According to @StockMKTNewz, Waymo stated it is "now beginning to offer fully autonomous freeways rides" in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, identifying Waymo as Google (GOOGL) owned (source: @StockMKTNewz). According to the source, the geographic scope explicitly includes SF, LA, and PHX and indicates the rollout is beginning, which ties the headline directly to GOOGL’s autonomous driving exposure (source: @StockMKTNewz). According to the source, no cryptocurrencies are mentioned, so any direct crypto market impact is not indicated in the report (source: @StockMKTNewz).

According to Fox News, National Guard troops detained anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under orders from former President Trump on June 12, 2025. This heightened political unrest has sparked increased volatility in the cryptocurrency market, as traders reassess risk amid concerns of escalating civil disturbance and regulatory uncertainty. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have both seen increased trading volumes, with analysts noting that such high-profile government interventions can drive safe-haven demand for decentralized assets. Source: Fox News.