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2026-07-28 13:35:01 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 959,973
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US, Iran Pause While Talks Continue / Earthquake Rattles Kyushu, Japan / US Consulate Shot in Toronto, Again / Fauci Dairy Reveals COVID Origins / US Banking System Being Re-Plumbed For Digital Assets / Thai Crypto Exchange Hid Hack to Stop Bank Run / CLARITY Act Tabled for Now / Metaplanet Eyes Yield on Bitcoin / Yields Fall, Stocks Too / Rep Massie Intros Anti- Flock Bill To Halt Mass Surveillance / Outdated VPNs a Risk To USG / Musk Says Humans Will Lose Control of AI in 5 Years
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,512, 15.72 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.79 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $65,648 / Lo: $63,016
Volume: $25B (Up 19%)
Mkt Cap: $1.27T (Down 2%)
Hashrate: .865 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$11M
Relative Strength Index: 46
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US and Iran pause military strikes for a third consecutive day amid mediation efforts: The US halted airstrikes on Iranian targets after nearly two weeks of consecutive operations, while Iran suspended retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region. Mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman continued closed-door efforts to revive talks on an interim ceasefire framework focused on Strait of Hormuz shipping. US officials cited concerns over munitions stockpiles as a factor in the pause; Iranian statements indicated the halt would hold only as long as US operations remain suspended. (AlJazeera)
2. Magnitude 6.8–7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan: A shallow quake struck central Kyushu at approximately 4:27 p.m. local time on July 28, registering intensity 7 (highest on the Japanese scale) in parts of Uki and Hikawa; a tsunami advisory was issued for the Ariake and Yatsushiro seas and later lifted. Power outages affected tens of thousands of households, rail services including shinkansen were suspended, and injuries plus building/road damage were reported; no nuclear-plant anomalies were noted. (JapanTimes)
-US Events-
1. Gunman fired at US consulate in Toronto, second time building was shot at this year: A gunman fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Monday, marking the second time this year someone shot at the building, according to authorities. A single shell casing was found at the scene, and there was damage to the building's facade. Toronto Deputy Police Chief Frank Barredo said there was a high-speed chase after the shooting that lasted an hour. However, no arrest was made. No injuries were reported in the incident.(Fox)
2. Fauci Admits in January 2020 Diary Entry That Scientists Believed Coronavirus Likely Stemmed from Lab Leak: Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) head Anthony Fauci privately admitted that scientists suspected the coronavirus likely stemmed from a lab leak as he publicly blasted it as a wild conspiracy theory, revelations from his diary showcase. Fauci is set to testify before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Wednesday. (Breitbart) (AC-Interesting that the MSM in mostly quiet on this new revelation, or Fauci's appearance tomorrow in Congress. Seems like the conspiracy crews were right again.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. The U.S. Banking System Is Being Re-Plumbed for Digital Assets. The Hard Part Isn’t Crypto: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the back office that settles most U.S. securities trades, plans to start trading tokenized stocks, ETFs, and treasuries this month, with a broader launch in October. The DTCC is moving the core machinery of U.S. markets, how securities are issued, settled, and held, onto blockchain ledgers. "Every stock, every bond, every fund, every asset, can be tokenized," BlackRock's Larry Fink wrote in 2025. What's more, Citi projects $5.5 trillion of tokenized securities by 2030, against approximately $12 billion today. Behind many "future of banking" headlines sits a core system written in COBOL, a language from 1959. By Reuters' estimate, about 43% of U.S. core banking systems still run on it, and roughly 95% of ATM transactions pass through it. Replacing that code is slow and costly. (IBTimess) The old rails of banking are insufficient to handle these new digital asset processes, while blockchain tech evolves comparatively quickly. This new system will be a significant change that will last decades.)
2. How a crypto exchange secretly hid $53M | 835 BTC in stolen crypto to prevent a bank run – as the SEC targets its directors: Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online and two former directors, alleging that the crypto exchange submitted daily net-capital reports that failed to show the effect of a 2021 theft involving about 1.7 billion baht (roughly $53 million) in customer assets. The company said the decision was intended to prevent a bank run while Bitkub was trying to replace the assets. It disputed that the accused individuals had acted fraudulently. (CryptoSlate)
3. U.S. Senate puts off crypto Clarity Act for now as it focuses limited bandwidth elsewhere: The U.S. Senate has shelved the crypto Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for the moment as it proceeds with different bills on Russian sanctions and federal nominations, further setting aside the industry's central policy effort and reducing its available runway in a crowded Senate agenda. Clarity isn't likely to come up for voting before next week — the final days before the chamber's summer break is set to start on August 8. (CoinDesk)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Metaplanet plans bitcoin-backed Bitbonds with 4% to 6% yields : The Tokyo-listed company wants to turn its massive stash into a yield-generating machine, announcing plans to explore bitcoin-backed bonds that could offer investors returns of 4% to 6%, with the long-term vision of moving those instruments entirely on-chain with stablecoin settlement. (BitcoinJournal)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls for 3rd Session: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell for a third consecutive session to 4.62% on Tuesday, its lowest level in about a week, as lower oil prices continued to support demand for government bonds. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Mixed as Chipmakers Extend Selloff: US stock indices closed mixed on Monday as chipmakers extended their selloff ahead of this week's Fed decision and a busy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 ended little changed, the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.3%, while the Dow gained 263 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Rep. Massie Targets Flock Safety Cameras with Funding Bill: Flock cameras photograph vehicle details like plates, make, and dents, uploading them to a searchable network that police use to recover stolen cars and solve cases. Privacy advocates highlight warrantless tracking of innocent drivers, with data showing most searches lack case numbers and federal agencies accessing local info. LAPD ended its contract over data risks, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs wants a ban, and Massie's legislation builds on his earlier Surveillance Accountability Act amid growing pushback from over 80 towns. (X)
2. Outdated VPNs should be purged from federal agencies, senator says: The U.S. government must root out insecure remote-access software as concern mounts about how Russian and Chinese hackers have used years-old VPNs to target federal networks, Sen. Ron Wyden said Monday. The senator cited “multiple recent and devastating hacking campaigns” targeting VPNs and remote-access systems, including products from Cisco, Fortinet, Ivanti and Check Point. (RecordedFuture) (AC-In the interest of security, they did not specify which VPNs, apparently. Thanks a bunch..)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk: Humans Will Lose Control of AI Within a Decade: The SpaceX founder says artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly to stop and is urging leading AI companies to coordinate on safety before releasing their most powerful models. Artificial intelligence could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within about five years, and humans are unlikely to remain in control of the technology within a decade, he said. Musk said he believes that AI will lead to an "age of abundance" that will bring both comfort and an existential crisis for humanity. (Decrypt) (AC-Losing contol of AI seems already a predscribed path for humanity at this point. The questions then becomes how does humanity deal with a distributed, superintelligence that self-evolves exponentially.)
-Bitcoin Community
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-27 13:55:09 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 959,842
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Berlin Pride Attacker Killed / US-Iran Pause the Pounding / Wildfires in Spain, France Cause Huge Evacuations / Ukraine Attacks Iran Ship in Caspian Sea, Iran Pissed / Shooting at Seattle Festival Kills 3 / Trump Says We Have Enough Munitions / TPS For Haitians Ends, Fear Sets In / US Debt Continues to Rise, Some Turn To Bitcoin, Gold / Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys For 4th Week / BTC ETFs Outflow / BitMart Closes Too / Oil, Yields Drop / India Orders Bitchat Expunged, Too Late / US Lawmakers Want AI Kill Switch After Interesting AI Week / State Dept, Bitcoin Policy Institute, Freedom Tech Program. Huh? / BIP-110 Window is Clouded
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,917, 15.91 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.62 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $65,658 / Lo: $64,354
Volume: $21B (Up 82%)
Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Even)
Hashrate: .875 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$225M
Relative Strength Index: 54
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Berlin Pride attack suspect killed by police: On 26 July 2026, Berlin police shot and killed 21-year-old German citizen Abdul B. (Lebanese descent), the suspect in a vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack near the Christopher Street Day Pride event in Tiergarten park the previous night. The attack killed one woman and injured 29 others; authorities described it as an Islamist terrorist attack by a known radical with prior criminal and extremism ties. (Reuters)
2. US and Iran pause attacks for second consecutive day: The US conducted no airstrikes on Iran for a second straight day last night after 13 consecutive nights of operations, and Iran confirmed it also halted retaliatory strikes. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated President Trump was “giving talks some space”; an Iranian official said Tehran’s position remains “attack for attack.” Mediation efforts involving Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman continued amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. (Reuters)
3. Wildfires force over 250,000 evacuations in France and Spain: Wildfires in southwestern France (Gironde/Landes near Bordeaux) and central Spain (near Madrid and Castellón) led to the evacuation of more than 250,000–300,000 people by 26 July 2026, including additional overnight orders for tens of thousands near Bordeaux. France recorded nearly 98,000 hectares burned year-to-date (a record); Spain declared a national emergency. One fatality was confirmed in a Valencia-area fire; EU civil-protection aircraft and French military assets were deployed. (BBC)
4. Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a deadly Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered”, calling it a violation of the United Nations Charter. The Ukrainian attack on Saturday caused the commercial vessel “to explode, killing one sailor and injuring several others”, according to Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (AlJazeera) (AC-This type of cross-targeting is how World wars expand.)
-US Events-
1. Seattle Bite of Seattle festival shooting: On 26 July 2026, gunfire at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center killed three people and wounded four others, including a 2-year-old boy (all wounded listed as stable or serious). One suspect was taken into custody; police searched for a possible second. (KomoNews)
2. ‘Far More Than We Need’: Trump Dismisses Claims U.S. Is Short on Munitions in Iran Fight: President Donald Trump dismissed reports that the United States is running short on munitions for the conflict with Iran, telling the @WSJ on Sunday that the U.S. military has “far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need” (Breitbart)
3. South Florida Haitians bracing for Monday’s end of TPS: Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ends on Monday, leaving over 350,000 people without a legal right to be in the United States. Those people will be fearing deportation. The change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, ending TPS programs for Haitians and thousands of Syrians. (Local10)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Ballooning U.S. debt sends investors to bitcoin, gold to shelter from dollar devaluation: The broader outlook for perceived store-of-value assets such as bitcoin and gold remains constructive. The reason is simple: the U.S. government is more indebted than ever, with no end in sight. The Treasury’s Debt to the Penny dataset put the federal debt at an all-time high of $39.7 trillion | 609,316,246 BTC on Friday. The government’s debt is growing by roughly $7 billion | 107,436 BTC each day, causing sophisticated investorst to turn to Bitcoin and Gold. (CoinDesk)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) skips fourth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases: Strategy reported no Bitcoin purchases for a fourth straight weekly filing period ending around 26–27 July 2026. Michael Saylor publicly teased “another color” while the company routed cash into reserves instead. (BTCJournal)
2. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $465M Over Two Days, Led by BlackRock's IBIT: The selling reversed a seven-day, $1 billion inflow streak, with analysts blaming renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Fed rate-hike fears. (Decrypt)
3. BitMart Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Shut Down: BitMart said Sunday it will wind down its trading platform after nine years, halting all trading on August 26 and ceasing operations on January 31, 2027. BitMart blamed its "operating conditions, market environment, and future strategic direction," without saying which forced the decision. BMX, its exchange token, has crashed 81% over the past week to $0.057. (Decrypt) (AC-Altcoins are in the dumps, for a reason.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Falls as Oil Prices Drop: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 4.64% on Monday, pulling back from six-month highs as oil prices dropped following a pause in hostilities between the US and Iran over the weekend, easing concerns over supply disruptions and inflation. (TradingEconomics)
2. Week Ahead - Jul 27th: The conflict between the US and Iran will remain in the spotlight as signs that talks could restart weighed against repeated strikes and naval blockades against vessels crossing maritime chokepoints, lifting energy prices and global inflation. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve will set its July policy decision. This coincides with Q2 GDP data and the income and outlays report. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. India Orders GitHub to Take Down @Jack Dorsey's Bitchat Amid Protests: India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) ordered GitHub to remove and disable three Bitchat code repositories within three hours, invoking the IT Act and the 2021 IT Rules. The agency warned the app could be exploited during "public disorder, riots, terrorism, organized crime, or internet shutdowns," and cited provisions of the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, India's criminal code. With mobile internet cut around Parliament and the Jantar Mantar protest site, demonstrators turned to offline tools such as Bitchat. Indeed, just hours after India’s crackdown, Bitchat repos were mirrored to decentralized code collaboration platform GitLawb. Days earlier, Dorsey's Block launched Buzz, a decentralized platform pitched as a way to cut its own reliance on GitHub. Microsoft has not said whether it met the three-hour deadline. (Decrypt) (AC-Freedom of secure communication is not a friend of centralized authorities.)
-Technology and Science-
1. What Is an AI Kill Switch and Why Do US Lawmakers Want One?: Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act on Thursday, two days after OpenAI admitted its models escaped a test sandbox and breached Hugging Face. It would cover AI trained with over $100 million in compute at companies earning $500 million a year from it, and give Homeland Security emergency shutdown authority. The bill exempts anything that happens during red-teaming, meaning the OpenAI breach that inspired it would not have triggered the law. (Decrypt) (AC-Last week's AI developments are concerning for the future of humanity, if one has the eyes to see.)
2. State Department to Debut Freedom Tech Program with Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir as Founding Partners: Named the Freedom Tech Excellence Program, the initiative will see the State Department work with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, data-analytics firm @Palantir Technologies, defense technology company @Anduril Industries, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation on issues including online surveillance, encryption, AI governance, and protecting free expression online. According to the program’s stated goals, participants will focus on five priority areas: First Amendment and free expression protections in the digital age; countering unlawful digital surveillance and online scams; privacy-enhancing technologies such as strong encryption and VPNs; responsible governance of emerging technologies including AI; and safeguarding children and other users online. (BitcoinMag) (AC-More Info needed. Red flags are peeking out for something that sounds good.)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Bitcoin's BIP-110 Faces Uphill Battle as Fork Risk Looms: BIP-110, or Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, would limit transaction data like Ordinals inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens for about a year to ease node burdens and prioritize Bitcoin as money over storage. Authored by Dathon Ohm and implemented in Bitcoin Knots by Luke Dashjr, it needs 55% miner signaling in the next difficulty period starting block 961,632, roughly 12-13 days from July 27, 2026. Critics including Adam Back, Michael Saylor, and Jameson Lopp warn it risks chain splits, breaks Layer 2 innovations, and sets a censorship precedent, while supporters push a user-activated path like 2017's SegWit. (X)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 30/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Lots of significant reports for a Monday. Stay informed, agile and wise.
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2026-07-24 13:57:56 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 959,420
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Sirens in Bahrain for Iran Drones / Ukraine Hits Russia's 'Amazon' Warehouses / Saudi Nuke Deal Gets Politically Confused / Trump Announces New Tariffs Across the Board / Trump Pledge on AI Power Tries to Find the Balance / National Guard in WV For Flooding / BitcMex Closes Doors, Gets Sued / Yen at 40-Year High / Kazakhstan Law Harvests Bitcoin Mining / Poolin BTC Pool Goes Bankrupt, Selling Assets / BTC ETFs Break Inflow Streak / Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Run Against the Clock / Yields and Mortgages Higher, Stocks Drop / New Bitcoin Quantum Consortium Started / Brazilian Cows Blockchained for Ag Loans
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,023, 15.90 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.53 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $65,760 / Lo: $64,610
Volume: $25B (Up 17%)
Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Down 1%)
Hashrate: .888 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$225M
Relative Strength Index: 54
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States: The attack follows Iran's overnight strikes against Kuwait and US military infrastructure in Jordan. Iran's army quickly took responsibility for the strikes, reportedly having targeted the fuel tanks, warehouses, and accommodations of the United States' Sheikh Issa base in Bahrain using drones. (JPost)
2. Ukraine hits Russia’s largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home: The Ukrainian attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses produced stark images, with massive pillars of black smoke rising above fires that raged at facilities of Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer and its equivalent of Amazon. The strikes are part of Kyiv’s aerial campaign aimed at undermining Russia’s war effort, hurting its economy and making people feel the consequences of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine. (AP)
3. How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing: As quickly as it was announced, the deal seemed to fall apart. Thursday morning, Trump said in a social media post that the deal was subject to a new condition: Saudi Arabia would have to join the Abraham Accords. Trump also denied that the agreement would allow uranium enrichment. (CNN) (AC-Political maneuvering is subject to, politics.)
-US Events-
1. Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday: Trump is enacting new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners that account for roughly 99% of U.S. imports. The updated trade levies are scheduled to take effect as temporary 10% stopgap tariffs expire at 12:01 a.m. on Friday. To implement these new measures, Trump is relying on Section 301 of the Trade Act . (GroundNews)
2. Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism: President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and ‌data centers on Thursday to fund or build energy infrastructure that would meet massive AI-related power needs while shielding consumers from high electricity costs. Trump has been pushing an aggressive build-out of AI-related infrastructure, as part of an economic agenda that includes winning the AI race against China. But data centers' demands on overloaded transmission lines, compounded by the power sector's labor shortages and plant retirements, have made rising energy costs a volatile issue for ⁠voters going into November's midterm elections. (Reuters)
3. National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses: Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues. The state’s governor said that some residents were unaccounted for as search operations continued Wednesday. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. BitMEX Hit by 623 BTC Lawsuit Amid Closure Plans: BitMEX’s planned shutdown has been followed by a major legal challenge, with the crypto derivatives exchange facing a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the platform of unfair liquidation practices that allegedly cost traders more than 622 BTC. The legal action adds another layer of uncertainty to the final chapter of BitMEX, a platform that once dominated Bitcoin derivatives trading but has faced regulatory pressure, declining market share, and now renewed accusations over its historical operations. (Blockonomi)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Yen Plummets to Four-Decade Low as Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Uncertainty: The USD/JPY exchange rate maintains levels around 163.90, while Japan’s consumer prices climbed to 1.7% in June. Without more aggressive monetary tightening from the Bank of Japan, the currency’s depreciation trajectory appears set to persist. (Blockonomi)
2. Kazakhstan Moves to Build a National Crypto Reserve Funded by Bitcoin Miners: Kazakhstan has laid out a plan to build a national strategic crypto reserve fed by its bitcoin miners. Together the two measures aim to route mining output and crypto trading through Kazakh infrastructure, with the state taking a share of mined coins for a sovereign reserve. The design turns Kazakhstan’s cheap power and mining base into a channel for state accumulation. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool Poolin and two of its US affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New Jersey court on Wednesday. Poolin’s court filing shows that the mining pool operator has estimated liabilities of $100 million to $500 million, assets of $1 million to $10 million and 10,001 to 25,000 creditors. Poolin and its affiliates are also seeking court approval to sell two West Texas mining sites to Thor CALAP LLC under a proposed $52 million stalking-horse bid. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Is it appropriate to say the corporate BTC mining industry has collapsed?)
2. Bitcoin ETFs snap 7-day inflow streak with $225M in outflows: After attracting nearly $1 billion over seven trading sessions, US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first daily net outflow since July 13. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in net outflows on Thursday. (CoinTelegraph)
3. The debt clock ticking inside corporate Bitcoin treasuries could force billions back onto the market: The convertible notes, preferred shares, and credit facilities that financed a large share of corporate Bitcoin holdings carry maturities, redemption windows, and dividend dates that determine when a company might need to sell. A payment, redemption, or maturity can force a company to sell Bitcoin on a fixed date, regardless of whether it still believes in the asset's long-term price. The sector has accumulated billions in debt and preferred financing, with maturities concentrated in 2027 and 2028. Roughly 6,400 to 12,900 Bitcoin are at-risk of needing to be sold over the next two years. (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Holds 2025 Peak: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.70% on Friday, marking its fifth consecutive gain and remaining at its highest level since January 2025. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Fall Sharply: US stocks closed lower on Thursday amid deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop and renewed doubts over AI spending. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.9%, and the Dow Jones shed 507 points. (TradingEconomics)
3. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Up to 6.58%: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US edged up to 6.58% as of July 23, 2026, from 6.55% the previous week, marking the fourth consecutive weekly increase. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. BlackRock, Coinbase and Strategy Pledge $15M | 231 BTC to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin: Nine of the biggest institutional names in Bitcoin formed a consortium to fund the developers working to keep the network secure—including from future quantum computers. The group, called the Bitcoin Security Consortium, includes BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy, Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, Block, Blockstream, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Galaxy. Day-to-day coordination falls to Mike Schmidt, executive director of Brink—a nonprofit that funds Bitcoin open-source developers—who takes on the role as a volunteer. Each member directs its own money to whatever developers, researchers, or organizations it chooses. The consortium also makes clear it will not push for any specific changes to Bitcoin's code or speak on behalf of its decentralized developer community. The consortium said it plans to publish and maintain updated material on Bitcoin's security in the coming months. (Decrypt) (AC- See below)
-Technology and Science-
1. Brazilian Farmers Are Tokenizing Cows to Get Farm Loans—And It's Working: Ten cows on a dairy farm in Paraná, Brazil, just became the first livestock collateral formally registered on the country's stock exchange. The deal—backed by blockchain-tracked animals wearing AI-powered sensor collars—is a real-world test of whether the crypto world's obsession with tokenizing physical assets can actually help farmers who are running out of options. The cows were "tokenized." Each animal received a unique encrypted digital ID—generated from health, behavioral, and location data captured by smart collars. "With monitoring, that uncertainty is eliminated," said a a banker. The cows are now living collateral for a loan. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Yes, even a relatively small consortium focused on Bitcoin's security future is a form of centralization and worthy of distrust by decentralization maxis. In a sense, it's reminiscent of the federalist dialogues at the founding of the USA. What should be centralized, why and how? These are great questions and should be answered well within the new Overton window of powerful technology such as encryption, blockchain and proof-of-work. Engage the process, debate it thoughtfully and respectfully. We all have the same objectives (or do we?) and the differing pathways have consequences to be planned for.
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2026-07-22 16:07:48 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 959,126
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Houthis Open New Front in Iran War / Trump Approves Saudi Uranium Enrichment / Zelensky Sacks Army Chief / HHS Holds $1B in Medicaid to CA and MN / TS Bertha Headed to NOLA / New Tariffs on Drugs, In 2 Years / France Bans Social Media for Kids / BTC ETFs Inflow For 5 Days / UK's Satsuma Shuts Down, Sells BTC / UST Yields Up, Mortgages Up, Stocks Up / OpenAI Models Jump Containment / DOJ Investigates CCP Money Behind US Data Center Protests / New Drone Debuts Jet Power / Block Launches Nostr Slack and GitHub Rival
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,873, 15.97 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.53 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,910 / Lo: $65,847
Volume: $32B (Up 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Down 1%)
Hashrate: .888 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$203M
Relative Strength Index: 58
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war: Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. The Houthis, who control northern and western Yemen including the coast at the mouth of the Red Sea, announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday. Oil prices gained more than 2% on Tuesday, with Brent crude hovering above $91 a barrel and U.S. gasoline back over $4 a gallon. (Reuters)
2. Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium: The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint U.S.-Saudi study. Nonproliferation experts warn any spinning centrifuges within Saudi Arabia could open the door to a possible weapons program for the kingdom, something its de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has suggested he could pursue if Tehran obtains an atomic bomb. (AP)
3. Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, after days of widespread protests against the removal of the country’s popular defense minister. His replacement, Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, is a younger general often described as representing a newer generation of military leaders who have forged their careers during the current war with Russia. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. RFK Jr. Freezes $1B in Medicaid to California, Minnesota over Fraud Fears: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the Trump administration is deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Democrat-led California and Minnesota over high-risk claims flagged in a crackdown on fraud. The department stressed the money is being deferred, not cut, and that both states can recover it by documenting that the claims meet federal Medicaid requirements. (Breitbart)
2. Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast: Bertha was moving westward at 5 mph and that general motion was expected to continue through Friday "with little acceleration," the National Hurricane Center said. As of 5 a.m. EDT, Bertha was about 165 miles west-southwest of Panama City, Fla. and some 50 miles east-northeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. (CBS)
3. Trump Unveils Steep Tariffs on Generic Drug Imports: The US government plans to impose a 100% tariff on generic drugs imported into the US beginning in August 2028. President Donald Trump said in a social media post Tuesday that all generic drugs being brought into the U.S. will continue to face a 0% tariff for two years starting August 1, after which the tariff rate will be raised to 100% for one year and to 200% thereafter. (TradingEconomics)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15: France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms. The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools. (AP)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs post 5-day inflow streak, longest since May: Bitcoin ETFs attracted $226.9 million in net inflows on Monday, the strongest daily inflows since July 6, bringing total net inflows over the five-day streak to about $727.3 million. (CoinTelegraph)
2. DAT Went Wrong: Satsuma to Unwind Bitcoin Treasury, Sell Off $43 Million in BTC: The shareholders of Satsuma Technology, a U.K.-based Bitcoin treasury company, have voted to liquidate the company's entire Bitcoin position and shut down the business, overruling four of its six board members. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Bond Yield Hits 8-week High: US 10 Year Government Bond Yield increased to 4.65%, the highest since May 2026. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 11-Month High: The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US rose 4 basis points to 6.69% in the week ending July 17, 2026, reaching its highest level since August 22, 2025. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Advance on Chipmaker Rally: US stock indices closed higher on Tuesday as a rally in chipmakers lifted the broader market. The S&P 500 added 0.9%, the Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.9%, and the Dow Jones gained 385 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. OpenAI Model Escapes Containment, Hacks Hugging Face: OpenAI disclosed Tuesday that two of its own AI models broke out of a sandboxed test environment, chained together zero-day exploits across two companies’ systems, and breached Hugging Face’s production servers. The motive wasn’t sabotage. They were effectively trying to cheat on a test. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Marxist Activist Campaigns Against Virginia AI Data Center Raise Foreign Influence Concerns: A Marxist organizer who is opposing the development of an AI data center in Virginia is also tied to the Party of Socialism (PSL), a Marxist-Leninist group that has been tied to a Chinese-linked network. PSL, which states that its mission is to “carry out the struggle for socialism inside the United States,” has ties to Shanghai-based businessman Neville Roy Singham, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (@bitcoinpolicy), a nonpartisan cryptocurrency think tank, found. Singham, 72, is reported to have ties to the CCP and has funneled $278 million into many nonprofits over the past decade which regularly organize anti-ICE, anti-Israel, and pro-Iran demonstrations. The VA county board voted last month 10-0 to deny the center’s application for a 220-acre development in Clearbrook. The board also voted 7-1 to reject another 71.8-acre project in Winchester, according to the report. (Breitbart) (AC-5GW encompases economic warfare too. It's real, and powerful.)
2. Drone War Enters Terrifying New Phase As Russia Deploys 300-MPH Jet-Powered Shahed: Dramatic footage posted on X shows what appears to be a Russian Geran-4 jet-powered, one-way attack drone striking a passenger train in Ukraine. If authenticated, the footage shows just how rapidly drone warfare is evolving beyond conventional two-stroke power plants toward miniature turbojets that sharply increase speed, compress warning and response times, potentially render many existing small-drone interceptors ineffective, and accelerate the overall tempo of combat across modern battlefields. (ZeroHedge)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Buzz, a Nostr-Based Slack and GitHub Rival for AI Agents: Block, the payments company led by Jack Dorsey, has launched Buzz, a free, open source platform where employees and AI agents share the same workspace. Built on the Nostr protocol, Buzz combines team chat, code repositories, and automated workflows, and gives every human and agent its own cryptographic identity. Buzz is model-agnostic, supporting agents built on Claude Code, Codex, and Block's own goose. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 33/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-21 13:27:45 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 959,005
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US, Iran Continue Strikes, 3 US Soldiers Killed / Andy Burnham New Britain PM / China, Philippine Sailor Melee Injures 1 / Tropical Storm in US Gulf / Trump Hits Canada With 50% Tariff / Protester Charged With Explosive Device in NYC / White House Agrees to Ethics Change on CLARITY / Korea Expands CBDC Effort / MSTR Adds Cash to Reserve / FTX To Distribute Coin / Mallers Steps Down From 21 Captial / Yields Up, Stocks Down / Kenya President Website Hacked, Bitcoin Demanded / Flock Safety Drops Acoustic Plans / Illegal Streaming of World Cup? - Your Computer Might be Infected / Galaxy Contributes to BTC Quantum Threat / Saylor Agrees With BIP-110 Purpose, But Not Method
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,488, 16.34 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.5 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,589 / Lo: $64,039
Volume: $30B (Up 28%)
Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .907 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$226M
Relative Strength Index: 61
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. U.S. carries out 10th night of strikes after 3 U.S. troops killed, nearly 100 injured in recent weeks: At least two U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend in an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, and another is listed as missing in action. A third American service member died in Iraq after "a controlled detonation" of an Iranian drone. Nearly 100 American service members have been injured in multiple Iranian airstrikes on bases in the Middle East this month. (CBS)
2. ‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM: He had managed to “build an image as an ‘everyman’, appearing without a tie, very often in a T-shirt”, the political TV channel said on its website, standing out as “a politician on the ground, close to everyday concerns”. The new prime minister, an Irish paper said, would be “hamstrung by a commitment to abide by strict fiscal rules. His instinct may be to tack to the left, but he is already trying to prove that … he will govern from the centre” and the job was “immense”. (TheGuardian)
3. Philippine Sailor Injured in Violent Clash with China Coast Guard off Second Thomas Shoal: The melee resulted in a blow to the head of a Philippine service member, according to photos and video released from the incident by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Previous injuries sustained by Filipino sailors, troops and civilians were inflicted by water cannon blasts, flying glass and a 2024 incident at Second Thomas Shoal which saw a Philippine Navy SEAL lose his thumb after his small boat was rammed. (USNINews)
-US Events-
1. Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast: Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches from the Alabama-Florida border to the Mississippi River mouth. Current forecasts bring the system inland over Louisiana by Thursday, July 23, 2026, peaking Wednesday with modest 50 mph winds. (GroundNews)
2. Trump Imposes 50 Percent Tariff on Variety of Canadian Goods Over ‘Discrimination’ of American Autos: President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 50 percent duty on a variety of Canadian goods, including alcohol, dairy products, hockey sticks, and many others. The tariffs will take effect 30 days after signing and are designed to offset the burden and disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada’s discrimination. (Breitbart) (AC- After NAFTA expired this year, negotiations continue with both Canada and Mexico separately. This is obviously a leverage mechanism.)
3. Suspect named in New York City alleged incendiary device attack, had 'anti-ICE stuff' on him: The suspect accused of deploying an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York Monday morning is named Andrew Arrabaca, two law enforcement sources have confirmed to Fox News Digital. The sources both confirmed that Arrabaca had "anti-ICE stuff on him" at the time of the alleged attack. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House Reaches Ethics Deal on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: The White House secured an ethics compromise on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 ahead of a Senate vote. The bill distinguishes securities from commodities, shifting oversight to the CFTC for many assets and protecting customer holdings in exchange failures. It passed the House in 2025 and advanced in Senate committee. (X)
2. Patrick Witt defers military training as CLARITY heads to Senate: The decision keeps the administration’s chief crypto policy negotiator in place during what could be a decisive few weeks for the CLARITY Act. (CoinTelegraph)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bank of Korea Scales Up CBDC Pilot With Half a Million Users: Phase 1 of Project Hangang opened 81,000 wallets with 42% of them using the CBDC. Phase 2 adds biometric payments, person-to-person transfers, and real government subsidy disbursements. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy Pads Cash Reserve By $225M | 3,402 BTC With MSTR Sale, Bitcoin Stash Remains Untouched: Strategy sold 2,732,318 $MSTR shares for $263.5 million in net proceeds between July 13–19, lifting its USD Reserve to $3.225 billion without touching its Bitcoin stash. (Decrypt)
2. FTX begins $900M | 13,564 BTC payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months: FTX’s fifth bankruptcy distribution is set for July 31, sending about $900 million | 13,564 BTC to eligible creditors. (CryptoSlate)
3. Jack Mallers Steps Down as CEO From Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital: Bitcoin treasury Twenty One Capital has named Raphael Zagury as its chief executive officer, a leadership change that arrives seven months after the firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Mallers said, “I’m grateful to everyone at XXI and everyone who believed in what we built,” said Jack Mallers. “Serving Bitcoiners has always been the mission, and that doesn’t change. Strike is where I carry it forward.” (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.6% on Tuesday after rising about 5 basis points in the previous session. (TradingEconomics)
2. Dollar Holds Firm Amid US-Iran Conflict: The dollar index traded near 101 on Tuesday after rising for three straight sessions, as ongoing hostilities between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher, reviving concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Slip as Middle East Risks Weigh: US stock indices closed mostly lower on Monday as gains in technology stocks failed to offset weakness in the broader market amid concerns over further escalation in the Middle East. The S&P 500 lost 0.2%, the Dow shed 307 points and the Nasdaq 100 closed nearly flat. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Kenya probes hack of president's website after bitcoin ransom demand: Kenya is investigating a cyberattack that temporarily defaced the president's official website with an anti-government message demanding a ransom of five bitcoins (about $330,000). By Monday, access to the website had been restored, according to local media. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, and there is no evidence they possess or have leaked any sensitive government information. (RecordedFuture)
2. Flock Safety kills acoustic system designed to detect 'human distress': The automated license plate reader company Flock Safety is abandoning plans to sell an acoustic gunshot detection device whose ability to detect screaming and other types of “human distress” sparked an outcry from privacy advocates when it was announced in October. Flock quietly revealed on July 10 that it has decided to “remove” the product, according to a company blog post. (RecordedFuture)
3. Free World Cup Streams Infected Devices: DOJ Seizes 1,000 Domains in Historic Crackdown: If you watched the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a free, unauthorized stream, federal investigators have a message for you that goes well beyond copyright law: those streams were not just illegal, they were documented malware delivery systems, and the infection may have started the moment you clicked play. Security research found that 92% of the 20 illegal sports-streaming sites analyzed carried some form of malicious content. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community
1. Galaxy Commits Up to $5 Million | 75.59 BTC to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Threat: Galaxy Digital launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative built on three pillars: up to $5 million in developer grants for post-quantum solutions, a research program through Galaxy Research, and a Quantum Advisory Council of academic experts. (Decrypt)
2. Strategy's Michael Saylor Makes 110-Point Case Against Bitcoin's BIP-110: Michael Saylor has escalated his opposition to a contentious Bitcoin proposal, publishing a sweeping 110-point essay over the weekend arguing that BIP-110—a soft fork meant to curb non-financial data on the network—would cause more harm than the problem it targets. Saylor said he shares supporters' goals—keeping validation cheap, payments affordable, and Bitcoin
focused on sound money—but rejects their remedy. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-16 14:23:18 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 958,284
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Tehran Vows to Crush Regional US Supporters, Yet Releases US Citizen / Ukraine Reshuffles Defense Minister / SECTREAS To Annouce Economic Warfare Plan / Brazil Gets 25% Tariff / Trump To Deliver Primetime Talk on Elections / Trump Meets With Lawmakers Today on CLARITY Act / US Senate Resolves No Clemency for SBF / US PPI Declinces, Yields Hold, Stocks Mixed / US Oil Reserve Very Low / Five Minute Bitcoin Traders Learned How to Manipulate / LAPD Drops Flock / OrangeJuice Capital Firm Targets Businesses for BTC Treasuries
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,100, 15.90 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.71 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $65,507 / Lo: $63,846
Volume: $32B (Up 5%)
Mkt Cap: $1.29T (Even)
Hashrate: .915 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$107M
Relative Strength Index: 53
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Tehran vows to ‘crush’ regional infrastructure if US attacks: The US military says it launched another wave of strikes on Iran with Iranian media reporting explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar. The US military also says it “disabled” an oil tanker attempting to sail towards an Iranian port in the Strait of Hormuz by firing Hellfire missiles. Iran says it carried out retaliatory attacks targeting US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. (AlJazeera)
2. Iran Has Freed Detained American Woman In 'Goodwill' Gesture, After Days Of Bombing: In a sudden and very surprising Wednesday evening development, President Trump announced that Iran has released an American woman from prison who had been deemed wrongfully detained since December 2024. The American citizen was later identified as Dena Karari by her lawyer Jared Genser on the social media platform X. He said his client has been trapped in Iran since December 2024 “on bogus charges” and that “this would not have happened but for the extraordinary and relentless efforts” of President Trump. (ZeroHedge) (AC-This report is strange in it's timing and in the context of the current conflict.)
3. Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up: Ukrainian protesters took to the streets of Kyiv on Thursday, decrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a major government reshuffle. The protest comes shortly after Fedorov, who was seen as a popular figure and an advocate of Ukraine’s drone warfare. The shakeup marks Ukraine’s fourth government reshuffle since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022. (CNBC) (AC-Interesting tactic by Zelenskyy. Continuous reshuffling possibly keeps him alive?)\
-US Events-
1. Secretary Bessent to Reveal Treasury’s Financial Crackdown Plans on ‘Transnational Political Terrorism’: “He will highlight Treasury’s use of its financial authorities to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the illicit funding networks that enable terrorist organizations to operate. Secretary Bessent will emphasize Treasury’s efforts to prevent the abuse of charitable and nonprofit organizations as vehicles for terrorist financing, including by investigating entities that exploit tax-exempt status to finance violence and taking action where appropriate. He will also reaffirm that Treasury will continue working closely with international partners to protect the integrity of the global financial system and deny terrorists and their facilitators access to the resources they need to carry out violence.” (Breibart) (AC- The US is opening an economic domain of warfare against enemies foreign and domestic.)
2. U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over ‘unfair trade practices’: The U.S. has levied 25% tariffs on most imports from Brazil effective next week, concluding a yearlong investigation into what Washington calls unfair trade practices, and reigniting tensions with the Latin American nation after negotiation fell apart. SECSTATE Marco Rubio said that Lula’s government had “not negotiated in good faith” and that the tariffs were the price of Lula “putting his own ego ahead of making a deal.” (CNBC)
3. Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security: President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime "Speech to the Nation" at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16, 2026, focused on "free and fair elections" and potentially reviving grievances over his 2020 defeat. Trump has demanded legislation requiring proof of citizenship and limiting mail-in voting ahead of November's midterm elections, supporting the SAVE America Act as part of his broader voting regulation agenda. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump to meet with senators over CLARITY Act on Thursday: Senator Bernie Moreno said a group of senators will brief the president on the bill and “its path to success.” Senator Cynthia Lummis will also attend, according to a Senate Republican aide. The meeting comes as lawmakers race to pass the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, before the Senate’s August recess. Many lawmakers see it as the last realistic opportunity to pass the legislation before the midterm elections. (CoinTelegraph)
2. US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF: The Senate approved a resolution opposing clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried as prediction markets put the odds of a Trump pardon by July 31 below 1%. (CoinTelegraph)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Producer Prices Record Surprise Decline: Producer prices in the US declined 0.3% mom in June 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.6% rise in May and below forecasts of a flat reading. It is the first decrease in PPI since August 2025 and the largest since April last year. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10Y Yield Pressured by Soft PPI: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.56% on Thursday after falling for two straight sessions, as easing inflation pressures reduced expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Lowest Since 1983: US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude inventories fell by 3 million barrels to 316.5 million for the week ending July 10, marking the lowest level since April 1983. (TradingEconomics)
4. US Stocks Close Mixed Following PPI report: US stock indices closed mixed on Wednesday as support from soft inflation data offset a selloff in chipmakers. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the Dow rose 150 points, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.3%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Traders Took $8.2 Million | 128 BTC From Polymarket’s Five-Minute Bitcoin Bets, Study Found: A new study found that Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin contract functioned as a wealth transfer mechanism, funneling money from retail traders to a small group of manipulators while distorting Bitcoin's spot price. The paper, “Settlement Manipulation in Prediction Markets” by David Dai, Ruizhe Jia, and Shihao Yu of Stanford and Singapore Management University, studied a binary contract that paid $1 sats if Bitcoin closed a five-minute window above where it opened, and $0 otherwise. A fresh contract opened every five minutes around the clock. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Manipulators gonna manipulate. It stopped once the contracts went to 15 minutes.)
