# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Infrastructure

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Infrastructure", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

HashKey Accelerates AI Strategy Implementation: From Organizational Efficiency to New-Generation Digital Financial Infrastructure

HashKey Group is accelerating its AI strategy, transitioning from organizational efficiency to building next-generation digital financial infrastructure. The company has established a "Group Technology Steering Committee" to oversee the overall planning and implementation of AI and cutting-edge technologies. According to CTO Devin Zhang, the move marks a shift from fragmented, individual use of AI to a group-level systematic adoption aimed at upgrading organizational capabilities. Key priorities include improving internal operational efficiency—particularly in R&D and non-R&D functions like compliance and finance—and enhancing user experience through intent-driven interactions. Initial AI applications focus on high-repetition, measurable scenarios such as automated development pipelines, threat detection, risk management, and anti-money laundering analysis. Devin emphasized that a robust security framework is essential for financial institutions adopting AI, as agent-based systems require careful management of permissions, resource access, and accountability. HashKey is taking a compliant, risk-aware approach: prioritizing back-end and internal use cases first, while cautiously evaluating customer-facing innovations like automated trading. In the long term, HashKey envisions AI and blockchain converging, with AI agents gaining digital identities and payment capabilities, potentially making blockchain a key infrastructure for managing AI-driven economies. The company aims to boost efficiency near-term, strengthen mid-term technical foundations, and ultimately contribute to the evolution of digital financial infrastructure.

marsbit03/18 06:07

HashKey Accelerates AI Strategy Implementation: From Organizational Efficiency to New-Generation Digital Financial Infrastructure

marsbit03/18 06:07

From Outcast to Priceless Target: Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8 Billion

Mastercard has announced its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal, expected to close by year-end, aims to strengthen Mastercard’s capabilities in digital assets and cross-border value transfers. Founded in 2021, BVNK has built a significant crypto settlement network, processing $25–30 billion in annual stablecoin transactions across 130+ countries. Despite earlier advanced acquisition talks with Coinbase—which ultimately fell through—Mastercard moved decisively to secure the startup. The acquisition is widely seen as a defensive strategy against the growing disruption stablecoins pose to traditional payment networks. With advantages like low cost, speed, and 24/7 operation, stablecoins are increasingly used in B2B and cross-border payments. By integrating BVNK, Mastercard aims to co-opt this technology rather than compete with it. The move is part of a broader trend: traditional financial giants like Visa, Citi, and Stripe are also aggressively investing in or acquiring crypto infrastructure firms. These established players are consolidating fragmented stablecoin liquidity under regulated, centralized frameworks, reinforcing their dominance in the evolving payments landscape.

marsbit03/18 03:38

From Outcast to Priceless Target: Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8 Billion

marsbit03/18 03:38

Stablecoin Ecosystem Map: From Trading Tool to Global Financial Infrastructure

Stablecoins are rapidly evolving from mere trading tools into critical global financial infrastructure, with a total market cap exceeding $310 billion and annual transaction volume reaching $33 trillion in 2026. This growth is driven by three key factors: clearer global regulations, increasing institutional capital (with $7.9 billion in cumulative funding and 44% YoY VC growth), and rising demand for borderless settlement amid geopolitical complexities. The market is dominated by USDT (58% share) and USDC, but competition is shifting toward capital efficiency, yield generation, and compliance. Major application areas include cross-border payments, DeFi lending, institutional settlement, and RWA tokenization. Regulatory frameworks like MiCA in the EU and emerging U.S. federal rules are shaping the industry’s evolution, emphasizing transparency, asset backing, and compliance. Despite risks such as smart contract vulnerabilities and regulatory challenges, the ecosystem demonstrates resilience. Stablecoins now form a full-stack infrastructure, spanning reserve assets, issuance, multi-chain liquidity, and end-use cases in payments, social platforms, and AI-driven transactions. The future lies in their role as a default settlement layer for the global digital economy.

marsbit03/18 00:10

Stablecoin Ecosystem Map: From Trading Tool to Global Financial Infrastructure

marsbit03/18 00:10

Ironlight Group’s big $21 mln bet on tokenized securities: Worth the hype?

