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Bitcoin

Higher fuel costs from the Iran‑related supply shock feed into energy‑linked inflation across Europe, nudging the Bank of England and other major banks toward a more hawkish stance. In crypto, rising real‑rate expectations historically depress risk‑on assets while bolstering Bitcoin as a non‑sovereign hedge, especially when BTC dominance is already elevated.

UK inflation rate rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

UK CPI Jumps to 3.3% in March, Crypto Whales Hedge with Bitcoin

UK‑based crypto whales are quietly loading BTC with GBP as a hedge against the unexpected 3.3% CPI surge

A Democratic majority would likely prioritize clearer regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, digital asset taxation, and fintech innovation, reducing policy uncertainty that has kept institutional capital cautious. This dovetails with the broader macro trend of regulators moving from ad‑hoc actions to structured rules, which historically lifts crypto valuations once the rules are perceived as constructive.

Virginia approved new congressional redistricting maps that could give Democrats an edge in the November midterm elections.

Virginia Approves Redistricting Maps That Could Tilt Midterms Toward Democrats

Crypto whales funnel megabucks into Virginia Democratic PACs via on‑chain donations ahead of the 2024 midterms

While the puzzle release itself is unrelated to digital assets, the timing coincides with a low Fear‑Greed index (33) and a slightly bearish market. Small spikes in non‑crypto web traffic can modestly dilute social‑media chatter around Bitcoin and altcoins, reinforcing the current risk‑off bias. Moreover, a handful of meme‑coins and NFT projects have recently used NYT puzzles as thematic hooks; the answers curtail speculative hype around those micro‑tokens.

The New York Times published hints and answers for its Strands (game #778) and Connections (game #1044) puzzles on Monday, April 20, 2024.

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While retail news rarely moves crypto directly, it dovetails with a modest uptick in BTC price (+0.34% 24h) and a still‑elevated BTC dominance, suggesting capital is gravitating toward the market's flagship store of value. Moreover, the Shrek franchise’s resurgence (Shrek 5) may spark ancillary NFT and token‑linked collectible projects, feeding into the broader entertainment‑crypto nexus.

LEGO announced a Shrek-themed set (set #72423) featuring Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots, available for preorder with a release date of June 1.