2. LAPD sidelines relationship with license-plate reader company Flock Safety: The Los Angeles Police Department is not renewing its contract with automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera company Flock Safety amid a dispute over who controls the data Flock collects. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community
1. Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden-backed ORANGE JUICE raises $40 million | 623 BTC to launch permanent capital firm with bitcoin treasury strategy: ORANGE JUICE (@orangejuice_btc) has raised $40 million | 623 BTC to launch a permanent capital company that will acquire and permanently own American businesses while pursuing a bitcoin treasury strategy. The Connecticut-based company said in a statement on Wednesday that it will target cash-flow-generating businesses with between $1 million and $10 million in annual cash flow across various sectors. The company said acquired businesses will retain their identities, while founders can retire, continue operating, or transition leadership over time. Sellers will receive part of their consideration in ORANGE JUICE equity. (TheBlock) (AC-Good luck and get after it!)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-15 12:47:25 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 958,153
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Continues Iran Barrage / DOW Urges Iraq to Disarm Iran Militias / Houthis Target Saudi Airport / Former US Marine Officer Calls for Trump Killing / US House Passes DST Bill / Blanche as AG Up to Senate Hearing / Japan Law Drops Digital Asset Taxes / US Treasury Freezes Iran Tether Wallets / South Korea to Test CBDC / CleanSpark Inks AI Energy Deal / CPI Drops, Mortgage Rates Up, Stock Up / Flock CEO Calls DeFlock Terrorists / Progress Made on Alzheimer's Testing / AI Chip Controls Dampen China Access
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,726, 16.0 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.66 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $65,207 / Lo: $62,716
Volume: $30B (Up 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.29T (Even)
Hashrate: .915 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 2 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$181M
Relative Strength Index: 55
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US launches fresh Iran strikes as CENTCOM resumes naval blockade: "U.S. fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels launched precision munitions against Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, and coastal defense systems during the seven-hour wave to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews," CENTCOM said on X. "The strikes took place the same day U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The blockade went into effect at 4 p.m. ET today," the post continued. (Fox)
2. Hegseth urges Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned militias after Pentagon meeting: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that Iraq must “assert its sovereignty” and disarm Iran-aligned militias, following a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the Pentagon. "The U.S. is also looking to the Iraqi Security Forces, including the Peshmerga and other Iraqi Kurdistan Region security forces, to lead in D-ISIS efforts as the OIR military missions winds down." (Fox)
3. Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation: The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport on Monday in response to airstrikes they blamed on Saudi Arabia that struck Sanaa International Airport earlier in the day. No casualties were reported. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Former Marine Calls Trump Antichrist, Urges Killing in Video: William Upham, medically discharged from the Marines in May 2025, uploaded the nearly seven-minute video to X on Monday while wearing his old uniform and name tape. He called Trump an enemy of God, referenced Bible verses and an AI image, and stated Trump would be killed and sent to hell amid his write-in campaign for a Florida congressional seat. The Marine Corps (@USMC) condemned it as a violation of his oath, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said he no longer represents Marine values, and veterans called for accountability while decrying the tarnishing of the Corps' reputation. (X)
2. House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent: The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 passed the U.S. House 308-117, with 22 Republicans and 95 Democrats voting against. President Trump has expressed support for the bill, which now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it will face opposition from both parties for reasons pertaining to school start times, sunrises, and effects on circadian rhythms. (Breitbart)
3. Todd Blanche has to win over skeptical Republicans. Democrats are laying lots of traps: His confirmation as the attorney general by the Senate isn’t assured. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death left the Judiciary Committee Republicans with just one vote to lose, a razor thin margin of error that has given the few Republicans with hesitations an ability to negotiate with the department on matters most important to them. Inside the White House, officials have been optimistic about Blanche’s chances and have cited those same controversial actions as reasons for his confirmation. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Japan passes key bill recognizing crypto as financial product, lowering tax rate: Japan’s parliament passed amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, officially classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products. The amendments establish the basis for separate crypto taxation at an effective rate of approximately 20%, down from the current maximum 55% rate. (TheBlock)
2. US Treasury freezes over $130 million | 2,011 BTC tied to Iran-linked crypto wallets: The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated multiple cryptocurrency wallets tied to Iran, resulting in the freeze of more than $130 million | 2,011 BTC, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Onchain analyst Specter said minutes before the Treasury secretary's post that Tether had frozen four Tron wallets holding a combined $131 million in USDT. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. South Korea to test tokenized government bonds with CBDC in 2027: South Korea plans to conduct a 2027 pilot linking tokenized government bonds to its institutional central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure, moving sovereign debt tokenization from a proposal to an official government timeline.
-Institutional Concerns-
1. CleanSpark Signs $6.6 Billion | 102,039 BTC Data Center Lease as Bitcoin Miner Pivots to Compute: @CleanSpark_Inc the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner, said on July 14 that it has signed a 20-year infrastructure lease with an unnamed high-investment-grade global technology company at its campus in Sandersville, Georgia. The deal marks the firm’s largest step from pure bitcoin mining toward high-performance computing for hyperscale clients. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Inflation Drops to 3.5% in June: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.4% monthly decline in the Consumer Price Index for June, the largest since April 2020, bringing the annual rate to 3.5% (below 3.8% forecasts). Core CPI eased to 2.6% yearly, driven by a 9.7% gasoline drop. (BLS)
2. US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Surge, Matching May Peak: The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate for loans of up to $806,500 rose to 6.65% in the week ending July 10, 2026, from 6.58% a week earlier, matching the nine-month high reached in May. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Rally on Softer Inflation: US stock indices closed higher on Tuesday after softer inflation data all but ruled out a Fed rate hike this month. The S&P 500 gained 0.4%, the Nasdaq rose 1.1%, and the Dow Jones inched up.(TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Flock Safety CEO Calls Camera-Mapping Project a Terrorist Group: In a Forbes interview, Langley labeled DeFlock—a volunteer project mapping over 100,000 automated license plate reader locations, mostly Flock's—as a 'terroristic organization' driven by chaos. DeFlock (@therealDeFlock) aims to expose mass surveillance of innocent drivers without warrants, while Flock's AI cameras aid law enforcement in recovering stolen cars and finding missing persons. Critics mocked the comparison as trivializing terrorism and highlighted privacy risks, including data sharing with immigration enforcement and potential stalking, amid ongoing lawsuits and community pushback. (X)
-Technology and Science-
1. Study Shows a Blood Test Can Help Identify Healthy People at High Risk for Alzheimer's Disease: Harvard Medical School associate professor Rachel Buckley reported that a p-tau217 blood test can predict Alzheimer's symptoms in healthy adults, with high levels linked to a 38% risk of cognitive impairment within five years. Buckley cautioned that the blood tests are not yet precise enough for individualized prognosis, stating experts should combine them with cognitive testing rather than rely on results alone. (GroundNews)
2. Nvidia Cuts Over Half of Asian AI Chip Buyers as BIS Compliance Net Widens: For any cloud provider, data center operator, or AI infrastructure company in the region, the question is no longer "can I buy Blackwell chips?" It is "can I prove to a field inspector that my business is real, my ownership is clean, and my parent company has no Chinese headquarters?" (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-07-14 12:23:02 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,853
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 14Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Day Three of Increased Iran Conflict / Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 30 / Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM / SC Gov. Appoint Sen. Graham's Sister to Finish Term / ICE Shooting in Maine Kills Colombian / Mexico Sues ICE / Chinese Lawyers Push for Coin Mixer Use as Laundering / Trump Pushes for CLARITY / USG Moves $288M in BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime / Banks Prep to Score Your Stack / Stocks Slide, Yields Up / India Uses AI to Shut off 50M Fraudulent Sim Cards / Protesters in SF Target AI / South Korea to Grant Citizens Free AI Access / Solo Miner Hits It With BitAxe
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,727, 15.48 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.86 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $62,907 / Lo: $61,769
Volume: $21B (Down 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even)
Hashrate: .882 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/byte (Up 2 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$424M
Relative Strength Index: 48
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran hits tankers after third night of US attacks; Trump reimposes naval blockade: The US military carried out a third night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said he is reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping. The UAE says at least two tankers came under Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran insists it has the right to control. Trump earlier declared the United States would ensure the Hormuz strait is open and said it would charge a 20% fee. Bahrain and Jordan say they have intercepted new Iranian attacks on Tuesday. (Reuters)
2. Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital: The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday. More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition. The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar, the city’s deadliest in 17 years, broke out late Sunday in a northern part of the Thai capital. (AP)
3. Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi: Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq. The issue of Iran is likely to loom large in the discussions Tuesday. Iraq has been under pressure to disarm a network of Iran-backed militias operating in the country, some of which launched attacks on U.S. bases and diplomatic facilities after the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran in February. (AP)
-US Events-
1. South Carolina Gov. Appoints Darline Graham Nordone to Finish Lindsey Graham’s Term: Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) picked Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve as interim senator, and complete the remainder of her brother’s term.
2. Deadly ICE shootings in Maine and Texas put renewed scrutiny on immigration crackdown: The man killed in Maine was identified by a neighbor as 26-year-old father Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who was from Colombia. The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said Guerrero was authorized to work in the US and was issued a social security number. (CNN)
3. Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths: Mexico has said that it will request that criminal charges be filed in United States courts after more than a dozen of its citizens were killed by US immigration authorities or died in their custody. (AlJazeera)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Chinese Prosecutors Push to Consider Coin Mixer Use as Criminal Intent in Laundering Cases: A recent article in China's top prosecutors' office newspaper outlines a framework for prosecuting crypto money laundering, suggesting courts presume criminal intent for suspects using coin mixers and privacy coins. The piece also proposes the creation of a platform to sell seized cryptocurrency, addressing the challenge of cashing out tokens due to Beijing's trading ban. (Decrypt)
2. Trump puts Senate on a 24-day clock to find 60 votes for America’s crypto CLARITY Act rulebook: The White House is increasing pressure on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for their August recess. Yesterday President Donald Trump urged the US Congress to approve the legislation and cast the measure as part of the United States’ competition with China over cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime: The U.S. government moved $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime on Monday, according to on-chain tracker Arkham. The transfers revived speculation about a possible sale, though @Coinbase Prime is the government's custodian and a deposit there does not confirm one. A 2025 executive order bars selling Bitcoin held in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, but that rule covers finally forfeited coins, and these appear to come from still-active criminal cases. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Banks are building the rails to profit from 13.9 million BTC they do not own: Bitwise's Q3 2026 Crypto Market Review estimates that individuals hold 66.1% of Bitcoin's 21-million maximum supply, equivalent to about 13.9 million BTC, dwarfing the 7.8% held by businesses and the 7.2% held by funds and ETFs. The large ownership base gives banks an existing pool of holders to compete for rather than having to create a market from scratch. A bank can custody a customer's Bitcoin, execute trades, administer collateral, and charge for those services while the customer may remain the beneficial owner. (CryptoSlate) (AC-In other words, banks are betting that they can eventually separate you from your stack.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Wall Street Slides on AI and Middle East Concerns: US stock indices closed lower on Monday amid weakness in chipmakers and a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop. The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.9%, and the Dow dropped 138 points. (TradingEconomics)
2. Treasury Yields Rise: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.59% on Monday, reaching its highest level in nearly two months, while the two-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since early 2025. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. India’s Biometric AI Disconnects 50 Million Fraudulent Mobile Connections: India's Department of Telecommunications confirmed on July 14, 2026 that the country's ASTR artificial intelligence system has now disconnected more than 50 million fraudulent mobile SIM connections. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. Protesters March on @OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind Demanding AI Development Pause: About 200 protesters marched through San Francisco on Saturday, calling on leading AI companies to halt development of more powerful models over concerns about AI safety, jobs, and the environment. Saturday's demonstration, organized by Stop the AI Race, went beyond AI safety to include concerns over job losses, the environmental impact of AI, rising housing costs in San Francisco, and the growing influence of major technology companies. (Decrypt) (AC-I'm sure there's no funding of these protests from other countries.)
2. South Korea Becomes First G20 Nation to Give All Citizens Free AI Access: South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT opened bidding on Monday for what would be the most ambitious deployment of government-funded artificial intelligence in history: a free, unlimited AI chatbot and public-service assistant available to all 52 million of the country's residents, backed by domestic models and a statutory mandate to close a widening digital equity gap. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Hobby-level miner bags $200K solo BTC block with budget Bitaxe rig: The miner was using a single Bitaxe mining rig, according to the BTC mining pool Public Pool. That @Bitaxe is a budget, lower-power Bitcoin miner that costs less than $200 sats and has a hashrate of about 1 terahash per second (TH/s), which is a tiny fraction of the global Bitcoin network. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-As the big miners continue to leave BTC mining for AI fortunes, smaller miners will pick up the slack and be rewarded.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Down 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-13 12:56:58 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,853
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US, Iran Escalate / EU Heat Deaths Spike / US Uses Kamikaze Sea Drones For First Time / FBI To Investigate Sen. Graham Death / Sen. McConnell Releases Proof of Life Video / Targeted Shooting in St Louis Kills 5 Family Members / EU Pushes MiCa, Holders Self-Custody / CLARITY Final Push? / China Builds Yuan Network in Hong Kong / Yeilds Up / SCOTUS Ruling May Affect Flock / Chinese Missiles Fom Iran Negate US Jammers / BIP-110 Panned By Salyor, Back / Mining Difficulty Drops
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,820, 15.48 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.86 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $64,340 / Lo: $62,472
Volume: $21B (Down 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even)
Hashrate: .882 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/byte (Up 2 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$85M
Relative Strength Index: 48
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US-Iran Escalation Continues: US Central Command forces conducted additional strikes on dozens of Iranian military targets, including air defenses, missile sites, and naval assets along the coast, in response to Iranian actions against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting US-allied sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman, claiming hits on military locations. Explosions were reported in Iranian port cities like Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. (CNN)
2. Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave: The vast majority — more than 9,000 — were among people aged 65 and above, according to data. (Reuters)
3. US deploys one-way attack sea drones for first time in Iran strikes: In its latest wave of strikes against Iran, the US deployed one-way attack sea drones for the first time. The sea drones were deployed alongside fighter aircraft, naval vessels and one-way attack aerial drones. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Kash Patel Claims FBI Will Investigate Graham’s Death: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at age 71 from a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced early Sunday. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the bureau is assisting local authorities with the investigation. Emergency radio traffic indicates Graham suffered chest pains before going into cardiac arrest Saturday night at his residence around 8:30 pm. (GroundNews) (AC-Speculation abounds around his death, as it was unexpected and significant politically.)
2. Mitch McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in latest health update: U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence, revealing a June 14 fall at home caused his hospitalization; the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican confirmed he was briefly unconscious and treated for mild pneumonia. (GroundNews)
3. 7 family members shot, 5 killed in southern Illinois; 2 teen suspects in custody, state police say: Two suspects, ages 15 and 16, have been taken into custody following the shootings, ISP said. Charges have not yet been filed. At least one of the suspects was believed to be related to at least one of the victims, police said. (ABC7)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. After MiCA deadline, majority of Binance users sent funds to self-custody not other compliant exchanges: Binance says users in the European Union sent up to 70% of the funds they withdrew after July 1 to wallets they controlled themselves. MiCA can stop an unauthorized intermediary from serving EU clients, but it cannot require users to choose another custodian over holding their own keys. (CryptoSlate)
2. U.S. Representatives Urge Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act in July, Address Ethics Concerns: Rep. French Hill urged the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, arguing the bill would establish a transparent crypto market framework that addresses ethics concerns surrounding President Trump's digital asset ventures. (BitrcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Hong Kong builds a gold and yuan network that sidesteps dollar stablecoins: Stablecoins won over users by making money easier to move, long before the financial world agreed on what they meant. That helps explain the scale of USDT and USDC: they never had to replace the global reserve system to become powerful. In response, Hong Kong began trial operations of a central gold clearing and settlement system, revived US dollar-denominated gold futures, and said it was exploring yuan-denominated gold futures. Hong Kong is trying to become a more efficient hub for non-dollar activity, especially activity tied to the yuan and to reserve assets global investors already understand. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Fundamental currency warfare continues behind the scenes, and in the limelight.)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Rises on Fresh US-Iran Strikes: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to around 4.59% on Monday, hovering near seven-week highs as renewed missile strikes between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. License plate cameras may be next target after Supreme Court reins in location tracking: A recent Supreme Court ruling which found that cell phone location history searches require a warrant could have a ripple effect on the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), some legal scholars and ALPR opponents say. The Supreme Court ruling suggests these “geofence” searches are protected by the Fourth Amendment, and opens the door to a debate about potential parameters for how police can use them in the future. Flock Safety, the country’s leading ALPR vendor, has between 90,000 to 100,000 cameras installed on public roadways and collects data on about 20 billion license plates a month, it says. Police increasingly use the data collected by these cameras to identify suspects. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Iran’s Widest Gulf Strike Hits Four States as BeiDou Kills US Jamming Defense: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the geographically broadest single-night attack of the 2026 war early Sunday, firing ballistic missiles and armed drones at US military installations in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan between roughly 02:00 and 03:30 UTC — while separately targeting carrier-support infrastructure at Oman's Port of Duqm and striking a commercial container ship in the Gulf of Oman. Iran's Zolfaghar ballistic missiles, now guided by China's encrypted BeiDou-3 satellite navigation, have largely removed US electronic warfare jamming as a viable first line of defense. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposal: Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor and Blockstream CEO Adam Back have doubled down on their opposition to BIP-110, a proposed temporary fork to limit non-monetary transactions on the Bitcoin network. While critical of Ordinals activity, Saylor and Back fear a fork could do more harm than good to the network’s credibility. “There are 110 things more dangerous to Bitcoin than spam,” Saylor said in a post to X on Saturday, adding that BIP-110 could invalidate ordinary transactions on the network. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Bitcoin Network Adjusts Difficulty As Miners Face Pressure: On July 11, at block height number 957,600, the Bitcoin network recorded a decrease in difficulty, a 5 % drop in the overall network difficulty. The fundamental explanation for this slowdown lies in a massive and rapid flight of computing power allocated to the network at the beginning of July. Indeed, the seven-day moving average of the global hashrate collapsed to reach 908 EH/s on July 11, compared to about 986 EH/s on July 1. This decrease represents a loss of 7.9 % of the total computing power in just ten days. (CoinTribune)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-07-10 13:04:47 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,422
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US, Iran Escalate Strikes / Spain Wildfires Kill 11 / Ukraine Drone Strikes on O&G Hit Hard / US Fed Court Says No In-State Tuition For Undocumented / Flock Cameras Targeted Countrywide / FBI Says 113 Spies Arrested This Year / NH Says No to Bitcoin-Backed Bond / Legal Fight Over 'Abandonded' Bitcoin Gets Complicated / New CLARITY Act Text to be Revealed / Japanes Lender Ups the Bitcoin Lending Game / MARA Buys Texas Land / Yields Drop, Stock Pop, Unemployed Claims Down / EU Passes Chat Surveillance Rule / Ledger Exploit Found / New US-Made EV Pickup Truck 1/2 Price of Cybertruck / NSA TAO Back Online
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,366, 15.69 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.85 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $64,556 / Lo: $62,420
Volume: $26B (Up 6%)
Mkt Cap: $1.29T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .891 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$95M
Relative Strength Index: 54
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast: Thursday’s attacks appeared bigger all around, with sirens sounding at least three times in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters, and missiles targeting Kuwait and Qatar. Sirens sounded Thursday afternoon in Jordan as well, where the U.S. has stationed troops and aircraft. The U.S. military’s Central Command said it hit 90 targets across Iran. (AP)
2. Wildfires in southern Spain kill 11, as authorities fear strong winds could spread blaze: Around 150 emergency workers were deployed to battle the forest fire near the town of Los Gallardos on the Costa de Almería. (CNN)
3. Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at 'industrial scale' as Moscow bans diesel exports: Ukraine launched one of its broadest recent drone offensives against Russia’s maritime and energy networks this week, claiming strikes on 21 vessels in three days as attacks on major refineries deep inside Russia intensified pressure on Moscow’s fuel supplies. Long lines have formed at filling stations in several cities, while some regions have introduced purchasing restrictions. Russia announced Wednesday that it was temporarily banning diesel exports through July 31 to protect domestic supplies. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. A federal appeals court ruled that Texas cannot give in-state tuition to undocumented students: In a decision handed down Thursday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a 25-year-old Texas law allowing these discounts directly conflicts with federal law. Under the Texas rules, out-of-state American citizens were being charged much higher tuition rates than undocumented students living in Texas, which the court said is illegal. (Breitbart)
2. Vandalism Targets Flock Safety Cameras in U.S. Cities: Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, which photograph vehicle details and aid police in over 1 million investigations yearly, face a wave of vandalism from Texas to North Carolina. In Houston, four cameras were destroyed in three days, while New Bern police shared blurry footage of hooded men sawing one down, sparking tip line jokes about Batman and Robin. Supporters hail the acts as privacy resistance against warrantless tracking, as critics like the ACLU warn of mass surveillance, leading over 30 localities to pause programs since early 2025. Police lament replacement costs around $3,500 each and plan more cameras to catch vandals. (X)
3. 113 Active Spies From Foreign Countries Arrested: FBI Director: The FBI has arrested 113 active spies from foreign nations, agency director Kash Patel said on Wednesday. The arrests of foreign spies "means our tech stays home and our defense secrets stay locked down," a video shared by Patel on X said. "But the FBI didn't stop there. They forced 62 removals of Chinese spies in 2026 alone." Every 12 hours, the FBI opened new cases to counter Beijing's intelligence operations, according to the report. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. New Hampshire Executive Council Rejects $100 Million | 1,554 BTC Bitcoin-Backed Bond Proposal: The New Hampshire Executive Council rejected a proposal for a $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond, despite being promoted as groundbreaking and historic. The council voted 3-2 against it, with concerns raised about lending legitimacy to a volatile asset class. (Decrypt)
2. A $293 billion | 4,551,810 BTC fight over Satoshi’s Bitcoin just got a lot more complicated: A lawsuit seeking legal ownership of long-dormant Bitcoin addresses, including wallets tied by researchers to Bitcoin’s earliest mining era, has narrowed after the plaintiffs dropped 44 defendants that moved funds after the case was filed. The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court by ABC Company, XYZ Company and a pseudonymous plaintiff known as Noah Doe, asks the court to recognize the plaintiffs as owners of wallets they say were found, reported to police, and left unclaimed after a notice campaign. (CryptoSlate) (AC-It would be interesting to find out exactly who is behind this effort to scoop up dormant Bitcoin.)
3. New CLARITY Act Draft Expected Next Week as Senate Banking & Agriculture Committees Merge Text: Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees are finalizing a merged CLARITY Act draft that could drop as early as next week. An ethics provision barring senior officials' finance ties remains the key sticking point for Democratic votes. Sen. Lummis warns this is the last real chance to pass crypto market structure legislation before 2030. (CoinGape)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Japanese lender launches Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $6.2M | 96.35 BTC: Japanese lender CRYL has launched Bitcoin-backed loans of up to 1 billion yen ($6.2 million), allowing individuals and businesses to raise fiat currency without selling their BTC. The loans carry collateral ratios of 40% to 60%. They run for one year and can be used for expenses, including taxes, business funding and property purchases. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Agrees to Acquire Powered Texas Site, Stock Pops 15%: MARA Holdings is expanding its focus on America's power grid by acquiring land in Texas with significant electrical grid capacity for a computing campus. The company's stock surged over 15% following the announcement, reflecting investor excitement about the move. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Slips for Second Session: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.54% on Friday, marking a second consecutive session of declines as lower oil prices helped ease inflation concerns and reduced fears of aggressive policy tightening. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Finish Higher: US stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8%, the Nasdaq advancing 1.3%, and the Dow Jones adding 139 points. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 6-Week Low: The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the US fell by 2,000 to 215,000 on the week to July 4th, below expectations that it would rise to 218,000. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. EU parliament passes ‘chat control,’ allowing private chat scans until 2028: EU lawmakers on Thursday largely voted against extending the regulation, dubbed “Chat Control 1.0,” but stopping it required 361 lawmakers to reject it. Only 314 voted to stop the law, and 276 supported it. The law’s supporters argue it is vital to protect children and combat the spread of abusive material. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Mass surveillance of citizens will continue to increase until a forcing effort impels lawmakers and bureaucrats to stop implementing 'Big Brother'.)
2. Ledger researchers disclose Tangem card flaw; Tangem says risk to everyday users is 'virtually non-existent': Ledger Donjon disclosed a laser fault injection attack that can reset Tangem card passwords by bypassing a recovery-state check in Tangem’s firmware running on an EAL6+ secure element. Tangem disputed the practical significance of the findings, highlighting the attack requires expensive laboratory equipment, physical possession of the card, and specialized expertise. (TheBlock)
-Technology and Science-
1. The Bezos-backed $25,000 | 0.39 BTC EV that should worry Detroit and probably Musk: Slate Auto recently unveiled its flagship: A barebones, two-seater, battery-powered pickup starting at just under $25,000. It is a gray riposte — complete with hand-crank windows — to the spiraling cost of new vehicles, now more than $51,000 on average. Buyers can customize this blank Slate with myriad options. (JapanTimess) (AC-Whatever you do, don't visit the website @slateauto and configure a truck for you.)
2. NSA revives 'Tailored Access Operations' name for elite hacking unit: The National Security Agency has rebranded its elite hacking division, though the new name will be familiar to anyone who has followed the spy agency's history of offensive cyber operations. NSA last week changed the moniker of its Office of Computer Network Operations (CNO) back to Tailored Access Operations (TAO), a name that is sure to elicit nostalgia among the broader digital community for a group with roots in the early 1990s. (RecordedFuture)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-09 14:34:40 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,302
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US, Iran Strikes Intensify / New Supreme Leader Absent at Dad's Funeral / Super Typhoon Targets Taiwan / Graham Platner Dropped by Dems / DEA Agents Kill Suspect in Memphis / Interpol Arrests 20-Year-Old in Thailand With $123M in Crypto Wallet / CFTC Urges CLARITY Passage / Bull Bitcoin Takes On France Law / Germany Sells Bitcoin / BitGo Launches Quantum Protection for Bitcoin / CashApp Settles States Suit / Yields, Stocks Mixed / NASA RFP For Next Space Station Out / Bitcoin Devs Release Security Update
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,666, 15.24 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.84 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,165 / Lo: $61,492
Volume: $25B (Down 25%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even)
Hashrate: .900 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$85M
Relative Strength Index: 48
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US-Iran Escalation: Renewed Strikes and Retaliation: US Central Command conducted additional airstrikes on over 80-90 Iranian military targets, including air defenses and naval assets, on July 8, 2026, following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared a prior ceasefire "over," calling Iranian leaders unreliable. Iran responded with missile/drone strikes on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. (AP)
2. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent from mass funeral for father: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son and successor was not among the family members and thousands of mourners who turned out Sunday for a second day of ceremonies to honour Iran’s late supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of the public eye since he was wounded in the strike that killed his father. (France24)
3. Super Typhoon Bavi: dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as storm nears Taiwan: more than 40 flights – operated by Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines – had been cancelled and 10 delayed to Sunday. The affected routes span destinations ranging from Taipei to Okinawa. The maximum sustained wind speed near the super typhoon centre had reached 195km/h (121mph), with the Observatory forecasting its maximum speed to increase to 205km/h by 8am by today.(SCMP)
-US Events-
1. Graham Platner Suspends Maine Senate Campaign After Sexual Assault Allegations: Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) suspended his campaign on Wednesday after scores of Democrats called him to step down due to sexual assault allegations. Platner further claimed that the “corporate media” and “political establishment” acted as judge and jury without allowing him a full investigation into the allegations. (Breitbart)
2. Second person in 4 days is fatally shot in Memphis by federal task force member: The shooting occurred while U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents were serving a drug warrant at a hotel room, the Marshals Service said the man was killed after pointing a handgun at task force members. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says: Thai police arrested two people over a scheme that laundered romance-scam proceeds through crypto, using cross-chain swaps to hide the trail, Interpol said. One suspect, aged 20, controlled a wallet that processed more than $122.5 million in 10 months. Interpol said it identified more than 142,000 victims and blocked over 31,000 bank accounts, using its I-GRIP stop-payment tool to check the flows of fiat and virtual assets. (Decrypt)
2. CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act Is ‘So Close’ As August Deadline Nears: CFTC Chairman Michael Selig urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act before the August recess, saying the crypto market-structure bill is "so close" despite ongoing disputes over ethics and stablecoin provisions. Some analysts give the measure even odds of passage before the August 7 recess. (BItcoinMag)
3. Bull Bitcoin Files Landmark Legal Challenge to Annul France’s DAC8 Crypto Data Surveillance Rules: @BullBitcoin , the world’s oldest Bitcoin-only and non-custodial exchange, recently licensed under MiCA by France’s financial markets regulator AMF, has filed a legal challenge before the Conseil d’État, France’s supreme administrative court. The challenge seeks to annul the Decree on the grounds that it creates a massive surveillance grid and database that institutions can not secure from leaks and data hacks, ultimately putting civilians at risk of kidnapping and physical harm. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. German Government Bitcoin Wallet Balance Drops To Zero, Ending A Major Selloff Overhang: Germany’s seized Bitcoin wallet has been one of the most watched addresses in crypto for weeks. Now that story appears to have reached its natural end: the tracked wallet balance has been drawn down to zero. (NewsBTC)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BitGo introduces quantum protection for institutional Bitcoin wallets: The new security tools are “designed to help institutions assess, manage, and reduce quantum-related exposure across UTXO-based wallets,” @BitGo said. (TheBlock)
2. Cash App owner to pay $45 million to settle allegations of lax security: The owner of Cash App will pay dozens of states a total of $45 million to settle allegations that it misled its users about the payment app’s security and exposed them to fraud. “Lax verification standards, a years-long absence of phone support, and deceptive social media promotions left users exposed to scammers,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “Nevertheless, @CashApp delayed internal fraud investigations and set unwarranted account lockouts which left victims with no way to recover stolen funds.” Texas will receive $5 million under the agreement, and New York will get $1.6 million. States with smaller populations are receiving less than $1 million. (RecordedFuture) (AC-Why exactly do the states get the settlement money?)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds at 7-Week High: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note hovered around 4.58% on Thursday, remaining near a seven-week high. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Close Mixed Amid US-Iran Tensions: US stock indices closed mixed on Wednesday as higher oil prices worsened the macroeconomic backdrop while chipmakers rebounded. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Dow lost 577 points, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Commercial Space Station Race: NASA Draft RFP Sets 2029 Crewed-Flight Deadline: NASA formally launched the competition to build and operate America's next space station this week, releasing a draft RFP for its Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations program — the procurement that will determine who controls the primary infrastructure for human spaceflight in the 2030s. Any company seeking to host @NASA astronauts must be ready to support a crewed flight test by 2029 — less than three years away — as part of the certification process. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
1. New Bitcoin Core Version Fixes Critical Security Vulnerability: Bitcoin developers have officially released Bitcoin Core version 31.1, a maintenance update that delivers critical security patches. The new software "fixes an IP address leak when using the -privatebroadcast feature." The privacy mechanism was failing to route data securely under certain conditions. However, the update now ensures that node operators can remain anonymous without inadvertently revealing their clearnet IP addresses. (UToday)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-07-08 13:43:20 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,171
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 08Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran Deal Off. US-Iran Launch Strikes, Markets React / Trump Scolds NATO in Turkey / Urkraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet / Manhattan High-Rise May Collapse / Sen Mitch McConnell Absence Speculation Rises / DOGE Closes, Integrates Into Admin / India Central Bank Dislikes Digital Assets / NH Close to Bitcoin-Backed Bond / US Bitcoin Reserve Contested By Treasury, Commerce / Polymarket Takes Bitcoin Lightning / Mortgage Rates Up, UST Yields Up, Stocks Down / Britain to Give AI Power Over Cyber Defense / Radar App Encrypts Messaging, Bitcoin Zaps / Binance Gives Yield For Your Stack
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,231, 15.32 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.9 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $64,189 / Lo: $61,704
Volume: $32B (Down 9%)
Mkt Cap: $1.24T (Down 2%)
Hashrate: .914 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 2 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$21M
Relative Strength Index: 46
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran: US Central Command forces conducted precision strikes hitting over 80 Iranian targets, including air defense systems, coastal radar sites, and IRGC small boats, following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US also revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales. President Trump, at the NATO summit in Ankara, stated the interim agreement with Iran is "over" but talks could continue. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 564 points, or 1.1%, following Trump’s comments. International Brent crude futures were up 5.2% at $77.98 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures popped 5% to trade at $73.99.(CENTCOM, Reuters, CNBC)
2. Trump at NATO Summit in Ankara: President Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey, meeting with leaders including Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Rutte, while criticizing allies on spending and security contributions. He renewed demands related to Greenland and pushed for burden-sharing. The summit addressed defense production and ongoing global tensions amid the Iran flare-up. (Reuters)
3. Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea: Ukrainian drones have ‌attacked a dozen tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet" over the past two days that were delivering fuel to Crimea, Kyiv's military said on Tuesday. Ukraine has stepped up attacks on logistics and energy infrastructure in Crimea in recent weeks, contributing to fuel shortages and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the peninsula, a critical hub for Russia's war effort. (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. Manhattan high-rise at risk of partial collapse: New York officials said they are “confident” the installation of temporary shoring is stabilizing an under-construction Midtown Manhattan building that was evacuated after structural columns buckled. More stabilization work will be done throughout the coming days. Several buildings in the area remain under evacuation orders. Evacuated workers face potential weeks without office access. The building, located on East 42nd Street, is the former headquarters for Pfizer and is being converted into apartments. (CNN)
2. Mitch McConnell’s absence is throwing Trump’s Pentagon budget boost in doubt: The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was admitted to a Washington hospital June 14 for undisclosed medical issues. His staff maintain that McConnell remains engaged in Senate work but have not offered any information on when he will return to Capitol Hill. (Politico) (AC-X is ablaze with speculation of his demise and coverup. It is precisely this lack of transparency that destroys any inkling of faith in government.)
3. DOGE Closes Shop as Anti-Fraud Investigations Become Integral Part of Trump Administration: The Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) formally closed its operations on July 4 as investigating fraud government-wide becomes an integral part of the Trump administration’s agenda. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. India central bank seeks to bar financial institutions from exposure to crypto assets: India's central bank has reasserted its support for a crypto policy "leaning towards prohibition," while tax officials have raised concerns about monitoring digital asset transactions and enforcing tax compliance, according to government documents. (TheBlock)
2. New Hampshire’s $100 Million | 1,610 BTC Bitcoin-Backed Bond Faces Final Vote: New Hampshire’s plan to issue what backers call the world’s first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond goes before the state’s Executive Council on Wednesday, the last approval the $100 million project needs before it can move forward. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Stalls as Treasury and Commerce Vie for Control: A dispute between the Treasury and Commerce departments over who should oversee the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has delayed its rollout more than a year after President Trump ordered its creation. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark: @Polymarket, the crypto-native prediction market, has begun supporting instant Bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network. The feature uses infrastructure from Spark, a Bitcoin protocol built for payments and stablecoins. The protocol credits the deposit in under a second and absorbs the confirmation risk, a design Spark markets as zero-conf. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Cool, now you can gamble with your stack even faster. This may be the best example of lettuce hands.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Slightly Up: The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate for loans up to $806,500 ncreased to 6.58% in the week ending July 3, 2026, up from 6.57% the previous week and remaining near the nine-month highs. (TradingEconomicis)
2. US 10Y Bond Yield Hits 4-week High: US 10 Year Government Bond Yield increased to 4.58%, the highest since June 2026. (TradingEconomicis)
3. US Stocks Fall on Chipmakers Selloff: US stock indices closed lower on Tuesday amid a selloff in chipmakers. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.8%, and the Dow Jones lost 131 points, pulling back from a record high. (TradingEconomicis)
-Security Concerns-
1. Britain plans to build autonomous AI 'Cyber Shield' to defend nation: Britain’s cyber agency laid out plans on Tuesday for what it called “a national scale, sovereign defense capability” that would use agentic AI systems to discover and fix cybersecurity weaknesses across government networks and critical national infrastructure. At the heart of the plan is a model of paired “red” and “blue” AI agents — the former probing systems for weaknesses, the latter defending them in real time — operating across critical national infrastructure under the control of the organizations that own them. (RecordedFuture) (AC-What could go wrong?)
-Technology and Science-
1. Radar Chat Pairs Encrypted Messaging and Lightning Network Bitcoin Payments: Radar Chat, a new app by the Cake Wallet team, merges end-to-end encrypted messaging with Lightning Network Bitcoin payments, enabling users to send Bitcoin via text messages seamlessly. The app utilizes Signal's protocol for encrypted messages and Bitcoin payments within private conversations. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Binance taps into Bitcoin holders’ hunger for yield with new covered call yield play: The product, called BTC Yield, is designed exclusively for people who already hold bitcoin. Users deposit their bitcoin into the product and receive an internal position called BTCY, which tracks their share in the strategy. Everything remains denominated in $BTC, and the product cannot be funded with stablecoins or other assets. @Binance holds the deposited bitcoin as collateral while systematically selling BTC call options. (CoinDesk) (AC-A promise is still a promise, NYKNYC.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Down 7 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-07-08 13:42:33 GMT

2026-07-07 13:17:01 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 957,036
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump Meets NATO in Turkey / Explosions in Damascus as Macron Visits / Urkaine Drones Strike Refinery in Siberia / Hamas to Dissolve Government / US Mens Soccer Team Out / New Trump Accounts Launched / Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Ongoing / Digital Chamber Fights For Old Bitcon Wallets / USDT To Rely on Bitcoin Blockchain / Strategy Sells More Bitcoin to Meet Dividends / American Bitcoin Continues Stacking / US Logistics Up, Yields Up, Stocks Up / AI Is and Will Have Unequal Effects on Population / Bitcoin Miners Stress Tested / Two Bitcoin Forks Coming in August
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,682, 15.29 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.80 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $64,597 / Lo: $61,275
Volume: $36B (Up 50%)
Mkt Cap: $1.27T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .921 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): +$265M
Relative Strength Index: 52
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey: President Trump is attending the NATO summit in Ankara (July 7-8), where he is expected to push allies on defense spending pledges (targeting 5% GDP in discussions) and signal willingness to restore Turkey’s access to F-35 jets. The summit occurs amid heightened tensions with ongoing Russian actions in Ukraine. (Reuters)
2. Explosions in Damascus during Macron’s Syria Visit: Multiple explosions occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed overnight, wounding at least 18. Macron, who had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, was reported safe; his office confirmed the visit continued. Syrian state media and witnesses noted blasts in a busy central area. (Reuters, NBC)
3. Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’: Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in the city of Omsk in western Siberia, in what appears to be one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia’s border with Kazakhstan. (CNBC)
4. Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee: The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The Board of Peace, the new entity led by President Donald Trump with the mandate of governing and rebuilding Gaza, said it was aware of the Hamas announcement but would assess the impact based on “actions, not promises.” (AP) (AC- There is still the issue of disarmament.)
-US Events-
1. US Men’s Soccer Team Eliminated from World Cup: The US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16, ending their 2026 World Cup run. Controversy surrounded a delayed suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, with President Trump reportedly intervening via FIFA. Belgium advances to face Spain. (BBC)
2. Trump Administration Officially Launches Trump Accounts for Children: ‘The American Dream Starts Now’: According to reports, over 6 million accounts have been created, and 1.4 million newborns have received the $1,000 | 0.02 BTC federal contribution — available to children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028. In order to open the account, parents must fill out Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 4547. Virtually anyone can make contributions to the accounts, including grandparents, employers, or certain nonprofits. (Breitbart)
3. Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence: Erika Kirk, who sat beside her late husband’s parents in the courtroom, appeared visibly emotional at times as witnesses described the day Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while addressing a crowd of thousands at a Utah university last September. Donald Trump Jr., a close friend of Charlie Kirk’s, was also seen in the court Monday with his wife, Bettina Trump. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Digital Chamber amicus brief urges dismissal of NY lawsuit over 39,069 Bitcoin wallets: The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of the New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets. Digital Chamber argues that a ruling based on the plaintiffs’ theory would undermine the “foundational principles of digital property ownership, with negative ripple effects reaching the traditional finance industry.” (CoinTelegraph) (AC-This 'abandonded property' suit includes wallets of Satoshi Nakamoto.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. USDT Returns to Bitcoin: RGB and UTEXO Enable Private Lightning Settlements: Tether, the company behind USDT, is preparing to issue the stablecoin natively on Bitcoin through the RGB protocol version v0.11.1. Deployed by the UTEXO software lab, USDT is set to return to the chain where it first launched in 2014 via the Omni-Mastercoin Layer. The RGB protocol combines its novel client-side validation with the Lightning network for instant, private settlements, while anchoring security to Bitcoin’s UTXO model. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy Sells $216M | 3,588 BTC in Bitcoin for Dividends Under 'BTC Monetization Program': Strategy sold 3,588 BTC between June 29 and July 5 for $216 million, using the proceeds to fund preferred-stock dividends and refill its cash reserve. The sales leave it holding 843,775 BTC alongside a $2.55 billion U.S. dollar reserve. The firm booked an $8.32 billion loss on digital assets in the second quarter, almost entirely unrealized. (Decrypt)
2. Trump-Backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) Pushes Treasury Past 8,000 BTC: American Bitcoin Corp (Nasdaq: ABTC) has moved its treasury past 8,000 bitcoin, the company said. The total marks a climb from about 5,401 BTC at the end of 2025, a gain of close to 50% across six months. American Bitcoin builds its stack through two channels: mining production and treasury purchases. In the first quarter of 2026, the firm mined 817 BTC and added 1,620 BTC to its reserve, a rise of about 30 percent in three months. (CoinTelegraph)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Logistics Growth Accelerates to 2022-Highs: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US increased to 71.1 in June 2026 from 69.5 in May, pointing to the strongest growth in the logistics sector since March 2022. (TradingEconomics)
2.Treasury Yields Edge Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up to 4.50% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in two weeks, as a renewed rise in oil prices fueled inflation concerns. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Rise as Chipmakers Rally: US stock indices closed higher on Monday on strong gains in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 added 0.7%, the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.3%, and the Dow closed at a record high of 53,056. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind: The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role. The winners in today’s economy are clearly involved in the development and funding of AI, including early investors. “If you exclude AI, business investment would be actually falling, which is quite unprecedented outside of recessions,” said Maxime Darmet, senior economist at Allianz Trade. “The technology is powerful in propping up the economy, but at the same time, there’s a lot of spending being cut in more traditional areas.” (CNN) (AC-See below)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Bitcoin miner bottom signal now depends on who survives weak mining profits: A Bitcoin miner stress composite has dropped to rare undervalued levels, echoing past periods of severe miner pressure. Weak hashprice now matters more, because it determines which operators can stay online, avoid forced BTC sales, and wait for relief. The key question is whether difficulty falls fast enough, or whether older, high-cost fleets are forced into curtailment and consolidation. (CryptoSlate)
2. Two Bitcoin Forks Are Coming in August: One is a proposed soft fork called BIP-110. The other is a planned hard fork called eCash, backed by Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc. BIP-110, also called the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, was authored by Dathon Ohm. Public miner signaling for BIP-110 has been low. BGeometrics data showed daily signaling at 2% to 3% in early June. Cumulative signaling was around 0.42% through July 2, out of 9,066 blocks tracked since May 1. That’s the paradox: visible support looks thin, but the mechanism still creates a real coordination event with the potential for disruption. Paul Sztorc’s eCash project is not trying to change Bitcoin from within. It’s building a new chain that exists whether or not Bitcoin’s existing infrastructure recognizes it. Existing bitcoin holders would receive an equivalent eCash balance at that snapshot, and a coin-splitter tool is reportedly planned to separate the two assets afterward. (BitcoinCom)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 27/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): As the CNN article above explores, AI is yet another disruptive technology that will have unequal effects on the population. Some will benefit and some will lose economic power. This a first principles maxim, common to all technology improvements. Some will fight for status quo, and lose; while others adapt, survive and thrive. Continue to learn, adapt and thrive as these technology earthquakes increase in frequency. Just don't lose your grounding, working to make your world and influence a real positive in a world that needs it.