Ironlight Group has secured $21 million in funding from investors including former TD Bank CEO Greg Braca, the Sei Development Foundation, and Laidlaw Private Equity to scale its infrastructure for tokenized securities. The funds will support the development of Ironlight Markets ATS, a platform designed to connect issuance, distribution, and trading of regulated tokenized assets. Laidlaw's managing member emphasized that Ironlight is building critical infrastructure to enable institutional participation in this growing market. The tokenized securities sector is highly competitive, with major players like Securitize, Ondo Finance, and Robinhood already active. However, growth projections are significant: the market is expected to reach between $2 trillion and $11 trillion by 2030, up from the current $27 billion (excluding stablecoins). Tokenized stocks, the fifth-largest segment, recently hit a record $1.05 billion market cap with strong monthly transfer volume and nearly 200,000 holders. Ethereum leads in settlement volume for tokenized securities at nearly $400 million, followed by Solana and BNB Chain. As regulatory clarity improves and adoption accelerates, these blockchain networks may see increased demand. For investors, tracking top settlement layers could provide strategic exposure to the sector’s anticipated expansion.

ambcrypto03/17 23:04

Ironlight Group’s big $21 mln bet on tokenized securities: Worth the hype?

ambcrypto03/17 23:04

NVIDIA Starts Installing Chips on Roads | Rewire Evening News Update

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced at GTC that the company's data center orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin platforms are projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2027, doubling last year's estimates. He emphasized that computing demand will far surpass this figure. Beyond data centers, NVIDIA is expanding its autonomous driving ecosystem, adding BYD, Geely, Nissan, and Isuzu to its Drive Hyperion platform. A partnership with Uber aims to deploy robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco by early 2027, expanding to 28 markets by 2028—a moment Huang calls "the ChatGPT moment for autonomous driving." In related news, Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick revealed his stealth robotics startup, Atoms, after eight years of operation. The company focuses on automating physical infrastructure, mining, and robotic platforms. Kalanick is reportedly acquiring autonomous driving firm Pronto, with Uber's support, signaling a strategic re-entry into automation. Meanwhile, Murata Manufacturing, the world's largest MLCC supplier with over 40% market share, raised prices for AI server and automotive-grade components by 15-35%, effective April 1. This marks its first major price hike in three years and highlights hidden cost pressures in AI infrastructure supply chains. The SEC is also considering allowing public companies to switch from quarterly to semi-annual financial reporting, reducing compliance costs and potentially benefiting tech firms making long-term AI investments. Additional updates include Alibaba providing employees with free AI tool tokens, FDIC moving to exclude stablecoins from deposit insurance, deepfake misinformation spreading during the Israel-Hamas war, and Picsart launching an AI Agent marketplace for creators.

marsbit03/17 19:08

NVIDIA Starts Installing Chips on Roads | Rewire Evening News Update

marsbit03/17 19:08

Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK for $1.8B

Mastercard Inc. has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent consideration. Announced on March 17, 2026, the deal is expected to close by year-end, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition aims to integrate BVNK’s technology with Mastercard’s global payments network to enable interoperability between traditional fiat and stablecoin-based systems. BVNK’s platform, operating in over 130 countries, bridges fiat currencies with stablecoins and supports payments across major blockchain networks. Mastercard sees the move as part of its strategy to expand digital asset services, including cross-border remittances, B2B settlements, and programmable transactions.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:55

Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK for $1.8B

TheNewsCrypto03/17 13:55

Stargate Project Pivots: OpenAI Abandons Construction for Leasing, Wakes from 1.4 Trillion Compute Empire Dream

