California Regulators Shut Down Hermes Bitcoin ATMs Over 14,000 Violations

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This event is part of a pattern of natural disasters that strain state budgets and insurance markets, potentially leading to higher inflation expectations—a narrative that historically benefits Bitcoin as a store of value. However, the immediate effect is muted because crypto markets remain driven by macro liquidity and regulatory signals, not local wildfires.

The Sandy Fire ignited in Simi Valley, California, spreading across 1,364 acres with minimal containment as of Tuesday.