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2026-07-06 13:41:22 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 956,913
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Russian Drones Slam Kyiv / FIFA Reversal on US Red Card Looks Suspect / China Launches ICBM From Sub / Mouners Gather in Tehran / House Speaker Says SAVE Act on Tap / Illegal Truck Driver Kills Penn Officer / TN National Guard Shoot, Kill Memphis Gun Brandisher / American, Spying For Iran, Prosecutted in Isreal / Germany May Drop Crypto Tax Haven Status / Markets Steady as Hormuz Oil Flows / Flock Attacker Raises Defense Money / Clipboard App Steals Keys and Crypto / CIA Makes Big Shift on Technology
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $61,964, 14.91 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.86 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,935 / Lo: $61,809
Volume: $23B (Up 32%)
Mkt Cap: $1.24T (Even)
Hashrate: .940 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$296M
Relative Strength Index: 43
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 12: All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv’s need for more Patriot interceptor missiles — a point Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will likely reiterate at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. A further 60 people were wounded, according to Zelenskyy, as emergency workers combed through rubble looking for survivors at residential high-rises in two locations that suffered direct hits. (AP)
2. FIFA lifts US star’s suspension at World Cup after Trump call: Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the game with Bosnia-Herzegovina asking FIFA to review the red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. It appeared to be the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup didn’t result in a suspension. The Royal Belgian Football Association said it was “astonished.” (AP) (AC-Anonymous reports like this are suspect and to be taken with a grain of salt. It may be true or a false assertion. The optics, however, are certainly negative for @FIFA.)
3. China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors: A People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine “launched a strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead toward relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean, which landed precisely within the designated waters,” said a statement from Senior Capt. Wang Xuemeng, a spokesperson for the PLA Navy. (CNN)
4. Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei: Mourners gathered in Imam Hussein Square in eastern Tehran and hanged an effigy of US President Donald Trump, according to state media. Others carried placards with images of US Vice President JD Vance, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the words: “There will be blood.” (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. Speaker Johnson Says House Will Pass Trump’s Voter ID Bill Through Arduous Process After GOP Revolt: House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to advance President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act using budget reconciliation when the House returns to Washington, linking it with the National Defense Authorization Act. (GroundNews)
2. "Should Never Have Happened": Illegal Alien Truck Driver Kills Pennsylvania Trooper: Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr., 44, was inspecting a semitruck on Interstate 81 on July 1, 2026, when another truck went off the roadway and hit the first vehicle, creating a domino effect and striking the officer. Pahira was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The truck driver responsible for the death is a confirmed illegal alien from Haiti. (ZeroHedge)
3. National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say: Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the man as Tyrin Johnson, 20, and said it is investigating the circumstances of the shooting. No law enforcement officers were injured, the agency added. (AP) (AC- Legal quagmire incoming.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. American Charged in Israel With Spying for Iran in Exchange for Crypto: An American citizen studying at an ultra-Orthodox seminary in Jerusalem has been indicted on espionage charges, in what authorities say is the first prosecution of a U.S. national amid a widening crackdown on Israelis recruited to spy for Iran. He was paid in cryptocurrency for the material he provided, communicating through two Telegram accounts and three phones, according to the charges. “This indictment illustrates how foreign intelligence agencies attempt to exploit the digital sphere to identify, recruit, and operate individuals from within Israel,” (Decrypt)
2. Germany’s 2027 Budget Targets the Crypto Tax Exemption: The German government has placed crypto taxation on its savings list for the 2027 federal budget. The move could end the crypto tax exemption that investors currently earn after a one-year holding period. (BeInCrypto)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Index Near 101: The dollar index edged higher to start the week, trading around 101, but remained close to a three-week low after posting its largest weekly decline since April last week. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10Y Yield Eases Ahead of FOMC Minutes: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.47% on Monday, giving back some of last week’s gains as investors cautiously awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting for further clues on the interest rate outlook. (TradingEconomics)
3. Week Ahead - Jul 6th: Tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz picked up sharply in early July. Energy prices sank but long-term yields remain higher, shifting monetary policy back to the market's spotlight. The Federal Reserve will release minutes from its June meeting to unveil insights on a divided FOMC. On the data front, the US will release the ISM Services PMI, existing home sales, and its full trade balance. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Hundreds Donate to Support Air Force Engineer Charged with Destroying Automatic License Plate Readers: Virginia-based Air Force engineer and mechanic Jeffrey Sovern has been charged with 13 counts of destruction of property, six counts of petit larceny, and six counts of possession of burglary tools related to the destruction of license plate cameras, numerous news outlets reported. These automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, are starting to blanket the United States, spreading across small towns and bustling cities alike by the thousands. While ostensibly framed as crime fighting tools, the AI-powered spy devices have raised significant privacy and social policy concerns, especially as innocent citizens get caught up in the dragnet. There’s also no shortage of citizens who prefer a more direct-action approach. Armed with garbage bags, spray paint, and even chainsaws, a not insignificant number of privacy vigilantes have taken the fight to Flock, using any means to free their neighborhoods of the ominous surveillance poles. (Breitbart) (AC- The rise of not only ALPRs but also AI-enabled face, gait, and other identifying video intelligence is alarming. Take a look at deflock.org, just to see how prevelant these cameras now are. Big brother is certainly on the rise.)
2. Fake Mac Clipboard App Delivers New Password-Stealing Malware: Mac users searching for the open-source clipboard manager Maccy are being targeted by a fake version of the app that installs a new Rust-based infostealer dubbed PamStealer, according to cybersecurity firm Jamf Threat Labs. If successful, the malware could steal users’ passwords and crypto wallet keys. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. CIA chief highlights major shifts in agency’s tech approach: “We simply can't afford to wait for a risk-free approach when it comes to emerging technologies, it doesn't exist. We have to move fast, we have to be aggressive, and we have to take full advantage of the ingenuity that sets America apart,” CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in rare remarks at the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C. “AI, in particular, is a domain in which the @CIA must excel, because every algorithmic decision has implications for U.S. strategic advantage and for the national security of all of our people,” He noted that last year he had elevated the agency’s Center for Cyber Intelligence into its own mission center and transformed its Directorate of Digital Innovation into the Directorate of Mission Systems. “This is the fundamental reshaping of the CIA's entire approach to technology.” he said. (RecordedFuture)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-07-03 12:50:49 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 956,495
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: 250 Years of US Independence! / Iran Buries Ayatollah / Thousands Die in EU Heat / US East Coast Swelters / Air Force Major Arrested For Lefty Protest / Former Olympian Arrested for Damaging Reflecting Pool / EU Company Launches Bitcoin Debit Card / Ripple Co-Founder Funds Democratic Candidate / Ripple Joins Stablecoin Consortium / SBI Crypto Quits Bitcoin Mining / BTC ETF Inflows After 10-Day Outflows / Stocks Mixed, Factory Orders Fall / DHS Hacked / French Wrench Attacks Compel State Reliance For Holders / OpenAI Offers USG 5%
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,108, 14.85 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.95 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $62,117 / Lo: $61,085
Volume: $33B (Down 24%)
Mkt Cap: $1.24T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: .95 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$296M
Relative Strength Index: 43
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. 250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries: Behind the American independence project lies another story: that of a long-standing rivalry between Great Britain and France, the two great European powers at the time. For the young King Louis XVI, the dispute between American colonists and the British government represented an opportunity to exact revenge on France's historic rival. On May 2, 1776, Louis XVI authorised Vergennes to covertly send arms, ammunition and supplies to the insurgents through Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, who used a shell company known as Rodrigue Hortalez et Compagnie as a cover for the transactions. He continued to wait for the right moment before transforming France’s covert support into an open alliance. That moment did not arrive until October 1777, when George Washington's troops inflicted a decisive blow on the British at Saratoga, forcing 6,000 soldiers to surrender. (France24) (AC-The battle of Saratoga was a key turning point in more ways than one in the battle for independence from Britain. Enjoy the 250th celebrations, and thank God and our forefathers for thier incredible sacrifices.)
2. Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic after the devastating war that killed the 86-year-old cleric. (AP)
3. At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands: Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure and overwhelming healthcare systems. Deaths at home rose 91% between June 22-28 compared to the previous week, while deaths in nursing homes and healthcare facilities also increased, the ‌country's ⁠public health authority said in a bulletin. (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. Heat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday: With holiday travel in full effect, Amtrak canceled over a dozen trains in the Northeast Thursday due to the heat. On Thursday, the heat index -- what temperature it feels like with humidity -- is expected to hit a scorching 111 degrees in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., 106 in Boston, 102 in Chicago, 108 in Detroit, and 110 in Nashville, Tennessee. (ABC)
2. Air Force Major Arrested on Capitol Steps for Impeachment Protest: On July 1, active-duty U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson protested alongside Rep. Al Green, accusing Trump and Vance of constitutional violations, then entered a prohibited area on the Capitol steps and was arrested. The Air Force is investigating under rules barring partisan activities in uniform, with critics calling for his discharge and supporters praising his patriotism. (X)
3. Former Olympian indicted after arrest over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism: a D.C. grand jury indicted three-time Olympian David Hearn on a felony charge of property destruction at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison if convicted. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro alleged Hearn "forcefully and violently" pulled the liner, causing over $1,000 in damage. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC: Wavespace, a Bitcoin neobank serving the Eurozone, has announced MiCA compliance of its ‘self-custodial’ debit card. The young fintech company is at the cutting edge of Bitcoin payments technology in Europe, with support for the Lightning Network, and auto DCA to self-custody. (BitcoinMag)
2. Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen’s Super PAC Backs Key Democratic Primary Win: A political action committee (PAC) named "You Can Push Back", heavily funded by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, backed Manny Rutinel's campaign who won Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary. (Bitcoinist) (AC-Things that make you go hmm.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Ripple Joins Open USD Stablecoin Consortium Backed by Visa and Mastercard: @Ripple joined the Open USD ($OUSD) stablecoin consortium. The consortium includes traditional financial players like Visa, Mastercard, and BlackRock. The group's stablecoin product ($OUSD) does not run directly on the XRP Ledger, creating questions about the direct impact on $XRP. (Bitcoinist)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. SBI Crypto shuts Bitcoin mining pool after 5-year run: SBI Crypto will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after more than five years, ranking 12th globally with about 2.2% of hashrate share. The shutdown marks the end of one of Japan’s better-known corporate mining pool operations It did not provide its rationale for closing the pool. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-The era of renewed decentralized mining is beginning.)
2. US bitcoin ETFs break 10-day negative streak with $222 million worth of inflows: U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs generated $221.7 million worth of net inflows on Thursday, after a 10-day outflow streak. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Diverge at the Close: US stocks closed mixed on Thursday, as tech volatility gripped trading ahead of the holiday, despite easing concerns over rate hikes. The S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.8%. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Factory Orders Fall Less than Expected: Factory orders in the US fell 1.3% month-over-month in May 2026, following an upwardly revised 5.3% surge in April and compared with market expectations for a 1.8% decline. The decrease was driven by a 4.5% drop in durable goods orders, led by a 14% slump in transportation equipment, largely reflecting a 51.8% plunge in orders for nondefense aircraft and parts. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. DHS Confirms Breach of Homeland Security Information Network. Department of Homeland Security acknowledged a hack into the HSIN platform used for sharing sensitive info among federal/state/local/private partners. Investigation ongoing. (BleepingComputer)
2. France’s crypto kidnapping surge exposes the personal data trail behind wrench attacks: Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said French authorities have recorded 77 cases this year involving unlawful confinement, abduction, extortion, or attempted extortion tied to crypto-sector actors. The practical takeaway is targeted: firms and visible holders need to treat personal information, travel patterns, public appearances, home addresses, and emergency-response channels as part of their security posture. The French approach treats attackers as networks first and opportunists second. It also assumes that the useful data may sit outside the blockchain: addresses, family links, executive roles, social media trails, leaked customer records, company filings, conference attendance, and information about who has authority to move assets. (CryptoSlate) (AC-In a country without fundamental self-protective rights, it's necessary to offload those rights to the State, and trust them with your family's safety. Obviously, it's not ideal.)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Proposes 5% U.S. Government Stake. OpenAI reportedly offered the U.S. government a 5% equity stake amid discussions on public benefits from AI development, involving CEO Sam Altman and administration officials. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 21/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Have a happy, safe and thankful July 4th celebration!
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-07-02 12:38:57 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 956,354
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02Jul2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Russia Strikes Kills 18 in Kyiv / Venezuela Earthquakes Toll Near 2,000 / China Law Reaches Across Borders / Trump Made Billion+ on Crypto / CO Governor Fires Whisteblower Over Elections / SCOTUS Brithright Ruling Gives GOP Path Forward / FBI Director Buys MSTR / Russia Legalizes Crypto Payments / Metaplanet Buys More / Yields Hold, Stocks Drop / Anthropic to Finally Release Mythos / Decentralyzed AI Looks Like Bitcoin in 2014
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $61,237, 15.03 oz Gold/1 BTC, 7.04 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $61,323 / Lo: $58,236
Volume: $44B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.22T (Up 4%)
Hashrate: .956 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow/outflow (last 24 hrs): -$296M
Relative Strength Index: 43
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia Launches Major Drone/Missile Attack on Kyiv, Killing at Least 13-18: Russian forces conducted what Kyiv’s mayor called the “most massive” attack on the Ukrainian capital, using drones and missiles, resulting in civilian deaths (reports vary 13-18+) and injuries. Ukrainian officials declared a day of mourning; separate strikes targeted other areas. (BBC)
2. Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 2,000; Rescue Efforts Ongoing: Twin earthquakes last week devastated parts of Venezuela, with the confirmed death toll approaching 2,000 and expected to rise. NASA satellite imagery shows extensive damage (about 60,000 buildings affected); rescue teams continue operations, including extracting survivors and animals days later. US troops support relief efforts. (NPR)
3. China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law: For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity rooted in Chinese nationality and allegiance to the ruling Communist Party. Now, that push has been codified into a sweeping new law that reaches into classrooms, neighborhoods and homes – and gives Beijing the right to target people outside of its borders that it believes violate its rules. Under the new rules all parents must guide children to “love the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese people", among others. (CNN) (AC-The true face of communist tyranny shows itself.)
-US Events-
1. Trump Financial Disclosure Shows $1.4B+ Crypto Income in 2025: President Trump’s annual disclosure filed with the Office of Government Ethics reported over $1.4 billion in income from family crypto ventures, including nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial (with >$520M from token sales and >$250M from business interests) and $635M from Trump meme coin sales. This formed a major portion of his reported >$2B total income for the year. (Reuters, NYTimes)
2. Colorado Governor Fires Clemency Board Members Over Election Denier Commutation: Gov. Jared Polis (D) fired two clemency board members who opposed or spoke out against commuting the sentence of Tina Peters, convicted of tampering with voting machines related to 2020 election claims. (NyTimes)
3. Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court by a 6-3 vote rejected his attempt to end the guarantee that all children born on US soil are citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. More importantly for the future, while three justices outright dissented, a fourth (Brett Kavanaugh), joined dissenters in finding no 14th Amendment violation. Kavanaugh suggested that Trump might accomplish his goal through new federal legislation. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed six-figure Strategy stock purchase months after trade: Patel acquired between $100,001 and $250,000 of Strategy common shares on Nov. 21, 2025, but did not disclose the transaction until filing an amended ethics report on May 26 this year. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russia Legalizes Crypto Payments for Foreign Trade Effective July 1: Russia implemented a regime allowing Bitcoin and stablecoin payments in foreign trade to bypass sanctions, with the Central Bank overseeing flows (e.g., with China, Turkey); the ruble remains sole domestic currency. (BeInCrypto)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Metaplanet buys 2,823 BTC, surpasses 43,000 in Bitcoin holdings: @Metaplanet bought 2,823 Bitcoin during the second quarter, reducing its average acquisition cost to $106,500 per BTC, and reported $10.9 million in revenue from its income generation strategy. (CoinTelegraph)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Holds Gains Ahead of NFP: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4.48% on Thursday, maintaining its recent gains as investors cautiously awaited the June jobs report for fresh insights into labor market conditions and greater clarity on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Drop as Chipmakers Sink: US equity indices closed lower on Wednesday as investors reassessed the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.5%, pressured by a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic Bringing Claude Fable 5 Back Online as US Lifts Export Controls: Claude Fable 5 is set to return globally on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after a U.S. export control directive forced Anthropic to pull it and sibling model Mythos 5 offline worldwide. @AnthropicAI built a new safety classifier that blocks the reported jailbreak technique in over 99% of cases, and is drafting a jailbreak-severity framework with @Amazon, @Microsoft, and @Google, and pledged earlier government access to future frontier models before release.
2. AI’s Bitcoin Moment: Why the Open-Source Fight Looks Like Crypto Back in 2014: the battle over open-source artificial intelligence is following the same path Bitcoin walked a decade ago, and that investors who recognize the pattern stand to profit. The note opens with testimony that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gave to Congress in July 2023, where he warned that the scaling of open-source models was heading “down a very dangerous path.” Lilly reads the subtext plainly: if open models are dangerous, then the closed models sold by companies like Anthropic are the safe choice — and the policy that follows is to restrict the open and elevate the closed. The note ends with the notion that governments will try to ban open models and they will fail. For him, investing in the space “will be like buying Bitcoin in 2014, back when it was still ‘dangerous.'” (BitcoinMag) (AC- The centralized vs. decentralyzed conflict is one of the oldest in the world. The new power in this conflict is encryption, giving decentralization the temporary advantage.)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 19/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-29 12:51:11 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 955,934
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 29Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Ceasefire Tenuous / Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan Taliban / Europeans Swelter, Many Die / China Increases Economic Pressure on Japan / Wildfires Rage in Colorado, Utah / Heat Dome Increasing Over US / EU MiCA Requirement Cuts Out Binance / CLARITY Act Less Certain as Congress Eyes SAVE / UST Yields Down, Stocks Too / Linux Foundation Launches AI Cyber Defense / China AI Efforts Lead Right to CCP / New ChatGPT Throttled by USG
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $60,223, 14.93 oz Gold/1 BTC, 7.2 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $60,682 / Lo: $58,856
Volume: $24B (Up 61%)
Mkt Cap: $1.2T (Even)
Hashrate: .992 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow (last 24 hrs): - $691M
Relative Strength Index: 30
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US-Iran Ceasefire Strains Amid Renewed Strikes in Strait of Hormuz: US Central Command reported strikes on multiple Iranian military targets, including missile/drone storage and coastal radar sites, following an Iranian projectile strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard responded with strikes on US-related sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. A US official stated both sides agreed to halt attacks and allow vessel transit, with technical talks planned; Iran has not fully confirmed. (NYTimes)
2. Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border: Pakistan’s security forces have carried out a ground operation and air strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to deadly attacks, killing 29 fighters, officials have said. “Three targets in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar were destroyed during precision strikes,” Pakistan’s latest operation along the Afghan border targeted hideouts and safe havens of the Pakistan Taliban. (AlJazeera)
3. France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records: The increase was sharpest in areas under red warnings of extreme heat, it said. Those warnings blanketed about three-quarters of the country at the peak of the heat wave. The health agency said that 85% of the deaths involved people aged 65 and above.Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend, wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds. (AP)
4. China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes: China on Monday blacklisted four Japanese government defense research institutes and imposed tighter export restrictions on dozens of other Japanese entities, escalating a months-long campaign to restrict Tokyo’s access to dual-use goods, including rare earth minerals. China has ratcheted up pressure on Tokyo after comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in November that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo, which drew criticism from Beijing. (CNBC)
-US Events-
1. Wildfires Rage in Utah and Colorado, Killing 3 Firefighters: Multiple fires intensified in the arid Southwest after a warm winter, leading to the deaths of three firefighters on the Colorado-Utah border. Evacuations ordered in parts of Colorado; forecasters warn of rapid growth. (AP)
2. Dangerous Heat Wave Hits Large Swaths of the US: National Weather Service forecasts high temperatures and humidity across the eastern and southwestern US this week, with Phoenix and central Texas already near 100°F. Heat-related risks elevated for vulnerable populations. (CBS)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Spanish Regulator Says No Extensions for EU Crypto Deadline as Binance Remains Unlicensed: Spain's securities regulator said there will be no extension to the EU's July 1 MiCA licensing deadline for crypto firms. Binance, still unlicensed after withdrawing its application in Greece, may have to temporarily halt EU operations. Regulators are working with unlicensed firms to ensure customer assets can be transferred if needed. (Decrypt)
2. CLARITY Act chances of passage this year falls to 50% after Trump’s new demands: Crypto firm Galaxy Digital has cut its estimate of the bill becoming law this year to 50%, down from 60% earlier in June. The firm said the downgrade was tied mainly to the Senate calendar, not to a collapse in negotiations over the legislation's substance. (CryptoSlate) (AC-The working theory is that if Congress now has to focus on the SAVE Act instead of CLARITY, it will not be passed before summer recess.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin clings to key support level as weekly US spot ETF outflows hit $1.8B and Fed rate hike bets mount (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Near 2-Month Low: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note was below 4.38% on Monday, the least since early May as lower energy prices dampened inflationary risks and the likelihood of a hawkish response by the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Dip as Chipmakers Retreat: US stock indexes closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 inching down 0.05%, the Nasdaq 100 losing 1.1%, and the Dow Jones slipping 44 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Linux Foundation, Tech Giants Launch Akrites to Defend Open Source Against AI-Powered Attacks: The Linux Foundation launched Akrites on Thursday with 19 founding members to coordinate the remediation of critical open source vulnerabilities before AI-enabled attackers can exploit them. Fewer than 5% of the thousands of open-source vulnerabilities surfaced by AI in recent months have been patched, according to Endor Labs CEO Varun Badhwar. Akrites is designed to close this coordination gap. (Decrypt)
2. China Builds AI Vulnerability Scanner to Counter Mythos: Every Zero-Day Goes to Beijing by Law: China's most prominent cybersecurity company — which the U.S. government has sanctioned, barred from American technology, and designated a Chinese military company — unveiled two AI-powered vulnerability hunting tools on June 28, 2026, at the ISC.AI 2026 conference. Chinese law requires of any vulnerability this system finds: it must be reported to a Beijing government agency within 48 hours — before the affected software vendor can be notified, and before any public disclosure. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6—But Only for Some Users Due to Trump Admin: The announcement comes one day after reports that President Donald Trump’s administration asked OpenAI to limit GPT-5.6's initial release while officials evaluate the model under a developing federal framework for frontier AI systems—reports that proved accurate. OpenAI said GPT-5.6 Sol improves performance across coding, biology, and cybersecurity. The company said Terra delivers performance comparable to GPT-5.5 at a lower cost, while Luna is designed for high-volume, low-cost workloads. The release also introduces "max" and "ultra" reasoning modes, giving Sol more time to solve complex problems or coordinate multiple subagents for demanding tasks. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Bitcoin reporting, other than USD price, is minimal as the relatively low price is weighing down on individual and instituions worldwide.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-26 12:48:57 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 955,478
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Venezuela Earthquake Rescues Continue / Iraninan Drone Hit Ship in Strait / South Korea to Train, Issue Drones to Most Military / SCOTUS Confirms President Immigration Powers, Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law / Flu Cases Spike at USAF Boot Camp / EU Takes Down Crypto Scammers / EU Committee Approves Euro CBDC / BitGo Lays Off 15% / Strategy Under Market, Legal Fire / Markets Steady / New MacOS Malware Defends Against AI / Quantum Threats Energize Pentagon / Trezor Documentary Shows African Bitcoin Adoption
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,361, 14.65 oz Gold/1 BTC, 7.27 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $61,609 / Lo: $58,075
Volume: $48B (Up 9%)
Mkt Cap: $1.18T (Down 3%)
Hashrate: .966 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4.0 sats/byte (Up 4%)
Daily Total ETF Inflow (last 24 hrs): - $691M
Relative Strength Index: 30
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Venezuela Hit by Major Earthquakes: Two powerful earthquakes (M7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by M7.5 mainshock) struck northwestern Venezuela near Yaracuy state on June 24 evening local time, causing widespread damage in Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuelan authorities reported at least 235 deaths, over 4,300 injuries, and tens of thousands missing or trapped; buildings collapsed, including impacts at Simón Bolívar International Airport. The USGS issued a red alert for high casualties and extensive damage. State of emergency declared; search and rescue ongoing.(AP)
2. Iranian Drone Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz: A cargo vessel was struck by an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz on or around June 25, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to pause ship evacuation operations. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions and US-Iran diplomatic efforts. US officials confirmed the strike; Iran has not publicly claimed it in some reports. (CNN)
3. South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea: Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said the military planned to produce 110,000 drones by 2029 for deployment across the army, navy, air force and marines. "Drones should no longer be equipment used by a limited number of units, but a universal combat tool," Ahn told a briefing, adding they should be used by troops like a "second personal weapon." (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court Rules on Trump Immigration Policies: In 6-3 decisions on June 25, the US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands from Haiti and Syria, and to revive a "metering" or turn-back policy at the US-Mexico border preventing migrants from claiming asylum until they physically enter US soil. Rulings also addressed lawful permanent residents and criminal convictions for removal processes. (CNN)
2. Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s private property gun restrictions: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Thursday that Hawaii's law prohibiting concealed carry on private property without express permission violates the Second Amendment, effectively blocking enforcement of the statute. (GroundNews)
3. Flu cases at Texas base hit 275 as services again require recruits to get shots: The number of flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas continues to rise in the wake of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s banishment of the influenza vaccine mandate for service members. The Air Force confirmed 275 cases as of Wednesday, up from 160 just last week. (TheHill)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. $47M | 791 BTC in Crypto Frozen in Global Infostealer Takedown: EU Police disrupted SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC, malware that harvests crypto wallets and passwords, freezing €41 million in crypto. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Digital euro moves closer to reality as parliamentary committee votes ‘oui’: The high-profile digital money initiative has been spearheaded by European Central Bank (ECB) over the five-plus years. These include that the digital euro would work online and offline. Online payments would be processed through an account-based system, while offline payments would work directly via local storage devices. (GlobalGovFin)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BitGo Joins Crypto's AI Layoff Wave, Slashing Staff by 15%: Crypto custody and infrastructure firm BitGo is cutting nearly 15% of its staff, CEO Mike Belshe said Thursday, calling it a "one-time" move. Belshe framed the cuts as a refocusing on security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and "AI-powered infrastructure." (Decrypt)
2. All eyes on Strategy's June 30 ex-dividend date and monthly STRC dividend rate reset: Strategy has maintained the dividend rate at 11.50% for four consecutive months despite STRC trading well below par. With shares now at $73 the stock's effective yield, the annual dividend relative to its current market price, has climbed to roughly 15%. (CoinDesk)
3. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Faces Potential Securities Claims as MSTR Stock Extends Decline: Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into the Bitcoin treasury firm for potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of the company. The firm noted that the investigation stems from allegations that the company may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. (CoinGape) (AC-Blood in the water draws the sharks.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Decline: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note remained around 4.37% on Friday, hovering near seven-week lows as a benign inflation report reduced expectations for multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Close Mixed: US equities finished mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 flat, the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.5%, and the Dow Jones up 0.1%. (TradingEconomics)
3. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Ticks Higher: The average rate on a 30-year fixed-mortgage inched higher by 2bps to 6.49% on the week to June 25th (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. New Gaslight macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Disrupt AI-Assisted Analysis: A previously undocumented Rust-based macOS implant and information stealer has been found to embed a prompt injection payload designed to trick a malware analyst's artificial intelligence (AI) tools and trick it into aborting or refusing an analysis of the artifact. The malware has been codenamed Gaslight owing to this deceptive behavior. It's been assessed with high confidence that the tool is the work of North Korea-aligned threat actors. (HackerNews)
-Technology and Science-
1. Pentagon Sets Hard 2031 Deadline for Quantum-Resistant Encryption, Names Nuclear Command at Risk: Every deployed US military system must adopt quantum-resistant encryption by 2031 or be phased out. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations: Trezor Academy released a documentary highlighting Bitcoin adoption across Africa and launched a donation program to fund Bitcoin education initiatives in the Global South. Seeding Bitcoin: Trezor Academy and Africa’s Bitcoin Revolution follows educators, merchants, and community members across Sub-Saharan Africa who are using Bitcoin not as a speculative asset but as a functional monetary tool. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 13/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-25 12:52:45 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 955,331
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Venezuela, Japan Hit By Earthquakes / China Law To Reach Across Oceans / EU Rearmament Restricted by Chinese Materials / Trump Holds Housing Bill Hostage Over SAVE Act / US Starts "Pax Silica" To Maintain Chip Materials / DOJ Warns CA Over Glock Ban / Massive Fraud Investigation Nets 90 US Doctors / MSTR Below $100, BTC Below $60K / Blackrock Tells Investors To Buy 1-2% Bitcoin / American Bitcoin Reverse Stock Split / US Dollar High / Stocks Mixed / Mythos Reveals USG Vulnerabilities / Hackers Scooping Data Now for Q-Day / OpenAI-Broadcom Build AI Chip
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $61,130, 15.35 oz Gold/1 BTC, 7.03 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $62,886 / Lo: $59,029
Volume: $45B (Up 82%)
Mkt Cap: $1.22T (Down 2.5%)
Hashrate: .968 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
Daily Total ETF Inflow (last 24 hrs): - $469M
Relative Strength Index: 34
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Venezuela Hit by Twin Major Earthquakes (Global): Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck western Venezuela near Caracas on June 24, within seconds of each other—the strongest in over a century. They toppled dozens of buildings, killed at least 164 people, injured over 971, caused widespread power outages, and prompted a state of emergency with ongoing rescues. Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Venezuela and nearby Caribbean islands. (NYTimes/AP)
2. Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan: At least 10 people were injured after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit northern Japan on Thursday morning, registering a rare upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in the town of Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning has been issued. (JapanTimes)
3.China Defends Right to Target People Abroad Under New Ethnic Unity Law: China's National People's Congress adopted a 65-article Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law on March 12, set to take effect July 1. Article 63 allows legal liability for people and organizations abroad accused of undermining ethnic unity or promoting separatism. The law's vague extraterritorial provisions could expose academics, journalists, businesses, and diaspora communities abroad to legal and political risks for speech or activities China deems threatening. (GroundNews)
4. European Rearmament Efforts Snuffed By Chinese Control Of Critical Materials: The European Union's aggressive plans to boost defense capabilities are hampered by China's export controls and sales restrictions on critical raw materials, with the bloc's leaders now calling on countries to accelerate the diversification of their supply chains. For 17 of the 34 materials classified as critical by the EU, China accounts for at least 70% of global mining or refining. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. Trump cancels signing of bipartisan US housing bill: President Donald Trump canceled the signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which he considers a national emergency and prioritizes over the housing bill. The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and a photo ID for voting but has stalled in the Senate due to opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, with no Democratic support and some Republican resistance. (GroundNews)
2. US Aims to Reduce AI Supply Chain Reliance on China via Pax Silica Accord: The US is advancing an international agreement ("Pax Silica") to secure supplies of critical chip components for advanced AI, reducing dependence on Chinese supply chains. Details involve allied coordination on high-end semiconductors. (CBS)
3. Trump DOJ to California: Drop the Glock Ban or Get Sued: Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon advised Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and California AG Rob Bonta on Wednesday to drop their Glock ban or face a lawsuit. Newsom signed California’s Glock ban into law on October 10, 2025. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. (Breitbart) (AC- Based on precident, a ban like this will be struck down in the courts, eventually.)
4. 455 people including doctors charged in historic $6.5B health care schemes: The alleged fraud and opioid abuse schemes involved 455 people who submitted false claims to Medicare, Medicaid and other health care programs and "caused significant patient harm, including death." Of the group charged in the schemes, prosecutors said at least 90 were doctors and other licensed medical professionals. (USAToday)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy Shares Crash Below $100 as Bitcoin Sinks Below $60K: MSTR shares fell as low as $97.30 on Wednesday, about 30 minutes after the opening bell, and were recently trading at $98.05 per data from Yahoo Finance—a nearly 5.5% drop so far on the day. (Decrypt)
2. BlackRock Tells Investors to Put Bitcoin in Their Portfolios: BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, recommends a 1–2% Bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios, arguing it can enhance returns while maintaining manageable risk. (BitcoinMag)
3. Trump Family’s American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) Approves 1-for-15 Reverse Stock Split: American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), the Bitcoin mining and treasury company backed by President Donald Trump’s sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has plans to consolidate its shares following shareholder approval. ABTC stock has jumped more than 2% in premarket on Thursday. (CoinGape)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Stands Tall on Hawkish Fed Bets: The dollar index traded near 101.5 on Thursday, holding around its highest levels in more than a year as investors continued to price in Federal Reserve interest rate hikes later this year, while awaiting a key inflation report for further direction. (TradingEconomics)
2. Wall Street Closes Mixed Ahead of Micron Earnings: US equities closed mixed on Wednesday amid losses for heavyweight tech companies. The S&P 500 inched down 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.4%. Micron dropped 0.3% ahead of its earnings report due after the close, with its guidance set as the latest bellwether for memory demand. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities In Classified U.S. Govt Systems During Testing: Anthropic's Mythos model discovered weaknesses in classified systems within hours during tests carried out under Project Glasswing, an initiative aimed at strengthening critical software infrastructure. Anthropic said it disabled access to the models for all customers in order to comply with a government directive aimed at preventing foreign nationals from using them. (IBTimes)
2. Quantum Hackers Are Collecting Your Data Right Now: 5 Defenses You Can Deploy Today: The threat model has a technical name — harvest now, decrypt later, abbreviated HNDL — and it changes the meaning of "your data is encrypted." When quantum computers eventually reach the computational threshold needed to run Shor's algorithm against RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography, that archived data becomes readable. Step 1: Switch to Signal and Keep It Updated. Step 2: Enable Passkeys Wherever You Can — and Not Just to Stop Phishing. Step 3: Use Longer Passwords and a Reputable Password Manager. Step 4: Audit Your Long-Term Cloud Storage. Step 5: Ask Your Bank, Hospital, and ISP What Their Post-Quantum Plan Is. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Turns Up the Heat With Jalapeño, Its First Custom AI Chip: OpenAI on Wednesday unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom artificial intelligence chip, giving a spicy name to a project that could reshape how the company powers ChatGPT and future AI products. Developed with Broadcom, Jalapeño was built specifically to run chatbots and other AI systems powered by large language models. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-24 12:46:33 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 955,169
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: SECSTATE to Smooth Over Iran Deal With Mideast Allies / Uraine Reaches Far Into Russia / Socialists Gain Ground in NY / Housing Bill Heading to Trump's Desk / DNI Pulte Pares Down Agency / Catholic Leaders Send Letter to Stop CLARITY Act / Congress Will Hold Hearing on CLARITY in NY / Stocks Take Hit, Manufacturing Up / Chinese Supercomputer Takes Top Spot / GPT 5.5 Out / Sparrow App Developer May be Dropped From Apple Store
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,766, 15.61 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.9 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,097 / Lo: $61,893
Volume: $24B (Down 21%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even)
Hashrate: .965 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 2 sats)
Daily Total ETF Inflow (last 24 hrs): - $113M
Relative Strength Index: 38
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Rubio starts Middle East trip as Gulf allies sceptical about Iran deal seek answers: SECSTATE Marco Rubio held talks with top United Arab Emirates officials on Wednesday on a Middle East tour, seeking to reassure Gulf allies who ‌view a proposed Iran peace deal as too generous to a state that attacked them in the war. Among the countries Rubio is visiting are the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Both nations host strategic U.S. military bases, and both were hit by an onslaught of Iranian missiles, resulting in civilian deaths. (Reuters)
2. Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers: The overnight attack hit the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, which is part of a complex that also houses the only helium plant in Russia. Orenburg is located more than 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) behind the front line that snakes along eastern and southern Ukraine, it said. Overnight attacks also struck two satellite communication centers used by the Russian military. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Mamdani-Backed Progressives Oust 3 Democrats in New York Primaries: Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohrani Mamdani won New York Democratic primaries on Tuesday. Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th district, Darializa Avila Chevalier beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th, and Claire Valdez topped Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the 7th. This sweep marks a new era in Democratic Party politics, positioning the insurgent movement as a powerful political machine. (GroundNews) (AC-The march further left in NY is troubling for moderate democrats, among others.)
2. Congress passes largest housing affordability bill in a generation: A landmark housing affordability bill is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk after winning overwhelming support in Congress this week, setting the stage for the most sweeping federal housing package in a generation. The bill aims to tackle America’s housing affordability crisis primarily through encouraging more supply, including of manufactured homes; and through encouraging local governments to reform zoning and permitting restrictions. The bill also includes a first-of-its-kind limit on private equity by prohibiting large investors from buying single-family homes. (CNN)
3. Trump’s acting chief of national intelligence (@Pulte) fires 6 political appointees, removes dozens of career officials: The 45 career officials were on joint duty assignment at the agency — meaning they were working at the ODNI but are technically employed by other agencies — and were sent back to their home offices. (CNN) (AC-Details on the actual adjustments are not being reported yet.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto’s Clarity Act Has a New Enemy: Catholic Leaders: A group of 82 Catholic leaders warned a key provision of the crypto bill, protecting software developers from prosecution, could enable human trafficking. In a letter sent Tuesday to Senate leaders in both parties, a coalition of Catholic leaders and organizations warned that the legislation—which would legalize most crypto activity in the United States—could violate Christian beliefs by enabling the funding of human trafficking. (Decrypt) (AC-Um, the US dollar?)
2. Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York: The path forward isn’t without friction. The bill still needs to clear a 60-vote Senate threshold, be reconciled with the Senate Agriculture Committee’s version, and then be harmonized with the House-passed text before heading to the president’s desk. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Close Lower on Tech Selloff: US stock indices closed negative on Tuesday amid a selloff in heavyweight chip producers. The S&P 500 fell 1.4%, and the Nasdaq 100 lost 3.3% as AI infrastructure companies, including semiconductor and memory chip producers, tanked on increasing skepticism that AI spending by hyperscalers will not meet returns. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022: The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.7 in June 2026 from 55.1 in May, surpassing market forecasts of 54.8 and reaching its highest level since May 2022. This expansion signifies that factory business conditions have improved continuously since last August. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest for first time since 2017: A Chinese machine named LineShine has officially claimed the title of the world's most powerful supercomputer on the newly released TOP500 rankings, marking the first time a system from China has captured the top spot since 2017. Installed at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen, LineShine achieved a sustained processing speed of 2.198 exaflops, which allows it to complete more than two quintillion calculations per second and outpace the second-place U.S. system, El Capitan, by over 20%. (GroundNews)
2. OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Beats Anthropic's Banned Mythos Model—And Nobody's Shutting It Down: @OpenAI released GPT-5.5-Cyber, a model designed to help find and fix software vulnerabilities faster than previous versions.
It outperforms Anthropic’s Mythos on key benchmarks, while Mythos faces a U.S. government ban over national security concerns. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30: Craig Raw is a solo developer based in South Africa. In 2020, he built Sparrow Wallet — a free, open-source Bitcoin desktop wallet — because he thought the existing options weren’t good enough. He has no company behind him, charges nothing for the software, and has kept building it for six years on the belief that it has value for people who want real control of their money. Since 2023, fraudsters have published more than a dozen fake “Sparrow Wallet” apps on the App Store, according to Raw. But macOS requires all apps to be signed with a valid Apple Developer certificate, or the system blocks them. If Apple kills his account, the certificate dies with it. New installs of Sparrow on Mac fail. Existing users stop receiving updates. UPDATE: On June 23, Craig Raw tweeted that Apple had reversed its decision to terminate his developer account following a successful appeal, though he said fake Sparrow Wallet apps remain on the App Store and continue to put users’ funds at risk. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 17/100 (Down 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-15 13:02:00 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨Bitcoin Veterans DIB
Block: 953,782
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
BLUF: Iran Deal Reached, 'Not so fast', Says Israel / Oil Drops, Futures Up / Russia Hits Kyiv Monastery / UK Marines Take Russian Shadow Tanker / US DOJ Investigating CA Election / Knicks Win, NYC Goes Nuts / Philippines Bans Privacy Coins / EU MICA Law to Crush Crypto Market July 1st / SBF Denied Formal Pardon Request / SpaceX Now #8 on Public Bitcoin Leaderboard / Yields Down, Stocks Up, SpaceX Takes Off / Chinese Company Has AI to Manage Your Files and Computer, For a Fee / Google Kills Popular Ad Blocker For Chrome / Newest Anthropic AI Too Dangerous, USG Halts Civilian Access / Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,179, 15.27 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.51 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,297 / Lo: $63,634
Volume: $29B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .903 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Confirms Peace Deal with Iran Is ‘Complete’, to Be Signed in Switzerland: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote in Truth Social post. “Congratulations to all! I hereby authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” “Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. A formal signing is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.(Breitbart) (AC- In unofficial channels, Israel says they are not going to depart Lebanon, which is part of the deal.)
