Nandan Nilekani's announcement about the evolution of Digital Public Infrastructure into "Digital Public Intelligence" at the Global Technology Summit marks a significant shift towards integrating AI in India's digital services. Concurrently, Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the obsolescence of the Western financial system underscore a global shift towards innovative financial solutions like blockchain and CBDCs. In a striking development, El Salvador launches a Bitcoin-powered citizenship program, indicative of the growing embrace of digital currencies by national governments. Meanwhile, Ethereum's steady performance in the crypto market reflects the broader resilience and potential of digital currencies.