Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Recent reports show that by 2030, more than half of global transactions will be digital. NorthPennNow
• [New] Digital wallets are projected to make up > 50% of global e-commerce transaction value in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] Global digital wallet users are projected to reach 5.2 billion by 2026, representing over 60% of the global population. CoinLaw
• [New] Majority of institutional investors expect their digital asset exposure to double within three years, with over half anticipating 10-24% of investments to be tokenized by 2030. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The third quarter of 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment for digital asset regulation in the United States. Aurpay
• [New] Global crypto transaction volume is projected to reach $10.8 trillion in 2025, highlighting stronger integration between crypto and digital wallets. CoinLaw
• [New] Cross-border transactions via digital wallets are forecast to grow by 45% in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] In the U.S., digital wallet usage at point-of-sale terminals is predicted to reach 45% in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] By the end of 2025, digital wallets are projected to manage over 20% of total global consumer spending. CoinLaw
• [New] The European Commission has launched an initiative to simplify digital legislation through the upcoming digital omnibus package, expected in Q4 2025. Clifford Chance
• [New] Global eCommerce is expected to grow at a 7.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2027, driven by digital shopping adoption. Enhencer.com
• [New] With the end of the decade approaching, WTDC will reaffirm the importance of digital technologies to advance people's well-being, protect the planet, and boost prosperity for all. EurekAlert!
• [New] This year, Digital Dubai is expected to sign a series of agreements and partnerships with leading local and international companies, further strengthening Dubai's position and reinforcing its pivotal role in driving economic growth and digital transformation. Default
• [New] Online retail will account for 20.1% of total retail sales in 2024, rising to 24% by 2025, reflecting a global shift to digital shopping. Enhencer.com
• [New] As marketers start thinking ahead to 2026, they will need to turn to platforms that can provide them with the data that will help them create the most effective forecasts and plans. Digiday
• By 2025, AI-powered digital twins will enable businesses to create virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, and systems, providing real-time insights and simulations that optimize operations and improve business outcomes. Rapidops
• 75% of large enterprises will use digital twins by 2025 to improve operational efficiency and gain predictive insights that drive competitive advantage. Rapidops
• From 2026, all 27 European Union countries, including Ireland, have agreed to offer digital identity wallets. Northeastern Global News
• By 2025, real estate assets will be tokenized, enabling fractional ownership and easier transfers of property through blockchain-based platforms. RealCube
• The Government of Mexico, through its Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, plans to launch an online platform called Sociedad por Acciones Simplificadas (SAS) to allow businesses to register within 24 hours. United States Department of State

Last updated: 12 October 2025