OpenAI has significantly restructured its ambitious Stargate project, shifting from a plan to build its own data centers to leasing computing power from cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, Oracle, and Amazon AWS. Initially announced in January 2025 with a projected investment of up to $1.4 trillion, the project's budget has been reduced by 57% to around $600 billion through 2030. The change comes after more than a year of delays, with no employees hired and no construction started, largely due to lenders' reluctance to finance the project given OpenAI’s ongoing substantial operating losses. The restructured Stargate is now organized into three teams overseeing commercial partnerships, technical engineering, and physical operations, all managed by former Intel executive Sachin Katti. Despite the shift in strategy, OpenAI still aims to deploy nearly 7 gigawatts of server capacity over three years, with investments totaling over $400 billion. The company is also developing its own AI chips in collaboration with Broadcom to reduce inference costs. Annual spending is projected to reach about $120 billion, matching Microsoft's yearly capital expenditure, even as OpenAI's revenue remains significantly lower and profitability is not expected before 2030.

marsbit03/17 13:08

Stargate Project Pivots: OpenAI Abandons Construction for Leasing, Wakes from 1.4 Trillion Compute Empire Dream

marsbit03/17 13:08

Crypto.com Partners with South Korea’s KG Inicis to Scale Crypto Payments for Foreign Tourists

Crypto.com has partnered with KG Inicis, South Korea's leading payment gateway, to expand crypto payment access for foreign tourists and enhance digital transactions in the country. KG Inicis will integrate and promote Crypto.com Pay across its extensive merchant network, which processes over 400 million transactions annually. This collaboration enables international visitors to pay with digital assets for goods and services in South Korea, while merchants can receive payments in both fiat and crypto. KG Inicis emphasized that linking digital assets with the real economy is key to future financial competitiveness. The partnership also includes joint marketing and product development in compliance with local regulations. This move aligns with South Korean efforts to strengthen its crypto framework, including lifting a long-standing ban and developing new legislation to regulate digital assets.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 11:01

Crypto.com Partners with South Korea’s KG Inicis to Scale Crypto Payments for Foreign Tourists

TheNewsCrypto03/17 11:01

The $300B question – Are stablecoins becoming the backbone of global finance?

Stablecoins, with a market exceeding $300 billion, are evolving into a core component of global finance, according to a report by BVNK. They are shifting from trading tools to practical financial infrastructure, with users holding a significant portion of their savings in them and gig workers receiving income through them. A majority of users report that stablecoins have facilitated more international business. While trust in traditional institutions remains, regulatory clarity, such as the U.S. GENIUS Act requiring stablecoins to be fully backed, is building confidence and driving adoption. Stablecoins are becoming integral to the digital economy, used for real-world asset tokenization and as a payment layer for emerging technologies like AI. Global usage diverges: USDT is dominant in countries with volatile currencies (e.g., Nigeria) for dollar-based savings, while USDC is preferred in regulated economies (e.g., U.S., Colombia) due to clearer regulations. However, recent growth in stablecoin supply may indicate investors are using them as a safe haven during market uncertainty rather than a full return to risk-on crypto assets. Regulatory developments continue to shape the market's future.

ambcrypto03/17 08:05

The $300B question – Are stablecoins becoming the backbone of global finance?

ambcrypto03/17 08:05

Bitcoin Survives 68 Cable Failures With Near-Zero Price Impact, Study Finds

A new study from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance reveals that 87% of 68 undersea internet cable failures between 2014 and 2025 had minimal impact on the Bitcoin network, disrupting fewer than 5% of nodes. The price impact was negligible, with a statistically insignificant correlation coefficient of -0.02. The research indicates that a catastrophic 72-92% of global submarine cables would need to fail to knock over 10% of nodes offline. However, targeted attacks on high-traffic chokepoints could cause significant disruption with only 5-20% of cables cut. The widespread use of Tor, which obscures 64% of nodes, adds a layer of protection by complicating efforts to map and target the network.

bitcoinist03/17 07:02

Bitcoin Survives 68 Cable Failures With Near-Zero Price Impact, Study Finds

bitcoinist03/17 07:02

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