2. Oil Prices Fall Sharply After US-Iran Deal Announcement: Oil futures dropped following the US-Iran agreement announcement, with markets reacting to the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Shares in related sectors rose amid reduced geopolitical risk premiums. (Reuters)
3. Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv, Setting Historic Monastery Ablaze: Russian attacks damaged a centuries-old Orthodox cathedral in Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, killing at least several people and igniting fires. Ukrainian forces reported strikes on Russian targets in response. (NBC)
4. Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel: Marines joined by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers, with the support of the RAF, intercepted and boarded the Smyrtos in a six-hour operation - the first of its kind by UK armed forces. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. U.S. DOJ continues elections investigation, fight to audit California’s voter rolls: First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said there is evidence of voter fraud as his office continues its investigation into the state’s election. “Under longstanding DOJ rules, we can’t discuss the specifics of any investigation, but they are ongoing, and I do believe they will result in criminal charges in the near future,” Essayli said. (KCRA)
2. Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years: Tens of thousands of people filled the streets and the rowdiest among them were clashing with police, smashing windshields, scaling scaffolding, light poles and a statue, climbing into and atop school buses in Times Square and trying to hitch a ride on a moving fire truck. Around 2 a.m., a 17-year-old was shot near 42nd Street and Broadway, police said (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Philippines Issues Stricter Crypto Listing Rules, Bans Privacy Coins: The BSP has ordered all Virtual Asset Service Providers to build "a robust due diligence and accreditation process" before listing or trading any virtual asset on their platforms. The guidelines prohibit "anonymity-enhancing VAs, otherwise known as privacy VAs," removing assets like Monero and Zcash from compliant local exchanges. (Decrypt)
2. Millions of EU crypto users face exchange cutoff as MiCA deadline hits in days: On July 1, 2026, the temporary permission that lets crypto companies keep operating in Europe while they wait for a proper MiCA license runs out, and it creates a huge problem that lands straight on ordinary users. There are only 194 licensed crypto firms across the EU as of May 2026, including banks, in a market that had more than 3,000 registered crypto companies back in 2024. The European crypto market that comes out the other side of July 1 will be smaller and built almost exclusively of and around licensed institutions. (CryptoSlate)
3. Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction: One of Sam Bankman-Fried's final viable avenues to overturn his conviction closed Friday after a federal appeals court upheld both his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, keeping the disgraced FTX founder behind bars. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC: The total cost basis was reported at $661 million — an average acquisition price of roughly $35,324 per coin — suggesting the company began accumulating Bitcoin in late 2023 or earlier. At today’s prices near $63,000, the position is worth approximately $1.19 billion. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Hits 1-Month Low: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note declined to around 4.43% on Monday, reaching its lowest level in a month after the US and Iran reached a peace agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Rise on SpaceX Debut and Iran Hopes: US stocks rose on Friday as SpaceX’s strong market debut boosted sentiment and investors remained optimistic about a possible peace agreement between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq rose 0.3%, and the Dow Jones advanced 0.7%. @SpaceX opened on the Nasdaq at $150 sats per share, above its $135 sats IPO price, and surged more than 20% shortly after trading began before closing 19% higher at $161.11. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Moonshot AI's Kimi Work Brings 300 AI Agents to Your Desktop: Moonshot AI has released Kimi Work, a downloadable desktop agent for macOS and Windows that lives on your machine, reads your files, drives your browser, and runs jobs on a schedule. The Beijing-based company announced the product this week alongside free downloads, with the app currently in internal testing. (Decrypt) (AC-Seriously?)
2. Google Kills uBlock Origin in Chrome June 30: Dynamic Filtering Ends, No Workaround Remains: @Google is days away from permanently removing the last technical mechanism keeping uBlock Origin alive in Chrome — an irreversible change that will strip effective ad and tracker blocking from the world's most widely used browser and expose tens of millions of users to the malware-delivery threat that US federal security officials have specifically recommended ad blockers to guard against. (TechTimes) (AC- Yeah, don't be evil.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic's Top AI Models Offline After U.S. Export Order: Anthropic suspended access to its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after a U.S. Commerce Department directive cited national security concerns, barring any foreign nationals from using them. Senior staff met White House and Commerce officials in Washington on Monday to resolve the issue, following virtual talks amid communication gaps. The models, released just days earlier, excel in complex reasoning and planning, outpacing rivals like GPT-5.5 according to early users, while other Claude models remain available. (X)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10% in second-largest negative adjustment of 2026: Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 10.09% over the weekend, dropping from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion at block height 953,568, according to Galaxy Research. The adjustment ranks as the 11th-largest downward move in the network's history and the second-largest drop of 2026, after a move in early February. The new difficulty is the lowest level of 2026 so far, and the lowest level since July 2025. (TheBlock)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-11 13:26:10 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 953,240
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: US Bombards Iran, Strikes 3 Tankers / Northern Ireland on Fire / Feds Charge Pro-Palestinians With Intimidation / AL Nitrogen Gas Execution Judged Illegal / Navy Petty Officer Sentenced to 44 Year For Killing Shipmate / Japan to Label Crypto as Financial Instrument / IMF Says Nepal Crypto Ban Not Working / Strategy CEO Says Sale Was 'Innoculation' / Fold Sells Bitcoin to Pay Down Debts / Sayler and Mallers Debate mNAV / Inlataion Up, Stocks Drop / UK Forces Companies to Spy on Every Phone / SpaceX IPO Oversubscribed / BIP-110 Still Divides
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,050, 15.45 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.83 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,185 / Lo: $61,061
Volume: $29B (Down 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .882 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. U.S. launches new strikes on Iran for the second night in a row: The massive four-hour aerial operation targeted Iran's core defense networks, deploying U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps assets—including 49 Tomahawk cruise missiles—to destroy military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across southern Iran. Iran’s military retaliated by declaring the strategic Strait of Hormuz entirely closed to traffic, threatening to fire upon any commercial ships or oil tankers transiting. (GroundNews) (AC-US military objectives have not been met, nor have Iran's.)
2. Third tanker hit near Oman after US attack kills three Indian sailors: A US attack on the Palau-flagged Settebello on Wednesday killed three Indian sailors, the Indian government confirms. CENTCOM has confirmed strikes on Settebello and Marivex but is yet to comment on reported strikes on Jalveer. The US says the crew "repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces", adding its aircraft hit the tanker's engine room as it transited the Gulf of Oman. (BBC)
3. Chaos Continues in Northern Ireland: Anti-Migration Rioters Clash with Police, Set Vehicles on Fire: Hordes of black balaclava masked men clashed with riot officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Wednesday in areas such as the Belfast suburb of Newtownabbey, where a lorry truck was set on fire by agitators. The truck is believed to have been a municipal “gully emptier” used to clean street drainage systems. Nearby, police were forced to deploy a water cannon to push back a large crowd attempting to break into a Newtownabbey hotel, likely over at least rumours of migrants being housed inside. (Breitbart) (AC- EU and other MSM outlets are minimizing the reporting or even blaming US sources for instigating the rioting, anything to deflect the true narrative and source of the anger.)
-US Events-
1. Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials: Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Wednesday against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. The document highlights several incidents that made headlines in the past few years, including fake bloody corpses that were placed in an elected university board member's yard and the spray-painting of anti-Israel messages at the home of the school's president at the time, Santa Ono. (ClickonDetroit)
2. Alabama's nitrogen gas executions constitute cruel and unusual punishment, judge rules: A federal judge has banned Alabama from executing a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, reversing a previous opinion and concluding that the controversial and relatively new execution method is unconstitutionally cruel. The ruling, issued Tuesday, permanently prevents the state from putting Jeffrey Lee, 49, to death using nitrogen gas.(CBS)
3. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Sentenced to 44 Years for Strangling Fellow Service Member Angelina Resendiz: U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jeremiah Copeland was sentenced to 44 years behind bars for strangling a fellow service member, 21-year-old Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Angelina Resendiz, in his Virginia barracks room last year. His sentencing comes days after he admitted in court to strangling Resendiz on May 29, 2025. Copeland admitted to killing her in his barracks room at Naval Station Norfolk “after the two had been drinking and she became upset over something she saw on his phone,” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Japan's parliament advances bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments: Japan's lower house has advanced a bill that would reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, marking a step closer toward stricter supervision of crypto markets. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. IMF Urges Nepal Monitor Crypto as Usage Rises Despite Ban: Nepal banned crypto, but crypto did not leave Nepal. The IMF flagged growing crypto adoption in Nepal despite a legal ban and urged authorities to monitor the sector closely to protect financial stability and curb illicit flows. On cross-border flows, the Fund pegged Nepal at around 5% of GDP in early 2025, ahead of Bangladesh and Myanmar but far behind Vietnam at roughly 26%. (Decrypt) (AC- Very interesting statistic where all crypto and Bitcoin transactions are illegal, yet 5% of the GDP is via crypto (mostly stablecoin) transactions.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy ($MSTR) CEO Says Bitcoin Sale Was About Market 'Inoculation', Not A Retreat: Strategy Inc. CEO Phong Le somewhat pushed back Tuesday against the wave of criticism that followed the company’s first Bitcoin sale since 2022, telling CNBC that the move was a deliberate, limited exercise designed to signal operational flexibility — not a philosophical reversal. “We wanted to inoculate the market and we wanted to test our processes,” Le said in what the network described as a first-time interview. “We learned that everything works.” (ZeroHedge)
2. Fold Shares Jump 162% After Bitcoin Fintech Sells $45 Million in BTC, Wipes Out Debt: Fold Holdings sold $45M in Bitcoin, used $20M to wipe out all secured debt and redirected the remaining $25M toward growth. The debt-free balance sheet is intended to accelerate expansion of its Bitcoin rewards credit card and support new product launches. The moves also eliminate monthly interest payments, improving cash flow for a company that posted a 21% revenue decline in Q1 2026. (Decrypt) (AC Businesses, especially public ones, have to weigh short-term vs. long-term goals, and cash flow vs. balance sheet planning. This was a cash flow decision at the expense of the balance sheet.)
3. Michael Saylor and Jack Mallers go toe-to-toe over Strategy's bitcoin reporting metrics: The two bitcoin treasury leaders renewed the debate over Strategy's mNAV and dilution, with Saylor arguing that equity issuance for cash strengthens, rather than dilutes, shareholders. (CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Inflation Rises to 4.2% in May: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.5% month-over-month and 4.2% year-over-year (highest since April 2023), driven largely by energy prices amid Middle East tensions. Core CPI (ex-food/energy) rose 0.2% MoM and 2.9% YoY. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10Y Yield Holds Steady:The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note steadied around 4.55% on Thursday as investors continued to track developments in the Middle East. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Fall Sharply: US stocks closed sharply lower at multi-week lows on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling 1.6%, the Nasdaq declining 2%, and the Dow Jones plunging 953 points. Investor sentiment weakened as renewed tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices higher. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. UK Plans To Jail Tech CEOs Who Refuse To Spy On Every Phone: New measures would compel client-side inspection of every photo, video and message on devices, escalating the digital ID lockdown already plotted for British smartphones in coordination with major technology firms. The UK is drafting a law to jail tech execs for 5 YEARS if they refuse to build scanners that scan EVERY photo, video & message on your phone. Apple has implemented parallel restrictions on iOS in Britain, forcing age confirmation steps. (ZeroHedge)
-Technology and Science-
1. SpaceX IPO Heavily Oversubscribed: Reports indicate SpaceX's upcoming IPO has seen demand multiple times oversubscribed from institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds ahead of what could be the largest IPO in history. (X)
-Bitcoin Community
1. Bitcoin is less than 10,000 blocks away from its most contentious fork fight in years: At the center of the dispute is Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110), a proposed change that would restrict the amount of non-financial data that can be included in Bitcoin transactions. With the network currently less than 10,000 blocks away from a mandatory activation window around block 961,632, the debate has escalated from a technical disagreement over network “spam” into a high-stakes standoff. BIP-110 supporters argue the restriction is essential to preserve Bitcoin's primary utility as a monetary settlement layer, while opponents warn the aggressive rollout risks splintering the ecosystem, stranding capital, and eroding confidence in the protocol's neutrality. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-10 12:07:16 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 953,099
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran, US Trade Strikes / Knife Attack in Belfast Ignites Riots / 12 Killed in South Africa Shootings / House Sends DHS Funding Bill To Trump / Karmelo Convicted of Murder / Seattle Man Laundered Funds Through Crypto / Dems Stall Crypto Tax Treatments in Committee / Japan Banks Want Own Stablecoin / El Salvador Marks 5 Years of Bitcoin DCA / TradFi Wants Crypto, Big Buyers Want Bitcoin / Mortgage Rates Up, Inflation Up, Exports Up, Yields Up / Big Wrench Attack Trial Concludes, Jail-Time / OpenAI Wants to Shift From ChatBot / 'Bitcoin Season' Debuts
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $61,430, 14.62 oz Gold/1 BTC, 7.02 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $62,856 / Lo: $60,756
Volume: $36B (Up 11%)
Mkt Cap: $1.22T (Down 2.5%)
Hashrate: .856 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter: Iran has given various accounts of why the Apache helicopter was downed, but settled on an accidental collision between the helicopter and an Iranian drone. Meanwhile, a US attack on two water reservoirs in the Bemani area of Sirik in southern Iran, located on the shores of the strait of Hormuz, has left 20,000 people without drinking water, according to an Iranian water utility company. Following US strikes, Iran claims it hit 70% of its targets in Jordan and Bahrain, including the F35 fighter jet hangars at the airbase and the command and control centre of the US base in Al-Azraq, Jordan. (TheGuardian)
2. Belfast Knife Attack Sparks Riots and Migrant Home Fires: A 30-year-old Sudanese refugee, Hadi Alodid, faces attempted murder charges for the Monday night attack on 40-year-old local man Stephen Ogilvie in north Belfast; witnesses held him until police arrived. Tuesday's unrest saw hundreds torch cars, a bus, bins, and homes of migrants including a Ukrainian family and an Indian engineer, with no deaths but properties gutted and a 70-year-old man hospitalized from a brick attack. Leaders from PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher to First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence as self-harm and hatred, urging calm while justice proceeds. (X)
3. Multiple attackers kill 12 in late-night mass shooting in South Africa: Police said they believe more than 10 suspects were driven in a minibus to an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg late on Tuesday night and once there, opened fire on people. Police were searching for the attackers but no arrests had been made. The motive for the shooting remained unclear, they said. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. House Republicans Pass $70B Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol Until 2029: The Secure America Act, which passed the House in a 214-212 vote on Tuesday, “authorizes three years of advance annual funding for ICE and CBP,” The passage of the bill in the House comes after the Senate passed the bill on Friday. “The Secure America Act PASSED,” Sen. Scalise wrote in a post on X. “NOT ONE House Democrat voted to fund the ICE agents, Border Patrol agents, and law enforcement officers who secure our border and keep our communities safe." (Breitbart)
2. Karmelo Anthony gets 35 years for track meet stabbing murder: A Texas jury found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet in 2025. Anthony had argued he acted in self-defense, but jurors rejected that claim. After a trial that drew national attention, jurors convicted Anthony of murder and later sentenced him to 35 years in prison for the death of Metcalf. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Seattle-Area Man Gets Prison for Laundering Foreign Fraud Funds With Bitcoin, Ethereum: Geoffrey K. Auyeung, a 47-year old man from the Seattle, Washington area, was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role in a crypto fraud scheme that defrauded victims of nearly $100 million. (Decrypt) (AC-Digital assets are not the best laundering format.)
2. Crypto Tax Bills Face Pushback in House Committee Hearing: A House hearing on six crypto tax bills revealed a lack of bipartisan consensus on the subject Tuesday, with industry leaders pushing to expand the legislation—and Democrats questioning whether the entire process should be slowed down significantly. Unspoken at the proceedings, but playing a major role behind the scenes, is the likelihood that Democrats will retake the House in November’s midterm elections. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Japan's Largest Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch by March 2027: Megabanks MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank and SMBC have formed a council to develop frameworks for jointly issuing a stablecoin in fiscal year 2026. (Decrypt)
2. Five Years On, El Salvador Is Still Buying Bitcoin: Five years ago yesterday, El Salvador’s Congress voted 62-to-22 to pass the world’s first Bitcoin Law, making the small Central American nation the first country on earth to grant bitcoin legal tender status. Half a decade later, the government holds 7,677 BTC worth approximately $480 million — and it is still accumulating. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: David Ripley, co-CEO of crypto exchange @Kraken, told Axios that “nearly all traditional financial services companies are gonna offer crypto, bitcoin, ethereum to their customers” — a development he called “a big story of 2026.” “The next most significant place where we see tokenized equity or tokenized assets will be public equities,” he said. These comments come as bitcoin fights near $60,000, but its 50% decline from the all-time high have not deterred major institutional investors, according to Coinbase’s head of institutional strategy, John D’Agostino, who says sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and other large investors are actively buying the dip. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Edge Higher: The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate for conforming loans of $806,500 or less increased to 6.6% in the week ended June 5th 2026 from 6.57% in the previous period. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Inflation Rate Set to Reach Highest Level Since 2023: The annual inflation rate in the US is expected to rise to 4.2% in May 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023, from 3.8% in April. This would represent the third consecutive monthly acceleration in headline inflation, driven largely by higher gasoline prices following the energy shock triggered by the conflict with Iran. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Trade Gap Narrows as Exports Hit New Record: The US trade deficit narrowed to $55.9 billion in April 2026 from a revised $56.6 billion in March, beating market expectations of $56.1 billion. Exports rose 2.6% ($8.3 billion) to a record $327.1 billion. (TradingEconomics)
4. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to around 4.54% on Wednesday. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Lamborghini Bitcoin carjacking puts crypto’s wrench-attack crisis in a US courtroom: Saif Faiq, 22, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty on June 8 to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery. Prosecutors said the case stemmed from an August 2024 plan to steal Bitcoin from a family connected to a separate theft involving hundreds of millions of dollars in BTC. The federal case is built around familiar violent-crime allegations: recruitment, funding, surveillance, carjacking, kidnapping, and robbery conspiracy. The crypto link comes from the alleged attempt to force access to Bitcoin through people close to the suspected holder. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Wants to Kill the Chatbot It Invented and Turn It Into a Superapp: @OpenAI may be overhauling ChatGPT into a "superapp" bundling Codex, AI agents, and third-party integrations. The overhaul, internally codenamed "Aria," is aimed at pushing users toward higher-margin products before a Q4 2026 IPO. The superapp idea has a model: WeChat, Tencent's everything-app. Chinese users book doctors, pay taxes, and hail rides without ever leaving the app. It stopped being a social network a long time ago and turned into software infrastructure in its own right.(Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
1. New Documentary ‘Bitcoin Season’ Charts Bitcoin’s Push Into the NBA: Bitcoin Season, directed by Mike Nicoll, follows @Swan Bitcoin, a Bitcoin wealth services company, on its mission to establish Bitcoin-only partnerships inside the professional basketball industry. The film frames Bitcoin not as a financial product but as a tool of player empowerment, arriving at a moment when athletes are increasingly asserting control over their careers, their brands, and their money. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 9/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-06-08 14:14:18 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 952,846
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 08Jun2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Tells Israel and Iran to Stop Shooting / Xi Welcomed in DPRK / Earthquake in Philippines Kills 32 / Spencer Pratts Falls to Third After More Mail-Ins 'Found' / Stabbing Spree at Penn Station in NYC / Suspects At Large in Toledo, OH Festival Shooting / US House Tackles Crypto Taxes / Strategy's Sale Spooked Market, JPM Says / Stocks Drop Like a Rock, Yields Up / Palantir Exec Considered For CISA Post / Google's CAPTCHA Plans to Outcast Freedom Tech / SpaceX IPO To Be the Biggest / New Desalination Tech Looks Promising
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,229, 14.54 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.8 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $64,128 / Lo: $61,166
Volume: $35B (Up 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.26T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: .861 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump tells Israel and Iran to stop ‘shooting’ after countries launch first strikes since April ceasefire: Trump has leaned on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon to allow room for a deal to end the wider war with Iran. An Israeli military official said Iran has fired nearly 30 missiles towards Israel since Sunday night, adding that Yemen’s Houthi rebels separately fired two missiles at the country. Iranian media is reporting that the country’s air defences shot down a drone over Tehran earlier today. It followed reports of several explosions being heard in the capital. (TheGuardian)
2. China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for rare summit with Kim Jong Un: The visit is Xi’s first overseas trip this year and comes just weeks after he separately hosted Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in the Chinese capital. The timing plays to Beijing’s efforts to cast China as a versatile, global power broker at a moment of intense geopolitical flux. (CNN)
3. A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. The quake, the strongest to strike the country this year, was centered at sea off Mindanao, the second most populous island in the Philippine archipelago. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Karen Bass, Nithya Raman Projected Winners in the Primary for Los Angeles Mayoral Race as Spencer Pratt Falls: Decision Desk HQ called the race for Nithya Raman to secure the number two spot behind incumbent Karen Bass on Sunday, with roughly 87 percent of the votes in. Bass earned 34.68 percent while Raman won 27.12 percent. Spencer Pratt earned 26.69 percent of the vote and had been in the lead ahead of Nithya Raman since election night; his lead over Raman steadily declined as mail-in votes were tallied throughout the week. (Breitbart) (AC-This third-world election system will break this country.)
2. 6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals: The New York City Fire Department said it received a call around 7 p.m. reporting multiple people stabbed at West 33rd Street and 7th Avenue, one entrance to Penn Station. A suspect is in custody, according to a law enforcement official, who noted the suspect may be unhoused. Monday marks the first time the NBA Finals are coming to Madison Square Garden since 1999. (CNN)
3. Search for suspects enters third day after 12 people shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio: The victims, who range in age from 14 to 61 years, were in stable condition and continue to improve. Rapid bursts of gunfire Saturday sent festivalgoers at the Old West End Festival screaming and running for cover between golf carts and food trucks. There appears to have been two people who were “probably shooting at each other,” and neither is in custody. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Congress Gets 7 New Crypto Tax Bills: Here's What's In Them: House Republican leadership has begun circulating seven new crypto tax bills that will take center stage at a key hearing next week. The bills cover a wide range of hot-button issues, including de minimis exemptions, the tax treatment of crypto staking and mining rewards, and an IRS safe harbor for prior failures to report crypto gains. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. JPMorgan Warns Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Spooked Markets: JPMorgan analysts say Strategy’s last week sale of 32 bitcoin unsettled crypto markets and may force Michael Saylor’s company to rebuild its dollar reserves to restore confidence among investors. Strategy ($MSTR) created a $1.44 billion US dollar reserve in December to safeguard dividend payments on its preferred stock and service interest on outstanding debt. @JPMorgan said the company now needs to clarify how it plans to meet roughly $1.7 billion in annual dividend payments, particularly if bitcoin remains under pressure. (Bitcoinist) (AC- Saylor is certainly treaded new ground, and many do not comprehend his path.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Tech Rout Drags US Stocks Sharply Lower: US stocks fell sharply on Friday as a steep selloff in semiconductor shares rattled markets. The Nasdaq dropped 4.2%, marking its worst session since April 2025, while the S&P 500 lost 2.6%. The Dow Jones declined 1.4% after reaching a record high the previous day. (TradingEconomics) (AC-That's a big daily drop.)
2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2-Week High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to around 4.57% on Monday, reaching its highest level in two weeks as stronger-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Trump considers Palantir exec to lead CISA: Shyam Sankar, the chief technology officer at Palantir Technologies, has emerged as a lead contender for the long vacant Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director role. Sankar, 44, has worked at Miami-based @Palantir for more than 20 years and served as the firm’s chief operating officer for nearly 17 years before taking the CTO job in 2023. CISA has not had a Senate-confirmed chief since Biden-appointee Jen Easterly stepped down in January 2025. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Google's New CAPTCHA Plans Will Create A Two-Tier Internet Only Accessible To Those With 'Approved' Devices: @Google appears to be working on a system to lock large parts of the internet behind a new form of CAPTCHA designed not to tell apart humans from bots, but instead to make an un-person of anyone who doesn't own an 'approved' Android or Apple device. Widespread use of hardware attested CAPTCHAs would relegate users of desktops and non-Google, non-Apple phones to second-class citizens, only able to browse the internet with an @Apple or Android device to act as their chaperone. (ZeroHedge) (AC-The prolific use of Google-based CAPTCHAs for financial and other necessary online sessions would bring a large swath of customers under the dystopian surveillance system and outcast users of freedom-based OSs, VPNs and hardware.)
2. SpaceX targets record IPO details. @SpaceX set $135/share pricing to raise up to ~$75 billion (largest IPO ever), valuing the company at ~$1.75-1.77 trillion ahead of expected Nasdaq debut (SPCX) around June 12. (Reuters)
3. New Solar Desalination Technology Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water Without Toxic Brine: Unlike older desalination plants that rely on heavy energy use and chemical processing, this new approach uses sunlight and specially designed surfaces to produce drinking water more efficiently. The technology combines solar panels, advanced heat absorption, and natural evaporation to improve clean water production while reducing waste that can damage marine ecosystems. Laser-textured black metal panels absorb nearly all incoming sunlight and convert it into heat efficiently. Seawater spreads across the surface through a superwicking process, creating a thin layer that speeds up evaporation and improves clean water production. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-05-19 12:38:12 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 950,076
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19May2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Places Hold on Iran Strike / American Doctor Infected With Ebola in DRC / XI to Host Putin Again / US, Nigeria Strike ISIS / Mosque Shooting In San Diego Kills 3, Plus 2 Shooters / New $1.8B DOJ Fund For 'Political Targets' / Japan Proposes AI-Blockchain Finance / White House Teases Bitcoin Reserve Announcement / Bank of England 'On Board' With Tokenization / Swan Bitcoin Hit with $1B Lawsuit / BTC ETFs Shed Heavy / Strategy Buys $2B of Bitcoin / Yields Flat, Stocks Drop, Gold Drops / Don't Rush to Connect Centralized AI to Your Financial Accounts / Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit / SEC Moving Forward on Tokenized Securities
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $77,497, 16.92 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.62 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $77,749 / Lo: $76,029
Volume: $36B (Up 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.53T (Down 1%)
Hashrate: .963 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump calls off scheduled attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal: Monday he had put plans for an imminent resumption of attacks on hold at the request of Gulf Arab states. Although he said he had called off strikes planned for Tuesday, Trump said he told military leaders "to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached." (CBS)
2. American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region: An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda that is believed by local authorities to have caused more than 130 deaths, with the United States triggering a public health law to limit entry from the affected region. Christian missionary physician – Dr. Peter Stafford – had “tested positive” after “presenting symptoms consistent with the virus.” (CNN)
3. Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit: China and ‌Russia have cast Putin's two-day trip this week — his 25th visit to China — as further evidence of their "all-weather" partnership, even as the West urges Beijing to pressure Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine. (Reuters)
4. US, Nigeria Launch Fresh Airstrikes Against ISIS in Borno State: U.S. Africa Command and Nigerian forces conducted coordinated airstrikes yesterday in Borno State's Metele area, killing over 20 ISWAP militants after intelligence detected a gathering of fighters. The operation follows Friday's strike that killed senior ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, marking intensified U.S.-Nigerian counterterrorism cooperation. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque: Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, say police.The shooting took place on Monday morning, two hours after the mother of one of the suspects called police to say her son had run away with a friend and was possibly suicidal. Officers found the suspects - aged 17 and 18 - dead of self-inflicted wounds in a vehicle blocks away from the mosque. (BBC)
2. Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking the reins at the Justice Department, as the agency faces intense scrutiny over its plans to create a $1.776 billion fund to pay allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were targeted politically. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Japan's ruling party advances proposal to build national AI-blockchain financial system: The proposal, titled "Next-generation AI & Onchain Finance Concept," was drafted by a project team within the LDP. The proposal prioritizes the development of an automated financial infrastructure that supports 24/7 agentic commerce via blockchain networks. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent: ‘A Breakthrough’: Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told an interviewer this week that the administration has cleared a major legal hurdle in standing up the reserve. “We’ll have an announcement,” Witt said. “I wish I could say more… It’s a breakthrough as far as getting everything in place, legally sound, properly safeguarding the assets.” (BitcoinMag)
2. Bank of England, FCA Set Out ‘Shared Vision’ for Tokenization: The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England set out a “shared vision” for tokenisation in UK wholesale financial markets Monday, launching a joint Call for Input aimed at giving firms greater regulatory and infrastructure certainty as distributed ledger technology moves from “pilots to production.” (Decrypt) (AC- Caveat Emptor.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Swan Bitcoin Hit With Nearly $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Prime Trust Collapse: Electric Solidus, Inc, which operates as Bitcoin services firm Swan Bitcoin, was named as a defendant in a newly filed lawsuit in Delaware Bankruptcy Court that aims to recover nearly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency linked to the 2023 collapse of Prime Trust. The suit claims that Swan was able to avoid major losses in 2023 when the former crypto custodian was forced to shut down and file for bankruptcy, citing the firm’s “unrivaled access to inside information.” (Decrypt) (AC- The narrative in this suit doesn't make sense.)
2. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $649M in a Day as Long-Term BTC Holders ‘Limit Downside Potential’: BlackRock’s IBIT led Monday’s outflows with $448 million. It was followed by ARK Invest and 21Shares’ $110 million and Fidelity’s $63 million outflows. (Decrypt)
3. Strategy Acquires 24,869 Bitcoin In Massive $2 Billion Buy: Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest purchase completed by the treasury company. In total, the firm has expanded its reserves by 24,869 BTC with this acquisition. With over 4.2% of the BTC circulating supply in its wallets, Strategy is by far the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency in the world. (Bitcoinist)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.6% on Tuesday, pausing its recent climb as renewed optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement eased concerns about inflation and further interest rate hikes. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Futures Flat After Two-Day Slide: US stock futures were little changed on Tuesday after the major indexes posted a second consecutive session of losses, pressured mainly by weakness in technology shares. During Monday’s regular session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.07% and 0.51%, respectively, as a selloff in memory chip makers dragged both benchmarks lower for a second straight day. (TradingEconomics)
3. Gold Pares Rebound: Gold prices fell to the $4,550 per ounce mark on Monday, testing their lowest since late March as pro-inflationary forces backed the likelihood of a hawkish response by the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Experts warn of privacy risks as AI firms looks to connect to financial accounts: OpenAI announced Friday that it is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature allowing users to connect all of their financial accounts to the chatbot for personal finance advice, a move which is raising concerns among privacy and cybersecurity experts. “Even if ChatGPT's new feature doesn't access full account numbers or have the ability to make changes to financial accounts, the financial information it does collect can reveal deeply personal details about a person’s life, habits, vulnerabilities, and relationships,” (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion AI Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman: Elon Musk’s latest legal challenge against OpenAI has collapsed in court, clearing one of the biggest legal threats facing the ChatGPT maker as competition in artificial intelligence intensifies. A California jury on Monday rejected Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman. (Decrypt)
2. SEC tokenized stock exemption to let equities move onto crypto rails: SEC staff defined tokenized securities in January 2026 as traditional securities represented as crypto assets, with crypto networks maintaining ownership records, in whole or in part. The innovation exemption would allow qualifying firms to test tokenized securities trading on novel venues, including AMMs and, potentially, public permissionless blockchains, within defined parameters. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-05-07 12:35:15 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 948,310
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07May2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Envoy Meets With China / ASEAN Meeting Addresses Oil / Hantavirus Cases Were Human Transmitted / Tennessee To Gerrymander Dems Out / VP Vance Reveals SNAP Fraud / New US Counterterror Strategy Released / Banking Lobby Aggression Ramps Up on CLARITY / ebay Should Consider New Payments System Istead / Job Losses Up, Stocks Up / Chrome is Installing Big Software Without Your Knowledge / Musk's xAI Cuts Deal With Anthropic
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $81,090, 17.07 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.33 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $82,213 / Lo: $80,563
Volume: $35B (Down 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.62T (Down 2%)
Hashrate: .969 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China’s top envoy meets with Iran’s in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing next week, as both countries seek to stabilise a relationship strained by tensions over trade, Taiwan and the Iran war. (Reuters, CNN)
2. ASEAN summit kicks off with calls for joint response to energy crisis: Concerns of energy and food supply security following a blockade of the critical ‌Strait of Hormuz weigh heavy on the bloc of 11 nations, home to nearly 700 million and one of the regions worst-hit after the Iran war choked off energy supplies. (Reuters)
3. Hantavirus latest updates: Confirmed cases rise to 5 from Dutch cruise ship: Three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – have died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. There are eight confirmed or suspected cases in total. People in three U.S. states – California, Georgia and Arizona – were being monitored for possible infections, though none had shown signs of illness. In the three confirmed cases on the cruise ship, the patients tested positive for the Andes strain, which can be transmitted among people. (Yahoo)
-US Events-
1. Tennessee unveils new congressional map poised to erase Dem seat: Tennessee’s new map aims to draw the state’s lone Democratic congressional representative — Rep. Steve Cohen — out of his Memphis-area seat by splitting up majority-Black Shelby County. (Politico)
2. JD Vance Reveals SNAP Fraud Including Benefits to 186,000 Dead People: Speaking in Des Moines on May 5, Vance announced his task force uncovered massive SNAP fraud from 29 cooperating states, including 355,000 duplicate enrollments and benefits to the deceased. (X)
3. Trump Counterterrorism Strategy: Aggressive Response, Border Security, Hemispheric Safety: The new White House Counterterrorism (CT) Strategy document looks to seize the initiative from terrorists and criminal cartels by taking aggressive action against hostile regimes, keeping America’s borders secure to minimize threats at home, and pushing malign foreign influence out of the Western Hemisphere. The new CT Strategy recognized that threats close to the American homeland are the most immediate and dangerous, so it prioritized “neutralization of hemispheric terror threats by incapacitating cartel operations until these groups are incapable of bringing their drugs, their members, and their trafficked victims into the United States.” (Breitbart) (AC-The new US counterterror strategy will directly affect military units and focus on threats a bit closer to home.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Banking lobby attempts to kill Clarity Act’s stablecoin progress as markup is scheduled for next week: US banks are mounting an aggressive lobbying effort to stall the CLARITY Act, even as key US lawmakers signal a fast-tracked timeline to put the bill on the president’s desk before July 4. US banks say stablecoin-reward language still leaves loopholes, while lawmakers argue the compromise is needed to move the CLARITY Act forward. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs: Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $55.5 billion unsolicited bid to absorb eBay into GameStop has the corporate world doing a double-take. eBay’s board doesn’t need a smaller, meme-backed retailer to step in and aggressively strip its budget to find efficiency. Instead, they can look at a real-world blueprint proving that true operational efficiency isn’t found by gutting marketing, it’s found by upgrading the payment layer. By taking a page out of the broader digital asset ecosystem and looking at how legacy brand Steak ‘n Shake just revolutionized its business model, eBay can unlock a massive structural victory completely on its own terms. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Job Cuts Rise to 3-Month High: US-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April 2026, the most in three months, compared to 60,620 in March, but down 21% from the same month last year. April’s total is the third highest for an April month since 2009, with tech (33,361) announcing the most jobs, followed by warehousing (5,743) and services (4,110). Artificial Intelligence led all reasons for job cuts for the second month in a row, with 26% of total cuts. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Rise to New Records: US stocks rose on Wednesday as a potential end to the war with Iran improved the macroeconomic backdrop, while a series of strong earnings boosted AI stocks. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose over 1% to new records, and the Dow added 600 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Chrome Is Quietly Installing a 4GB AI Model on Your Computer—And Putting It Back If You Delete It: Chrome silently downloads a ~4GB Gemini Nano file called weights.bin to eligible devices with no opt-in prompt, and automatically re-downloads it if deleted. This unauthorised download affects all operating systems using Chrome. (Decrypt)
2. Elon Musk's SpaceX Will Help Power Anthropic's Claude in Surprise AI Deal: Elon Musk's SpaceX/xAI signed a deal to provide Anthropic access to the Colossus 1 AI supercomputer cluster. Anthropic said the added compute power will improve capacity for Claude Pro and Claude Max users. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 47/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Some days the noise is much greater than the signal, like today. This is an opportunity to focus on those few things that do matter.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-04-27 14:13:20 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 946,874
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Hormuz Strait Still Closed / Iran Diplomant Visits Putin / Palestinian Authority Holds Elections / Latest Trump Assasin Released Anti-Christian Screed / King Charles Meets With Trump / VA Supreme Court to Rule on Redistricting Vote / Tennessee Bans Bitcoin ATMs / World Central Banks Target Crypto / BTC ETF Demand Grows / Greyscale Stiffarms Coinbase / Markets Steady / France Charges 88 on Wrench Attack Network / Musk, Altman Meet in Court Battle / Musk Opens Technology Entropy Debate / Bitcoin Dev Proposes Hard Fork
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $77,842, 16.52 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.54 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $79,488 / Lo: $77,505
Volume: $32B (Up 96%)
Mkt Cap: $1.55T (Even)
Hashrate: .915 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Strait of Hormuz Remains Largely Closed as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Despite Extended Ceasefire: Navy teams are actively clearing explosive mines laid by Iranian forces, describing the operation as part of a broader push to reopen the waterway through which roughly one-fifth of global oil and significant liquefied natural gas volumes normally pass. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is "growing and going global," with a second aircraft carrier expected to join operations soon. (IBTimes)
2. Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia as part of efforts to end the war: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as part of efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran. (AlJazeera)
3. Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success: The Palestinian Authority, which administers semiautonomous areas of the West Bank but is left out of the U.S.-drafted ceasefire plan for Gaza, has described Saturday’s local election in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah as a largely symbolic pilot while the authority seeks to politically link the territories. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect wrote anti-Christian manifesto: On Saturday, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, charged a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, firing a shotgun and wounding a Secret Service agent before being tackled and arrested. Sent to his family 10 minutes before the attack, Allen's manifesto dubbed him the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and detailed plans to kill Trump administration officials. Allen also attended a leftist anti-Trump No Kings protest, was a regular at the shooting range, and was a member of a group known as The Wide Awakes, Heinrich wrote. (GroundNews, Breitbart)
2. King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign: The monarch lands in the US on Monday for a four-day state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, declared during the reign of his five-times great-grandfather, King George III. (CNN)
3. Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats: The case contends that the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural requirements by placing the constitutional amendment before voters to authorize mid-decade redistricting. If the court agrees that lawmakers broke the rules, it could invalidate the amendment and render last week’s statewide vote meaningless. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Tennessee Becomes Second State to Outlaw Bitcoin, Crypto ATMs: Tennessee has become the second U.S. state to outlaw Bitcoin ATMs, making it a criminal offense in the Volunteer State to own or operate the machines that federal authorities have identified as a vector committing fraud against the elderly. The legislation was co-sponsored by Republican state representatives Cameron Sexton and Jay Reedy. In a March statement, Sexton said the kiosks “have become a gateway for scammers to exploit Tennesseans, especially our seniors.” According to FBI numbers released this month, Americans aged over 60 lost $257 million | 3,287 BTC to scams involving Bitcoin ATMs last year, a 58% increase year-over-year. (Decrypt) (AC-For context, Rep Sexton was a guest speaker at a BV event lately and is an outspoken voice on conservative and freedom-oriented issues. This issue is apparently nuanced and debateable)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. The world’s central banks finally see crypto as a real monetary threat to TradFi: The world's central banks stopped arguing about whether stablecoins are risky long ago. Their main concern now is about who will control them and how. The Bank for International Settlements, often called the central bankers' central bank, has raised concerns about stablecoins before, but the language they've used is much sharper now. De Cos warned about runs that could trigger market stress, about dollar-pegged tokens accelerating the dollarization of developing economies, and about fragmented regulatory frameworks that private firms can arbitrage across borders. That's the language of systemic risk, distinct from the investor-protection framing that dominated earlier debates.(CryptoSlate)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin leads $1.2B weekly haul for global crypto funds as institutional demand builds: Global crypto investment products drew $1.2 billion in weekly inflows, marking a fourth straight positive week. (TheBlock)
2. Grayscale moves away from Coinbase for new ETF product – Is Wall Street building a post-Coinbase custody map?: Grayscale’s decision to swap Coinbase for Anchorage in a new ETF filing is small on paper and significant in context because it shines a light on how much of Wall Street’s Bitcoin wrapper still depends on one custodian. (CryptoSlate) (AC-A soverign bitcoiners, we prefer self-custody over institutional custody, but that option isn't viable for all financial products. It is good to see more options.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Firm: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.32% on Monday, little changed but maintaining last week’s gains as stalled US–Iran peace negotiations kept markets cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. (TradingEconomics)
2. S&P and Nasdaq Close at Record Levels: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finished Friday at record highs, buoyed by optimism that US–Iran peace talks may soon occur in Pakistan. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,1658, while the Nasdaq climbed 1.6% to 24,837. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. France Charges 88, Including Minors, in Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Crackdown: France has recorded 135 crypto-linked incidents since 2023, amid a nationwide surge in so-called “wrench attacks." Six suspects were arrested this month in two separate operations linked to kidnappings in Challes-les-Eaux and Dompierre-sur-Mer; all six are in pre-trial detention. Investigators identified structured criminal networks by tracing repeat offenders across 135 incidents recorded since 2023. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI: Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion. The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI. (AP)
2. Musk Warns Technology Degrades Without Constant Effort: In clips amplified by influencer Dustin, Musk explains that the U.S. reached the moon in 1969 with slide rules and basic computers, but after the space shuttle ended in 2011, NASA couldn't send astronauts to orbit for years. He argues technology doesn't improve on its own—it degrades like ancient Egypt forgetting pyramid skills amid complacency. Viewers connect this to bureaucracy and demographics, while critics note Apollo's huge budget share has shrunk, though SpaceX now dominates orbital launches and proves private drive works. (X) (AC-Not a common assertion, tech entropy does require some philosphic and mechanistic understanding in order to drive meaningful progress. It's good to see a debate over something that affects all humanity.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft: Paul Sztorc proposes a 2026 hard fork of Bitcoin called eCash, giving BTC holders equivalent tokens and adding Drivechains. A hard fork splits a blockchain into a new network with shared history but different rules, like Bitcoin Cash in 2017. The fork is scheduled for Bitcoin block height 964,000 in August 2026. A coin-splitter tool will be released to help holders cleanly separate their BTC from their new eCash. The new chain will be a near-copy of Bitcoin's existing blockchain, with one critical addition called Drivechains. Drivechains are sidechains tethered to the Bitcoin blockchain, allowing seamless movement of BTC between the main chain and sidechains without changing Bitcoin's base layer. Each sidechain can operate under its own rules and features, essentially allowing developers to build new capabilities on top of Bitcoin without requiring the entire network to adopt those changes. (CoinDesk)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 47/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-04-24 14:20:05 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 946,454
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Wants Spain Suspended From NATO / Hezbolla Says No Ceasefire / Panama Canal Rakes It In / Green Beret Busted on Betting / US Terror Plot Stopped / Marijuana Gets Federal Repreive / BTC ETFs Infow for 7 Days / Stocks Up / New Bill Would Require Warrants For AI Data / META Cuts 10% of Workfoce for AI / Fold Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $77,881, 16.57 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.52 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $78,676 / Lo: $77,014
Volume: $37B (Down 14%)
Mkt Cap: $1.55T (Even)
Hashrate: .933 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO: An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands. They have expressed frustration with Spain, where the Socialist leadership said it would not allow its bases or airspace to be used to attack Iran. The United States has two important military bases in Spain: Naval ‌Station Rota and ⁠Morón Air Base. (Reuters)
2. Hezbollah MP: ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks: Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for three weeks, ‌pointing to continued Israeli attacks in south Lebanon and saying the group had the right to respond. "Any Israeli ⁠aggression against any Lebanese target, regardless of its nature, gives the resistance the right to respond proportionately," MP Fayyad said. (Reuters) (AC- The distinction between Lebannon and Hezbollah must be clear in reporting and understanding of this issue. The ceasefire is with the country, not the Iranian proxy. It seems the country is looking to rid itself of Hezbollah.)
3. Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand: The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said the unusually high prices reflected a temporary rise in demand ‌rather than persistent congestion at the waterway. The authority said average auction prices had risen to about $385,000 after the start of the Middle East conflict, from around $135,000 to $140,000 before, as higher traffic boosted demand for reservations. (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid: A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke opened an account in late December on Polymarket, one of the best-known prediction markets. He wagered about $32,000 that Maduro would be “out” by January. The bet was a long-shot. But Van Dyke was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, prosecutors allege, and had access to classified information before he placed the bet. (CNN)
2. North Carolina woman, Houston-area teen accused of plot against Congregation Beth Israel: Court documents state that 18-year-old Angelina Han Hicks conspired to "kill as many Jews as possible" by driving through Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. "A fast-moving, multistate FBI investigation led to the arrests of one adult and one juvenile accused of planning an attack at a Jewish Day School in Houston, Texas. 18-year-old Angela Hicks is currently facing two state charges brought by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in Lexington, North Carolina. A juvenile was charged in Harris County, Texas. (Fox26)
3. Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift: The order signed by Todd Blanche does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under federal law. But it does change the way it’s regulated, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I — reserved for drugs without medical use and with high potential for abuse — to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. It also gives licensed medical marijuana operators a major tax break and eases some barriers to researching cannabis. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock drives 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak as BTC nears $80,000: Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs logged $335.8 million in inflows on Wednesday, marking the seventh consecutive day of inflows. (CoinTelegraph)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Nasdaq 100 Reaches New Record: US stock indices were mostly higher on Friday as strong earnings offset pressure from high energy prices ahead of possible talks between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 inched higher and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1% to a new record, while the Dow edged lower. The US and Iran maintained their blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, although Pakistan signaled that the Irani delegation would be open to talks this weekend. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Yield Climbs on Middle East Concerns: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.33% on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session as stalled US-Iran peace efforts and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation risks elevated. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Proposed House Bill Would Require Warrants for Government AI Surveillance: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act on Thursday. If passed, the legislation would amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to codify a broad warrant requirement for government searches, close what supporters describe as the “third-party doctrine” loophole, and give individuals the right to sue the government for Fourth Amendment violations. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Meta Will Lay Off 8,000 Employees as AI Focus Intensifies: Meta informed workers of sweeping layoffs Thursday, targeting roughly 8,000 employees—about 10% of its global workforce—while also eliminating 6,000 unfilled positions, as the Facebook and Instagram parent company funnels unprecedented resources into artificial intelligence development. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Fold Launches 'Bitcoin Bonus' Program for Employers Following Steak 'n Shake Debut: Bitcoin financial services company Fold Holdings, Inc. launched a program Thursday that allows companies to pay recurring BTC bonuses to employees, following an initial rollout from restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake earlier this year. Under the program, Steak 'n Shake's 10,000-plus hourly workers across the United States can receive Bitcoin bonuses. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 39/100 (Down 7 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-04-21 14:09:31 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 946,055
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Gunman at Mexico Pyramids Injure 13, Kill 1 / Japan Lifts Weapon Export Ban / VP to Fly to Pakistan for Peace Talks / Argentina, Israel Sign 'Issac Accords' / Trump Signs EO on Energy Push / Virgina to Decide on Gerrymander Today / CIA Officers Kills in Mexico / Scammers Get in to Hormuz Strait Transactions / Korea Bank Governor Pushes CBDC / UK Firm Wants to Mine Bitcoin, Gets Pushback / MSTR Takes Spot as Biggest Bitcoin Holder / Retail Sales Up, Job Hires Up, Stocks Take Breather
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $75,808, 15.89 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.67 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $76,881 / Lo: $74,755
Volume: $69B (Up 93%)
Mkt Cap: $1.51T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: .989 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico: An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archaeological site north of Mexico's capital. The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (NPR)
2. Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy: The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution. “In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone.” At least 17 countries will be eligible to buy weapons manufactured in Japan under the changes. (AlJazeera)
3. JD Vance Expected To Fly To Pakistan For New Round Of Iran Talks As End Of Ceasefire Looms: Neither country has publicly confirmed the talks but regional officials say they have signaled they will attend. President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire with Iran will expire on "Wednesday evening Washington time," a day after the two-week mark from the original announcement. (IBTimes)
4. Milei and Netanyahu Launch ‘Isaac Accords’ Program Between Israel and Western Hemisphere: President of Argentina Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday launched the “Isaac Accords,” a new strategic framework aimed at strengthening cooperation between Argentina, Israel and like-minded partners in the Western Hemisphere. The initiative also aims to “foster coordination and alignment in international forums, as well as to promote a framework for expanding cooperation in innovation, technology, trade, and economic openness.” (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Trump Invokes Defense Production Act To Sign Energy-Related Directives: President Donald Trump on April 20 invoked the Defense Production Act to issue a series of memorandums focused on strengthening coal supply chains, natural gas transmission, and liquefied natural gas capacity. Trump also signed memos aimed at boosting domestic petroleum production, enhancing grid infrastructure, and expanding the deployment of “large-scale energy” and related infrastructure. The memos direct the Energy Department to make “necessary purchases, commitments, and financial instruments” (ZeroHedge)
2. Virginia voters to decide on new House map with major midterm implications Virginia is the latest front in an unprecedented coast-to-coast redistricting war, with voters on Tuesday set to determine whether to accept or reject a Democratic plan to dramatically redraw the state’s congressional maps and help shape the midterm elections. The final day of voting is Tuesday, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, on a plan that could help Democrats win 10 of the state’s 11 congressional districts – a major shift from the current balance of six seats held by Democrats and five by Republicans. (CNN)
3. Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says: Mexican authorities announced Sunday that multiple officers, including U.S. Embassy personnel, died after returning from a major weekend operation to dismantle "clandestine drug laboratories" in Morelos. Personnel from multiple agencies reportedly carried out the operation on April 17 and 18 following a three-month investigation, dismantling six large-scale synthetic drug production sites. (Fox) (AC-Other reports explain the 2 US personnel were in fact CIA employees.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Shipping companies with vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for safe passage. (CoinTelegraph)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bank of Korea's New Governor Prioritizes CBDCs Over Stablecoins in First Policy Address: Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song, who began his four-year term Tuesday, delivered his first address in office prioritizing central bank digital currencies and bank-issued deposit tokens while omitting any mention of stablecoins. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. UK Gas Firm Faces Pushback Over Plans to Mine Bitcoin: Reabold Resources is "exploring the potential" to use its new gas field site to power a Bitcoin mining operation. The firm initially received pushback after The Telegraph reported it would mine Bitcoin instead of contributing to U.K. energy needs. (Decrypt)
2. Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying: Strategy now holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing IBIT’s 802,824 BTC, marking its first lead since Q2 2024. (CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Retail Sales Rise by Most in a Year: US retail sales rose sharply by 1.7% in March 2026, surpassing market expectations of 1.4% and following an upwardly revised 0.7% increase in February. This marks the steepest growth since March 2025, driven largely by a record 15.5% surge in gasoline station receipts as fuel prices spiked amid the escalating conflict with Iran. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Weekly Job Growth Surges in Early April: US private employers added an average of 54,750 jobs per week in the four weeks ending April 4, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute. This marks a significant acceleration from the upwardly revised 40,250 weekly jobs in the previous period and represents the fifth straight week of improving hiring activity. (TradingEconomics)
3. S&P 500, Nasdaq Snap Winning Streaks on US-Iran Tensions: US stocks ended Monday on a softer note, as the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nasdaq fell 0.3%, bringing its 13-day rally to an end, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near flat at 49,442. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 33/100 (Up 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-04-17 12:23:43 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 945,478
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins / Russian Oil Refinery Fire Seen From Space / FISA Temporary Bill Passes / CA Warehouse Worker Uses Arson to Fight Capitalism / Former VA Lt. Gov. Murder-Suicide / Tennessee Bill To Invest in Bitcoin / Citi Says Bitcoin Returns Better Than Gold / Yields Down, Stocks Up / AI Chats Can Be Used Against You in Court / Another Wrench Attack in France / New Bitcoin Scholars Fund to Invest in Education
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $75,620, 15.71 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.72 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $76,347 / Lo: $73,346
Volume: $42B (Up 12%%)
Mkt Cap: $1.51T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/byte (Up 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon: "I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST," Trump said in a social media publication. (IBTimes)
2. Drone Attack On Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery Unleashes Fire So Large It Can Be Seen From Space: Russia and Ukraine have continued trading blows on key oil and energy sites, with the latest being a drone attack targeting Russia's Tuapse Oil refinery, which unleashed a fire so large it can be picked up by satellites in space. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency, after schools and residential buildings suffered damage, and all classes have been canceled. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. House passes short-term spy powers extension in late-night vote after deal falls apart: The House approved a short-term renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act until April 30 early Friday, after a GOP revolt blocked a longer five-year extension proposed by leadership. In a 200-220 vote at about 1:15 a.m. Friday, 12 Republicans joined almost all Democrats to defeat the proposal, with lawmakers citing concerns about protecting Americans' privacy and the rushed legislative process. (GroundNews)
2. California warehouse worker accused of arson raged online against capitalist greed: Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old resident of Highland, is facing several arson charges in San Bernardino County. "In a phone call to one witness, the defendant compared himself to Luigi Mangione," "Look, America is founded on free enterprise and capitalism. Anyone who attacks our values, our way of life, our system, which provides the best goods and services to the most people, we're gonna come after aggressively." he said. (ABC)
3. Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide: The 47-year-old Democrat shot his dentist wife, Cerina Fairfax, in the basement of their residence before turning the gun on himself, according to police. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Tennessee Lawmakers Are Exploring Bill to Invest State Funds in Bitcoin: Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to establish a state Bitcoin reserve, allowing the State Treasurer to invest a limited share of select state funds in BTC. The proposal aims to combat inflation and improve long-term returns through responsible financial management. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Citi Says Mixing Bitcoin With Gold Can Boost Your Portfolio Performance: Analyst Alex Saunders said a 5% allocation to gold enhances portfolio efficiency, while splitting that exposure between gold and bitcoin produces stronger results. Citi noted that bitcoin often performs better than gold when bond markets weaken, highlighting recent gains amid geopolitical and equity market stress. Over the past two months, bitcoin has risen 9%, while spot gold has declined 4%. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. 10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Down on Friday: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged down to around 4.3% on Friday, as investors grew more optimistic that a deal between the US and Iran could be reached in the near term. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Extend Gains: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs Thursday, extending a strong week driven by hopes of easing Iran tensions.The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to new record high, the Nasdaq gained 0.4% to 24,100 while the Dow added 115 points. Markets got an extra lift after President Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. ET. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Your AI Chats Can Be Used Against You in Court—Law Firms Are Scrambling: Two months ago, a federal judge in New York ruled that a fraud defendant's private conversations with Anthropic's Claude were fair game for prosecutors. More than a dozen major U.S. law firms have since issued client advisories warning that conversations with AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT carry no legal protection when they touch legal matters. (Decrypt)
2. French Police Rescue Mother and Child After $400K Crypto Ransom Kidnapping: A mother and her 10-year-old son were kidnapped from their Burgundy home on Monday in a ransom plot targeting the father's cryptocurrency business. Elite police unit GIGN rescued the victims from a Val-de-Marne hotel room Tuesday around 6am. French ministers have stated that they are working on a plan to address the issue of wrench attacks in the coming weeks. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Scholars Fund Launches With $21 Million Goal to Bring Bitcoin Education to K–12 Schools: A new nonprofit initiative, the Bitcoin Scholars Fund (BSF), announced plans attempting to redirect $21 million from federal coffers into K–12 Bitcoin education by 2027. The organization unveiled its mission on X, promoting what it calls a “modern alternative” to government-backed education funding. Scholarships will support coursework in Bitcoin, Austrian economics, and “freedom tech” at partner schools that complete Base58’s “Bitcoin at Work(shop)” certification, which brings protocol-level, hands-on instruction into classrooms. (BItcoinMag) (AC-Good news is out there if you look for it.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 21/100 (Down 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-04-16 12:09:18 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 945,319
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Russian Drones Slam Ukraine / Iran Uses Chinese Satellites For Targeting / US-Iran Dialogue Gives Hope / USS Ford Breaks Deployment Records / VP's Fraud Focus ID's CA Businesses / Pakistan Lifts Crypto Banking Regs / Cato Says Bitcoin Taxes Make No Sense / Sen Warren Warns Musk Over X Finance Ambitions / UST Yields Steady, S&P Hits Record / Multiple Ideas Offered For Quantum-Safe Bitcoin / Professor Jiang Shows Ignorance on Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $74,494, 15.46 oz Gold/1 BTC, 5.79 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $75,409 / Lo: $73,614
Volume: $38B (Down 23%)
Mkt Cap: $1.49T (Even)
Hashrate: .973 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine for hours, killing at least 18 people: The Kremlin's most intense attack of the year, including a drone slamming into a Kyiv residential building, comes as Ukraine fears the Iran war is leaving it short of critical air defense munitions. (NBC)
2. Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite to Target U.S. Bases: Iran's IRGC covertly acquired a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite (TEE-01B) in late 2024 and used it to monitor US military bases across the Middle East. Leaked documents show the satellite captured imagery of Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 13-15, around the time of strikes that damaged five US refueling aircraft. Chinese firms, and Beijing's government either denying involvement or declining comment on the leaked documents. (GroundNews, FT)
3. Hopes grow for a breakthrough in US-Iran talks as Pakistan mediates: The optimism on Wednesday came as a high-level Pakistani delegation, headed by Army Chief Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran to deliver a message from the US to the Iranian leadership. The central sticking point remains the duration of any enrichment freeze by Iran and the country’s stockpile of 440 kilogrammes of highly enriched uranium. (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. US Aircraft Carrier Breaks Record for Longest Deployment Since the Vietnam War: The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war. (MilitaryCom)
2. JD Vance’s Task Force Suspends over 400 California Hospice Businesses for Alleged Fraud: As of Wednesday, 447 hospice businesses and 23 home health agencies around the state have been cut off because of alleged fraud, with the total of those suspensions being valued at more than $600 million. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Pakistan Lifts 8-Year Crypto Banking Ban Following Trump Family, Binance Deals: Banks in Pakistan can now provide services to registered crypto firms—but not trade crypto themselves—after a 2018 ban was rescinded. (Decrypt)
2. 'Bitcoin taxes make no sense': Washington think tank argues US rules hinder everyday payments: The Cato Institute has argued that current U.S. tax treatment makes using bitcoin for payments impractical. Research fellow Nick Anthony suggested regulatory changes to remove capital gains on crypto payments or to introduce broader de minimis exemptions. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Elizabeth Warren Warns Elon Musk's X Money Threatens 'Stability of the Financial System': In a letter to the billionaire entrepreneur, Warren flagged potential risks to consumers and financial stability, stating that, “If your track record operating X is any indication of how you’ll operate X Money, consumers, our national security, and the stability of the financial system may be at risk.” Warren highlighted X Money’s acquisition of 40 state money transmitter licenses and preview materials suggesting it will offer deposit accounts with up to 6% APY. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Steadies as Iran Talks Take Focus: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note steadied around 4.27% on Thursday after experiencing elevated volatility earlier in the week amid growing optimism that the US and Iran could find a diplomatic solution to end the war. (TradingEconomics)
2. S&P 500 Hits New Record: The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to cross 7020 points on Wednesday, a fresh record level while the Nasdaq gained more than 1.4% loging best 11-day stretch in history, led by gains in the tech sector. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. Adam Back Pushes for Optional Upgrades to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin: The Blockstream CEO’s approach contrasts with BIP-361, a proposal that would implement mandatory freezes of quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin. Google research shows quantum computers could break Bitcoin's cryptography with 20-fold fewer physical qubits than previously thought. An estimated 6.9 million BTC face quantum vulnerability, including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Educator Claims Bitcoin is CIA Operation, Draws Bitcoin Community Backlash: In the Jack Neel Podcast interview, Yale-educated high school teacher Jiang Xueqin, known online as Professor Jiang with 2 million YouTube subscribers, used game theory to argue Bitcoin's origins trace to U.S. agencies like DARPA and NSA, citing its transparent ledger for surveillance and anonymous release by Satoshi Nakamoto. He questioned its decentralization, wondering about physical blockchain server locations. Bitcoin supporters countered that the network runs on 21,996 nodes across countries like the U.S., Germany, and France, secured by global proof-of-work mining with no central control, dismissing the theory as a basic misunderstanding after 17 years of open-source development. (X)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-04-06 13:04:13 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 943,907
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 066Apr2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Rejects Ceasefire / US Airman Rescue Op In Iran Was Complex / Myanmar Elects Military Chief As President / ICE Arrests Soleimani's Niece in Los Angeles / Diesel Over $8/Gal in San Fran / MARA Slashes 15% of Workforce / UST Yields Up, Payrolls Surprise Up / Apple Pulls Bitchat in China / MA Emergency Services Hit With Cyberattack / Artemis Crew Reach Moon, Heading Around Backside / Solo Miner Hits Jackpot
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,601, 14.87 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.19 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,233 / Lo: $66,669
Volume: $34B (Up 109%)
Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Up 4%)
Hashrate: .944 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 3 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, as Trump sets deadline for reopening Strait of Hormuz: Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli war, saying this would allow adversaries to pause and prepare for fighting to continue. US President Donald Trump appeared to set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials say the strait will reopen when they are “fully compensated” for war damages. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says its head of intelligence was killed early Monday. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi was “directly responsible” for the deaths of Israeli citizens.
2. U.S. Executes ‘One of the Most Challenging, Complex Missions in Special Ops History’ to Save Airman: The operation was triggered after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran on Friday morning forcing both crew members to eject into hostile territory. The pilot was recovered within hours in what U.S. defense officials described as a “bold, broad daylight snatch,” with rescue aircraft operating for hours over Iranian territory under fire. The second crew member — a weapons systems officer — remained missing, triggering an intensive search across rugged mountainous terrain. The airman, injured during the ejection, climbed roughly 10 to 12 kilometers to higher ground, where he ultimately reached a ridgeline approximately 7,000 feet in elevation and concealed himself in a crevice as search teams closed in. The rescue operation involved around 200 special operations personnel, including elements of SEAL Team 6. Despite the complications, all U.S. personnel were successfully extracted, and no American fatalities were reported. (Breitbart) (AC-Quite a detailed story, unfortunately with a bit too much sensitive information in much of the reporting. A good read, nonetheless.)
3. Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president: Myanmar's parliament has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president of the Southeast Asian country. He has effectively led Myanmar since the 2021 coup that ousted the democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. (DW)
-US Events-
1. ICE Detains Iranian General's Relatives in Los Angeles as Trump White House Purges Green Cards Tied to Tehran: The niece of slain Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani has been arrested by US federal agents in Los Angeles, along with her daughter, both taken into custody after Secretary of State Marco Rubio stripped them of their green cards. the US. The State Department said she had promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised Iran's new Supreme Leader, and voiced support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, all while living in Los Angeles. (IBTimes)
2. Diesel Surges Above $8 In San Fran As Gulf Shock Exposes California's Disastrous Policies: "For the first time ever, GasBuddy data show average diesel prices have risen above $8 per gallon in San Francisco, CA. The national average price of gasoline is $4.10/gal this morning, with diesel at $5.58/gal. Last month, Chevron’s head of oil refining, Andy Walz, explained that California is careening toward an energy crisis due to the war in Iran. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Miner MARA Slashes 15% of Workforce After Selling $1.1 Billion in BTC: “MARA remains focused on executing our strategic evolution from a pure-play Bitcoin miner into an energy and digital infrastructure company,” a spokesperson said. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10 Year Treasury Yield Rises to Kick Off the Week: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.36% on Monday, the highest level in about a week, as traders returned from an extended holiday and continued to assess the impact of the war with Iran, now in its sixth week, while oil prices hovered near 2022 highs. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Nonfarm Payrolls Rise to 178K, Highest Since December 2024: The US economy added 178K jobs in March 2026, the most since December 2024, following a revised decline of 133K in February, when a strike in the healthcare sector weighed on employment. The figure came in well above market expectations of 60K. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. China orders Apple to pull Dorsey's Bitchat, the messaging app used during Iran protests: Apple removed Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app created by Block CEO Jack Dorsey, from its China App Store at the request of Beijing's internet regulator. The app, which uses Bluetooth and mesh networks to work without an internet connection, has become popular during protests in several countries and remains available outside China. (CoinDesk)
2. Massachusetts emergency communications system impacted by cyberattack: The intrusion impacted town and public safety computer systems. While 9-1-1 phone systems still work, non-emergency and business phone lines are out of service. The center is used by the towns of Pepperell, Ashby, Dunstable, Groton and others as a regional hub for receiving emergency calls and dispatching police, fire or medical services. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth: Officially starting at 2:34 p.m. ET, ‌the ⁠lunar flyby will plunge the crew into darkness and brief communications blackouts. The flyby will last about six hours, during which the astronauts will use professional cameras to take detailed photos through ⁠Orion's window of the silhouetted moon. (Reuters)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats 1-in-28,000 daily odds to win $210,000 block reward: The setup was connected to solo(.)ckpool(.)org, the anonymous solo mining pool launched in 2014. (TheBlock)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 13/100 (Up 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-03-31 13:08:59 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 943,060
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 31Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Oil is the Thing to Watch / Iran Hits Tanker Near Dubai / Trump Threatens Kharg Destruction / Haiti Gang Massacre Kills 70 / SCOTUS to Rule on Birthright Citizenship / MI Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah Inspired / US Labor Dept. OKs Crypto For 401Ks / Senators Intro Bill for Bitcoin Mining / Stablecoin Use Doubles / American Bitcoin at Post-IPO Low / Yields Fall / CA EO on AI Increases Regulation / Block Enables Bitcoin on Square
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,619, 14.50 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.48 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,323 / Lo: $65,950
Volume: $38B (Up 19%)
Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Down 2%)
Hashrate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. To shore up global crude oil supplies, the U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil shipments already at sea — first for India, then for the rest of the world. the U.S. sanction waiver sent energy-hungry Southeast Asia into a flurry. This month, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam signaled new interest in Russian oil. Manila, a long-time U.S. ally, imported Russian crude for the first time in five years — days after it declared an energy emergency. “We can argue whether there’s a moral dilemma there, but I think it’s a reflection of the fact that countries are going to do whatever they need to protect their energy security,” an energy analyst said. (AP) (AC- This is a reminder that oil still drives the world economy and it is a survival need versus any ethical geopolitical concerns. If the free flow of oil continues to be impeded, instability will rise worldwide.)
2. Iran sets giant oil tanker ablaze off Dubai: Authorities in Dubai said the fire on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi had ‌been brought under control following a drone attack, with no oil leak and no injuries to the crew. Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship's owner, said the vessel's hull was damaged.
3. Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to ‘immediately’ reopen Hormuz Strait: “Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately ‘Open for Business,’ we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet ‘touched.’” Trump posted on Truth social. (CNBC)
4. Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group: At least 70 people were killed and 30 more injured in a brutal gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region. Local civil protection officials said armed members of the Gran Grif gang carried out the assault in the Jean-Denis area at around 3 a.m. on Sunday. (DW)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship in test of second-term agenda: At issue in the case, known as Trump v. Barbara, is whether Mr. Trump's directive, issued on his first day back in the White House, comports with the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause and federal immigration law. Mr. Trump's order has not taken effect, since all of the lower courts who have considered it have found it is likely unconstitutional. The administration argues the amendment does not grant citizenship to children born to parents in the country illegally or temporarily, like those on student or work visas, or those granted certain protections to live and work in the U.S. (CBS)
2. Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says: The attack earlier this month on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan,” the FBI said in a news conference Monday. “God willing, I will kill as many of them as I possibly can,” Ghazali recorded himself saying to family just before the attack. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Department of Labor Proposes Rule Offering Safe for Crypto Investing in 401(k)s: A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor aims to provide a safe harbor for 401(k) fiduciaries considering alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies. The rule, following a directive from President Trump, seeks to expand access to alternative assets in retirement plans. (Decrypt)
2. U.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation Monday aimed at reshaping the U.S. digital asset mining sector, tightening supply chains, and embedding bitcoin into federal reserve strategy. The proposal, titled the “Mined in America Act,” would establish a federal certification program for domestic crypto mining operations while phasing out reliance on foreign-manufactured hardware. (BItcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. 'Unstable velocity': Standard Chartered says stablecoin usage rising faster than expected as new use cases emerge: Data in the Tuesday report shows overall stablecoin velocity has roughly doubled over the past two years, with tokens now turning over about six times per month on average. According to Standard Chartered, the increase has been driven largely by Circle’s USDC, which has seen accelerating activity across multiple blockchains. Stablecoins are no longer confined to just crypto trading and emerging-market savings, Kendrick said. Rather, these fiat-pegged tokens are now increasingly being used as a substitute for traditional financial rails and, more recently, for early-stage AI-driven payments. (THeBlock)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. American Bitcoin Stock Hits Post-IPO Low as Firm Celebrates 7K BTC Milestone: American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., now holds over 7,000 BTC worth $471 million | 7,074 BTC. Despite tripling its Bitcoin holdings since going public, shares have dropped 88% in the last six months. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Start Week Mixed: US stock indices were mixed on a volatile Monday as a sharp retreat in Treasury yields failed to sustain a broad based equity rally following dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. While the Dow edged 0.1% higher, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.4% and 0.8% respectively as heavy losses in the semiconductor sector offset gains in financials and utilities. (TradingEconomics)
2.US 10-Year Yield Falls Further from 8-Month High: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dropped to 4.3% on Tuesday, extending the retreat from the eight-month high of 4.44% two sessions prior as growth concerns gained ground on investors' forefront. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday issued a first-of-its-kind executive order requiring safety and privacy guardrails from artificial intelligence companies that contract with the state. The state will look carefully at policies on how the companies prevent exploitation of individuals, including the spread of child sexual abuse materials. The government will also consider whether A.I. models, the technology that powers chatbots and other tools, are used to monitor individuals or are used to block certain speech. Companies should also explain how they are avoiding bias in their systems. (NYTimes) (AC-Regulation is the tyrannists power tool.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Block's Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Sellers: Block's Square payments platform has shifted to automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers, with the feature rolling out gradually to all merchants in the coming month. This strategic move aims to expand mainstream adoption of Bitcoin payments and comes with zero fees for accepting transactions. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Doom reporting on Bitcoin is pretty high right now.
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2026-03-30 13:20:48 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 942,922
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Eyes Kharg Island / US Ground Troops Arrive in Mideast / Haifa Oil Depot on Fire / North Korean Weapons Used by Iran / TSA to be Funded, ICE-Not So Much / Trump's WH Ballroom Might be Something Else / BTC ETFs Outflow / Institutions Now Drive Bitcoin Price / Yields Up, Stocks Poised for Variability / FBI Director Email Hacked / NASA Moonshot To Launch Wednesday
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,815, 14.80 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.38 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $67,879 / Lo: $64,971
Volume: $32B (Up 67%)
Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Says US May Seize Kharg Island and Take Iranian Oil, but Deal Could Come ‘Very Quickly’: On Sunday, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times he is considering seizing Iran's Kharg Island, stating his "preference would be to take the oil" and claiming U.S. forces "could take it very easily." Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, and seizing it would severely disrupt energy trade while global Brent crude has climbed nearly 60% this month. (GroundNews)
2. Pentagon Preps Weeks‑Long Ground Ops in Iran as U.S. Marines Arrive in Theater: The Pentagon is preparing for what could become weeks-long ground operations inside Iran — including Special Operations raids and limited infantry missions — as U.S. forces, including a Marine expeditionary unit now in theater, continue to build up for a potentially more dangerous next phase of Operation Epic Fury, according to a report published Saturday. (Breitbart)
3. Smoke billows from fire at Israel oil refinery after reports of attack: Israel's Fire and Rescue Service says an industrial building and a fuel tanker were hit by debris from an intercepted missile at the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa on Monday. (BBC)
4. Iran's war against the US and Israel is being fueled by North Korean weapons: "The missile launched at Diego Garcia was a Musudan. The Iranians bought 19 of these from the North Koreans and took delivery in 2005. They have had this capability since 2005 — and this is no ‘secret weapon,'" "The North Koreans proliferated around 150 No Dong systems to Iran in the late 1990s. The Iranians were apparently very happy with the missiles the North Koreans provided them." (Fox) (AC-It's entertaining to know that US cash given to Iran over the years to keep them from attacking western allies was used to fund proxies but also build a North Korean military industry.)
-US Events-
1. TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon: Trump’s executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, though it’s unclear how quickly travelers will see an impact. The move comes during a busy travel stretch, with spring breaks underway and Passover and Easter approaching. (AP)
2. US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project: On Sunday, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom, describing the ballroom as a "shed" for the underground work. White House administrator Joshua Fisher cited "mission critical functionality" and "top-secret" underground work, while Trump stated the ballroom will include "high-grade, bullet-proof" glass and a drone-proof roof. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. US Bitcoin ETFs see $296 million BTC weekly outflows as global crypto funds snap four-week inflow streak: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed the recent positive trend with $296 million in net outflows for the week ending March 27. (THeBlock)
2. Latest data shows retail Bitcoin wallets can no longer control short-term BTC price moves: Bitcoin’s short-term price formation is moving further away from the people who hold Bitcoin because they want Bitcoin, and closer to the people who hold Bitcoin exposure because they are hedging, rolling, allocating, or reducing risk inside a wrapper. That shift changes how the market should be read. It also changes what a Bitcoin move actually represents. That layer shift has practical consequences for people who hold a small amount of BTC, own an ETF in a brokerage account, or treat Bitcoin as a signal asset. Many think they are watching the asset's demand. Increasingly, they are also watching demand for the packaging around the asset. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Great data point for Bitcoin Holders. Demand for Bitcoin is no longer the primary driver for Bitcoin priced in USD, but rather the machinations of larger institutional players.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Holds Near 8-Month High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.4% on Monday but remained near its highest levels since July 2025, as investors weighed the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on inflation, growth, and interest rates. (TradingEconomics)
2. Week Ahead - Mar 30th: Markets will continue to watch for signs of de-escalation in the Middle East as the US delayed its attacks past the end of this upcoming week, as the halt in exports from the Persian Gulf threatens global growth. Economic data in the US, which will see a shortened week due to Easter, will be headlined by the jobs report. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director’s Personal Email, Hit Stryker With Wiper Attack: Threat actors with ties to Iran successfully broke into the personal email account of Kash Patel, the director of the U.S. FBI, and leaked a cache of photos and other documents to the internet. (HackerNews)
-Technology and Science-
1. First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters: In just a few days Nasa is planning to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on their way to the Moon. Their voyage around our nearest neighbor will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base. Both the US and China want access to the areas with the most abundant resources, which means securing the best lunar real estate. Because the Moon was once a part of the Earth, it holds a record of 4.5bn years of our own planet's history. And with no plate tectonics, or wind and rain to wipe this record away, the Moon is a perfect time capsule. (BBC)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): It seems the world is holding it's breath on a possible ground invasion into Iranian territory, indicating a possible chaotic week, even as Christians celebrate Holy Week.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-26 12:53:50 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 942,311
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US-Iran Talks Start, No Progress / Iran Law to Charge Toll For 'Safe' Passage / 40% of Russian Oil Halted / ICE Melting Airport Tensions / Mamdani In a Budget Pickle / US Congressman Prohibits Staff From Trading Prediction Markets / Software Dev Loses Bid to Protect Charity Project / Ripple Makes Waves in Singapore Programmable Transactions / Bitcoin Miners Make Hard Choices / Fink Warns Expensive Oil Might Tank the World Economy / Stocks, Yields Up on Hope / YouTube, Insta Liable For Addictions / LiteLLM Has Malware / Artemis To Shoot For the Moon / What is Satoshi's 'Six Confirmations'?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,365, 15.66 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.21 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,932 / Lo: $69,184
Volume: $34B (Down 14%)
Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Down 3%)
Hashrate: .979 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks: Iran and the U.S. have mutually rejected a first exchange of peace proposals this week some regional powers are pushing for further talks. A top U.S. official called Iran's demands "ridiculous and unrealistic," President Trump said Tehran has four more days to come to an agreement before the U.S. begins targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. (Fox)
2. Iran plans to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Iran is preparing legislation that would impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state-aligned media. A draft had been prepared, but was not yet complete, Fars reported. It said lawmakers were planning to complete a draft bill by next week, so it would be ready to put to parliament. The lawmaker said Iran would collect tolls in exchange for secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. (CNBC)
3. At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted: At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, according to Reuters calculations based ‌on market data. Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russia's oil and fuel export infrastructure ⁠this month, hitting all three of Russia's major western oil export ports, including Novorossiysk on the Black Sea and Primorsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.
-US Events-
1. Passengers Feel Positive Impact of ICE Officers Helping TSA at Major Texas Airport: Passengers at Houston’s largest airport felt an immediate and positive impact as ICE arrived to work alongside unpaid TSA agents. Screening lines that stretched to about four hours, according to airport officials, were reduced to about an hour when the ICE officers’ shift began. (Breitbart)
2. Mamdani Now Plans $1.3 Billion in Cuts in Programs That He Favored: Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit he is legally obligated to close, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to cancel New York City’s contracts with McKinsey and other private companies; audit sprawling public health insurance plans; and kill one department’s subscription to Slack. (NYTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Congressman Moves to Ban Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets: Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton has banned all congressional office staff from trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. The move comes as bipartisan lawmakers introduce the PREDICT Act, which would extend similar restrictions to senior government officials. (Decrypt)
2. Crypto Case Over Money Transmitter Laws Dismissed by US Judge: A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a crypto software developer seeking a preemptive ruling that his non-custodial crypto donation platform would not violate federal money transmission laws, leaving a key legal question unresolved for the industry. Lewellen had planned to launch Pharos, a software product designed to facilitate crypto donations to charitable crowdfunding campaigns. He argued that because the software was non-custodial, he should not be required to register as a money transmitter under federal law. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Ripple joins Singapore central bank initiative to test RLUSD trade settlements: Ripple has joined the Singapore central bank's BLOOM initiative to pilot programmable cross-border trade settlements using the XRP Ledger and Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD. (TheBlock)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin miners start funding pivot to AI with debt while selling BTC to stay liquid: Bitcoin miners' identity is fracturing on four fronts simultaneously: crushed margins, accelerating AI pivots, expanding debt loads, and a treasury sell discipline that no longer holds. What miners do under those conditions is where the market structure case begins. The companies still securing Bitcoin's blocks are splitting into forced commodity sellers, debt-funded AI landlords, and a thinning cohort of efficient pure-play operators with the power costs and machine quality to survive without pivoting. (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. BlackRock CEO predicting ‘global recession’ if oil hits $150: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that oil hitting $150 a barrel would trigger a "stark and steep recession," stating "We will have global recession" if prices remain elevated. The war has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to tankers, disrupting one-fifth of the world's oil supply and sending prices spiraling, with Brent crude remaining elevated at $94 on Wednesday. (GroundNews)
2. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 5 basis points to around 4.38% on Thursday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East amid heightened uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Climb Mid-Week: The Dow rose 0.9%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.8% on Wednesday as emerging reports of a 15-point US peace proposal delivered to Tehran fueled hopes for a diplomatic end to the Middle East conflict. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial: a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google-owned YouTube negligent in designing addictive platforms, awarding plaintiff Kaley G.M. $3 million in compensatory damages—70% to Meta, 30% to YouTube—and finding the companies acted with malice. Experts compare this 'Big Tobacco' moment to 1990s tobacco litigation, as the verdict could influence thousands of pending suits. (GroundNews)
2. Supply chain attack hits widely-used AI package, risks impacting thousands of companies: LiteLLM, an open-source Python package widely used by artificial intelligence systems, has been compromised by hackers in a supply chain attack that researchers say could impact tens of thousands of corporate environments. Compromised versions of the package (identified as 1.82.7 and 1.82.8) were published on the Python Package Index on Tuesday and unwittingly downloaded into development and cloud environments. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA Artemis II Spaceflight Expected to Take Off on April 1: Artemis II will mark the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon since 1972 and the inaugural human flight of NASA's Artemis program. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin miner concentration just exposed a gap in Bitcoin’s “six confirmations” rule: The Bitcoin network experienced a rare two-block reorg on Mar. 23, at block height 941,880. Foundry mined six consecutive blocks, AntPool and ViaBTC briefly extended a competing branch. The chain resolved the fork as designed, following the path with the most hash rate. Bitcoin performed exactly as designed and validated its assumptions. The answer traces back to Satoshi Nakamoto's 2008 whitepaper, which modeled finality as a catch-up probability. As enough blocks pile up on top of a transaction, the computational cost of rewriting history becomes prohibitive for an attacker with limited hashpower. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This article is a good primer on the mechanics of the Bitcoin network. https://tinyurl.com/293yzhtc )
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-25 12:58:58 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 942,152
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Says Negotiating, Iran Say No / Iran Tells UN the Straight is Open, Except to US or Israel / Russia Launches 1000 Drones and Missiles / 82nd Airborne Said to Mobilize / Dems Flip West Palm Beach With Mail-Ins / ICE Arrests Immigrant Mother at SFO / Irish Police Recover 500 Bitcoin From Criminal / CFTC Launches Crypto, AI, Betting Task Force / Bitcoin Depot Reshuffles Among Hard Times / Mortgage Rates Up, UST Yields Drop / Kentucky Cold Wallet Backdoor Amendment Worries / NASA To Focus on Moon Base / Lopp Says BIP-110 Numbers Faked
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $71,757, 15.68 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,985 / Lo: $68,920
Volume: $40B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.43T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: .977 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. U.S. sent Iran 15-point plan to end war, report says; Trump says ‘in negotiations right now’: Later Tuesday, The New York Times, citing two unnamed officials, reported that the U.S. has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. Iran's Foreign Minister has denied US-Iran talks are happening. (CNBC)
2. Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz: Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if ‌they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Iran has "taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent the aggressors and their supporters from ⁠exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran," the note read, adding vessels, equipment, and any assets belonging to the U.S. or Israel, "as ⁠well as other participants in the aggression, do not qualify for innocent or non-hostile passage." (Reuters)
3. Russia Launches Largest One-Day Drone Blitz Of Ukraine War: At least seven people were killed in Ukraine on Tuesday after Russia launched a truly massive drone attack that's said to be the largest of the four-year war. Counting both drones and cruise missiles, 979 warheads poured into Ukrainian airspace as diplomatic efforts at ending the war remain stalled and the world's attention focused almost entirely on the US-Israeli war on Iran. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. 3,000 Troops from Army’s Elite 82nd Airborne Set for Rapid Mideast Deployment to Support Iran‑Theater Ops: The Pentagon is expected to order roughly 3,000 troops from the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East “in the coming hours,” according to a Wall Street Journal report outlining an imminent deployment of a rapid-response brigade combat team to support operations against Iran. (Breitbart)
2. Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: On Tuesday, Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in Florida House District 87, flipping the seat that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach County. Gregory secured about 3,000 votes through mail and early ballots, offsetting Maples' 2,200-vote Election Day edge and winning by 797 votes or about 2.4 percentage points. (GroundNews)
3. Viral video shows mother arrested by ICE at SFO; California leaders express outcry and skepticism: ICE agents in plain clothes forcefully detained a woman at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday night while her young daughter watched, setting off controversy across the Bay Area. The Department of Homeland Security later confirmed it was an arrest and insists it happened before President Trump's deployment of ICE agents to national airports. (ABC7)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Irish Police Crack First of 12 Bitcoin Wallets in $418M Drug Seizure: Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has gained access to a Bitcoin wallet containing around 500 BTC, worth approximately $34 million, marking the first successful breach of 12 wallets seized from a convicted drug dealer in 2019 that have since ballooned to $418 million in value. Clifton Collins created 12 wallets to store his growing Bitcoin fortune and recorded the private keys in a document hidden in a fishing rod case at a rented property in Co Galway. (Decrypt) (AC-'Cracking' the wallets in not quite accurate. They obviously found the keys.)
2. CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets: CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig said the task force will focus on crypto assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and prediction markets. “By establishing a clear regulatory framework for innovators building on the new frontier of finance, we can foster responsible innovation at home,” Selig said. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Depot reshuffles leadership, projects 30% revenue drop in 2026: Bitcoin Depot appointed former MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes as Chairman and CEO following the resignation of Scott Buchanan. The latest shakeup follows a March 18 suspension of the company's money transmission license in Connecticut, where regulators alleged the firm charged fees above the state's 15% cap. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Hit 5-Month High: The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate for conforming loans of $806,500 or less climbed to 6.43% for the week ending March 20, 2026, its highest level since early October and the third straight weekly increase. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10Y Yield Eases on Ceasefire Hopes: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to around 4.35% on Wednesday, pulling back from eight-month highs amid reports that the US was pursuing talks with Iran to end the conflict. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Crypto wallets to offer a backdoor recovery if buried amendment to state bill passes Senate: This month, Kentucky lawmakers advanced another bill that critics say could make self-custody impossible for hardware wallet manufacturers to deliver without building a backdoor into their products. Section 33 of that amendment requires any “hardware wallet provider” to supply live customer service and “provide a mechanism for, and assistance with, resetting any password, PIN, seed phrase, or other similar information” needed to access the wallet. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA Pivots Artemis Program Toward Building Permanent Base on the Moon: The agency said on Tuesday the change reflects a broader strategy to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon as a “foundation for an enduring lunar base and the next step toward Mars.” Under the revised plan, NASA will pause development of the orbiting Gateway station and redirect funding and engineering resources toward lunar surface infrastructure. (Decrypt) (AC-NASA doesn't like to parrot Musk, but alas, it does.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Power struggle hits Bitcoin network over anti-spam proposal with claims of ‘faked’ node support: The immediate flashpoint is BIP-110, a draft proposal that would temporarily impose much tighter consensus-level limits on non-monetary data, following Bitcoin Core 30's loosening of the default OP_RETURN policy. Jameson Lopp says the node surge behind it may be Sybil-inflated (i.e., artificially boosted by a single actor running many nodes to simulate broader support). (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 14/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-24 13:01:10 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 942,000
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Columbian Air Force C-130 Crashes / Iran Showers Israel With Missiles / China Takes Another Shoal in South China Sea / Massive Explosion in Texas Refinery / ICE Agents Show Up at Airports / Mullin Approved for DHS Secretary / Delaware Intros Stablecoin Laws / Sen. Warren Targets Mr Beast / MSTR Reloads for More Buys / European Company Wants More Bitcoin / Stocks Up, Yields Up / Hacker Takes Resolv DeFi $ / FCC Targets Foreign Made Routers / AI Agents Get Own Wallets
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $71,085, 16.05 oz Gold, 6.07 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,782 / Lo: $70,107
Volume: $39B (Down 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.42T (Up 1%)
Hashrate: .974 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. At Least 66 Killed in Colombian Air Force C-130 Crash: A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed yesterday shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, near the Peru border, killing 66 people including 58 soldiers, six air force personnel, and two police officers. The aircraft was carrying 125 people when it failed to gain altitude, struck a tree, and caught fire, detonating ammunition onboard. (GroundNews)
2. Iran pours missiles into Israel and mocks Trump's talk of joint control of strait: Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, the Israeli military said, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said there had been "very good and productive" talks aiming at halting the conflict raging across the Middle East. After Trump's Truth Social comment on Monday, Iran said no talks had yet been held. (Reuters)
3. Beijing expanding military presence at another South China Sea shoal: China recently began dredging the seabed around Antelope Reef, pumping sand and rock onto the remote shoal to create developable land, according to a new report. The Paracel Islands feature is among many that Beijing has developed to support military bases and other structures intended to project power across the South China Sea. (IPDefenseForum)
-US Events-
1. Massive Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery, Cause Unknown — Residents Told to Shelter in Place: A massive explosion ripped through the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday, sending a towering column of black smoke over the city and triggering an emergency response across Jefferson County. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The Valero refinery in Port Arthur is ranked as one of the ten largest refineries in the United States. Valero reported the refinery produces 435,000 barrels of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel per day. (Breitbart)
2. ICE agents deployed to more than a dozen US airports amid staffing gaps: The Homeland Security Department confirmed it had begun deploying hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to assist in security at airports facing significant staffing issues. DHS said that on Sunday nearly 12% of Transportation Security Administration officers -- or more than 3,450 -- did not show up for work, the highest since a partial government shutdown began more than five weeks ago. (Reuters)
3. Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary: Senator Markwayne Mullin was confirmed by the Senate on March 23, 2026, with a 54-45 vote to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem amid an ongoing partial government shutdown. He pledged to require judicial warrants before Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents enter homes or businesses, signaling willingness to meet some Democratic conditions for funding reforms. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Delaware lawmakers introduce bills to license stablecoin issuers, digital asset firms: Delaware moved to bring digital assets under state oversight on Monday, as lawmakers introduced two bills to license stablecoin issuers and allow state-chartered banks to hold and manage digital assets in a fiduciary capacity. (TheBlock)
2. Warren Seeks Details Of MrBeast’s Crypto Plans, Orders Response By April 3: Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally pressed Beast Industries and YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson—known as MrBeast—for detailed information about the company’s recent acquisition of Step, a fintech app that offers banking services to teenagers and previously permitted minors to trade crypto. (Bitcoinist)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion: The steps, disclosed in a March 23 Form 8‑K, give the company scope to sell up to an additional $44.1 billion in securities on top of large existing programs. (BitcoinMag)
2. European Bitcoin Treasury H100 Aims to Triple BTC Stash by Acquiring Two Firms: H100 Group plans to acquire Norwegian companies Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS to more than triple its Bitcoin holdings from 1,051 to 3,500 BTC. The all-stock transaction would position H100 as Europe's second-largest listed Bitcoin treasury firm. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Treasury Yields Back on the Rise as Middle East Uncertainty Lingers: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was up to 4.37% on Tuesday, reversing part of the previous session’s 4bps decline, as traders continued to navigate the conflict with Iran and assess prospects for de-escalation. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Start Week Higher: The S&P 500 rose 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.5%, and the Dow climbed 1.2% on Monday as a sharp de-escalation of Middle Eastern tensions triggered a broad return to risk assets. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Hacker walks away with $24.5 million | 345 BTC after breaching Resolv DeFi platform: Decentralized finance platform Resolv said a recent cyberattack allowed a threat actor to compromise the company’s infrastructure and illicitly create $80 million | 1,127 BTC worth of its USR stablecoin. (RecordedFuture)
2. FCC Cracks Down on Foreign Wi-Fi Routers Over National Security Risks: According to the fact sheet released Monday, routers will be classified as foreign-made if "any major stage of the process, manufacturing, assembly, design, or development, occurs outside the United States." the ban affects nearly every major router manufacturer, including TP-Link, Asus, Netgear, D-Link, Eero, and Razer, as most rely on overseas production for cost efficiency. While manufacturers may apply for exemptions, no Conditional Approvals have been granted to date. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. MoonPay Launches Open-Source Wallet Standard for AI Agents: MoonPay has introduced the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), an open-source framework for AI agents to manage funds across blockchains. Contributors include PayPal, Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, Ripple, OKX, Tron, and TON Foundation, among others. The standard addresses wallet and key management fragmentation challenges while enhancing security for AI developers. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The suspicious explosion of a Texas oil refinery is a negative indicator when coupled with the ongoing Mideast tensions. Food and oil prices will continue to rise.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-23 12:18:32 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 941,853
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran War in Pivotal Moment / Hospital in Sudan Hit by Drone, Kills 64 / Israeli Settlers Torch West Bank Homes / Collision at LaGuardia Kills 2 / ICE Told to Help TSA at Airports / Venezuelan Migrant Charged in Murder / CLARITY Act Negotiations Settle / Dollar Up, Yields Up, Stock Drop / Messenger Systems Targeted by Hackers / Musk Announces Terafab With Ambitious Plans / White House Wants Federal Oversight on AI, Not States, No New Dept
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,899, 16.16 oz Gold, 6.07 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,448 / Lo: $67,372
Volume: $40B (Up 49%)
Mkt Cap: $1.41T (Up 3%)
Hashrate: .961 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants and mine waters as Israel launches new attacks: Tehran’s threat puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states, particularly as the desert nations commingle their power stations with desalination plants crucial for supplying drinking water. Over the weekend, Iran launched missiles targeting Dimona in Israel, near a facility key to its long-suspected atomic weapons program. The Israeli facility wasn’t damaged in the barrage. (AP)
2. WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children: multiple patients, two female nurses and one male doctor were also among those killed in the attack on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in al-Daein, the capital of East Darfur state, on Friday night. Sudanese rights group the Emergency Lawyers reported it was an army drone strike that hit the hospital. Near-daily drone attacks are now a hallmark of Sudan’s brutal war, killing dozens at a time, mostly in the South Kordofan region. (AlJazeera)
3. Israeli Settlers Torch Homes Across West Bank During Eid al-Fitr: Israeli settlers attacked at least six Palestinian villages overnight Saturday into Sunday, torching homes, cars and a medical center, and beating residents during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. At least three Palestinians were hospitalized with head wounds in Jalud village, while Hebrew graffiti reading "Avenge Yehuda" was spray-painted on buildings and a mosque following the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia: A pilot and copilot were killed in a collision between Air Canada jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport. The fire truck was traveling across the runway to respond to a separate incident aboard a United airlines flight. (WJAR)
2. Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive to have ICE agents conduct airport security: On Saturday, Mr. Trump posted a message on Truth Social suggesting he would deploy ICE agents to airports to conduct security and arrest people in the U.S. illegally, if congressional Democrats did not agree on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump's directive caught officials at ICE off guard and they have been scrambling to come up with a plan to enforce it, sources said. (CBS)
3. Venezuelan migrant charged with murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman: Jose Medina, 25, faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm for the March 19 attack near a pier at Tobey Prinz Beach, according to Chicago police. Medina was taken into custody by the U.S. Border Patrol in May 2023, released and then taken into custody again two months later for shoplifting. DHS Secretary Lauren Bis claimed in a statement that Gorman was “failed by open border policies and sanctuary politicians” and urged Gov. JB Pritzker to not release Medina, who was scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday. (ChicagoSunTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Regulatory Agreement: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) said Friday they have an “agreement in principle” on language intended to balance innovation with financial stability. The legislation seeks to prevent stablecoin rewards programs from triggering widespread deposit withdrawals from traditional banks, a concern raised by Wall Street groups. The tentative deal signals progress toward an April vote on the crypto market-structure bill, potentially unlocking the first major federal regulatory framework for digital assets. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Firms Up on Haven Demand: The dollar index climbed toward 100 on Monday, extending gains from the previous session as rising tensions in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand for the currency. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Inflation Fears: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.4% on Monday, reaching eight-month highs as surging oil prices from the Iran war fueled inflation concerns and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. (TradingEconomics)
3. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Tumble to 6-Month Lows: The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, the Nasdaq 100 plunged 1.8% to six-month lows while the Dow Jones lost 0.8% to four-month lows on Friday. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks: "The campaign targets individuals of high intelligence value, including current and former U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X. "Globally, this effort has resulted in unauthorized access to thousands of individual accounts. After gaining access, the actors can view messages and contact lists, send messages as the victim, and conduct additional phishing from a trusted identity." (HackerNews)
-Technology and Science-
1. Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin: Musk unveiled the Terafab, describing it as a comprehensive chip facility with integrated R&D, testing, and packaging, saying 'To the best of my knowledge, this doesn’t exist anywhere in the world'. It will integrate Tesla, SpaceX and xAI to accelerate autonomy and AGI, with space-based solar-powered AI satellites lowering compute costs. The facility’s closed-loop design includes on-site photomask manufacturing, wafer fabrication, testing, and packaging, aiming for initial operational capability late 2026. Positioned at scale, the project aims to produce ~1 terawatt yearly, with roughly 80% for space and 20% for ground, while Musk proposed an industrial base on the moon and free trips to Saturn. (GroundNews) (AC-This is a generational ambition.)
2. White House AI Proposal Seeks to Override State Laws, Avoid New Regulator: The White House on Friday released a sweeping national policy framework for artificial intelligence, outlining recommendations to Congress that would set national standards for AI while relying on existing federal agencies—rather than creating a new regulator. The framework follows earlier efforts by the Trump administration to curb state-level AI regulation. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-20 12:17:04 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 941,422
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Bibi Says 'Mea Culpa' on Energy Strike / Six Countries Voice Support for Hormuz Duty / Denmark's Poison Pill on Greenland / DOJ Charges Three for Smuggling AI Chips to China / Judge Handslaps RFK Jr on Trans Statement / $1.7 Trillion in Student Loans to Go to Treasury Dept / Kentucky Lawmaker Try to Regulate Hardware Wallets / CLARITY Act still Being Negotiated / New NC Bill to Establish SBR / $2.2B in FTX Bitcoin to Hit Market / UST Yields Up, Stocks Down, New Home Sales Crash / US Intel Bosses Ask for FISA Continuance / AI is New Nuclear Race / Can Bitcoin Do DeFi?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,365, 15.13 oz Gold, 6.12 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,346 / Lo: $68,805
Volume: $42B (Down 14%)
Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Even)
Hashrate: .930 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Netanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in Iran energy strike, will heed Trump’s call not to repeat attack: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will heed Trump’s call not to repeat attacks on key Iranian energy sites like the South Pars field. Iran continued to make retaliatory strikes around the region — including against Kuwait — as the Middle East conflict deepened energy supply fears. (CNN)
2. Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz: In a joint statement, countries including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan condemned attacks on commercial vessels and said they were prepared to "contribute to appropriate efforts" to help ensure safe passage through the waterway and support stability in global energy markets. (EuroNews)
3. 'Explosives And Extra Blood': Denmark Planned To Blow Up Greenland's Runways If US Invaded: In January 2026, amid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over his renewed push to acquire control of Greenland, Denmark's military deployed explosives and blood supplies to the Arctic island as part of contingency plans to counter a potential American attack. Two European officials confirmed the DR reporting on Thursday, noting that Denmark aimed to dramatically increase the costs and risks of any forceful U.S. takeover. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. DOJ Charges 3 in $2.5B Scheme to Smuggle AI Servers to China: Federal prosecutors yesterday charged three people, including Super Micro co-founder Wally Liaw, with conspiring to smuggle $2.5 billion worth of AI servers containing restricted Nvidia chips to China between 2024 and 2025. The alleged scheme used shell companies, falsified documents, and dummy servers staged for inspections while real equipment was transshipped through Southeast Asia to conceal the final Chinese destination. (GroundNews)
2. Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration: A federal judge said the government overreached by issuing a declaration that called treatments like puberty blockers and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, according to a ruling Thursday in Oregon. “Today’s win breaks through the noise and gives some needed clarity to patients, families, and providers,” the Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the lawsuit. (AP) (AC-Lawfare continues.)
3. Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department: The Treasury Department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, meaning they are months behind on payments. Those loans add up to about $180 billion, or 11% of the government’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio. Eventually, the Treasury Department is to take responsibility for all student loans, according to the agreement. (AP) (AC- $1.7 TRILLION in student loans!)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Kentucky Senate Urged to Strip Hardware Wallet Provision From Crypto Bill: A last-minute amendment requiring hardware wallet providers to help reset user credentials, tucked into Kentucky’s sweeping crypto ATM bill, is facing mounting backlash, with experts saying it is a fundamental misunderstanding of how crypto infrastructure works. Section 33 of House Bill 380, added as a last-minute floor amendment during House debate, would require hardware wallet providers to furnish customers with a mechanism to reset "any password, pin, seed phrase, or other similar information" needed to access a wallet. “Policymakers often struggle with the concept of self-custody,” (Decrypt)
2. CLARITY Act Negotiations Progress As Senators Meet With Trump’s Crypto Advisor: Senators met today in Washington for the CLARITY Act negotiations, engaging White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt on unresolved issues. The meeting included Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Tim Scott, focusing on stablecoin yield rules and legislative timing. Lawmakers aim for an April markup while targeting year-end passage through coordinated Senate and White House efforts. (CoinGape)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. North Carolina Lawmakers Propose State Bitcoin Reserve: Senate Bill 327, titled the North Carolina Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, would allow the Office of the State Treasurer to allocate up to 10% of public funds into BTC as part of the state’s long-term financial strategy. Under the proposal, the Treasurer would manage the reserve using cold storage wallets with multi-signature authentication. Texas, New Hampshire, and Arizona have enacted laws allowing portions of state funds to be allocated to Bitcoin, while Maryland, Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri have introduced legislation proposing similar reserves. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Over $2B BTC in “lost” Bitcoin to hit markets this month creating sell pressure: FTX's fourth round of distributing bankruptcy recoveries arrives at a different moment. The estate will begin sending roughly $2.2 billion to eligible creditors on Mar. 31. FTX announced that eligible creditors are expected to receive funds via BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer within 1 to 3 business days. (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Treasury Yields Climb, 10-Year at Highest Since 2025: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose about 5bps to 4.3% on Friday, reaching its highest level since August 2025, as investors continued to assess the impact of the war with Iran on inflation and brace for a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Pare Losses: US equity indices pared significant session losses on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended down just 0.2% while the Dow Jones declined 0.3% following a recovery from four-month lows. (TradingEconomics)
3. US New Home Sales Slump the Most in 13 Years: New home sales in the United States plunged by 17.6% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 587,000 units in January of 2026, contrasting sharply with an increase to 720,000. It was the sharpest decline since 2013 to the lowest rate since 2022. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. US intel chiefs urge lawmakers to extend Section 702 surveillance power without changes: U.S. intelligence leaders on Thursday presented a united public front in favor of extending a key national security surveillance power without changes, providing momentum to backers of such an approach before a crucial week in Congress. The White House has privately asked its congressional allies for an 18-month “clean” extension of the spy law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which enables broad electronic surveillance of the communications of overseas security threats. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. ‘CODE RED:’ Autonomous AI Weapons Are the Nuclear Bomb of the 21st Century: Wynton Hall’s new book Code Red: The Left, The Right, and The Race to Control AI includes a sobering look at the rapidly evolving danger of autonomous weapons, which look to change warfare in the Twenty-First Century as profoundly as nuclear weapons did in the Twentieth — and it will be far more difficult to keep the AI genie bottled than it was to restrain the proliferation of nuclear bombs. (Breitbart)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Can Bitcoin Really Do DeFi? A New Protocol Aims to Find Out: A new protocol called OP_NET has launched on the Bitcoin network, aiming to enable DeFi-style applications on the base layer. The system processes contract calls through standard Bitcoin transactions rather than sidechains or wrapped BTC. Founders say the design avoids Ordinals-related blockchain bloat and operates without issuing a new token. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Down 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-19 12:18:11 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 941,294
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Key O&G Infrastructures Destroyed Across Mideast / Japanese PM Meets With Trump / Venezuela Oil Rising / FBI Investigates Joe Kent / FBI Buying Domestic Location Data / SEC Guidance Changes KYC Requirements / South Korean Party Wants to Stop Crypto Tax / Others Follow Block's AI Job Replacements / UST Yields Up, Stocks Drop / Russian iPhone Exploit Infects Millions / OpenClaw Devs Targeted / Wrench Attack in Spain Sounds Like Spy Novel / Tokenized Securities Greenlit / Quantum Bitcoin Chain Created, But...
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,859, 15.01 oz Gold, 6.16 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $72,973 / Lo: $69,510
Volume: $49B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Down 4%)
Hashrate: .926 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. "Worse Than Nord Stream": Iran's Attack On Qatar's LNG Sends Shockwaves Across Global Energy Markets: Brent crude futures surged toward $120/bbl, while WTI remained muted around $96/bbl, as Wednesday marked a major escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Israeli fighter jets struck Iran's giant South Pars gas field with air-delivered munitions, triggering a retaliatory chain reaction in which IRGC forces targeted critical energy infrastructure across the Gulf. Iranian drone and missile strikes caused heavy damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub, while gas plants in Abu Dhabi shut down, Kuwaiti refineries were hit by drones, and Saudi refining assets were targeted. Unlike temporary shipping disruptions in the Gulf waters or the Strait of Hormuz, damage to upstream energy assets, such as production and LNG facilities, is far more serious and could take months or even years to repair, raising the risk of prolonged tight global supply. (ZeroHedge) (AC-A more serious line has been crossed here.)
2. Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz: The prime minister acknowledged before she left Japan that she expects her meeting with Trump will be “very difficult.” She and her ministers have denied that Washington officially requested Japanese warships for the U.S.-Israeli operation. (AP)
3. US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war: U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost global oil supplies during the Iran war. (AP)
-US Events-
1. FBI Investigating Joe Kent Over Alleged Leak of Classified Information: Former director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Joe Kent is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for “allegedly leaking classified information.” In a post on X on Tuesday, Kent shared that he had “decided to resign” from his position, explaining that he could not “in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.” (Breitbart) (AC-Even if allegations are true, this looks like a reprisal investigation, just like what was done to Trump.)
2. FBI Confirms Buying Americans' Location Data Without Warrants: FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed yesterday that the agency purchases commercially available location data from private brokers to track people's movements without obtaining warrants. DIA Director James Adams also acknowledged his agency buys such data, despite 2018 Supreme Court precedent requiring warrants for carrier-held location data. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC drastically reduces KYC pressure on Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana with redrawn crypto rules: the SEC’s new crypto taxonomy does more than just redraw markets. Quietly, the new approach blocks a regulatory path that could have forced developers and software providers into KYC-heavy broker-dealer regimes. The agency said digital commodities, digital collectibles, and digital tools are not themselves securities, while stablecoins may or may not be securities depending on their structure, and digital securities remain inside the SEC’s core jurisdiction. (CryptoSlate)
2. South Korean lawmakers push to abolish upcoming 22% crypto tax: South Korea's main opposition party has set forth a proposal to scrap the local tax plan on digital assets that is set to go live in 2027. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Crypto(.)com cuts around 12% of staff as CEO pushes enterprise-wide AI integration: The reduction affects roughly 180 employees, based on the company’s previously disclosed headcount of over 1,500. (TheBlock) (AC-Dorsey started it.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Hawkish Fed Outlook: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to around 4.28% on Thursday, nearing its highest level since August amid an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. The central bank left the fed funds rate unchanged, as expected, noting the uncertain economic impact of the Iran war while highlighting elevated inflation risks. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Equities Fall Further: US stocks fell further on Wednesday after the FOMC held interest rates unchanged and flagged a degree of concern on pro-inflationary risks. The S&P 500 closed 1.4% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.3% while the Dow dropped 1.6%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Researchers Expose DarkSword, an iPhone Exploit Chain Targeting Millions of Devices: Researchers at Google, iVerify and Lookout disclosed that Darksword was planted on dozens of Ukrainian websites, capable of instantly hacking iPhones, marking the second spyware discovery this month. the exploit targeted iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 to 18.6.2, released by Apple between March and August 2025, with an estimated 220 million to 270 million iPhones still exposed. Darksword steals passwords, messages, photos, browser history, Calendar, Notes, Health data, and cryptocurrency from wallet apps using fileless techniques with dwell time measured in minutes. (GroundNews)
2. OpenClaw devs targeted by phishing scam promising free ‘CLAW’ tokens: attackers created fake GitHub accounts that posted messages in repositories they controlled, tagging developers to increase visibility. The posts claimed that recipients had won $5,000 | 0.07 BTC worth of “CLAW,” a non-existent cryptocurrency falsely associated with the project, in an attempt to trick recipients into visiting a cloned website. (CoinTelegraph)
3. Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping: A Canadian crypto entrepreneur survived a kidnapping attempt Monday night on one of Madrid’s busiest nightlife streets, after witnesses alerted police and helped foil the attack. The victim had just left Lobito de Mar, when three men forcibly removed him from the street, pepper-sprayed him, and threw him into a Ford Transit van. Several pedestrians and residents on nearby balconies immediately called authorities. Spanish National Police tracked the vehicle to Ronda de Toledo, about 15 minutes from the scene, and arrested two of the attackers. (BitcoinMag)
-Technology and Science-
1. SEC Greenlights Nasdaq Push Into Tokenized Securities Trading: The U.S. SEC formally approved Nasdaq's proposal to trade some stocks in tokenized form, starting with Russell 1000 stocks and certain index ETFs. Tokenized shares must match traditional counterparts in rights, symbols, and trading priority, settling through the Depository Trust Company if eligible. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Quantum-Ready Bitcoin Prototype Debuts, but Adoption Hurdles Loom: BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The upgrade introduces quantum-resistant transaction structures and post-quantum signatures. Adopting the model would require miners and users to migrate to a separate “Bitcoin Quantum” blockchain rather than upgrade the existing network. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-18 12:46:02 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 941,149
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US Navy Escorts Tankers / US Allies Refuse to Help / Iran Intel Chief Killed / Trump Postpones Xi Meeting / House Committee Approves AI-Defense Fund / Director of US Counter Terrorism Center Resigns / Shooting At Holloman AF Base / SEC New Guidance Clarifies Crypto Designations / BlackRock Transfers On-Chain Bitcoin / Fidelity Lends Against Bitcoin Stack / MSTR To Reach 1M BTC This Year / Mortgage Rates Up, Stocks Up / UK Authorizes Home Devices to Spy on Owners / Apple Deploys Silent Security Updates / Bitrefill Hacked / Sam Altman's World Uses Coinbase Protocol for Digital IDs
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,936, 14.79 oz Gold, 5.9 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $74,872 / Lo: $72,820
Volume: $37B (Down 33%)
Mkt Cap: $1.45T (Down 1%)
Hashrate: .931 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Navy Completes First Armed Escort of Commercial Tanker Through Strait of Hormuz: The USS Arleigh Burke destroyer and two MH-60R helicopters provided continuous overwatch for the Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million barrels of Saudi crude. Iranian IRGC fast-attack craft maintained 4.5 nautical mile standoff while broadcasting radio challenges. (Reuters)
2. US Allies Reject Trump's Call for Joint Strait of Hormuz Patrols: European nations including the UK and Germany declined participation in a US-led coalition to secure shipping lanes, citing concerns over escalation and lack of UN mandate. Trump publicly criticized allies on social media, threatening trade repercussions. Oil tankers rerouted around Africa, adding 14 days to transit times and increasing shipping costs by 35%. (NYTimes)
3. Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed, Israel defense minister says: Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. The Intelligence Ministry, under Khatib, “has also aggressively persecuted individuals reporting on human rights abuses and violations in Iran, as well as their families, and subjected detainees to torture in secret detention centers during his tenure.” (AP)
4. Trump Postpones Meeting in China with Xi Jinping for a ‘Month or So’: “We’ve got a war going on. I think it’s important that I be here. So it could be that we delay a little bit, not much,” Trump said. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. House Armed Services Committee Approves $950 Million | 12,775 BTC for AI-Powered Missile Defense Upgrades: The committee passed the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Modernization Act directing funds to THAAD and Aegis systems for real-time AI target discrimination algorithms. Allocation includes 120 new interceptor missiles and sensor fusion upgrades at three Pacific bases. Floor vote is scheduled for next week. (Fox)
2. Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Policy: Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, submitted his resignation citing President Trump's decision to engage in war with Iran as influenced by Israeli lobbying and lacking evidence of an imminent threat. In his letter, Kent urged a reversal of course to prevent further escalation and loss of American lives. The White House has not commented, but congressional Democrats called for immediate hearings on the intelligence justifying the conflict. (BBC)
3. 1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico: The Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, in southern New Mexico, was put on lockdown at about 5:30 p.m. because of reports of an active shooter near the base convenience store, according to a statement released by the 49th Wing. The person wounded has been taken for medical treatment, according to the statement. Security officials confirmed the base is safe and the lockdown was lifted. (AP) (AC-Details are sparse on this one.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining: SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms." “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets under federal securities laws. Atkins indicated that the SEC’s reliance on the Howey Test for assessing the classification of digital assets amounted to a “persistent failure to provide clarity on this question” of whether certain cryptocurrencies should be regulated by different agencies. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock Begins On-Chain Transfers for Spot Bitcoin ETF Redemptions: BlackRock executed the first authorized participant redemption of 4,200 BTC directly from ETF cold-storage wallets to institutional custodians under SEC Rule 6c-11 amendments. Each transfer included cryptographic proof-of-reserves signed by Deloitte. Total redeemed value settled in under 90 minutes. (CoinDesk)
2. Fidelity Investments Activates Bitcoin-Backed Margin Lending for Institutional Clients: Fidelity launched a program allowing qualified clients to borrow up to 50 percent of Bitcoin holdings value at 4.25 percent annual interest with assets held in segregated, audited custody. Daily on-chain verification is performed by a third-party oracle. Initial credit lines total $1.1 billion | 14,792 BTC across 87 participants. (CoinDesk)
3. Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason why: STRC expands the bitcoin-backed model by bringing in a different buyer base, one centered on income-oriented investors seeking yield and principal stability rather than only high-beta Bitcoin exposure. The preferred stock pays an annualized dividend of 11.50%, distributed monthly in cash, and is structured to trade near its $100 | 136,900 sats par value. (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.30%: The average contract rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US increased to 6.30% in the week ending March 13, 2026, up from 6.19% the previous week. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Gain for 2nd Session: US equity indices closed higher on Tuesday, extending the rebound from four-month lows last week on fresh optimism that the halt in energy exports from the Persian Gulf will not translate to stagflation. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5%, and the Dow rose a softer 0.1%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. UK Signals Intelligence Agency Expands Bulk Data Collection from Smart Home Devices: GCHQ activated new warrants covering IoT telemetry from 28 million UK households under the Investigatory Powers Act. Data streams include location pings and voice metadata routed through secure central repositories. (BBC) (AC-So in the UK, your TV will spy on you for the government. Sounds like a book.)
2. Apple Deploys First Automatic Background Security Patch for Devices: Apple pushed an over-the-air update to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS fixing a zero-day vulnerability in Safari that allowed remote code execution on 1.2 billion devices. The patch was applied silently without user intervention, marking the debut of Apple's new Rapid Security Response system. No exploits were detected in the wild, but the flaw affected versions released since September 2025. (TechCrunch)
3. Bitrefill Discloses Cyberattack, Points to North Korea’s Lazarus Group: Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill said it was the target of a cyberattack earlier this month that resulted in stolen funds and limited exposure of customer data, with indicators pointing to the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group as a likely perpetrator. Bitrefill said the attackers drained an undisclosed amount of funds from its hot wallets while also exploiting its gift card inventory systems to place suspicious purchases with vendors. (BitcoinMag)
-Technology and Science-
1. Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase’s Open Protocol to Verify Humans Behind AI Agents: Launching today in beta, AgentKit integrates World’s World ID identity system with x402, an open protocol started by Coinbase and Cloudflare. The system allows AI agents to carry cryptographic proof that they represent a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs, and online services. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-03-17 12:45:12 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 941,005
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Some Tankers Making it Through Hormuz / Top Iranian Leaders Killed / Pakistan Bombs Kabul Targets, Hits Hospital / SCOTUS To Hear Arguments Over Migrant Rights / Missing USAF General Confounds / Judge Blocks DHS Vaccine Recommendations / New Global Task Force Targets Crypto Scammers / US Senate Passes CBDC Ban / MSTR Buys Another Big Chunk of BTC / UST Yields Up, Stocks Up / Man's Wife Stole His Seed Phrase, Then Bitcoin / UK Mandates Backdoor into All Messaging Apps / Dog Cured From Cancer Using AI
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $74,067, 14.80 oz Gold, 5.82 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $75,988 / Lo: $73,021
Volume: $56B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.48T (Up 1%)
HashRate: .912 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iranian Supreme Leader Orders Partial Reopening of Strait of Hormuz for Non-US Flagged Vessels: Iranian state television broadcast a decree from the supreme leader permitting passage of tankers registered in China, India, and Russia through the Strait beginning at 0600 UTC today. The order excludes any vessels with US ownership and requires 24-hour prior notification to IRGC naval command.(Reuters)
2. Top Iranian leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in strikes, Israel says: Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia, Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, were both killed in overnight strikes in new blows to the country’s leadership, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday. (Fox)
3. Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing 400 in attack on Kabul hospital: The hospital is a 2,000-bed facility, and the raid destroyed large sections of the building, he wrote on X. “Unfortunately, the death toll has so far reached 400, while around 250 others have been reported injured. Rescue teams are currently at the scene, working to control the fire and recover the remaining bodies of the victims,” Pakistan dismissed the claim as “false and aimed at misleading public opinion”, saying it only targeted military installations in Kabul and the province of Nangahar on Monday. (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria: The court declined, though, to immediately lift the protections for hundreds of thousands of people Monday, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. legally amid the administration’s wider crackdown on immigration. The case will be heard in April, a fast schedule for the nation’s highest court. (AP)
2. Search for missing retired Air Force general enters third week as investigators probe new clues: Gen. William "Neil" McCasland are investigating a new development after hiking boots believed to belong to the missing general were discovered at his vacation home, officials said Monday. "It is true that when Neil was in the Air Force, he had access to some highly classified programs and information," (Fox)
3. Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including new childhood vaccine schedule: U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other plaintiffs who challenged Kennedy and HHS's efforts to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines. Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them. (CBS) (AC-It would be interesting to uncover the incentives related to this story.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. New Global Task Force Formed To Disrupt Crypto Scams, US Secret Service Leads: Law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.” The primary goal of Operation Atlantic is to disrupt organized fraud schemes, assist victims in securing their assets to prevent further losses, recover funds that have been stolen, and raise public awareness surrounding the various scams. (Bitcoinist)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US Senate Passes Housing Bill with CBDC Ban Until 2030: The Act was released by Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D). This move, while temporary, underscores growing bipartisan skepticism toward government-issued digital currencies, often criticized for privacy risks and centralization. This clears the runway for private stablecoin innovation. Much like what we are seeing in jurisdictions like Hong Kong. Potentially reshaping digital finance away from centralized control. (Disruptionbanking)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy Adds 22,337 Bitcoin In $1.57B | 21,288 BTC Purchase, Fifth-Largest In History: This buy saw the addition of 22,337 BTC to Strategy’s reserves, which is one of the largest purchases ever made by the firm. Strategy funded this new acquisition using proceeds from its STRC and MSTR at-the-market (ATM) stock offerings. (Bitcoinist)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.24% on Tuesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, as investors continued to gauge the impact of the Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices on the economy and inflation. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Equities Rebound to Kick Off the Week: US equity indices rebounded on Monday as the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the Dow rose 1%, and the Nasdaq added 1.2% as markets reassessed the risk of a lasting energy shock. This recovery was primarily driven by news that select tankers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Man's Wife Allegedly Stole $172M | 2,335 BTC in Bitcoin by Secretly Recording and Stealing His Seed Phrase: Court documents reveal that Ping Fai Yuen's wife allegedly stole $172 million | 2,335 BTC in Bitcoin from his Trezor wallet in 2023. The wife, Fun Yung Li, is accused of secretly recording him and stealing his seed phrase to access the Bitcoin holdings. (Decrypt)
2. UK Government Mandates End-to-End Encryption Backdoors for All Domestic Messaging Apps: The Home Office issued binding regulations requiring WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram UK variants to implement government-accessible key escrow within 180 days. Non-compliant platforms face immediate App Store removal and £20 million daily fines. (BBC)
-Technology and Science-
1. Did ChatGPT Really Cure a Dog's Cancer? It's Complicated: OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman amplified a widely shared story over the weekend about a dog treated with a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed with help from ChatGPT, drawing attention across tech and AI communities. Rosie had been given only months to live before receiving the experimental treatment, which Conyngham said was developed with assistance from the AI chatbot. While the treatment itself appears genuine, the role ChatGPT is credited with in developing the vaccine has been debated. (Decrypt) (AC-The dog owner used ChatGPT for general diagnosis and planning, Alphafold for genetic modeling, and Grok for final vaccine construct.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-16 12:02:40 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 940,887
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Asks for Help in Securing Hormuz Strait / UAE Oil Alternate Hit by Drone / Two Oil Tankers Sunk Near Strait / Iran Asylum Seekers Recant / Airlines Fuming Over DHS/TSA Shutdown / Marine Amphib Deploying to Gulf / Dollar Up, Gas Up / Meta to Cleanup Scammers / New Prepper Device / Study Shows Bitcoin Network Resilient Against Cut Cables
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $73,621, 14.72 oz Gold, 5.85 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $74,395 / Lo: $71,282
Volume: $42B (Up 100%)
Mkt Cap: $1.47T (Up 3%)
HashRate: .936 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump warns of ‘very bad future’ for NATO if countries do not help secure Strait of Hormuz: President Donald Trump urged China and US allies to help to resolve disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, warning NATO faces a “very bad” future if allies fail to assist. No countries have yet committed to sending warships. (CNN)
2. Fire breaks out at major UAE oil hub that bypasses Hormuz: An “advanced fire” broke out in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah petroleum industrial zone after it was targeted in a drone attack. (CNN)
3. Iranian Forces Sink Two Greek-Owned Tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps speedboats and coastal batteries sank the Liberian-flagged tanker Aegean Spirit and the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Poseidon 40 nautical miles inside the Strait at 0215 UTC. Both vessels carried 1.8 million barrels of crude destined for Europe; 18 crew members were rescued by US Navy helicopters while 12 remain missing. (Reuters)
4. Fifth member of Iran women's soccer team withdraws asylum claim: The latest withdrawal leaves only two people of the original six players and one support staff member who sought asylum in Australia last week fearing possible persecution if they returned home. The five who withdrew their claims ⁠are expected to join the rest of the team in Kuala Lumpur where the squad has been staying since departing from Sydney last week. (Reuters) (AC-It's amazing how holding families hostage keeps people in line. Modern slavery continues.)
-US Events-
1. CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers: The CEOs of the nation’s top airline companies, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, are imploring Congress to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and embrace a bipartisan solution to pay federal aviation workers including airport security officers during the partial government shutdown. Homeland Security posted on its X account last week that more than 300 TSA agents have quit since the start of the shutdown. (AP)
2. Pentagon Deploys 2,500 Marines and USS Tripoli to Middle East Amid Iran Conflict: Pete Hegseth approved a U.S. Central Command request to deploy roughly 2,500 Marines and the Japan-based USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to the Middle East as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Officials say the deployment expands commanders' military options without committing to ground invasion. Sailing from Sasebo, Japan, the USS Tripoli remains over a week away from Iranian waters, accompanied by a combat logistics battalion capable of sustaining operations for up to 15 days amid reported contingency planning for raids or seizing Kharg Island. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar at 100.3, Highest Since May: The dollar index climbed above 100.3 on Friday, its highest level since mid-May 2025, and was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders continued to favor the greenback as a safe haven amid the escalating conflict with Iran and the lack of prospects for an imminent resolution.
