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One of Canada's largest institutional investment management companies, AIMCo, disclosed in regulatory filings on April 30 that it holds an equity stake in Strategy valued at $219 million. This is one of the largest direct investments by a sovereign wealth fund in the crypto "middleware" protocol. AIMCo stated that this move is a strategic positioning for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and automated liquidity provision.The Strategy platform is able to provide yield opportunities for institutional investors that comply with KYC/AML standards, while its governance and equity structure allows it to benefit from transaction fees generated by the inflow of institutional capital. Analysts believe this is also a defensive hedge for AIMCo in the context of declining traditional fixed-income returns. This investment is expected to act as a catalyst for other Canadian and international pension funds.AIMCo manages approximately CAD 160 billion in assets, and this move indicates that large fiduciary institutions believe the technological and regulatory risks in the DeFi space have become manageable. As AIMCo integrates digital asset strategies into its main portfolio, it may trigger a chain reaction in the sovereign wealth sector, advancing global capital management towards transparency and efficiency through decentralized ledgers in the era of "programmable finance."

Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) announced the launch of the digital credit strategy CUSHY and introduced a tokenized share class mechanism to connect the traditional credit market with the on-chain financial system. This strategy focuses on three main areas: on-chain high liquidity public credit assets, structured private credit for digital native and traditional borrowers, and structured yield sources that combine tokenization and protocol incentives. It is built on Superstate's FundOS tokenization platform, achieving on-chain representation of fund shares and 24/7 trading capabilities, and supports operation across multiple networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and Base.

According to market news, Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, is facing a parliamentary standards review for receiving an undisclosed grant of approximately £5 million from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Christopher Harborne resides in Thailand and holds a 12% stake in the stablecoin issuer Tether.Nigel Farage stated that the grant was intended to ensure his personal safety and not for political activities. However, the Conservative Party and the Labour Party accused him of violating the House of Commons rules requiring members to declare earnings received in the 12 months prior to their election, and have requested the parliamentary standards commissioner to investigate. Reform UK responded that the funds are classified as "personal unconditional gifts" that do not need to be declared and are unrelated to elections.The UK government announced in March this year a suspension of political parties receiving cryptocurrency donations to prevent foreign interference. Previously, Christopher Harborne donated £9 million to Reform UK, setting a record for the largest single political donation by a living individual in the UK; BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo also donated £4 million to the party this year.Additionally, Farage himself holds a 6.31% stake in the Bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC.

According to CoinDesk, 21Shares Chief Investment Officer Adrian Fritz stated that the spot Bitcoin ETF continues to attract inflows, reinforcing Bitcoin's core position in institutional asset allocation, even as prices remain fluctuating below $80,000. Adrian Fritz pointed out that since the beginning of this year, Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated nearly $2 billion in funds, with sources including retail investors, institutions, and hedge fund arbitrage and options strategy trading.As traditional asset management institutions like Morgan Stanley accelerate their layouts, crypto assets are being more widely incorporated into multi-asset portfolio allocations. Bitcoin's current daily trading volume has exceeded $50 billion, and liquidity levels are approaching those of large tech stocks like Nvidia. The ETF mechanism simultaneously provides liquidity in both primary and secondary markets, gradually giving it "institutional-grade asset" attributes.Although the market is still suppressed by macro and interest rate environments, Adrian Fritz believes that ETF inflows have shifted from being driven by speculation to structural demand. He expects that with improvements in geopolitical conditions, continued inflows, and short covering, Bitcoin is likely to challenge the $100,000 mark within the year. Meanwhile, the differentiation among altcoins is intensifying, and the market is shifting towards a logic of asset selection that emphasizes fundamentals and cash flow.

