A Surprisingly Resilient Global Backdrop As 2026 unfolds, the global economy has defied many pessimistic forecasts. Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and lingering trade frictions, growth has remained steady rather than collapsing. This resilience has surprised policymakers and investors who expected sharper slowdowns following years of economic shocks. Speaking at the…
AI Governance Becomes a Defining Global Issue In 2026, artificial intelligence governance has moved from abstract debate to concrete policy action across major economies. Governments increasingly recognize that unchecked AI deployment carries economic, social, and security risks that demand coordinated oversight. As a result, regulation has become a defining feature of the global AI landscape.…
Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Global Strategic Priority Artificial intelligence has entered 2026 as one of the most strategically important technologies worldwide. Governments increasingly frame AI as essential to economic competitiveness, national security, and long-term productivity growth. Public funding commitments and private investment continue rising despite broader economic uncertainty. Policymakers now treat AI infrastructure similarly to…
Geopolitical Confrontation Emerges as the Leading Global Risk A newly released Global Risks Report ahead of Davos 2026 places great-power rivalry at the top of the world’s short-term risk hierarchy. Political leaders, business executives, and policy experts surveyed for the report overwhelmingly identified escalating competition between major powers as the most immediate threat to global…
A Shift Away From Hyper-Globalization Global trade entered 2026 under growing strain as governments rethink decades of economic integration. Once driven by efficiency and cost minimization, trade policy is now increasingly shaped by security, resilience, and political alignment. This shift reflects lessons learned from recent shocks, including pandemics, wars, and geopolitical tensions. Policymakers are prioritizing…
AI Becomes a Core Pillar of the Global Economy Artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral technology. As 2026 unfolds, AI is becoming embedded across industries, governments, and everyday life. From manufacturing and healthcare to logistics and education, AI systems are now central to productivity gains and economic competitiveness. This rapid integration has elevated AI…
Hackers act fast, but so do the clues they leave behind. A significant portion of stolen cryptocurrency—nearly 46%—remains untouched on the blockchain, offering a silver lining in the shadowy world of cybercrime. According to a new report by blockchain intelligence firm Global Ledger, the lag in laundering timelines and the visibility of on-chain movements may…
The United Kingdom is taking decisive steps toward becoming a world leader in digital asset regulation. On April 29, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the government’s intention to implement a “comprehensive regulatory regime” for the crypto sector, aiming to attract innovation while securing the financial system. The UK Treasury detailed the framework in…
San Salvador, El Salvador, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Adoption of stablecoins as a payment option is expected to rise with the integration of the Paydify payment gateway into the Bitget Wallet, which aims at more than 10,000 merchant locations physically and online globally. As a leading non-custodial Web3 wallet, Bitget partnered with a…
LBank, referred to as one of the global leaders in cryptocurrency exchanges, sponsored the hosting of the forum “Code Meets Law” in Dubai on the 1st of May 2025. The goal of the event was to bridge the gap between the crypto world and global compliance policies, enabling forward-thinking innovations while ensuring industry compliance. The…
