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] In the medium term, given Australia's reliance on imported refined petroleum products, ANZ Research expects a focus on energy security, including via the 'Future Made in Australia' package. ANZ Institutional Insights
• [New] The strongest blockchain businesses in 2026 will likely be the ones that do three things well: they solve real technical bottlenecks, they create credible economic structures, and they make trust easier rather than harder for users and institutions. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] The global zero trust security market size is calculated at USD 40.01 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 46.72 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 182.59 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 16.39% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Trust in vaccines has declined globally, fueled by the proliferation of misinformation and growing politicization of public health, making rising vaccine hesitancy one of the defining global health threats today. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] The AI Impact Survey, based on responses from nearly 1,000 senior business leaders across multiple industries in the US, collected in early 2026, found that more than three-quarters lack full confidence that their organization could pass an independent AI governance audit within 90 days. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] The global AI trust, risk and security management (AI TRiSM) market reached USD 2.68 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.38 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 22.5% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. openpr
• [New] As global threats evolve, organizers emphasize that the role of policing must also evolve, with a greater focus on prevention, coordination, and maintaining public trust. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Official recognition could drive investor confidence and discussions about Bitcoin potentially becoming a global reserve currency but it is not yet clear whether the executive order will be effective in creating a truly adopted bitcoin reserve. Backpack Exchange
• [New] Consumer confidence in the US remains quite low and is expected to deteriorate as the Middle East conflict continues and compounds existing concerns about affordability, economic outlook and job security. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Global economic activity is currently threatened by higher prices for energy commodities and other raw materials following the March escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, which is also undermining consumer and business confidence. Ministry of Finance CR
• [New] The key to improving UK consumer confidence could be to resume shipping through the strait of Hormuz, and end the Iran war. The Guardian
• [New] GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics USGS Says Appalachian Lithium Could Support EV Battery Demand The Appalachian region holds enough lithium - a key ingredient in EV batteries - to curb U.S. reliance on imports for centuries. Transport Topics
• [New] The U.S. polarizes: Trust in Washington sits at 42.4%, but distrust is creeping closely behind at 38.6%, reflecting fears of domestic U.S. volatility. The Southeast Asia Desk
• [New] As businesses increasingly adopt digital sign solutions, DSS will remain the foundation for trust and compliance. Sign Made Easy
• [New] The future of the global economy will depend on governments that are willing to act boldly by investing in talent, building modern infrastructure, enabling responsible innovation and creating regulatory frameworks that balance trust with flexibility. World Governments Summit
• [New] By delivering key user value through the two core pillars of 0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities, combined with robust security measures such as transparent reserves and protection funds, MEXC further strengthens user trust while redefining industry standards for its global community. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Surveys in early 2026 found that only 7-8% of organizations possess integrated cross-agent governance, while over 75% are concerned about vendor and API dependency risks Enterprise Agentic AI Landscape 2026: Trust, Flexibility, and Vendor Lock-In. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] In 2026, AI-generated content will be everywhere, which means trust will be more desirable, not less. Elite TransLingo
• [New] 86% of C-suite leaders plan to increase AI investment in 2026, but there is a growing gap between leadership confidence and worker sentiment (only 38% believe their organization can handle disruption). Next Olive Technologies
• [New] In 2026, financial technology and regulatory technology have moved from the periphery of financial services into the strategic core of how money flows, how risk is managed, and how trust is maintained in an increasingly digital and fragmented world. businessreadr.com
• [New] By 2026, 75% of enterprise-level AI solutions will include built-in transparency and trust features to mitigate legal and reputational risks. Oxean Cross

Last updated: 04 May 2026