Technological Advancements:
- AI Advancements
- AI Ubiquity and Integration
- Metaverse, Virtual, and Augmented Reality
- Sustainable Technology
- Biotechnology
- Quantum Computing
- 5G and Beyond
- Bitcoin and Blockchain
- Bitcoin
- Price Prediction
- Increased Institutional Adoption
- Regulatory Clarity
- Lightning Network and Layer-2 Solutions
- Blockchain
- Supply Chain Transparency
- Decentralized Finance
- Non-Fungible Tokens
- Cross-Border Payments
- Identity Verification
Global Challenges:
- Climate Change
- Geopolitical Tensions
- US-China Rivalry
- Technological Competition
- Trade Tensions
- Russia-Ukraine
- Prolonged Conflict
- Geopolitical Realignment
- Middle East Tensions
- Iran Nuclear Deal
- Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Global South Assertiveness
- Rising Powers
- New Alliances
- Climate Change Diplomancy
- International Cooperation
- Economic Uncertainty
- Cybersecurity Threats
Societal Shifts:
- Remote Work and Digital Nomadism
- Health and Wellness
- Sustainability and Ethical Consumption
- Ecommerce and Digital Payments
- Sustainable Living
Predictions:
- Expanding conflict in Europe
- Expanding conflict in Middle East
- Rising conflict in Asia-Pacific
- Europe and Middle East conflicts converge
- More AI Ethics concerns and efforts for assurance
- Governments to converge to discuss Bitcoin and Stablecoin regulation
- Bitcoin sinks in value (happens every 4 years)
- Potential for global markets collapse and burst of bubble
- Oil and Gas Price Hikes
- Energy Price Hikes
- Shift in weather patterns which lead to disruptions, warmer global temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and rise in sea levels
- Potential for a new pandemic or plague (as the previous one was quite profitable to pharma)
