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The surge is a direct fallout of the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, adding inflationary pressure and a risk‑off tilt that traditionally benefits safe‑haven assets like Bitcoin, while high BTC dominance suggests altcoins will lag. Moreover, rising fuel costs could pressure electricity prices, affecting crypto mining economics.

Lufthansa announced the cancellation of 20,000 summer flights due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the US‑Israel war with Iran.

Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Summer Flights, Prompting Push for Blockchain‑Based Fuel Hedging

Lufthansa’s massive flight cuts will fast‑track airlines’ shift to blockchain‑based fuel‑hedging and tokenised carbon‑offset solutions, sparking fresh institutional crypto demand.