, including tokenized bonds and other securities that could be issued and traded on blockchain infrastructure. / Thailand MEXC
• [New] To successfully tokenize digital assets, DTCC signaled last month that it will partner with Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain designed specifically for institutions. MEXC
• [New] In 2026, blockchain technology will most likely be more sophisticated than it is now. The Chain
• [New] Blockchain frameworks are expected to see widespread adoption in 2026 to propel fintech, thanks to their scalability, regulatory compliance, and ability to support cross-border payments, stablecoins, and decentralized applications. Capmad.com
• [New] Bank regulators across the United States have begun to relax restrictions on crypto-assets and other forms of cryptocurrency, paving the way for increased opportunities to develop compliant solutions for holding and transferring value using regulated private payment systems. Avenga
• [New] Tokenization is emerging as the foundation of institutional blockchain adoption with BlackRock, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs having publicly explored or deployed related initiatives and major institutions validating its potential. CoinDesk
• [New] Analysts predicted that 2026 will be another strong year for blockchain, as they anticipate accelerated institutional adoption, additional regulatory clarity in the U.S., and increasing digital asset adoption that will move cryptocurrency further into the mainstream. TechTarget
• [New] Consensus Hong Kong will have over 100 speakers in 6 stages and programming in institutional adoption, decentralized financing, tokenization, AI integration, stablecoins, and blockchain security. MEXC
• [New] Blockchain adoption in fintech will be an essential part of the global payments landscape in 2026, especially in the Global South. The Fintech Times
• [New] A Gen Z-focused neobank with integrated cryptocurrency features represents a high-potential 2026 startup opportunity, backed by a generational trust inversion and the largest wealth transfer in history. Wellows
• [New] By 2026, traditional fintech companies that do not integrate stablecoins, digital asset rails, crypto collateral, or blockchain authentication will look outdated. Crowdfund Insider
• In 2026, the combination of regulatory clarity, maturing blockchain infrastructure, institutional participation, and enterprise-grade platforms is expected to push Real World Asset Tokenization offerings into the mainstream. Differ
• Blockchain-based products, platforms, and services worth hundreds of billions of dollars may be in use in the financial system, supply chains, healthcare, gaming, digital identity, and governance before 2030. Blockchain App Factory
• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted a more collaborative posture, removing cryptocurrency from its special risk category heading into 2026. BDO
• As AI and blockchain continue to intertwine, the crypto ecosystem will evolve from a speculative niche to a foundational pillar of global finance. Ainvest
• In 2026, artificial intelligence will be embedded into the central architecture of a cryptocurrency exchange and not as an adjunct external tool. BlockchainX
• Cryptocurrency exchange development services will be in high demand in the event of an upward movement towards 2026. BlockchainX
• In partnership with Highnote, the technology infrastructure provider will begin settling transactions with Visa using Circle's USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain. / USA The Fintech Times
• H2O DAO price is estimated to reach $0.00395 by 2040, at minimum. DigitalCoinPrice
• The push for a truly interconnected blockchain ecosystem via interoperability solutions will accelerate in 2026. FinExtra
• Building on the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and the more crypto friendly Trump administration, in 2026 could mark a turning point for other cryptocurrency ETFs, signalling the potential for expanded institutional interest in a broader range of digital assets. FinExtra
• The New York Stock Exchange plans to launch a blockchain-based platform later in 2026 that will enable 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds, pending regulatory approval. CoinDesk

Last updated: 15 February 2026