-Security Concerns-
1. Meta Launches Major AI Crackdown on Facebook, Instagram Scams After Removing 159 Million Fraud Ads: Just last year, Meta removed more than 159 million scam-related ads and disabled 10.9 million accounts linked to organized fraud networks across Facebook and Instagram. This new effort is designed to verify advertisers and protect customers. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. The Ark: Rugged Offline AI Survival Device Draws Crowds: Scorpio Devices Inc. created The Ark, a waterproof, drop-proof handheld packed with AI survival tips from manuals like the SAS Survival Handbook, plus GPS maps and 50-mile LoRa texting for off-grid networks. It evolved from their top-rated iOS app with 14k users, now in a 3-pound rugged case priced at $699 | 948,568 sats for preppers and campers. Fans call it a futuristic cyberdeck, while skeptics say a smartphone or paper book does the job cheaper and lighter. (X)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. 72% of Undersea Cables Would Need to Fail Simultaneously to Significantly Affect the Bitcoin Network: A new study finds the Bitcoin network boasts strong resilience to global internet infrastructure failures. The study draws on Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) network data from 2014 to 2025 and 68 verified submarine cable outages. The team built a national-level cascading model to evaluate the Bitcoin network’s shock resilience. The study also notes that using the Tor (The Onion Router) anonymous network drastically boosts the Bitcoin network’s ability to resist interference. Roughly 64% of Bitcoin nodes hide their real locations via Tor. (LookonChain)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): It's a slow news Monday morning, so far.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-13 13:00:15 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 940,519
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Air Tanker Crashes in Iraq / Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Grows / New Ayatollah Makes Statement, But Not in Person / ODU Terrorist Attack on ROTC Program / Michigan Synagogue Attack By Lebanese Immigrant / Joint DOJ-EU Op Shuts Down Hacker Network / BPI Pushes for Bitcoin Inclusion of De Minimus Exemption in CLARITY Act / Paraguay Wants Transaction Data / UST Yields Up, Stocks Down, Trade Gap Narrows / UK Goes Full '1984' / Zuckerberg Buys Moltbook, Brings AI Agents Into Social Club / Foundry Gets Into Zcash
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,138, 14.20 oz Gold, 5.96 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $72,571 / Lo: $69,402
Volume: $48B (UP 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.44T (Up 3%)
HashRate: .982 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US KC-135 Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq: A US Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, resulting in four crew members confirmed dead. Rescue efforts continue for the remaining two crew members, with next of kin notified. The incident occurred amid escalating drone and missile strikes in the region, prompting an ongoing military investigation.(Reuters)
2. Afghanistan's Taliban say Pakistani air strikes kill six, wound 12: Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's airport of Kandahar, the ruling Taliban said on Friday, stepping up the neighbours' worst conflict in years, despite China's efforts to mediate. (Reuters)
3. Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz in first statement: His statement was read out by a presenter on Iranian state television and accompanied by a photo of Khamenei, but no audio or video of the new leader. The format in which the Iranian regime released his statement did little to quell rumors that he could actually have been incapacitated, possibly even left in a coma, in the same strike that killed his father and mother. (CBS)
-US Events-
1. FBI Director Kash Patel: Old Dominion Shooting an ‘Act of Terrorism’: "Earlier today, an armed individual opened fire at Old Dominion University, leaving one person dead and two others wounded. The shooter is now deceased thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement," FBI Director Patel posted. The attacker, 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was arrested on July 3, 2016, “for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.” In 2017, he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison. (Breitbart)
2. Suspect Identified in Michigan Synagogue Attack: Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese-born American who entered the United States on a spouse visa from Lebanon, was identified as the suspect in a vehicle-ramming and gunfire attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. The suspect’s family was recently killed in an airstrike. Children inside the synagogue initially believed the incident was a false alarm. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Authorities Freeze $3.5M in Crypto as Europol, DOJ Disrupt ‘SocksEscort’ Proxy Network: Investigators said the service infected thousands of routers and enabled fraud including crypto account takeovers. The SocksEscort” service had compromised over 369,000 routers and Internet of Things devices across 163 countries and offered users more than 35,000 proxies in recent years. (Decrypt)
2. Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption: The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin. Under current law, bitcoin is treated as property, which means every purchase with the asset triggers a capital gains calculation, regardless of transaction size. (BitcoinMag)
3. Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting: Paraguay’s tax authority now requires residents and crypto platforms to report nearly all digital asset transactions over $5,000 | 0.07 BTC, including wallet addresses and transaction hashes, aiming to integrate cryptocurrencies into the national tax system while raising privacy concerns. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Holds at 5-Week High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.26% on Friday, hovering near five-week highs as escalations in the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices fueled concerns about resurgent inflation, reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Close Sharply Lower: The S&P 500 and the Dow both closed 1.5% lower while the Nasdaq shed 1.7% on Thursday as investors navigated the intensifying conflict in the Persian Gulf that drove crude oil prices toward 100 dollars per barrel following defiant rhetoric from the new Iranian supreme leader. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Trade Gap Narrows in January: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to $54.5 billion in January 2026, the lowest since October, following a revised $72.9 billion in December and compared to forecasts of a $66.6 billion gap. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. UK Govt Urges Schools To Snitch On 'Anti-Muslim Hostility' In Orwellian Crackdown: The UK government is ramping up its assault on free expression, now urging schools, councils, and workplaces to monitor and report “anti-Muslim hostility” as part of a broader strategy that critics slam as a tool to silence legitimate debate. The strategy includes boosting security for mosques and Muslim schools through schemes upgrading CCTV, alarms, and fencing. A new “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” will oversee implementation, advising schools, universities, and public services on tackling hatred. (Zerohedge) (AC-Establishing a beachhead will real defense in depth.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Buys Moltbook, the Social Media Network for AI Agents: Meta has completed the acquisition of Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents to interact with one another. The platform gained widespread attention and controversy due to its security vulnerabilities that allowed human users to impersonate AI agents and create alarming fake posts. Moltbook will be integrated into Meta Superintelligence Labs. The company’s founders, Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, will join Meta’s team following the transaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by either party. (Breitbart)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Enters Zcash With Institutional-Grade Service: Foundry is expanding into Zcash with a new mining pool aimed at filling a gap in ZEC mining infrastructure for institutional entities and public companies. “Zcash has matured into an institutional-grade asset, but the mining infrastructure supporting it hasn’t kept pace,” said Mike Coyler, Foundry CEO. Zcash is a privacy-focused token that was first launched in 2016. (Bitcoinist)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 15/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Some days the news is worrying, to say the least. Use these indicators to drive healthy actions like self-sovereignty, privacy, and defensive practices. Then doing what you are able to do, focus on the things that really matters most.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-03-12 13:54:00 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 940,392
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Hits Six Ships, Closes Strait / New Iran Leader Even 'More Dangerous' / China Pause on Taiwan Flights Puzzle / US to Release Almost Half of Petroleum Reserve / AG Bondi Moves Onto Military Base for Security / FBI Says Iran Threat to California / US Agencies Collaborate on Digital Asset Oversight / Kazakhstan Central Bank to Invest in Crypto / Coinbase CEO Denies Torpedoing Bitcoin De Minimus / BTC ETFs Inflow / Yields Up, Stocks Down, Oil Up Again / Android Hot Wallets at Risk / Iranian 5GW Effort on Instagram / New Anthropic OS for Apple / ARK Lays Out Quantum Risk to Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,212, 13.60 oz Gold, 6.13 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,337 / Lo: $69,230
Volume: $45B (Down 4%)
Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Even)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines: Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, according to reports. Four other ships were damaged or sunk after unknown projectiles hit the ships. Ships from India, Iraq, Oman, Japan and the US were all hit. (AlJazeera) (AC-It seems Iran has gone 'all-in' on closing the straight in the last 2 days, which will have serious global consequences.)
2. Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei ‘More Dangerous’ than His Father: Jaber Rajabi, who previously studied “at a religious seminary” with Mojtaba, stated, “If war breaks out, that Mojtaba will try to control the region, and was obsessed with the end of days and had believed “he himself will have a special part in hastening humanity down that (apocalyptic) path.” (Breitbart)
3. For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why: Taiwan’s military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island. So when the aircraft suddenly stopped coming for nearly two weeks, the silence was both striking and deeply puzzling. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Trump will release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve: The SPR currently holds 415 million barrels, about 58% of the 714 million barrels authorized, and the IEA agreed to release 400 million barrels, the largest in its history. (GroundNews)
2. AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials: Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly moved into heavily guarded housing at a military base in the Washington area after receiving multiple threats. “One catalyst was an increase in threats following the capture and prosecution of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela in January." Even though legitimate threats have forced these officials to move to military bases, the liberal media outlets have been criticizing the relocations for months. (ZeroHedge)
3. FBI issues bulletin on potential Iran-linked threats in California: An FBI bulletin alerted agencies to possible Iran-backed attacks targeting locations in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom stated there is no 'imminent threat'. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC, CFTC Sign Pact to Harmonize Oversight of Financial Markets and Digital Assets: The agencies have moved to coordinate oversight, in a bid to end years of regulatory overlap on the treatment of crypto. The fresh initiative targets product definitions, clearing rules, and reporting. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Kazakhstan's Central Bank Will Invest Up to $350 Million in Crypto Assets: “This includes not only cryptocurrency itself, but we are currently developing a list of instruments in which we ⁠will invest.” (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Coinbase CPO Rejects Claims of Opposing Bitcoin Tax Relief as Jack Dorsey Demands Clarity from Brian Armstrong: Jack Dorsey of Block specifically called Armstrong out for clarification, saying “hope this is true for de minimis as well. @brian_armstrong?”. Armstrong responded with a denial of the rumor as well. calling it “totally false”. The denial comes after @MartyBent reported on March 11 that Coinbase is allegedly telling lawmakers the exemption is unnecessary because “No one is using bitcoin as money. A de-minimis exemption for bitcoin is a hand out that will be DOA.” (BitcoinMag)
2. Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Inflows: Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded significant net inflows totaling $115.2 million on March 11, indicating renewed investor interest. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Inflation Risks: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to around 4.24% on Thursday, reaching five-week highs as oil prices resumed their rally, heightening inflationary risks and reducing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Finish Flat to Lower: The S&P 500 edged 0.2% lower, the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%, while the Dow dropped 0.7% on Wednesday as the conflict in the Persian Gulf drove energy prices higher and intensified inflation concerns. West Texas Intermediate futures climbed past $87/ (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Android Phone Crypto Wallets Could Be at Risk Due to MediaTek Exploit: Ledger researchers say a flaw in certain MediaTek-powered Android phones could expose encrypted user data in about 45 seconds. The exploit allows attackers to retrieve a device PIN and decrypt storage before Android even boots. (Decrypt)
2. Iranian influence operation using fake personas to deceive US Instagram users disrupted, Meta says: Meta said Wednesday it disrupted an influence operation linked to Iran that used “sophisticated fake personas” on Instagram to build relationships with U.S. users before introducing political messaging. The network used accounts posing as journalists, commentators and ordinary people to engage users and gradually introduce political narratives, the company said. A second layer of accounts amplified posts to help spread the messaging. (RecordedFuture) (AC-Level 10 effort in 5GW.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic launches ‘Personal Computer’ AI system that turns Macs into persistent AI agents: Anthropic introduced Personal Computer, an AI system that runs continuously on Mac devices to automate tasks across apps and services, coordinating multiple AI models and managing workflows even when users are offline. (Storyboard18)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Is Quantum Computing A Threat To Bitcoin? ARK Invest Breaks It Down: The authors conclude that while the technology represents a legitimate long-term concern, it does not pose an immediate threat to the network. “Our two central arguments are as follows,” the authors write. “Quantum is a long-term risk but not an imminent threat. The community must continue to research and make plans for protecting the network as quantum computers improve.” (Bitcoinist. For a complete read on the subject: https://tinyurl.com/5bp4fx68)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 18/100 (Up 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: @nprofile…urtf
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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2026-03-10 12:28:44 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 940,113
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump Signals Iran Winding Down / Five Iranian Women Defect in Australia / US-ROK Military Drills To Begin / Prince's Company Using Drones for Targeted Strikes in Haiti / Epstein Prison Guard Under Scrutiny / Alexander Bros Convicted of Sex Trafficking / DHS Shutdown Creating Problems / US DOJ Looks to Retrial Roman Storm / US Treasury States Mixers OK For Privacy / Block to Entertain Stablecoin Demand / Strategy (MSTR) Makes Big Buy / Stocks Recover, Oil Drops / WH Wants to Return Stolen Cybercrime Money / Anthropic Sues USG Over Designation / Tokenized Stocks Coming / Only 1M More BTC to be Mined
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,262, 13.63 oz Gold, 6.11 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,272 / Lo: $68,144
Volume: $51B (Up 21%)
Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Up 4%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. In a press conference, President Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very complete" and could end "very soon," but he also warned that the U.S. would hit Iran "twenty times harder" if it blocks the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of intense overnight strikes in Tehran. Iranian officials responded that they, not the U.S., will determine when the conflict ends, with the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei rallying hundreds of thousands in Tehran to show support. (NBC)
2. Five members of Iran's women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia after defecting following an anthem protest during the Asian Cup. The players escaped their hotel with police aid and are now under protection, with one labeled a "wartime traitor" by Iranian critics. (NBC)
3. US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East: About 18,000 Korean troops will take part in Freedom Shield, which runs through March 19. U.S. Forces Korea hasn’t confirmed the number of American troops participating in the training in South Korea. Freedom Shield may trigger an irritated response from North Korea. (AP)
4. Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights ‌Watch said. Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a private U.S.-based military company led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince. (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. Epstein Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before Body Found, Received Mystery $5k a Week Earlier: DOJ documents showed the guard also made a $5,000 deposit just over a week before his death, the New York Post reported on Saturday, identifying the guard as Tova Noel. Noel and another guard were accused of falsifying records to make it appear as though they had checked on Epstein during the night hours. Both guards lost their jobs, but the charges were eventually dropped. (Breitbart)
2. Three Alexander brothers, prominent real estate figures, were convicted on all counts in a federal sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan after weeks of testimony from victims. The case involved luring women to luxury homes and parties, shocking the industry and leading to $175 million in damages awarded in a related trade secrets lawsuit. (NPR)
3. DHS shutdown led to massive airport delays, with TSA advising passengers to arrive four hours early and a brief FAA groundstop for JetBlue planes due to system issues. Over 100,000 workers are without pay, exacerbating travel chaos amid heightened security. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump's DOJ Seeks October Retrial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm: Federal prosecutors have asked a Manhattan judge to retry Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm on money-laundering and sanctions-evasion charges that a jury deadlocked on last August, even as the White House previously signaled openness to pardoning another crypto privacy developer for comparable conduct. (Decrypt)
2. US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy: A new Treasury report says lawful users may use mixers for financial privacy on public blockchains. The language leaves Treasury’s money-laundering case intact, while opening room for privacy tools that can operate inside regulated U.S. crypto markets. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Die-Hard Jack Dorsey Doesn't Like Stablecoins, But Block Will Use Them Anyway: "I don't like that we're going to support stablecoins, but our customers want to use them," he told Wired. "I don't think it's wise to go from one gatekeeper to another." (Decrypt)
2. Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares: Strategy spent $1.28 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase in over a month with funds that partly stemmed from STRC, its variable rate preferred share. “The second century begins,” Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor posted to X on Sunday. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Decline: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.11% on Tuesday after reaching as high as 4.21% in the previous session, as retreating oil prices eased fears of resurgent inflation. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Recover to Close Much Higher: US equities executed a dramatic reversal on Monday with the S&P 500 adding 0.9%, the Dow rising 0.5%, and the Nasdaq surging 1.3%, as the prospect of a swift conclusion to the Middle East conflict dismantled the stagflationary fears that had initially sent the averages plunging. (TradingEconomics)
3. Oil retreats: Oil prices retreated to around $90 barrel after surging to nearly $120 at the start of the week. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. White House floats Victims Restoration Program for millions affected by cyber fraud: The Trump administration released an executive order Friday outlining measures the U.S. government plans to take to address the billions worth of financial losses Americans continue to suffer each year from cybercrime. The order also calls for the creation of a Victim Restoration Program in 90 days that will provide “restoration or remission to victims of cyber-enabled fraud schemes from funds clawed back, forfeited, or seized from the transnational criminal organizations that perpetrate such schemes.” (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic sued the Trump administration to block its designation as a Pentagon supply chain risk, claiming it could cost billions in sales and harm its reputation over AI use restrictions. The lawsuit escalates tensions after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon for AI systems. (CNBC)
2. Nasdaq and Crypto-Exchange Kraken Partner to Bring Tokenized Stocks to Global Markets: Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has partnered with Nasdaq to build a gateway connecting traditional stock markets with blockchain networks. The project will use Payward’s xStocks platform to move tokenized equities between regulated institutional markets and permissionless decentralized finance (DeFi) networks in regions where the service is approved. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left: Bitcoin has just crossed a major milestone: more than 20 million of its 21 million coins have now been mined. That means over 95% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply is out in the world, leaving less than one million coins yet to be created. The last fractions of Bitcoin are projected to be mined around the year 2140. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 13/100 (Up 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: @nprofile…urtf
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

2026-03-06 13:14:23 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 939,586
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Israel Intensifies Attacks on Iran and Lebanon / Sri Lanka Takes Control of Remaining Iranian Ship in Port / Putin Threatens Withholding Gas to Europe / Trump Fires DHS Secretary Noem, Nominates Sen Mullin for Role / Missing Epstein Files Released / House Looks To Override Sanctuary Cities, States / Fed Court 'Freezes' Bitcoin Transfer / Contractors Son Arrested For Stealing US Marshals Bitcoin / Thailand Enacts 0% Cap Gains on Bitcoin / Huge Outflow of Bitcoin From Exchange Indicates Self-Custody / Trump's American Bitcoin Gets Bigger / Markets in Stress Mode / Tech Control in Name of 'Safety' Grows / 'QuitGPT' Gains Steam Over DOW Contract / Wall street Making Moves on Bitcoin Miners
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,880, 13.73 oz Gold, 6.18 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $72,962 / Lo: $69,682
Volume: $44B (Down 32%)
Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Down 4%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli Forces Intensify Strikes on Tehran and Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict: Israeli airstrikes targeted key infrastructure in Tehran overnight, including missile launch sites and military bases, resulting in at least 1,332 reported deaths in Iran since the conflict began, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain intercepting additional missiles. The strikes extended to Beirut's southern suburbs, prompting mass evacuations and causing significant traffic chaos as residents fled Hezbollah strongholds. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the campaign has "only just begun," signaling potential intensification of joint U.S.-Israeli operations. (BBC)
2. Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship: Sri Lankan navy spokesperson Cmdr. Buddhika Sampath said 204 sailors of the IRIS Bushehr were brought to the Welisara Naval Base near the capital, Colombo. The Sri Lankan government took custody of the Bushehr after the U.S. sank an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka’s coast Wednesday. The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 sailors and recovered 87 bodies. (AP)
3. With Europe Vulnerable To An Energy Crisis, Putin Says Russia May Pull The Plug On Gas Supplies To Europe: The Russian government, along with domestic energy companies, is examining whether or not to immediately withdraw from the European market, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday evening. The move comes at time when gas prices are surging across Europe, leaving the EU vulnerable to a further supply shock. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Amid Criticism: President Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem via Truth Social, citing dissatisfaction with her leadership, including a $220 million ad campaign on self-deportation, and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. Democrats welcomed the change but demanded further accountability for DHS funding lapses. (CBS)
2. Justice Department Releases Missing Epstein Files Related to Trump: The DOJ published previously missing FBI interviews from Jeffrey Epstein's files, including claims against former President Trump by a woman involved in the case. This follows a court order amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's network. No charges have been filed based on the new releases. (NPR)
3. US House Debates the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act: The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act would “supersede any and all State and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies that directly or indirectly prohibit or restrict” federal immigration enforcement and cut off funding and grants if federal law is ignored. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Federal Court Freezes 70.6 Bitcoin in BlockFills Legal Battle: The restraining order immobilizes these digital assets while Dominion Capital pursues its claims through the judicial system. This development compounds existing difficulties for BlockFills, which recently suspended customer withdrawals and experienced substantial financial setbacks. (Blockonomi) (AC-An interesting exercise to study as it all depends on who holds the keys.)
2. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested, Charged With Stealing $46 Million | 657 BTC From US Crypto Stockpile: The son of a federal contractor who managed critical services for the U.S. government has been arrested and charged with stealing some $46 million | 657 BTC worth of crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service. John “Lick” Daghita was arrested last night on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, the FBI announced Thursday morning. The younger Daghita’s alleged crimes were first brought to the public’s attention in January by ZachXBT, the pseudonymous blockchain sleuth with a long history of exposing misconduct in the crypto sector. (Decrypt) (AC-OSINT work is becoming more impactful.)
3. Thailand Enacts Zero Capital Gains Tax: Thailand officially implemented a 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, aiming to attract capital and increase demand. (CoinGecko)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ‘anomalous’ outflow sees 32K BTC leave exchanges in a single day: Bitcoin “largescale accumulation” is on the radar after 31,900 BTC left Bitfinex in a single day. “This behavior is commonly observed during large spot purchases, where assets are acquired on exchange and then moved to cold custody,” the analysis concluded. (CoinTelegraph)
2. American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto: American Bitcoin added more than 6,500 Bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows the miner now ranks about 17th among public companies that hold BTC on their balance sheets. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Slide to Multi-Month Lows: US equity futures were sharply lower on Friday as signs that the war in the Middle East will maintain energy prices higher for longer dented the outlook for the US economy. Contracts for the three main stock indices hovered around 0.6% down, their lowest this year. Energy prices surged as producers in the Persian Gulf turned down output and tanker operators refrained from taking deliveries. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Set for Strongest Weekly Gain Since April: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose for a fifth consecutive session to 4.17% on Friday, bringing the weekly increase to nearly 20 basis points, the largest jump since April. The move reflects growing inflation concerns driven by the rally in energy prices. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. House panel marks up kids digital safety act amid Democrat backlash: Committee Democrats criticized the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act for including a weak knowledge standard that they said allows tech companies to escape accountability for online safety harms by claiming they are unaware kids are using their platforms and deserve protections. “I believe that Republicans are handing Big Tech a giant gift by walking away from the stronger preemption standards that were previously included in these bills.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-The contentious issue is an entryway into control over marketplace technology. Globally, statists are learning that regulatory capture of tech companies can be accomplished via 'safety' concerns, which may or may not be true. This is the real conflict beneath the headlines.)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Days Just After Last Version as 'QuitGPT' Exodus Gains Steam: OpenAI began rolling out GPT-5.4—its most capable model to date—on Thursday as the company scrambles to contain a PR crisis that has seen an estimated 2.5 million users take actions against the company, either by canceling their subscription or sharing the boycott on social media. The so-called QuitGPT movement exploded after OpenAI revealed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense hours after Anthropic publicly walked away from the same contract. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin mining profit plummets to $500 per BTC as costs surge past $70k as Wall St funds miners’ AI escape hatch: Wall Street is pouring billions into public Bitcoin mining companies, but the investment thesis has little to do with the emerging industry's future. Investors and mega-bank lenders are pitching a straightforward arbitrage: Many large-scale Bitcoin miners already control coveted grid interconnections, sprawling acreage, and operating teams capable of maintaining industrial power loads. By retrofitting these sites for high-performance computing, miners can swap the brutal volatility of crypto block rewards for multi-year, contractable cash flows that traditional lenders can actually underwrite. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This development is concerning. When Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, etc. have financial control of key Bitcoin miners, they can eventually create manipulative controls. It may alternatively lead to increases in decentralized mining efforts, however.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 18/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: @nprofile…urtf
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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2026-03-05 13:35:32 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 939,424
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Conflict Widens / First Sub Torpedo Kill Since WW2 / Iran Drone Hits Azerbaijan / Two-Thirds of Cuba Without Power / Pentagon IDs Six US Soldiers Killed / Congress Upholds War Powers to Trump / Judge Orders Tariff Rebates to be Repaid ASAP / Zerohash Wants Fed Charter Too / Paraguay to Mine Bitcoin With Seized Rigs / BTC ETFs Inflow / MARA to Sell Bitcoin / Morgan Stanley Files for BTC ETF / Crude Oil Spiking / Job Cuts Drop Unexpectedly / Stocks Up / Major Phishing Platform Taken Down / Apple Launches Lower-Priced Laptop / Bitwise Donates to Devs
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,285, 14.12 oz Gold, 5.92 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $74,051 / Lo: $71,240
Volume: $65B (Up 6%)
Mkt Cap: $1.45T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Conflict widens: Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran while Iran fired missiles at Israeli and U.S. bases in retaliation, escalating the conflict into its sixth day with over 1,000 reported deaths. The U.S. sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a submarine torpedo, marking the first such attack since World War II. European nations deployed naval assets to Cyprus following a drone strike on a British base there. (BBC)
2. Sri Lanka recovered 87 bodies from a sunken Iranian warship off its coast after a U.S. submarine attack, with rescue teams searching for additional missing crew. The vessel was identified as the IRIS Dena, and an oil slick along with life rafts were found at the site. Iranian officials condemned the sinking as an "atrocity. (AP)
3. Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport: In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said it has summoned Iran's ambassador to the country. (EuroNews)
4. Major Blackout Hits Cuba: Two-thirds of Cuba lost power yesterday after the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, located 100 km east of Havana, unexpectedly shut down. Daily blackouts now last up to 20 hours across Cuba, disrupting hospitals, dialysis treatments, ambulances, public transport, and trash collection. U.S. restrictions have halted Venezuelan oil shipments and prompted Mexico to suspend supplies, leaving the island without fuel imports for the first time in a decade and forcing airlines like Air France to cancel service. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Soldiers Identified: The Pentagon identified all six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone attack on a command center in Kuwait's Port Shuaiba, including service members from California, Iowa, and Florida. (CBS)
2. War Powers Upheld: Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked a measure to halt American air campaigns against Iran, voting along party lines to support President Trump's war powers. The resolution aimed to require congressional approval for further military actions. Critics argued the move risks unchecked escalation, while supporters cited threats from Iranian forces. (Reuters)
3. Judge orders U.S. Customs to process refunds on illegal Trump tariffs: A U.S. trade court judge on Wednesday ordered the government to begin paying potentially billions of dollars in refunds to importers who paid tariffs that the Supreme Court said last month were collected illegally. He ordered the refunds to be made with interest. (CNBC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter: Digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to offer custody, staking, and payment services. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Paraguay To Mine Bitcoin With 30,000 Seized Rigs: Paraguay’s state‑owned electricity monopoly, ANDE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with infrastructure firm Morphware to launch a government‑run Bitcoin mining program powered by thousands of confiscated mining machines and surplus hydroelectric power. (NewsBTC)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin surged 5% to hold above $72,000, driven by ETF inflows of $462 million and Iranians reportedly using the cryptocurrency as a safe haven during the conflict. The rally marked a four-week high despite broader market volatility. (FirstPost)
2. MARA opens door to selling stockpiled bitcoin in new policy shift: MARA said it has revised its digital asset management strategy for 2026 to permit sales of bitcoin held on its balance sheet, expanding beyond its 2025 policy that only allowed sales from mining production. (BitcoinMag)
3. Morgan Stanley Files Amended S-1 for Bitcoin Trust, Moves Closer to Spot ETF Launch: Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust has moved closer to launch after the bank filed an amended S-1 with the SEC. The updated filing names Coinbase Custody Trust Company as Bitcoin custodian and BNY Mellon in multiple operational roles. (Blockonomi)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Crude Oil Prices Soar to 2024 Peak Amid Hormuz Strait Blockade Crisis: Brent crude advanced 2.6% to reach $83.54 per barrel; WTI surged 3.1% to $76.96 during Thursday trading, The Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down by Iran — maritime traffic collapsed more than 95%. Iraq has announced force majeure, slashing approximately 1.5 million barrels daily from production. (Blockonomi)
2. Job Cuts in the US Fall Sharply in February: US-based employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February 2026, less than 108,435 in January and well below 172,017 a year earlier. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Recover Mid-Week: US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.4% with investors looking past Middle East tensions. The Dow added 0.5% points as a retreat in oil prices and robust economic data calmed growth fears. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Police dismantle major phishing platform blamed for attacks on hospitals and schools: International law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major phishing-as-a-service platform used to target hundreds of thousands of accounts worldwide, including those tied to hospitals and schools, Europol said Wednesday. The service, known as Tycoon 2FA, offered criminals a ready-made toolkit for stealing login credentials and bypassing multi-factor authentication, allowing attackers to access accounts even when additional security checks were enabled. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Apple launched the budget-friendly MacBook Neo at $599, featuring an A18 Pro chip and aimed at boosting sales. The device includes updated storage and Wi-Fi 7 support. (TechRadar)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitwise to Donate $233,000 | 3.2 BTC to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers: Bitwise said it will be contributing $233,000 to support the programmers who maintain and secure the Bitcoin network. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Follow us on NOSTR: @nprofile…urtf
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

2026-03-02 13:25:13 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 939,000
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Mar2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US and Israel Decapitate Iran Government / Hezbollah Counters, Israel Responds / Three US Fighters Downed Accidentally in Kuwait / Pakistani Rioters Killed at US Embassy in Karachi / Austin Mass Shooting May Have Been in Support of Iran / US Agencies on Heightened Alert / Stock Futures Drop, US Dollar Up / WSJ Reports CENTCOM Used Claude For Targeting / Bitcoin Self-Custody Needs Inheritance Planning
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,007, 12.24 oz Gold, 6.52 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $67,292 / Lo: $65,076
Volume: $41B (Up 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.31T (Even)
HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump: ‘Major Combat Operations’ Underway to ‘Obliterate’ Iranian Missile Factories: The United States has launched a major military operation alongside Israeli forces against the Islamist regime in Iran on Saturday, in what is being described as one of the largest regional concentrations of “American military firepower in a generation”. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “is dead” and has called on the people of Iran to rise up and topple the government in Tehran. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will hold his first press conference on Monday to discuss Operation Epic Fury in Iran. The Pentagon said that Hegseth will address the press at 8:00 a.m. EST alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Breitbart) (AC-There is much more to this historic event with cascading consequences across the globe. Watch for false narratives and double-check sources for all reporting.)
2. Israeli strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah missile launches: Israeli forces conducted strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border. Explosions were reported in Beirut, prompting evacuations in the area. Lebanese civilians were observed fleeing the strikes. (TheGuardian)
3. Three US fighter jets shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses: Kuwait’s defense ministry reported three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses amid ongoing US strikes on Iran. The incidents involved unclear causes with no specified casualties. This occurred during US-Israeli operations against Iran. (CNN)
4. At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate: Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi and in the country’s north left at least 22 people dead and more than 120 others injured as demonstrators supportive of the Iranian government attempted to storm a U.S. Consulate on Sunday. (AP)
-US Events-
1. FBI probes possible Iran motivation in Austin mass shooting: The FBI is investigating whether the Austin shooter who killed two people was motivated by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. A mass shooting in Austin’s Sixth Street bar district left three killed and 14 injured. Officials confirmed the casualties and are examining links to the international events. (WaPo) (AC-Although the shooter was originally from Senegal and most likely a Sunni Muslim, as opposed to Iranian Shi'ite, it is possible he was motivated by the attacks and not linked to Iran directly.)
2. US on high alert for homeland attacks by Iran: The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have both announced they are on war footing, as they have been in the past over whether U.S. strikes. (USAToday)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Pull Back Sharply: US equity futures fell sharply on Monday, close to their lowest level this year as war in the Middle East drove global markets to pivot away from riskier assets. The three main indices were over 1% lower. The US struck Iran over the weekend, killing its Supreme leader and prompting Iran to strike various targets across the Middle East. Equities across the globe fell as risks of prolonged warfare dented risk appetite, while the resulting surge in energy prices risked a fresh surge in inflation expectations that could result in more restrictive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics)
2. Dollar Rises on Middle East Conflict: The dollar index climbed above 98 on Monday, hitting a five-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid the escalating war in the Middle East. (TradingEconomics)
3. Treasury Yields Edge Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose about 2 basis points to 3.97% on Monday, partially reversing last week’s bond rally that had briefly pushed yields below the 4% mark. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Former FBI official sounds alarm on threats from sleeper cells in US amid Iran attacks: Former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker joined 'Fox News Live' to discuss looming threats on the U.S. homeland after strikes on Iran and terror concerns regarding ongoing protests. (Fox)
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic's AI Used in Iran Strikes After Trump Moved to Cut Ties: U.S. Central Command reportedly used Anthropic's Claude for intelligence assessments, target identification, and battle simulation during the Iran strikes. Experts warn the six-month phase-out timeline understates the true cost of replacing an AI model embedded across classified defense pipelines. (WSJ) (AC-WSJ has certainly built a strong anti-Trump effort over the last year or so.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin’s self custody culture created an inheritance time bomb, and 2026 may be when it starts detonating: Bitcoin is turning into multi-generational wealth, and a large share of holders still run it with a single point of failure. One accident, illness, or a stretch of incapacity can be the difference between inheriting generational wealth and losing everything. A recent report from the Gannett Trust framed 2026 as the moment early adopters start “buttoning up” succession. The stakes have grown significantly, but families often have zero interest in learning private key operations, and too many people have watched real losses happen when the only person who understood the setup disappeared. Bitcoin is permissionless money, until someone you love needs permission. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This article presses the need for inheiritace planning for Bitcoin self-custody sovereigns. Design and implement your own plan if you haven't already. This article has some good ideas: https://tinyurl.com/f2aecwsv)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Almost all news is covering the historic events in Iran and other reporting is relatively quiet. Bitcoin is steady as stackers keep stacking. No matter where you are in the world, it's a good time to review and increase family defense postures.
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2026-02-26 13:09:37 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 938,427
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Rare Cuban Confrontation Kills 4 Off Coast / US-Iran Nuke Talks Resume / Israel Enters Syrian Province / USG Halts Medicaid to Minnesota / FBI Cleans House Over Trump Raid / States Want Tariff Rebates / Indiana Bill Protects Self-Custody / White House Holds CLARITY Negotiation Tomorrow / Jane Street Suit Draws Connections to Price Action / BTC ETF Inflow / Stocks Up / Hackers Infiltrate Cisco Routers / Major AIs Chose Nukes in Wargames / Numo Uses Cashu for NFC and Lightning / El Salvador Ups Bitcoin Education Plan
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,166, 13.20 oz Gold, 6.32 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $69,953 / Lo: $66,019
Volume: $56B (Up 42%)
Mkt Cap: $1.36T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5.0 sats/vBtye (Up 4 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Cuban Forces Kill Four in Speedboat Confrontation: Cuban border troops engaged in a gunfight near the island's coast with a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed Cuban nationals living in the US, resulting in four deaths and six injuries. The Cuban Interior Ministry stated the group intended to infiltrate for terrorist purposes and opened fire first, prompting return fire from authorities. US Senator Marco Rubio announced an investigation to verify the incident, with the US working to confirm details and respond accordingly. (WaPo) (AC-When a story doesn't quite make sense, like this one, there is usually more to the story.)
2. US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva: Delegations from the United States and Iran convened in Geneva for indirect negotiations aimed at addressing Iran's nuclear program and potential sanctions relief, amid a significant US military buildup in the Middle East. The talks follow new US sanctions on over 30 targets linked to Iranian oil sales and ballistic missile production, with Iran expressing willingness to show flexibility but no agreement yet on abandoning nuclear enrichment. President Trump has issued a 10-15 day deadline for Iran to comply, warning of possible military action if talks fail. (CNN)
3. Israel Conducts Military Incursion in Syria's Quneitra: Israeli forces carried out an operation into the Syrian province of Quneitra in the Golan Heights, marking a rare ground incursion amid ongoing regional tensions. (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. Trump Administration Halts Medicaid Payments to Minnesota: The Trump administration paused Medicaid funding to Minnesota following claims of widespread fraud, a day after President Trump assigned Vice President Vance to lead a "war on fraud" initiative. Surgeon General nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz indicated more such actions are forthcoming, amid broader Republican-Democrat divides on Homeland Security funding. (MSNBC)
2. FBI Director Patel Fires Agents Linked to Trump Documents Probe: FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed about 10 employees, including veteran agents, for their involvement in the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents. (CNN)
3. SCOTUS Ruling Prompts Calls for Tariff Refunds: Following the Supreme Court's decision striking down Trump's tariffs, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for a $13.5 billion refund to New Yorkers impacted by the ruling. The administration is regrouping, with officials emphasizing no taxpayer funds for crypto-related plans despite market reactions. This development could lead to broader economic adjustments and state-level reimbursements. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Indiana Bitcoin Bill Advances Through Both Houses, Moves to Final Signing Stage: Indiana’s House Bill 1042 (HB 1042) has cleared both chambers of the state legislature and is now awaiting Governor Mike Braun’s signature. The bill, which would allow major public retirement and savings plans to offer cryptocurrency investment options and protect individuals’ access to digital assets, advanced after the Indiana House approved Senate amendments on Wednesday. If signed into law, its provisions will take effect July 1, 2026. (LookonChain)
2. White House Crypto Summit In Focus Friday: The White House is expected to host another round of talks this Friday between representatives of the crypto industry and major banking institutions, as both sides race to meet a March 1 deadline. (Bitcoinist)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Jane Street Speculation Renews Scrutiny of Bitcoin ETF Market Mechanics: Posts circulating on X claimed that Bitcoin’s roughly 10% climb over two days coincided with the disappearance of a purported intraday selling pattern, suggesting that legal action against Jane Street had altered market behavior. (Decrypt) (AC- Market makers are saying there is no connection, while others say the mechanics of BTC ETFs highlight the actual connection.)
2. Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million: Spot bitcoin ETFs posted $506.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday, led by $297.4 million into BlackRock's IBIT. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Extend Strong Momentum: US equities closed higher on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s momentum as the S&P 500 added 0.9%, the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.4%, and the Dow 0.7%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Five Eyes allies warn hackers are actively exploiting Cisco SD-WAN flaws: Cybersecurity agencies from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance urgently warned Wednesday that “an advanced threat actor” is actively exploiting new flaws in Cisco networking equipment, pressing organizations to look for signs their systems may already have been compromised. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI, Google and Anthropic AI Models Deployed Nuclear Weapons in 95% of War Simulations: Like a scene out of the 1980s sci-fi classic films “The Terminator” and “WarGames,” modern artificial intelligence models used in simulated war games escalated to nuclear weapons in nearly every scenario tested, according to new research from King’s College London. One analyst said the escalation rate may reflect the design of the simulation rather than an inherent tendency of the models themselves, however. (Decrypt) (AC-This result is not consistent with strategic choices made since the end of WWII, indicating a flaw in the structure of the models. It does highlight, however, a non-human logic that should certainly give pause to decision-makers at the highest levels.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu: Numo has launched a free, open-source Android tap-to-pay app powered by Cashu that lets merchants accept Bitcoin via NFC and Lightning with no extra hardware or platform fees. (BitcoinMag)
2. El Salvador Expands National Bitcoin Education Program: El Salvador is accelerating its effort to embed Bitcoin education into the national curriculum, officially launching Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 as a standardized program for public schools in 2026.Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 is led by the National Bitcoin Office and integrates crypto-related material directly into existing sociology and mathematics courses. Instead of standalone seminars, students now receive structured instruction as part of their weekly schedule. (CoinDoo)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-25 15:02:40 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 938,281
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Ukraine War Now 4 Years Old / Germany Also Courts China / Former Norway PM In Epstein Hot Water / Trump's SOTU Long, Dems Seethe / NH Man Attempts Murder on DHS Agent / CA Sets Aside Money for Illegals / Michigan Bill To Allow Pay in Bitcoin / CLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop / Traders Eye $58K For BTC / MSTR Most Shorted Stock / Mortgage Rates Down, Stocks Up / Aussie Jailed For Selling US Cyber Munitions / DoD Pressures Anthropic, Deals With Grok / Solo Miner Hits Block
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,054, 12.73 oz Gold, 6.53 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,284 / Lo: $62,553
Volume: $39B (Down 10%)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Up 5%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Ukraine Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Russian Invasion: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked four years since Russia's full-scale invasion, stating that Putin has not broken Ukrainians. The Kremlin acknowledged that Russia is falling short of its goals. Events included remembrances by Ukrainians in Canada and Zelenskyy's media appearances discussing potential WWIII and elections. (CBS)
2. German Chancellor Visits China Amid Global Tensions: Friedrich Merz landed in Beijing for his inaugural China trip, stating it would be a mistake to decouple Germany from China. The visit occurs as US-Iran tensions mount. Germany is evaluating how to rewire relations with China. (BBC) (AC-First Canada, then UK, and now Germany are all courting China. China must seem to have had success with centralized power models to these countries.)
3. Former Norway PM Attempts Suicide After Epstein-Linked Raid, Corruption Charges: Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized a week ago after a failed suicide attempt, days after he was charged with "gross corruption" after a police probe into his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The man who shockingly awarded the newly elected Barack Obama the Nobel peace prize in 2009, and who was chair of the Nobel Committee from 2009 to 2015, was an Epstein Island regular. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. Trump's State of the Union Address Highlights Economic Turnaround: President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address, celebrating a 'turnaround for the ages' with economic wins and warnings. He defended his policies on tariffs and immigration while criticizing Democrats. The speech included announcements like a new retirement plan and a Medal of Freedom for the US men's hockey goalie. (Fox)
2. New Hampshire man charged with attempted murder of a federal officer: Blu Zeke Daly, a/k/a Cullan Zeke Daly, 26, of Manchester, was charged by complaint with one count of attempted murder of a federal officer and one count of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. Daly is currently obtaining medical treatment at a New Hampshire hospital and is under guard. (Boston25) (AC-The name change from Cullen to Blu suggests, well, take a guess.)
