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While the outbreak is geographically contained, Congo is a critical supplier of cobalt and other minerals essential to battery and tech supply chains. Any escalation could disrupt commodity flows and reinforce inflationary pressures, indirectly affecting crypto as a macro hedge. Moreover, the WHO's alarm signals a potential for travel restrictions and humanitarian strain, which could divert fiscal attention away from digital asset regulation.

WHO chief expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo, with at least 134 suspected deaths and over 500 cases reported.

Congo Ebola outbreak threatens coltan supply chains, raising costs for Bitcoin mining hardware

Congo's Ebola outbreak threatens coltan supply chains, raising costs for Bitcoin mining hardware

An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency with almost 250 suspected cases reported.