According to @VP via Twitter, Vice President JD Vance and SLOTUS visited the tomb of the late Holy Father Pope Francis, confirming his passing. Major events involving global religious figures often lead to notable shifts in market sentiment, especially for safe-haven assets and cryptocurrencies. Traders should monitor Bitcoin and stablecoin trading volumes closely, as heightened uncertainty may drive increased volatility and liquidity as observed after similar major news events (source: @VP, May 17, 2025).