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#Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the

#Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people’s emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into adulthood, out of school or university and into work, and it threatened the job security of those embarking on their careers when the pandemic began.There has been a disproportionate and often hidden cost borne by young people which has had a lasting impact on their career paths, financial independence and mental wellbeing.The pandemic sparked widespread educational disruption. Schools were closed, there was a rapid switch to online learning and exams were cancelled. This hindered young people’s ability to acquire essential knowledge, skills and qualifications.This aggravated existing educational gaps, particularly between students from different backgrounds, and those with and without reliable digital access and learning support.The cancellation of internships and work placements – vital for practical experience – left many with a gap in their skills. This may have increased the pressure to undertake unpaid work for employability.Young people are heavily concentrated in precarious, in-person employment sectors such as hospitality and retail. These jobs are characterised by temporary contracts, low wages and limited benefits.This instability made them acutely vulnerable during the pandemic. Precarious roles offered few safety nets, leading to immediate job losses or reduced hours. Labour markets contracted sharply, especially in in-person sectors. This affected young people in particular, who faced higher job losses and unemployment.Graduate recruitment also plummeted as companies froze or reduced entry-level hiring, creating a bottleneck for university leavers. This convergence of job losses and a shrinking graduate market made securing stable employment exceptionally difficult.The pandemic also magnified existing vu

Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pand

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!On April 17, 2026, a major announcement spread throughout the world: the Strait of 

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On April 17, 2026, a major announcement spread throughout the world: the Strait of Hormuz officially reopened. This narrow waterway is one of the world's most important routes for oil transportation. While this news is exciting, many uncertainties remain. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is currently linked to a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.


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The Iranian Foreign Minister announced that ships can now use coordinated routes. Even President Trump retweeted the news, declaring to the world that Iran is ready to resume operations. However, the US Navy still maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Therefore, only a small number of oil tankers are currently able to pass through, compared to as many as 100 vessels per day before the conflict.

Market Reaction: How Traditional Markets Will Respond

If the ports in the Strait of Hormuz were actually closed in early 2026, the world would feel the impact. Oil prices would surge to over $100 per barrel, and US gasoline prices would rise by more than 50 cents per gallon.

Shipping companies would have to detour through Africa, extending the voyage by 14 days.  This put immense pressure on the stock market and fueled investor anxiety about the future.

However, oil prices immediately plummeted upon news of the reopening. Brent crude fell by about $10, approaching $89 per barrel. This plunge acted as a green light, triggering a recovery in other markets.

Traditional markets, including the US stock market, repeatedly hit new highs. Investors hoped that the drop in oil prices would reduce inflation and promote faster economic growth.

Cryptocurrency Market Reaction: Bitcoin Prices Hit New Highs, Oil Prices Plunge

In the cryptocurrency space, high energy costs (such as oil costs) can lead to inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates—a

On April 17, 2026, a major announcement spread thr

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MicroStrategy surged alongside Bitcoin’s breakout above $78,000 as renewed bullish momentum swept through crypto markets, while dramatic developments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz injected fresh geopolitical tension into an already volatile news cycle.

Bitcoin is back in control, and when the market leader starts pushing higher with conviction, traders notice fast, and so do stocks like MicroStrategy that trade as leveraged proxies for BTC exposure.

At the same time, geopolitical tension tied to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is adding another layer of uncertainty to risk markets. That kind of backdrop rarely leaves crypto untouched, but it can sharpen the divide between assets that are already priced in and newer opportunities that are still being discovered.

Bitcoin Breakout Keeps Bulls in Charge
Bitcoin is trading around $78,198.67 after gaining 4.71% in 24 hours and 7.25% over the past week. That is not just a bounce; it is the kind of move that starts to reset sentiment across the entire market.

The price action still shows active trading, with a wide intraday range between roughly $74,045 and $78,022. That tells you buyers are engaged, but the breakout still needs to prove it can hold. For now, the bias is clearly bullish.

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!The cryptocurrency market extended its decline in Q1 2026, transitioning into what 

The cryptocurrency market extended its decline in Q1 2026, transitioning into what CoinGecko describes as a sustained “crypto winter,” with total market capitalization falling 20.4% to $2.4 trillion. Advertisement According to the recent report, the $622 billion contraction marks a second consecutive quarterly decline, leaving the market roughly 45% below its October 2025 peak. Much of the downturn occurred between mid-January and early February, coinciding with the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, signaling a potentially more hawkish monetary policy environment.Market decline meets flight to stabilityWhile the broader market weakened, stablecoins showed resilience. Total stablecoin market capitalization rose slightly by $1.6 billion to $309.9 billion, reinforcing their role as a liquidity anchor during periods of volatility. Advertisement Tether, however, recorded its first notable supply decline since Q2 2022, falling 1.6% to $184.1 billion, though it maintained a dominant 59% market share.The divergence highlights a broader shift in capital allocation, with investors moving toward lower-risk assets while reducing exposure to more volatile segments of the market. You Might Also Like Sat, 04/18/2026 - 10:06 Bitcoin ETFs Back on Track With Biggest Inflows Since January ByDan Burgin Advertisement In terms of trading activity, Solana remained the leading chain for spot trading during the quarter, holding a 30.6% share despite a 26.5% drop in volume.However, momentum shifted toward Ethereum in March, with Ethereum overtaking Solana to capture a 27% share compared to Solana’s 26%.

The cryptocurrency market extended its decline in

On April 18, U.S. President Trump released several key signals regarding the situation in the Middle East within the past 24 hours: The Strait is open but the blockade continues: confirmed that the St

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Strategy proposed moving dividend payments on its high-yielding STRC preferred stock from monthly to semi-monthly.

The move won't alter the yield nor Strategy's dividend obligation, but is expected to further dampen STRC's volatility.
If approved, the first semi-monthly payment would be July 15.

eading bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR) has filed a proxy that, if approved, would allow for semi-monthly dividends on its STRC "Stretch" series of preferred stock.

The move would have no effect on STRC's annual dividend obligations or dividend rate (currently 11.5%), noted Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Instead, he said, "[the] proposed changes are intended to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand."



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Polkadot recovers 17% after Hyperbridge exploit: Will DOT’s gains continue? y the team after the exploit assured users of security, as the core network had not been affected. It’s the bridged DOT toke

Polkadot recovers 17% after Hyperbridge exploit: Will DOT’s gains continue?

y the team after the exploit assured users of security, as the core network had not been affected. It’s the bridged DOT tokens on Ethereum.

As a result, the community sentiment returned to 82% bullish from 954.1K voters, as per CoinMarketCap. Consequently, the price of the altcoin rallied from $1.146 to $1.354.

The relief brought about a rebound in network activity. As per Artemis data, the number of transactions increased by 1,400, from 10.5K to 11.9K, in just a day.

Additionally, daily active users (DAU) increased by 1.67x even though the figures remained relatively low. DAU rose from 3,000 to 5,000, indicating users were gradually returning to the network.


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Why is crypto up today? Bitcoin pushes towards $76K despite fakeout risk

Crypto today is sitting at a key level where the next move could be driven by FOMO.

On the technical side, high-cap assets are seeing steady inflows, which is keeping prices stable near key resistance zones.

With the weekend ahead and the stock market closed, crypto could see more inflows. The next 48 hours will be important in deciding whether the market builds a local bottom at these levels.



Why is crypto up today? Bitcoin pushes towards $76

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Valuation of $852 Billion, CEO Holds Zero Shares, Shareholders in a Power Struggle: Who Controls OpenAI?

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