Bitcoin

The study adds scientific weight to a long-debated historical claim, potentially fueling anti-colonial and anti-establishment sentiment. In a market already driven by fear (Fear & Greed at 27), such narratives can amplify risk-off behavior toward traditional assets while strengthening the 'digital gold' thesis for Bitcoin as a non-sovereign store of value.

Genomic evidence from Chilean mummies confirms smallpox was introduced to the Americas by European colonizers.