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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have historically triggered brief risk-off moves in crypto, but the current extreme fear environment (Fear & Greed 25) means markets are already pricing in high uncertainty. This specific development—fibre-optic drone attacks—represents a technological shift that could increase the frequency of low-cost, high-impact strikes, potentially raising the geopolitical risk premium over time.

BBC Verify examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks by Hezbollah, indicating evolving tactics against Israel.