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Geopolitical instability and humanitarian crises typically drive investors toward safe-haven assets, yet crypto's correlation with risk assets means it often suffers alongside equities. This event adds to a narrative of global fragmentation, which can increase demand for decentralized, censorship-resistant assets in the long run, but also raises regulatory scrutiny.

Afghan women report severe deterioration in their lives under five years of Taliban rule, including public floggings, job losses, and healthcare barriers.