According to Fox News, a violent ax attack at a university has resulted in one fatality and one injury, with police reportedly discovering a severed head at the scene (Fox News, May 8, 2025). This shocking incident has heightened concerns over public safety, which historically can lead to short-term volatility in traditional stock markets and increase risk-off sentiment in the crypto sector. Traders should monitor for potential outflows from risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as investors might seek safer havens in the aftermath of high-profile violent events (Fox News).

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