中国の財閥アント・グループ傘下のブロックチェーン部門であるAnt Digital Technologiesは、「Anvita」と呼ばれる暗号取引において、人間ではなくAIエージェントが主要な参加者になることを可能にすることを目的とした新しいプラットフォームを発表した。 カンヌで開催された同社のReal Upサミットで公開されたAnvitaは、Antの賭け（取り組み）だ

今日のニュースレターでは、KomainuのCEOであるポール・フロスト＝スミスが、機関投資家の暗号資産がどのように従来の金融と収斂しているのかを取り上げていますが、法務およびコンプライアンスのレイヤーが整合していないと、スピードがリスクを生む可能性があります。 その後、「専門家に聞く」では、「Fintech Wrap Up」のサム・ボボエフが、重要な点を詳しく説明しています。

今日のニュースレターで、KomainuのCEOであるPaul Frost-Smithは、機関投資家の暗号資産が従来の金融とどのように収束しているかを取り上げていますが、法務およびコンプライアンスの層が連携していない場合、スピードはリスクを生み得ます。 その後、「Ask an Expert（専門家に聞く）」では、「Fintech Wrap Up（フィンテック・ラップアップ）」のSam Boboevが、重要なポイントを詳述しています。

Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, a move aimed at protecting its market position in cross-border transactions as stablecoins threaten 37% of its revenue. BVNK will help Mastercard integrate stablecoin payments, improve settlement efficiency and reduce fees, while addressing regulatory challenges. The user experience may remain unchanged in the future, but settlement speed and costs are expected to improve.

Mastercard announced the acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, with a deal value of up to $1.8 billion, aiming to expand its payment network and strengthen interoperability between fiat and stablecoins. The acquisition will enhance Mastercard's capabilities in digital currency payments and reflects the importance of stablecoins in the global payment sector. This development demonstrates that traditional financial institutions are actively integrating blockchain technology to compete in the market.

Mastercard announced the acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, with a deal value of up to $1.8 billion, aiming to expand its payment network and strengthen interoperability between fiat and stablecoins. The acquisition will enhance Mastercard's capabilities in digital currency payments and reflects the importance of stablecoins in the global payment sector. This development demonstrates that traditional financial institutions are actively integrating blockchain technology to compete in the market.

The battery module stock king AES-KY (6781) has surged to 1,100 yen with a daily limit up due to increased demand for AI servers. The company specializes in high-voltage backup battery modules (BBU), has successfully penetrated the supply chains of cloud service providers, and has overcome safety challenges to enhance its technological advantages. Revenue is expected to reach new highs in 2025, with an annual increase of approximately 60%, demonstrating strong market recognition of its fundamentals.

Mastercard announced the acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, with a deal value of up to $1.8 billion, aiming to expand its payment network and strengthen interoperability between fiat and stablecoins. The acquisition will enhance Mastercard's capabilities in digital currency payments and reflects the importance of stablecoins in the global payment sector. This development demonstrates that traditional financial institutions are actively integrating blockchain technology to compete in the market.

Bitcoin's network hashrate this week dropped to 920 EH/s, with an estimated difficulty adjustment of approximately 8% on March 20, marking the second-largest adjustment in five years. As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, miner revenues have plummeted significantly, with hashrate prices hitting historic lows. Major mining companies have begun selling Bitcoin and shifting toward AI computing power to cope with margin compression.

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at the March FOMC meeting with an 11:1 vote, projecting rate cuts by year-end while raising inflation and GDP forecasts for 2026-2028. Powell noted that surging oil prices could push up core PCE, affecting inflation, even as consumption and employment face headwinds. Fitch believes that if oil price impacts are temporary, a rate cut in June remains possible. Powell will continue to serve as interim chair pending confirmation of his successor.