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Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief

Summary: There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, based on the head of a global energy watchdog. Background Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, noted there would be flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies from the Middle East were no

Ryan Mitchell · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Summary: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector. Background Context Market participants continue to weigh supply dynamics, regulatory signals, and enterprise adoption when assessing near-term outcomes.

James Okonkwo · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers

Summary: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February. Background Context On the innovation side, research teams focus on efficiency gains, reliability, and measurable customer outcomes rather than headline metrics alone.

Yuki Tanaka · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

Summary: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials. Background Context Market participants continue to weigh supply dynamics, regulatory signals, and enterprise adoption when assessing near-term outcomes.

Olivia Grant · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Wall Street trading-tech is coming to crypto as DoubleZero rolls out high-speed data for Solana

Summary: The project, called DoubleZero Edge, offers a real-time feed of raw information from the Solana blockchain, giving traders faster access to information that can influence prices. Background Context Market participants continue to weigh supply dynamics, regulatory signals, and enterprise adoption when assessing near-term outcomes.

Viktor Petrov · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price drops 1.3% as index trades lower

Summary: Aave (AAVE), down 1.1% from Wednesday, was also an underperformer. Background Context Technology strategists highlight interoperability, security posture, and total cost of ownership as recurring themes in procurement conversations.

Elena Vasquez · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

VerifiedX brings privacy layer to Bitcoin as institutional demand for confidentiality grows

Summary: A new zero-knowledge-powered system enables shielded bitcoin transactions, reflecting a broader push across crypto to address the “privacy gap” keeping institutions off public blockchains. Background Context From a policy standpoint, jurisdictions differ on disclosure expectations, safety reviews, and cross-border data flows.

Sarah Chen · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

Summary: The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto applications providers need to watch for to avoid sanctions Background Context Investors and operators alike monitor macro conditions, interest-rate expectations, and regional demand when setting budgets. Even modest shifts in sentiment can affect hiring plans, R&D spend, and partnership activity across the stack.

Kenji Sato · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Bitcoin slides back below $74,000 as breakout to higher levels fails again

Summary: The $75,000-$76,000 range has proven to be stiff resistance as bitcoin attempts to claw back this year's losses. Background Context Market participants continue to weigh supply dynamics, regulatory signals, and enterprise adoption when assessing near-term outcomes.

David Park · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization’s evolution

Summary: Tokenized assets are moving from concept to portfolio allocation. Background Learn how compliance architecture and institutional movement are redefining risk and opportunity for advisors.

Amira Hassan · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's quantum fix is a hard fork that can't save Satoshi's coins

Summary: The Cardano founder argues BIP-361 is mislabeled as a soft fork and that its zero-knowledge recovery plan cannot rescue roughly 1.7 million pre-2013 bitcoin, including Satoshi's holdings. Background Context On the innovation side, research teams focus on efficiency gains, reliability, and measurable customer outcomes rather than headline metrics alone.

Ryan Mitchell · April 16, 2026

Crypto & Markets

U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog

Summary: Chairman Mike Selig faces explosive new sector duties with crypto and prediction markets, where he noted "numerous investigations" have begun. Background Context Market participants continue to weigh supply dynamics, regulatory signals, and enterprise adoption when assessing near-term outcomes.

Hannah Brooks · April 16, 2026