According to Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Israel targeted Iran's Natanz nuclear facility and key scientists involved in nuclear weapons development. This escalation in Middle East tensions could drive increased volatility across cryptocurrency markets, as traders may move to digital safe-haven assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in response to potential geopolitical instability. Historically, such events have triggered short-term price surges in major cryptocurrencies due to risk-off sentiment and hedging strategies, as reported by Fox News on June 13, 2025.