According to CoinDesk, Securitize, a tokenization platform supported by BlackRock, announced a partnership with global stock transfer agent giant Computershare, allowing U.S. listed companies to issue on-chain tokenized equity (Issuer-Sponsored Tokens, ISTs) outside of the existing stock system.Under the plan, investors will have the option to hold shares through traditional securities accounts or directly hold corresponding on-chain equity assets through digital wallets. Computershare will continue to act as the transfer agent, responsible for managing shareholder registries, dividend distributions, and handling corporate actions such as stock splits.Reports indicate that the core of this structure is to avoid the common "wrapped shares" model found in the traditional crypto market. Unlike derivative tokens that only represent a claim to shares, ISTs will directly represent real equity ownership, rather than a mapping certificate of off-chain stocks.Carlos Domingo stated that ISTs are not derivatives built on existing stocks, but rather allow U.S. issuers to create real equity directly in token form.Data shows that Computershare currently serves over 25,000 companies and acts as the transfer agent for about 58% of S&P 500 companies. The market believes that this collaboration signifies that blockchain infrastructure is gradually entering the backend system of the core U.S. securities market, which may further promote the on-chain settlement, equity registration, and asset circulation of U.S. stocks.

According to monitoring by BitcoinTreasuries.NET, the Total Stock Market Index Fund of Vanguard Group, with assets under management of $12 trillion, increased its holdings in the Bitcoin treasury company Strive (ASST) by 276,200 shares, bringing the total holdings to 1.72 million shares, valued at approximately $25.2 million.

Ondo Finance announced on platform X that it has reached a partnership with Broadridge, which provides communication services for issuers to retail and institutional investors. This collaboration will enable holders of over 250 tokenized stocks and ETFs under Ondo to access investor information and participate in proxy voting.Investors in tokenized stocks will be able to enjoy all the advantages of on-chain trading while also participating in the governance of the underlying securities of the world's largest stocks and ETFs.

According to CoinGecko data, despite a 26.5% month-on-month decline in trading volume, Solana still holds a 30.6% quarterly market share, making it the leading chain for spot trading. However, Ethereum surpassed Solana in March with a 27% share (compared to Solana's 26%). BSC slightly leads Ethereum with a 24.5% quarterly market share (23.7%) in second place, but its trading volume has declined more significantly and is expected to drop to third place in the second quarter.In addition, Monad, which launched its mainnet in the early bear market of November 2025, has seen its trading volume gradually increase and is now the tenth most active chain in spot trading, surpassing Unichain and Optimism.

According to a report from CoinShares' research department, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $1.2 billion this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of positive inflows. Total assets under management (AuM) rose to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1. Among them, Bitcoin led with an inflow of $933 million, bringing the year-to-date total inflow to $4 billion; Ethereum saw inflows of over $190 million for the third consecutive week; XRP returned to net inflow after a week of outflows.Regionally, the United States dominated this week's inflows ($1.1 billion), while Germany, Switzerland, and Canada also recorded positive inflows, indicating a broadening demand. Additionally, blockchain stock ETFs have cumulatively attracted $617 million over the past three weeks, setting a record for weekly inflows, reflecting growing interest from institutional investors in this sector. The market is currently focused on the FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which may create some disturbances in short-term sentiment.

Saturn announced that it has made an additional purchase of $18 million worth of $STRC shares this week, currently holding shares valued at a total of $33 million.It is reported that Saturn is an on-chain yield stablecoin issuer supported by Strategy's Stretch STRC.

According to Bloomberg, the cryptocurrency venture capital fund Pantera Capital Management is urging the London-listed company Satsuma Technology Plc to sell its remaining approximately $50 million in Bitcoin and return the funds to shareholders.Satsuma has confirmed that some shareholders have requested a return of funds, and the company is evaluating related proposals. Additionally, sources revealed that the shareholders are also demanding a change in management; currently, Satsuma's CEO Henry Elder and CFO Andrew Smith have resigned. Earlier this month, the company announced it would cut costs and disclosed the purchase of Bitcoin worth £1.4 million.

According to market news, SoftBank Group is seeking a $10 billion margin loan secured by its holdings in OpenAI, with a loan term of two years and an option to extend for another year. This move aims to provide financial support for SoftBank's continued investment in the artificial intelligence sector.

