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Golden Ten Data, April 17 – Rabobank analyst Cramer stated that compared to the 1970s, developed economies now appear better equipped to handle the current energy crisis. International Energy Agency Director Birol recently noted that the present energy crisis is more severe than those of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined. Cramer acknowledged that daily crude oil production has indeed fallen more sharply than before. However, he pointed out that modern economies consume less energy, possess larger strategic reserves, and the US is now a net exporter of both oil and liquefied natural gas. In 1974, oil prices soared by 250%, whereas the projected increase by 2026 is only 60%. Nevertheless, if supply disruptions persist, the risks could escalate. Cramer remarked, “It still seems too early to declare everything is fine.”

Golden Ten Data reported on April 17 that although supply disruptions of liquefied natural gas in the Middle East remain a concern, European natural gas prices are still expected to register a decline of over 4% this week. Analysts from ANZ Bank stated: “The region competes with Asia for liquefied natural gas cargoes, as more imports are now needed to replenish depleted natural gas inventories. Predictions of falling temperatures in Northwest Europe are also temporarily supporting fuel demand and slowing the pace of inventory accumulation.” In early trading, the Dutch TTF benchmark futures contract fell by 1.6% to 41.74 euros per megawatt-hour, as optimism regarding US-Iran negotiations and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon eased concerns over prolonged conflict.

Foresight News reports, according to the official website of the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial and Labor Affairs Bureau, Tokyo announced the "Subsidy Guidelines for the Promotion of Stablecoin Socialization Implementation Project" on April 15, 2026, aiming to build a digital economic sphere and enhance the status of the yen by promoting the use of yen stablecoins. This program will support businesses created in Tokyo that utilize yen stablecoins issued within Japan for settlement, remittance, and other use cases. The maximum subsidy per project is 40 million yen (approximately 260,000 USD), covering up to two-thirds of related expenses.The scope of this subsidy includes external platform usage fees (such as issuance platforms, wallets, blockchain node fees, etc.), professional legal and audit consulting fees, and system development costs. Applicant organizations must have a registered headquarters or branch in Tokyo, and, in principle, the validation or implementation of related projects must be completed by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant decision is made.