According to FoxNews, researchers have reported that a dangerous fungus could potentially spread to new regions of the US, raising health concerns and impacting the biotech sector (source: FoxNews, May 6, 2025). Historically, news of health threats has caused increased trading volumes in biotech and healthcare stocks, often leading to safe-haven flows in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as investors hedge against market uncertainty (source: TradingView, historical data). This development may trigger short-term volatility in related equities and spark renewed discussion about blockchain applications in global health surveillance.