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According to PR Newswire, fintech company Superstate announced the completion of a Series B funding round, with asset management giant Invesco Private Capital, a subsidiary of Invesco, as a new investor, although the amount has not been disclosed.At the same time, Invesco will serve as the investment manager for Superstate's flagship tokenized fund USTB (Short-Term U.S. Treasury Fund) starting in Q2 2026. The fund has a size of approximately $900 million, making it one of the largest tokenized government bond products globally. After the handover, the fund will be renamed, while Superstate will retain the function of digital transfer agency. This move marks Invesco's full entry into the blockchain fund sector.

Agent Garrett Jin from "1011 Insider Whale" pointed out in an analysis that the U.S. announcement to implement a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is one of the "most tactically wise" moves in the current conflict, but it is unlikely to achieve the goal of ending the war. This strategy has two short-term advantages: first, it directly weakens Iran's crude oil export revenue by about 1.7 million barrels per day; second, compared to occupying key facilities (such as Khark Island), the cost of a maritime blockade is lower and the risks are more controllable.However, the effectiveness of this strategy faces multiple challenges. For example, the current blockade mainly targets Iranian ports rather than completely closing the strait, and third-party transshipment routes still exist. Additionally, it undermines the U.S.'s long-term international image of maintaining "freedom of navigation," which could have far-reaching effects on global maritime order.Garrett Jin concluded that while the blockade measures may reshape the initiative in the short term, they are unlikely to force Iran to make concessions and may instead compress diplomatic space and prolong the conflict cycle. The market has accounted for the impact of the blockade itself, but has not fully priced in the potential paths for escalation that may follow.

According to Bloomberg, the Federal Reserve is inquiring in detail with major banks about their risk exposure in the private credit sector, due to a surge in fund redemptions and a continuous rise in non-performing loans. The Treasury is also simultaneously questioning the insurance industry to comprehensively assess the overall pressure on the $1.8 trillion private credit industry and the risks of its spillover into the financial system.BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes commented, "I hope the scale is large enough so that we can welcome money printing to save the market." Implicitly, if this regulatory assessment reveals systemic risks, it may force the Federal Reserve to restart easing and implement large-scale monetary expansion, which could benefit the cryptocurrency market.

The new DeSci project NanoVita announced today that it has completed its Pre-A round of financing, with a post-investment valuation of 20 million USD, co-invested by K24 Ventures, LandScape Capital, and WestLabs.It is reported that NanoVita is a decentralized science (DeSci) protocol that deeply integrates nanotechnology, AI biological intelligence, and real-world health data, aiming to build an open on-chain health research infrastructure that allows everyone to participate in and benefit from the next generation of personalized health research and data sovereignty revolution.After this round of financing is completed, NanoVita will accelerate the advancement of the TGE (Token Generation Event), which is scheduled to officially launch on the BNB Chain (BSC) at the end of April.

According to Jinshi News, BlackRock is setting its sights on a long-dominated segment of the $13.7 trillion U.S. ETF market by Invesco: tracking the Nasdaq 100 Index.According to documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF will track this index, with the trading code IQQ. If the fund is launched, IQQ will become one of the few U.S.-listed ETFs specifically tracking the Nasdaq 100 Index and the first of its kind not managed by Invesco.Since the Nasdaq Exchange launched the index in 1985, it has been relatively cautious about authorizing its use. Although there are ETF products in the U.S. market that overlay Nasdaq 100 constituents through derivatives, Invesco has almost monopolized the market for pure Nasdaq 100 Index ETFs.This partnership has given rise to the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1, with a scale of $374 billion, which is one of the largest ETFs in the world, as well as the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF, with a scale of $70 billion.

According to Jin Shi reports, Middle East issue scholar Mohammad Ali Shabani stated in an interview that he believes U.S. President Trump is ready to fulfill his threat to strike Iran's critical infrastructure, which poses a serious risk of escalating the regional situation. Iran, on the other hand, has conveyed its signal of "not backing down" to the U.S. by launching attacks on Kuwaiti infrastructure. He added, "The current situation is somewhat similar to a standoff, with neither side able to exit gracefully. In this context, I believe the possibility of a serious escalation in the region within the next 24 hours is very high."

According to Jinshi reports, a U.S. government official stated that the second crew member on the downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, and the rescue operation is still ongoing. The missing crew member has been confirmed rescued, but is not yet out of danger. They added that the rescue team still needs to successfully evacuate from Iran and return safely.

Last night, the US and Iran simultaneously released signals of reconciliation, and the market reacted noticeably. Bitcoin quickly rebounded above $68,000, which also allowed it to narrowly escape a six consecutive monthly decline, ultimately closing March up 1.62%. Looking ahead to April, Bitcoin has historically experienced 8 increases and 5 decreases, with an average return of 13.06% and a median increase of 7.27%.