According to Jinshi reports, based on the latest data from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), as conflicts continue in the Middle East, the share of the US dollar in international transactions rose to a record 51.1% in March, up from 49.2% the previous month, marking the highest share since 2023. The trading share of the euro is about 21%, followed by the British pound and the Japanese yen.

CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost tweeted that during the current consolidation phase of the crypto market, investors are taking the opportunity to reassess asset allocation, adjust strategies, or review their overall exposure to the crypto market. Today, altcoins accounted for 51% of the total trading volume on Binance, which is in stark contrast to early March when altcoin trading volume significantly shrank to only 31% of the platform's total trading volume.Meanwhile, the market shares of BTC and ETH have both declined, currently accounting for 30% and 17%, respectively. Darkfost pointed out that although the overall market environment remains uncertain, there is currently a gradual rotation of liquidity from leading assets like BTC and ETH to altcoins.

SpaceX will hold a three-day closed-door analyst meeting in the United States this week to promote its business and strategy to Wall Street institutions in preparation for a potential IPO. According to insiders, the company aims to raise about $75 billion, with a valuation possibly reaching $1.75 trillion, with plans to go public as early as June.The meeting will cover SpaceX's Texas Starbase launch site and Tennessee data center project, and participating analysts will need to submit electronic devices to ensure information confidentiality. This roadshow is a key part of the IPO process, and there will be subsequent model presentations to further disclose financial and growth expectations. In addition, the company plans to reserve about 30% of shares for retail investors and expand into global markets. Several Wall Street investment banks have already participated in the underwriting arrangements.

BNB Treasury Company BNB Plus disclosed that it has received a notice from Nasdaq, stating that it no longer meets the continued listing standards due to its stock price being below the minimum requirement of $1, and because it implemented a reverse stock split in the past year, it is not eligible for the regular compliance period. The company stated that it has requested a hearing, and its stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq until the outcome is determined.In addition, BNB Plus announced that the board of directors has approved the initiation of a strategic alternatives assessment to maximize shareholder value, with potential options including mergers, reverse mergers, asset sales, joint ventures, financing, and other transactions. As of now, the value of its crypto treasury assets is approximately $12.2 million.

According to the "Q1 Cryptocurrency Exchange Report" released by TokenInsight, the competitive landscape of the stock perpetual contract market is rapidly evolving, with the head effect becoming increasingly prominent. In terms of average daily trading volume for stocks, Binance leads with an average daily trading volume of $149.15 million, holding a market share of 35.23%; Bitget ranks second with an average daily trading volume of $95.74 million, accounting for 22.61%; Hyperliquid comes in third with $73.49 million, holding a market share of 17.36%. The top three platforms together occupy about 75% of the market share, forming the first tier in this sector.As major platforms accelerate their layout of U.S. stocks and TradFi-related products, stock perpetual contracts have become a key battleground for cryptocurrency exchanges to build cross-asset trading capabilities.

CoinShares' latest weekly report shows that digital asset investment products had a net inflow of $1.4 billion last week, marking the third consecutive week of net inflows and the largest single-week inflow since January, bringing total assets under management to $155 billion.Among them, Bitcoin investment products saw a net inflow of $1.116 billion, with year-to-date net inflows rising to $3.1 billion; Ethereum investment products had a net inflow of $328 million, representing the strongest single-week performance since January. By region, the United States had a net inflow of $1.5 billion, Germany had a net inflow of $28 million, while Switzerland experienced a net outflow of $138 million. Additionally, short Bitcoin products had a net inflow of $1.4 million, while XRP and Solana saw net outflows of $56 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

According to The Block, Strategy proposed to update its STRC preferred stock dividend payment plan from once a month to twice a month.According to the statement, Strategy will hold its annual shareholder meeting on June 8, at which time the voting on the Stretch update proposal will conclude. If approved, the first record date for the new semi-monthly payment plan will be June 30, with the first payment expected to be made on July 15.The company stated that this change could "reduce reinvestment lag, improve liquidity, enhance market efficiency, and strengthen price stability."