According to Fox News, a Minnesota state senator and his wife reported being shot 17 times in an attack that resulted in the death of a fellow lawmaker. This violent incident has sparked immediate concerns about U.S. political stability, triggering increased volatility in both traditional equity markets and the cryptocurrency sector as investors seek safe-haven assets. Analysts note a spike in BTC and ETH trading volumes following the news, as traders position portfolios defensively amid geopolitical risk (Fox News, June 20, 2025). Crypto market participants are closely watching further developments for potential regulatory or policy responses that could influence short-term price action.