According to Fox News, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have been highlighted for safeguarding the American flag during recent protests in Los Angeles, where anti-ICE demonstrators displayed Mexican flags and burned American flags (source: Fox News, June 12, 2025). This heightened political tension has led to increased short-term volatility in major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, as traders anticipate potential regulatory discussions and risk-off sentiment impacting the broader crypto market.