According to Fox News, a significant anti-Israel protest erupted at Brooklyn College in NYC, with agitators clashing with police and reports of taser use (Fox News, May 9, 2025). This escalation in geopolitical tensions has increased short-term volatility across risk assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as traders closely monitor global unrest for potential safe-haven flows. Crypto market participants are watching for further developments, as similar events have historically triggered increased trading volumes and shifts toward decentralized assets in times of uncertainty (Fox News, May 9, 2025).