The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed a new round of airstrikes against Iranian ballistic missile launchers and air defense systems. The IDF stated that on the night of the 28th, dozens of fighter jets struck approximately 30 targets, including air defense systems, missile launchers, and other military installations. (Jinshi)

On March 1, the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant rebound during early Asian trading hours following reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei's death in a U.S.-Israeli military operation. According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin surged by 2.21% to reach $68,196 before settling around $67,300, after a previous day's decline of 3.8%. Ethereum also saw a rise of 4.58%, surpassing the $2,000 mark.Data indicates that after losing approximately $128 billion in market value the previous day, the crypto market recovered about $32 billion by Sunday morning. Analysts suggest that due to the 24/7 trading nature of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin acted as a 'liquidity pressure valve' during the weekend's geopolitical conflict escalation, absorbing selling pressure that might have otherwise spread to stock, bond, and commodity markets.Despite the rebound, uncertainty remains as Iran has retaliated against multiple locations, including Israel, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, and has threatened further strikes on U.S.-related bases. Some traders believe that true price discovery may occur once U.S. stock markets and Bitcoin ETFs resume trading on Monday.The derivatives market also experienced significant volatility. Analysis shows that Bitcoin derivatives saw a surge in sell-off volume of approximately $1.8 billion in a single hour last Saturday, indicating a rise in short-term risk aversion. Meanwhile, tokenized commodity contracts linked to oil, gold, and silver on decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid also saw price increases.

XRP spot ETFs experienced a notable net inflow of $9.55 million during the trading week from February 23 to February 27, according to SoSoValue data. According to PANews, the Bitwise ETF XRP led the inflows with $5.8079 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $370 million. The Franklin ETF XRPZ followed with a weekly net inflow of $3.001 million, reaching a historical total of $333 million.As of the latest update, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $983 million, with an ETF net asset ratio of 1.19% compared to XRP's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $1.24 billion.

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XRP spot ETFs experienced substantial inflows during the trading week from February 23 to February 27, according to Odaily. Data from SoSoValue indicates a net inflow of $9.55 million into XRP spot ETFs. The Bitwise ETF XRP led the inflows with $5.8079 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $370 million. Following closely, the Franklin ETF XRPZ saw a weekly net inflow of $3.001 million, with its historical total net inflow reaching $333 million. As of the latest report, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $983 million, with an ETF net asset ratio of 1.19% compared to XRP's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow for XRP spot ETFs has reached $1.24 billion.

Air India has announced a reduction in its regular flight operations due to ongoing monitoring and careful assessment of the situation in the Middle East. According to Jin10, the airline is taking precautionary measures in response to the current geopolitical tensions in the region. This decision reflects the airline's commitment to ensuring passenger safety and operational efficiency amid uncertain conditions. The move comes as airlines globally are adjusting their operations in response to evolving geopolitical landscapes.

A growing conflict in the Middle East is poised to cause substantial disruptions in global gas markets, marking the most significant upheaval since Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting concerns over the potential impact on international trade and energy supplies. Analysts warn that escalating tensions could lead to increased volatility and uncertainty in the energy sector, affecting prices and supply chains worldwide. The situation underscores the fragile nature of global energy markets and the potential for geopolitical events to influence economic stability.

Iran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. The Israel Defense Forces subsequently confirmed that they had detected missiles launched from Iran and heading towards Israeli territory, and that their defense systems were intercepting the threat. Israel stated that its frontline command had issued preventative instructions to residents in the affected areas, requiring them to move into protected areas and stand by upon receiving an alert. Earlier reports indicated that Iran had attacked a US military base in northern Iraq, with witnesses reporting thick smoke rising from the base. The situation continues to develop. (Tehran Times)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on 28 February that joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the region, pose a “grave threat to international peace and security.” He urged all parties to prevent a wider Middle East war, warning the violence could trigger “a chain of events that no one can control” in an already volatile region. Stressing the UN Charter’s prohibition on the threat or use of force and the need to respect international and humanitarian law, he called for an immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians, and nuclear safety. Guterres said the military operation came amid indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Oman, “squandering” an opportunity for diplomacy, and pressed parties to return to negotiations, including on Iran’s nuclear programme. Council members voiced sharply divergent positions, with Russia and China condemning the strikes, the United States defending them as necessary to curb Iran’s missile and nuclear ambitions, the UK emphasizing regional defensive operations, and Iran and Israel offering opposing legal and security justifications.

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