DeSci project NanoVita announced that it has successfully completed its seed round financing. This round was participated in by Cryptogram Venture (CGV), UNIVERSE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE PTE. LTD. (Singapore), Candaq Fintech Group, and Susie Ventures (BVI).NanoVita is a decentralized science (DeSci) protocol that integrates nanotechnology, AI biological intelligence, and real-world health data, aiming to build an open and transparent health research infrastructure.The completion of this round of financing marks the acceleration of NanoVita's layout in the fields of nanotechnology, AI biological intelligence, and blockchain health. The project will further promote the construction of a decentralized health research ecosystem, achieving the value reconstruction and open sharing of health data through blockchain technology.

According to market news, due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the price of Bitcoin has fallen from about $71,000 last week to around $67,000, dipping to $65,000 on Saturday. BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachael Lucas stated that Bitcoin briefly reached $72,000 earlier this week due to hopes for a breakthrough in Middle Eastern diplomacy, but as those hopes faded and concerns over oil supply resurfaced, the price retraced its gains.She pointed out that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened inflation concerns, making it difficult for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, which puts pressure on crypto prices. BTSE Chief Operating Officer Jeff Mei indicated that oil and gas prices will remain high in the short term and drag down economic growth, suggesting that there is still room for crypto prices to decline, with Bitcoin potentially falling to a support level of $60,000.Bitrue Research Director Andri Fauzan Adziima believes that the market will continue to be volatile and driven by news; if the US-Iran conflict escalates, Bitcoin may test $60,000; if the situation eases and oil prices drop, it could rebound above $70,000.BTC Markets analyst Lucas also noted that current retail investor sentiment is fearful, with many adopting a wait-and-see or hedging stance, while institutional investors are showing the opposite trend. This month, over $1.13 billion flowed into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, ending four consecutive months of net outflows; Strategy continues to increase holdings, and Morgan Stanley is set to launch a low-fee Bitcoin ETF.She stated that when there is a clear divergence between retail panic and institutional accumulation, historical experience shows that institutional judgment is often more accurate.

According to the Wall Street Journal, energy analysts warn that if the Houthi armed group in Yemen resumes attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, the oil market could face even more severe turmoil. Renewed attacks could cut a significant amount of oil from global supply and drive up oil prices. Saudi Arabia has been transferring as much crude oil as possible from the Persian Gulf to its Red Sea port of Yanbu, with cargo primarily heading to Asia from there. Although this has not fully offset the amount of oil that cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz, it has helped limit the rise in global oil prices.Analysts indicate that if Houthi attacks make it too dangerous for tankers to approach Yanbu, up to several million barrels of crude oil could be stranded in the Middle East each day. At that point, Saudi Arabia may be forced to cut production alongside Kuwait and Iraq.

According to market news, bond traders are panicking over the possibility of further escalation in the Iran conflict and are seeking to hedge against the worst-case scenario of war consequences—namely, that the Federal Reserve may be forced to raise interest rates in the coming weeks.In the options market tracking Federal Reserve policy, demand for bets linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) has emerged, corresponding to scenarios of interest rate hikes as early as within two weeks. If the bond market significantly raises interest rate hike expectations before the Federal Reserve policy meeting on April 29, these trades will profit. This surge in hedging demand for emergency rate hikes marks a sharp reversal in market sentiment.Jeff Schuh, head of the rates department at Constitution Capital, stated that while the latest bets do not reflect the market's baseline scenario, they do indicate growing concerns: rapidly rising inflation will pose risks to investors who have been long on U.S. Treasuries in recent months. Currently, the interest rate swap market only accounts for a 3 basis point hike at the April 29 policy meeting, with a 12% probability of a 25 basis point increase.

NanoVita announced the limited release of the first batch of Desci Nano Masks as early participation credentials for its decentralized science network. The device will be available to users before the TGE, providing an entry point for participating in the network and ecosystem development.It is reported that purchasers of the Nano Mask graphene smart mask will receive multiple benefits, including additional $NANA token airdrops, Alpha Pass NFTs, DAO governance and voting rights, as well as rewards for data contributions and research participation.In addition, NanoVita stated that its token TGE is expected to launch on BSC at the end of April.

According to CoinDesk, Invesco is an asset management company based in the United States with assets under management of $2.2 trillion. The company will take over the tokenized U.S. Treasury bond fund from Superstate, marking a further deepening of large traditional asset management institutions into the blockchain finance sector.The USTB fund holds short-term U.S. Treasury assets, with a size exceeding $900 million, making it one of the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury bond funds. This niche market is rapidly growing, aiming to bring money market funds onto the blockchain. As planned, this transition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, at which point the fund will be renamed Invesco Short Duration US Government Securities Fund, while retaining its original code and token structure.This move also marks Invesco's formal entry into the tokenized U.S. Treasury market, which is approximately $12 billion in size, competing with global asset management giants such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity.

According to Jinshi reports, Fed's Daly stated that the economy has at least two potential development paths. Prolonged conflicts may exacerbate the trade-offs in monetary policy.

According to a report by CNBC cited by Jinshi, Trump stated that discussions with Iranian authorities are very intense, and he still hopes to make substantial progress.Trump also mentioned that what is happening in Iran can be described as a "regime change."

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Nagel stated that if price pressures further intensify due to the Iran conflict, the European Central Bank will need to consider raising interest rates next month.