3. California Allocating $35 Million to Illegal Immigrants During Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda: Newsom’s office announced in a Friday press release that funds in California’s budget set aside by the state legislature to help philanthropic partners will go toward a new philanthropic collaboration to support “families under federal assault” by “mass detention and deportation efforts.” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Michigan Introduces Bill to Allow State Employees to Be Paid in Bitcoin: Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock has introduced legislation that would allow classified state civil service employees to receive their wages in Bitcoin or other qualifying digital assets, marking what supporters describe as a first-of-its-kind effort to integrate Bitcoin into state payroll systems. Under the bill that was shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the state would be required to offer at least six digital currency options, with Bitcoin mandated as one of them. (BitcoinMag)
2. Why CLARITY Act faces crucial test as approval odds drop to 42%: The White House has set a firm March 1 deadline, warning that if negotiators fail to finalize the bill by then, it could stall or collapse. However, the bill’s future still depends on Senator Tim Scott, who has yet to reschedule a key meeting. If talks succeed, the long delay may finally end. If not, the CLARITY Act could remain stuck in political deadlock. In just one day, the odds on Polymarket for the CLARITY Act passing dropped sharply, from 72% to 42%. (AmbCrypto)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin on course for record fifth straight monthly loss as $4.5B ETF outflows put $58,000 in sight: BTC traders are no longer centered on the timing of a return to new highs. Instead, the debate has shifted to where the next durable bid sits, and the level attracting the most attention is $58,000 | 0.88 BTC. (CryptoSlate)
2. Strategy becomes most heavily shorted U.S. stock: Short interest in MSTR equals 14% of market cap, yet much of the positioning may reflect basis trades rather than outright bets on a continued decline. (CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Down to 2022-Lows: The average contract rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US fell to 6.09% in the week ended February 20th 2026, compared to 6.17% in the previous period. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Rebound on Tuesday: US stock indices surged on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and the Dow advancing 0.8% each while the Nasdaq climbed 1.1%, as markets staged a relief rally following Monday's sharp selloff. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Defense Contractor Employee Jailed for Selling 8 Zero-Days to Russian Broker: A 39-year-old Australian national who was previously employed at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris has been sentenced to a little over seven years in prison for selling eight zero-day exploits to Russian exploit broker Operation Zero in exchange for millions of dollars. (HackerNews) (AC-An Aussie national, selling cyber munitions to Russia, while a senior employee at L3Harris. So much for OPSEC.)
-Technology and Science-
1. US Department of Defense Signs Grok AI Deal as Pentagon, Anthropic Clash Over Military AI Access: Grok will now assist with sensitive military tasks such as intelligence analysis, battlefield planning, and weapons development. The Pentagon's approval of Grok coincides with growing friction with Anthropic. The DoD has reportedly demanded that Anthropic allow Claude AI to be used for "all lawful purposes," including military applications that could involve autonomous systems or mass surveillance. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Solo Bitcoin Miner Nabs $200K After Renting $75 Worth of Hash Power: The individual rented the minimum 1 Petahash/s (PH) of hash power via Braiins hash power marketplace, which allows users to rent Bitcoin mining capacity directly from the company without needing to install or operate any physical hardware themselves. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-24 13:43:33 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 938,122
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: China-Japan Spat Grows / Mexico Chaos Settles a Bit / Brit Peter Mandelson Arrested in Epstein Scandal / Glyphosate EO Disturbs Thinking Humans / Trump State of the Union Tonight / Fed Drops Reputational Risk for Banks / Jane Street Sued For Insider Trading / Arizona Takes Another Look at SBR / Crypto(.)Com Gets Bank Charter / Stocks, Bitcoin Drop / Iran's Cyber Teams Targets Protestors / China Copies Claude Code / OpenClaw Prohibits Any Crypto Talk / Apple Moves Mac Mini to US Production / Indonesia Bitcoin Adoption Grows
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,061, 12.22 oz Gold, 6.84 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,450 / Lo: $62,709
Volume: $43B (Up 11%)
Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Down 5%)
HashRate: 3.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China imposes export controls on 20 Japanese entities to curb 'remilitarization': China has prohibited the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese entities that it says supply Japan’s military. The rules effectively cut companies off from the seven rare earths and associated materials currently on China’s dual-use control list, along with a swath of other controlled critical minerals. PM Takaichi has pledged to revise Japan’s three core security documents to produce a new defense strategy and has accelerated a military build-up launched in 2023 that will double Japan’s defense spending to 2% of GDP by the end of March. (NBC)
2. Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord: Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday. At least 25 members of Mexico's National Guard have died in Jalisco state since the violence erupted. (BBC)
3. Former UK Ambassador Arrested in Epstein Probe: Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the US, was arrested in connection with misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein's files. The arrest followed the release of documents linking him to Epstein's activities. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Trump Signs Order Boosting Glyphosate Production Amid Health Backlash: Trump signed an executive order ramping up U.S. production of glyphosate-based herbicides and elemental phosphorus to protect food supply chains from foreign disruptions. It grants legal immunity to complying producers, prompting backlash from health advocates including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who called pesticides toxic yet warned against sudden bans that could harm farms. Rep. Thomas Massie quickly co-introduced a bill to block the order's funds and preserve lawsuit rights, while Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo dismissed glyphosate's necessity. (Various) (AC-This act will divide Trump's support base prior to midterms, indicating some other political or strategic calculations in this path.)
2. Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union: U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. This time around, more than 20 Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate plan to skip the speech altogether in favor of an outdoor rally on the National Mall. (Reuters) (AC-The MSM is in full TDS mode prior to this address.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Fed Moves to Permanently Drop ‘Reputational Risk’ From Bank Supervision: The Fed has launched a 60-day comment period to permanently remove “reputational risk” from bank supervision. Lawmakers and crypto advocates say the move curbs informal regulatory pressure on banks serving digital asset firms. (Decrypt)
2. Terraform Estate Sues Jane Street Over Trades Tied to 2022 Crypto Market Collapse: The Terraform Labs bankruptcy administrator has sued Jane Street, alleging the quantitative trading firm used non-public information to profit at the height of the crypto market’s collapse in 2022. “Jane Street abused market relationships to rig the market in its favor during one of the most consequential events in crypto history,” Terraform Labs court-appointed plan administrator Todd Snyder alleged. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Arizona advances bill to hold Bitcoin and XRP in state reserve: Arizona lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 1649, which would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. The fund would be administered by the State Treasurer and capitalized using confiscated or forfeited crypto assets rather than taxpayer funds. Eligible assets include Bitcoin, XRP and DigiByte, marking a notable step toward formal state-level recognition of digital assets. (CryptoNews)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Crypto(.)com Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter: The move represents a major step toward federal oversight for the digital-asset exchange, allowing it to offer institutional-grade custody, staking, and trade settlement services under direct OCC supervision. It will not accept deposits or issue loans, but will focus exclusively on digital-asset services. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Wall Street Slumps on AI Angst and Tariff Turmoil: The S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.2%, and the Dow fell 1.6% points on Monday, as renewed anxiety over AI-led economic disruption and US trade policy drove investors away from riskier assets. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Hackers target supporters of Iran protests in new espionage campaign: Researchers said the attackers likely took advantage of a spike in demand for information after authorities imposed sweeping internet blackouts across the country to limit coverage of the unrest. The threat actor distributed malicious files bundled with authentic protest footage and a Farsi-language report described as providing updates from “the rebellious cities of Iran.” Two files in the archive, disguised as a video and an image, delivered a previously undocumented malware strain that researchers dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST. (RecordedFuture) (AC-Iran's cyber capability has blossomed since Stuxnet in 2010.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic Says Chinese AI Labs Used 24,000 Fake Accounts to Copy Claude: Anthropic disclosed that three Chinese AI firms—DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax—created approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts and conducted over 16 million exchanges with its Claude model to extract capabilities through distillation. The companies used commercial proxy networks and sophisticated infrastructure to bypass Anthropic's ban on Chinese commercial access, targeting Claude's advanced features in coding, agentic reasoning, and tool use. (GroundNews)
2. OpenClaw Creator Bans Bitcoin, Crypto Chatter After Joining OpenAI: Peter Steinberger—the creator of the buzzy AI agent framework OpenClaw—confirmed the ban of any mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency from the project’s Discord server. “To all crypto folks,” he wrote on X in January. “Please stop pinging me, stop harassing me. I will never do a coin. Any project that lists me as coin owner is a SCAM.” (Decrypt)
3. Apple Moves Mac Mini Production to the US to Boost Domestic Manufacturing Outside China, Vietnam: Apple's strategy includes closer collaboration with domestic semiconductor suppliers. Exclusive footage from GlobalWafers and TSMC facilities in Arizona highlights efforts to secure high-quality chips locally. (TechTimes) (AC-Apple is positioning for the increased demand of Mac Minis for Clawbot hosting.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. From 40 Meetups a Month to Nationwide Freedom: Bitcoin Indonesia’s Real-Life Comeback: Boasting 40 meetups a month and a broad estimated community of 55,000 bitcoiners, the Bitcoin Indonesia ecosystem might be one of the most active and successful Bitcoin adoption stories in the world today. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-23 13:01:43 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 937,967
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Mexico Turns Chaotic / Russia Launches Drone Blitz / Iran Protests Increase Again / Pakistan Air Strikes in Afghanistan / SCOTUS Strikes Down Presidential Tariffs / Northeast US in Blizzard / Mar-a-Lago Intruder Killed / Bitdeer, Largest Miner, Sells All Bitcoin / 15-Year OG Sells $750M of Bitcoin / Markets Not Thrilled With Trump's New 15% Tariffs / New Claude Code Security Offer Ignites / NASA Delays Moon Mission / 31% of Bitcoin Addresses Disappear, Yet Transactions Maintain Volume
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,385, 12.84 oz Gold, 6.51 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,021 / Lo: $64,350
Volume: $38B (Up 131%)
Mkt Cap: $1.31T (Down 3%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Mexico Cartel Chaos: Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation supported by U.S. intelligence. The operation took place in Jalisco state, leading to immediate retaliatory violence including vehicle burnings, road blockades, and attacks on businesses in multiple states such as Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. At least 15 people were arrested in connection with the unrest, and U.S. citizens were advised to shelter in place amid airport closures and flight cancellations. (Reuters)
2. Russia bombards Ukraine: Russian forces launched 50 missiles and 297 drones in overnight attacks on Ukraine, marking one of the largest barrages since the invasion began four years ago. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 38 missiles and 217 drones, but strikes damaged energy infrastructure in multiple regions, leaving over 100,000 without power. (GlobalNewsCA)
3. Iran protests pick up again: Iranian students protested for a second day at universities in Tehran and Mashhad, defying a state crackdown amid domestic unrest and U.S. military buildup threats. Security forces arrested over 50 demonstrators, with reports of clashes and internet restrictions. The protests focused on economic hardships and calls for political reforms. (NYTimes)
4. Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks: Pakistan’s military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to militants it blames for a recent series of deadly attacks on its soil. The strikes targeted the Pakistani Taliban and its affiliates, as well as a group associated with the Islamic State. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. SCOTUS rules against Presidential Tariffs: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's initial global tariffs exceeded presidential authority, striking down the policy in a 6-3 decision. The ruling cited violations of trade laws and separation of powers, prompting immediate market reactions with U.S. futures slipping. Trump responded by signing an executive order to impose a new 15% global tariff under different legal grounds. (CNN)
2. Northeast 'bomb cyclone;: A powerful winter storm hit the U.S. Northeast, bringing heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions that led to over 5,000 flight cancellations and power outages for more than 200,000 homes and businesses. New York City issued a travel ban for non-essential vehicles, and schools were closed across the region. Accumulations reached up to 18 inches in some areas, with the storm expected to continue through the evening. (BBC)
3. Attempted Mar-a-Lago breach turns deadly: An armed 21-year-old man from North Carolina was shot and killed by law enforcement after entering the secure perimeter of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can; Trump was not present at the time. (NYTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Drops as Miner Sells Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Fund AI Pivot: Bitdeer Technologies has sold every bitcoin it owned. As of Feb. 20, the company holds zero BTC — completely wiping out a treasury that stood at roughly 2,000 BTC just eight weeks ago. After using half the proceeds for deb obligations, the rest is earmarked for high-performance computing, AI cloud services, proprietary ASIC chip development, and data center expansion. Even without a single bitcoin on its books, Bitdeer just became the largest publicly traded self-miner in the world. Its self-managed hashrate reached 63.2 EH/s, edging out Marathon Digital’s 60.4 EH/s. (Blockonomi)
2. Satoshi-Era Whale Dumps $750M | 11,335 BTC BTC as Hedge Funds Pull Out Billions in Bitcoin: A Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale sold roughly $750 million | 11,335 BTC worth of BTC after more than 15 years of dormancy. The transfer coincided with Bitcoin slipping to $64,000. Hedge funds sharply reduced Bitcoin ETF exposure, with total holdings among top managers falling 28% in Q4 2025. (CoinGape) (AC-Hedge Funds are first movers, getting out of their 'investment' last quarter.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Eases on Tariff Concerns: The US 10-year Treasury yield edged down to around 4.07% on Monday, trimming last week’s advance as renewed uncertainty over US trade policy boosted demand for safe-haven assets. On Saturday, President Donald Trump said he would raise the 10% global levy announced a day earlier to 15%, following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Anthropic Launches Claude Code Security for AI-Powered Vulnerability Scanning: Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has begun to roll out a new security feature for Claude Code that can scan a user's software codebase for vulnerabilities and suggest patches. The capability, called Claude Code Security, is currently available in a limited research preview to Enterprise and Team customers. "It scans codebases for security vulnerabilities and suggests targeted software patches for human review, allowing teams to find and fix security issues that traditional methods often miss," the company said. (HackerNews)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA delayed the Artemis II crewed moon mission from March to at least April due to a helium leak discovered in the Orion spacecraft's propulsion system. The rocket will be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs, marking the second delay this month. The mission aims to send four astronauts around the moon, the first such flight since 1972. (TechNews)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin looks busy but 31% of its users vanished as ETFs bleed $4.5B in 2026: Glassnode data shows Bitcoin active addresses at about 778,680 on an eight-day average in mid-August 2025. As of Feb. 23, that figure had fallen to about 535,942, a drop of roughly 31%. Bitcoin’s transaction count has not fallen in step with the number of active addresses. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Fewer addresses, but same amount of transactions reveals a core group of HODLers and users of Bitcoin.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 5/100 (Down 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): World and US news is busy the last 48 hours while all markets react negatively, including Bitcoin. The fear index is at an ATL, and negative reporting is at an ATH. Bitcoin OGs have been here before, and this is when courage, consistency, and commitment to something greater than capital gains matter. Stay the course.
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2026-02-20 14:37:43 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 937,537
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Gives Iran Timetable / Japanese PM Warns Over China / S. Korean Ex-President Jailed for Life / Trump Orders Release of All UFO Files / SCOTUS To Rule on Tariff Powers / VA Backpeddles on Dumb Ruling / Trump EO on Glyphosate Riles Base, RFK Backs Trump / BTC ETFs Continue to Bleed / Metaplanet Say We Will Not Sell / Yields Down, Stocks Down / S. Korean Hacker Returns $21M in Bitcoin / Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers Over Crypto Extortion / Fed Economists Like Prediction Markets / Bitcoin is Dead, Again, Says Google Searches / Bitcoin Lightning Network Continues to Grow
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,144, 13.42 oz Gold, 6.39 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,269 / Lo: $65,637
Volume: $35B (Up 5%)
Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sat)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Issues Warning to Iran Amid Nuclear Negotiations: US President Donald Trump warned that the world has 10 days to determine if a deal is reached with Iran over its nuclear program, stating that "bad things" could happen otherwise. The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East, with a second aircraft carrier approaching the region and discussions of potential strikes as early as Saturday. Trump has reviewed attack options with advisers, while Iran conducted military drills with Russia in the Strait of Hormuz. (BBC)
2. Japan PM Addresses China Relations: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of China's growing "coercion" in the East and South China Seas during her policy speech to parliament yesterday. She pledged to overhaul Japan's defense strategy, including easing military export rules to cover non-lethal equipment and establishing a national intelligence council to consolidate information across agencies. Takaichi also announced plans for a foreign investment screening mechanism and efforts to strengthen supply chains in response to perceived threats from China. (Reuters) (AC-PM Takaichi is showing some real backbone in the face of Chinese cooercion. It'll be a key test for the US.)
3. South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt: Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution by deploying military troops to seal off the National Assembly and ordering the arrest of politicians on 3 December 2024, a Seoul court ruled. His actions fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy and deserves a harsh punishment, presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon told the court. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. Trump Directs Release of UFO and Alien Files: President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other agencies to identify and release government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This directive follows Trump's criticism of former President Barack Obama's podcast comments affirming the existence of aliens, which he claimed involved sharing classified information. (NBC)
2. Trump's tariffs near their fate before the Supreme Court: Small businesses sued to block Trump's tariffs last spring. Analysts had initially expected a swift ruling from the highest court, but the uncertainty has dragged on for longer than expected. If the Supreme Court rejects the legality of part or all of the tariffs, it could kick off a chaotic process of refunds to companies that have paid the overturned tariffs. (Axios)
3. VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage: The rule said a veteran’s disability level would be based on how well they function while on medication for an injury or illness and not simply having the impairment itself. But the VA said Thursday it will halt enforcement of the rule after veterans quickly and loudly opposed it. (CNN) (AC-Kudos to the SECVA on his quick reaction to the ruling and transparency, also to the veteran community for speaking out so powerfully.)
4. Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump’s executive order spurring the domestic production of the weed killer glyphosate, as his MAHA movement reels from the president’s embrace of the chemical they despise. Trump on Wednesday night signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to compel the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. Now, the executive order threatens to unravel that coalition ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that could loosen the president’s grip on Washington. (CNBC) (AC-This is a situation where the admin should backpedal, just like the VA report above. This key issue has serious potential to unravel MAHA and MAGA unity quickly, and an EO implies National Security inputs, which may or may not be true in the first place. RFK is simply following orders publicly, but his history is anti-glyphosate.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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1. Bitcoin ETFs Lose Another $166M as Five-Week Withdrawals Near $4B: Bitcoin ETF outflows near $4 billion over the past five weeks, as experts debate whether the streak signals a reset or structural weakness. (Decrypt)
2. ‘We will never sell’: Metaplanet stands firm as Bitcoin losses top $1.2B: Simon Gerovich, the CEO of Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet, has acknowledged that the ongoing crypto rout has been painful. “Our strategy remains unchanged. We exist to accumulate Bitcoin and grow Bitcoin per share, which we increased by over 500% in 2025. We will never sell our Bitcoin.” he said. (AMbCrypto)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Slips on Geopolitical Risks: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.07% on Friday, paring gains from earlier in the week as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fueled safe-haven demand for Treasuries. (TradingEconomics)
2. Wall Street Slips on Hawkish Fed Signals: The S&P 500 closed down 0.3%, the Nasdaq fell 0.4%, and the Dow lost 0.6% as investors pared risk after the FOMC minutes signaled that disinflation may take longer and that higher rates could be needed. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin to South Korean authorities: Last December, the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office discovered that they had lost the bitcoin seized from a raid on a gambling platform. On Tuesday, the hacker returned 320.8 BTC to the wallet held by authorities, local news outlet Digital Asset reported. The hacker’s identity remains unknown. (TheBlock)
2. Malaysian authorities arrest 12 police officers over alleged crypto extortion: Malaysian authorities have arrested 12 police officers accused of extorting about 200,000 ringgit ($51,000 | 0.77 BTC) in cryptocurrency from a group of Chinese nationals during a midnight raid on a house near Kuala Lumpur, according to local officials. (TheBlock) (AC-The traceability of crypto and Bitcoin are a feature, sometimes.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Fed Economists Praise Prediction Markets as States Step Up Enforcement: Federal researchers are embracing prediction markets as policy-relevant tools just as state regulators move to curtail them. The researchers say macro-focused prediction markets can provide policymakers with a real-time, market-based gauge of inflation and interest-rate expectations. The authors found that the models closely match, and even exceed, forecasts from traditional benchmarks while providing continuously updated probability distributions around key data releases and policy meetings. (Decrypt) (AC-It's well known in intelligence circles that crowd-based forecasting is a very useful tool, though not perfect.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. 'Bitcoin Going to Zero' Google Searches Rise With Crypto Sentiment in the Dumps: Data from Google Trends shows that worldwide queries for “Bitcoin going to zero” and “Is Bitcoin dead?” have spiked to their highest levels since 2022, as a viral X post pointed out this week. (Decrypt) (AC-Bitcoin is dead, again. BTW, Peter Schiff is calling for $20K Bitcoin, which may have some impact on these searches.)
2. Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Surpasses $1 Billion in Monthly Volume As Adoption Grows: Bitcoin’s Lightning Network topped $1.17 billion in November monthly volume across 5.22 million transactions, according to River Financial, which says the milestone reflects growing adoption despite flat price action. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 7/100 (Down 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-18 13:21:02 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 937,223
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Cuba Courts Russia / Nine Arrested in France Conservative Death / Avalanche Near Tahoe, 9 Still Missing / 1M Fentanyl Pills Seized in a Day / Mamadani Looks to Raise Property Taxes / Coinbase CEO Sees Solution to CLARITY / California Regulation to Stifle Crypto Providers, Users / Illinois Crypto PAC Gets Aggressive / US SBR Sits at $23B / Executive Shakeup at Gemini / Nakamoto Buys Bitcoin Media / Markets Wait on Fed Minutes Today / Russian Encrypted Messaging Crackdown Shows Playbook / Pentagon Reconsiders Anthropic Deal Over Ethical Debate / Bitdeer Overtakes MARA Mining Hash Rate
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,516, 13.69 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,434/ Lo: $66,615
Volume: 34B (Up 5%)
Mkt Cap: $1.34T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba: Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and was set to meet later in the day with President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov urged the U.S. to refrain from blockading Cuba, which has struggled to import oil for its power plants and refineries. (AP)
2. Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student: Nine people have been arrested in France following an investigation into the murder of a far-right nationalist student by suspected militants from the far-left. Those detained include a parliamentary assistant for a deputy from the radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student, died in hospital on Saturday - two days after being beaten and kicked about the head by a gang of masked young men in Lyon. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. 9 backcountry skiers missing after California avalanche; 6 survivors have been rescued: A group of skiers on the final stretch of a three‑day backcountry trip in northern California, in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, a town nestled in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, were returning to the trailhead Tuesday morning when the snow above them suddenly broke loose, sending a wave of ice, rocks and debris crashing into them. Crews “have to be very careful accessing the area due to the fact that the avalanche danger is still very high.” (KRDO)
2. Over a Million Pills Of Fentanyl Seized In a Single Day In Arizona: Border Report cited information from CBP showing that the seizures took place on January 17, when three different vehicles were stopped when attempting to smuggle the substance into the U.S. The first vehicle also had 29 pounds of heroin, 29 of cocaine and 5 of meth. (IBTimes)
3. Mamdani Plans First NYC Property Tax Hike In Decades To Plug $5 Billion | 73,948 BTC Hole: Mamdani has laid out two paths; raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy and most profitable corporations, or 'balance the budget on the backs of working people using only the tools at the City's disposal.' (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Coinbase CEO Confident of 'Win-Win-Win' Deal Between White House, Banks, Crypto: Coinbase's CEO expressed optimism regarding a collaborative agreement involving the White House, traditional banks, and the crypto industry. The proposed deal aims to integrate regulatory frameworks with financial innovation. (BitcoinCom)
2. California Begins Enforcing State-Level Crypto Licensing With DFAL: The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued a formal implementation update for the Digital Financial Assets Law, confirming that any individual or company conducting covered crypto activity for or on behalf of California residents must, by July 1, 2026, hold a DFAL license, have submitted a license application, or qualify for an exemption. California is home to roughly a quarter of the country's blockchain firms, raising familiar fears of another regulatory-driven exodus. (Decrypt)
3. Crypto super PAC Fairshake moves to unseat Democrats over state crypto votes: A crypto-funded super PAC has begun intervening in Democratic House primaries in Illinois, targeting candidates who previously supported state-level digital asset regulations. Fairshake has booked ads tied to Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, naming state Rep. La Shawn Ford, who is running in a crowded Democratic primary. The Illinois ad buys form part of a wider effort by Fairshake to shape the 2026 congressional map. (Ambcrypto)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Digital Stockpile: Onchain data verifies that the US government possesses 328,372 BTC, valued at approximately $23 billion. This holding stems from seizures related to criminal activities and regulatory enforcement actions. The stockpile remains untouched, contributing to the government's position as one of the largest Bitcoin holders globally. (BitcoinCom)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Gemini Loses Three Senior Leaders In Sudden Executive Departures: The firm — founded and led by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss — disclosed in a regulatory filing that Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen, and Chief Legal Officer Tyler Meade are departing effective immediately. (Bitcoinist)
2. David Bailey’s Nakamoto strikes $107M deal to buy BTC Inc and UTXO: Bitcoin-focused public company Nakamoto Inc., led by chairman and CEO David Bailey, has signed definitive agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. The transaction consolidates Bitcoin media, events, and asset management businesses under one publicly listed entity. (CryptoNews)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Little Changed Ahead of Fed Minutes: US stocks ended little changed as early pressure in high-multiple tech was offset by strength in financials, leaving the S&P 500 up 0.2%, the Dow modestly higher, and the Nasdaq 100 marginally lower. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Yield Steady Ahead of Fed Minutes: The 10-year US Treasury yield steadied around 4.06% on Wednesday after touching a more than two-month low earlier in the week, as investors awaited the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting for clearer guidance on the path of interest rates. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. This censorship crackdown and WhatsApp ban exposed the decentralization gap the crypto industry keeps missing: Russia’s recent messaging crackdown is the cleanest real-world stress test of decentralization in years, and it produced an awkward result. Roskomnadzor began throttling Telegram on Feb. 10, citing “non-compliance.” Two days later, authorities fully blocked WhatsApp, removing its domains from Russia's national registry and forcing users toward VPNs or MAX, a state-backed messenger that critics describe as surveillance infrastructure disguised as a chat app. The Kremlin had already mandated the preinstallation of MAX on all devices sold in Russia.. Freedom House documented the 15th consecutive year of declining global internet freedom in 2025. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Good article that highlights the trilemma of privacy messaging choices, listing various options globally. NOSTR is NOT accounted for here, but still a good read: https://tinyurl.com/3yty47jh )
-Technology and Science-
1. Pentagon Considers Dropping Anthropic AI Over Ethical Limits on Military Use: Anthropic has imposed limits on autonomous weapons development and mass domestic surveillance, placing it at odds with some defense priorities. A Pentagon insider described Anthropic as the most "ideological" among AI vendors. While the company welcomed its $200 million Pentagon contract as a contribution to national security, its leadership remains cautious about deploying AI in high-stakes operations. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Overtakes MARA, Establishing Hash Rate Lead: At 63.2 exahashes per second (EH/s), Bitdeer is now allocating more computational resources to Bitcoin’s network for itself than MARA, analysts led by Reginald Smith wrote. MARA last reported a self-mining hash rate of 60.4 EH/s. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-17 13:46:34 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 937,084
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US-Iran Continue Negotiation While Positioning Forces / Chinese Year of the Horse Begins / DHS Shutdown Continues / Highest Retirement Seen in Congress This Year / Rhode Island Shooter Was Transitioner and Shot Ex-Wife / EU To Ban Russian Crypto Transactions / Bitcoin Mining Uses Only .23% of Global Power / Metaplanet Takes Bitcoin Hit to Earnings / Major Lowery Voices Bitcoin POW as Key Defense / Russian Starlink Shut Down in Ukraine / Ireland Targets X Too
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,898, 13.81 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,067/ Lo: $67,301
Volume: 33B (Down 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.36T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US and Iran Begin Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Heightened Tensions: US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Iranian officials in Geneva for the second round of nuclear negotiations, focusing on potential compromises including energy and mining deals. President Trump stated he would be indirectly involved and warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, while Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei remained defiant. Iranian forces conducted live-fire military drills in the Strait of Hormuz just ahead of the talks, escalating regional concerns. (CNN)
2. Global Celebrations Mark Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse: Billions worldwide celebrated Lunar New Year with temple visits, dragon dances, and family gatherings, ushering in the Year of the Horse. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Partial DHS Shutdown Enters Third Day Over Immigration Disputes: The Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, impacting non-essential operations amid debates over face mask bans and immigration tactics. (WaPo)
2. Congress Sees Highest Retirement Rate in Modern Era Ahead of Midterms: A record number of members of Congress are choosing not to run for re-election ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with departures reaching the highest combined total this century. 30 House Republicans and 21 House Democrats are not seeking re-election. In the Senate, the split is closer, with five Republicans and four Democrats retiring. (IBTimes) (AC-Change is in the air.)
3. Rhode Island Police: Man Who Shot His Family at Ice Rink Went by ‘Roberta’: The shooting “stemmed from a domestic violence incident and turned into a murder-suicide.” It occurred during a high school hockey game. WPRI identified the alleged gunman as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, noting that he changed his gender identification years ago. (Breitbart) (AC-Again, other media outlets focus on gun control to distract from the real issue.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. EU Moves to Ban All Crypto Transactions with Russian Entities: The proposed ban would prohibit any EU-based individual or entity from transferring cryptocurrencies to and from a Russia-based counterparty. (Decrypt)
2. Paradigm: ‘Bitcoin mining should be seen as a tool, not a threat’: While public anger targets Bitcoin [BTC], most grid pressure now comes from fast-growing AI data centers. Bitcoin uses only about 0.23% of global electricity and produces around 0.08% of global emissions, far less than many industries. AI centers need constant power and cannot afford outages. Bitcoin miners, however, use cheap electricity and shut down when prices rise. (ambcrypto)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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1. Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take Hit: Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a fiscal 2025 net loss of 95 billion yen ($619 million), largely due to a 102.2 billion yen ($666 million) drop in the value of its bitcoin holdings. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Hits 2-½-Month Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell toward 4% on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since early December as soft inflation data from last week reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Space Force Major Proposes Bitcoin Proof-of-Work as AI Defense for Internet: In a widely shared post, U.S. Space Force engineer and 'Softwar' author Jason P. Lowery argues that Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work system can act as 'digital castle walls' by requiring energy proof for every online action, from logins to API calls. He warns that without such physical barriers, autonomous AI will dominate cyberspace, drawing on his MIT thesis that frames Bitcoin as a national security tool against cyber threats. Supporters praise it as a path to cyber sovereignty, while critics like Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp call the ideas flawed and question scalability, noting Bitcoin handles just 7 transactions per second. (Various, X)
2. Starlink restrictions hit Russian forces as Moscow seeks workarounds: Under the new rules, only registered and verified devices can operate in Ukrainian-controlled territory, with all others automatically disconnected. Kyiv says the move was necessary after confirming that Russian forces had begun installing Starlink technology on attack drones, allowing them to operate in real time via satellite connections — making the unmanned aerial vehicles harder to jam, track or shoot down. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Ireland's Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks: Ireland’s privacy regulator has opened a formal investigation into X over whether Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot helped generate and spread non-consensual sexualized images. The investigation comes as Ireland, which serves as the EU's lead supervisory authority for most major American tech platforms, giving its rulings binding weight across the bloc, joins a widening international response to Grok's role in generating non-consensual deepfakes at scale. (Decrypt) (AC-The knives are out. EU, UN, UK, California, and now Ireland mount attacks against Musk and X.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The battle for control over distributed sovereign power continues, but it seems today's reports highlight the fight. World powers attack free speech from X, Ukraine shuts down Starlink, AI agents are digitally coming for you, and EU Bans (Russian) crypto transactions; and this is just one day's reporting. Tyranny verus liberty is indeed one of the oldest wars still being fought and some days it seems tyranny has the upper hand.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-16 14:24:03 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 936,903
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Rubio Give Historic Speech to Europe / Worldwide Iran Protests Support Change / Iran Meets With IAEA / DHS Funding Still Shutdown / HHS To Review Processed Foods / CLARITY Act Battle is Poignant / X To Launch Crypto Payments / BTC ETF Outflows Continue / Strategy Says They Can Weather Any Storm / Markets Closed Today / Binance France CEO Targeted / OpenAI Coopts OpenClaw / Silent Link Gives Phone Privacies / BIP 360 Addresses Quantum
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,431, 13.94 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,067/ Lo: $68,052
Volume: 35B (Down 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Marco Rubio Reassures European Allies While Advancing Trump's NATO Vision: In a Munich Security Conference speech, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed US-Europe ties but echoed Trump's call for a reshaped alliance with increased defense spending. European leaders pushed back against claims of "civilizational erasure," emphasizing shared values. Rubio's address aimed to ease tensions amid shifting global dynamics. (AP) (AC-This speech has historical implications, worth listening to: https://tinyurl.com/y6uh6768)
2. Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world: Hundreds of thousands of people took part in demonstrations around the world against the Iranian government on Saturday, following calls from the exiled son of the late shah for a "global day of action". Munich, Los Angeles and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller protests in cities including Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London. (BBC)
3. Iran's Foreign Minister Meets IAEA Chief Ahead of Second Round of Nuclear Talks with US: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for discussions with the IAEA director, emphasizing Iran's willingness to dilute enriched uranium if US sanctions are lifted. (Reuters) (AC-Delay tactics. Iran has a skill of delaying hawks until doves come into office in the US.)
-US Events-
1. Partial US Government Shutdown Persists Amid Immigration Disputes: The Department of Homeland Security remains shuttered due to ongoing congressional battles over immigration oversight and funding. Impacts include disrupted travel and reduced operations, with no resolution in sight as Democrats and Republicans clash on policy. (PBS) (AC-This would be considered a democrat win.)
2. RFK Jr. Announces US Review of Processed Food Ingredient Safety: US health regulators, under RFK Jr.'s influence, will reassess the safety status of processed ingredients amid public health concerns. The initiative targets additives in ultra-processed foods, potentially leading to new guidelines. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. CLARITY Act is turning into a proxy war over who pays Americans for holding “digital dollars”: Post-meeting, banks are reluctant to engage in dealmaking, with the conversation still centered on stablecoin rewards and yield. The mood reads like two groups speaking past each other. One side treats rewards as innovation; the other treats them as a threat to deposits. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This is the fiat system making it's front guard defense against creative destruction. More of these fights to come.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. X to launch 'Smart Cashtags' for in-timeline crypto and stock data within 'a couple weeks': "We are launching a number of features in a couple weeks, including Smart Cashtags that will enable you to trade stocks and crypto directly from timeline," X head of product Nikita Bier confirmed. (TheBlock)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETF outflows and crowded shorts leave market primed for volatility: Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim $70,000 | 1.01 BTC even as inflation data cools and onchain metrics hint at quiet accumulation in a market caught between macro relief and structural fragility. (THeBlock)
2. MicroStrategy Withstands BTC Crash to $8,000: MicroStrategy announced it can withstand an 88% Bitcoin price crash to $8,000, maintaining full debt coverage. Michael Saylor plans debt-to-equity conversion if needed. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Holds Steady in Thin Holiday Trade; The dollar index held just below 97 on Monday, moving sideways in holiday-thinned trading as US markets were closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Finish Mostly Flat: The S&P 500 and the Dow were little changed on Friday, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%, leaving the major averages around 1.5% lower for the week, as a softer-than-expected January inflation report failed to revive risk appetite amid persistent AI-related volatility. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Binance France CEO Targeted in Home Invasion Attempt: A trio of criminals attempted to rob the CEO of Binance France, but only made away with two cell phones before being arrested later that day. The executive was not home when the intruders entered his residence, and they fled shortly thereafter. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Taps OpenClaw Founder to Lead Push Into Personal AI Agents: OpenAI has brought on OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger to lead its push into personal AI agents, as CEO Sam Altman positions multi-agent systems at the center of the company’s next product phase. Altman said OpenClaw would become a foundation-run open-source project supported by OpenAI, reflecting the company’s belief in an “extremely multi-agent” AI future. (Decrypt)
2. How Silent(.)Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners: Silent Link, a Bitcoin native SMS and mobile data company, has quietly grown into an international service provider for privacy-oriented users worldwide, at competitive rates. The company offers eSIM-only services globally, with no physical sim card support, making it an entirely digital business. (BitcoinMag) (AC-More to this story here, and worth researching.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Takes Step Towards Quantum Fix as Experts Diverge on Urgency of Threat: Developers merge BIP 360 into the Bitcoin's GitHub improvement repository, advancing a post-quantum framework. Caltech President Thomas Rosenbaum said fault-tolerant quantum systems could arrive within five to seven years, while other researchers and NIST guidance suggest cryptographically relevant machines may remain years or decades away. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-12 13:28:08 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 936,050
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: NATO Appears in Greenland / Cartel Drone Shut Down El Paso Airport / Canada Shooter ID'd / House Passes SAVE Act, Senate Eyes / MAHA Moves Forward Quickly / Paxful BTC DEX Fined Over Laundering / Trump WLF Goes After Remittance Market / Moonpay Enters Telegram / US Jobs Data Surprises / Two Reports on Centralized Camera Systems Raise Eyebrows / Musk Has Big Plans for the Moon / Lightning Labs Releases AI Agents for Bitcoiners
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,703, 13.40 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,650/ Lo: $65,757
Volume: 47B (Up 6%)
Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 3 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute: NATO on Wednesday launched a military effort dubbed Arctic Sentry aimed at improving security in the High North, a month after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up tensions in the alliance with his threats to annex Greenland. Arctic Sentry is not a military operation. It does not involve the permanent or long-term deployment of troops to the region under a NATO banner. NATO’s role in this series of military activities, which will be coordinated through its U.S. headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, is aimed at countering Russian and Chinese influence in the High North. (NBC) (AC-The stated purpose of these deployments are disjointed, meaning the real purpose is to directly oppose Trump's possible military ambitions in Greenland.)
2. Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico: The chaotic closure of the El Paso airport overnight Tuesday, which U.S. authorities blamed on an incursion by a Mexican cartel drone, brought into sharp focus the growing use of unmanned aircraft by crime groups and the crackling tensions between the countries over how to deal with it. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who oversees the Federal Aviation Administration, said the presence of a Mexican drug cartel’s drone in U.S. airspace had prompted the El Paso air traffic ban, which was initially slated for 10 days, but then shortened to only seven hours. Along the border, the cartels mostly use drones to airdrop drugs or to spy on U.S. border agents in order to better evade them during smuggling operations. The Pentagon has said there are more than 1,000 drone incursions along the U.S.-Mexico border each month. (Reuters)
3. Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, ID’d as transgender ex-student behind Tumbler Ridge (Canada) mass shooting : The deranged high school dropout who murdered his mother and stepbrother before killing six people at a British Columbia school has been identified as 18-year-old transgender ex-student Jesse Van Rootselaar. The police superintendent later described the shooter as a “gunperson” in a press briefing. (NYPost) (AC-Only a few news sources are reporting the story behind the shooter here. Almost all other news sources are reporting the shooter as female, with immediate calls for more gun control in Canada.)
-US Events-
1. House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules: The House on Wednesday passed the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. The legislation, which passed 218 to 213, faces an uphill battle in the Senate, close observers say. (TheGuardian)
2. Trump Administration Advances Healthy Diets and Farmland Protections: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled steps for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, pushing real foods like proteins, fruits, and vegetables while cutting ultra-processed items and sugars. He criticized past policies subsidizing junk food and pledged to prioritize farmers in federal procurement. At the USDA, Secretary Brooke Rollins partnered with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to shield farmland from foreign buyers like China through data sharing, tech development, and purchase bans, with country singer John Rich highlighting government overreach on landowners. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Must Pay $4 Million Over Prostitution, Money Laundering Charges: Paxful, the peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange that closed in 2023, was sentenced this week by a federal court to pay $4 million in fines after pleading guilty to multiple criminal charges. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to roll out foreign exchange remittance service: The platform, called World Swap, will connect users directly to debit cards and bank accounts globally and settle foreign exchange remittances at what the company describes as a fraction of the fees charged by traditional providers. Folkman said more than $7 trillion moves globally between currencies each year and argued that traditional financial intermediaries extract significant fees from those flows. (TheBlock)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. MoonPay Launches Crypto Deposits Feature to Enable Cross-Chain Funding in Wallet in Telegram: MoonPay has launched MoonPay Deposits in Wallet in Telegram’s self-custodial TON Wallet, allowing users to fund accounts with Bitcoin and other assets across chains while the service automatically handles swaps, bridging, and conversion into TON or supported tokens. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Finds Support Amid Strong Jobs Data: The dollar index steadied above 97 on Thursday after heightened volatility in the previous session, drawing support from stronger-than-expected US labor market data that reduced the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Data released Wednesday showed nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, the largest gain in more than a year, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 4.3%, signaling a stabilizing labor market at the start of 2026. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Guthrie Video Recovery Sparks Privacy Concerns: The FBI's recovery of inaccessible doorbell footage from Nancy Guthrie's home on February 11, 2026, via Google's assistance raised privacy issues regarding surveillance data access. The video showed an armed masked figure at her door. Advocates questioned implications for consumer data rights. (CNN)
2. Ring AI Lost Dog Feature Privacy Backlash: Ring's new AI-powered "Search Party" feature, highlighted in a February 11, 2026, Super Bowl ad, scans neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs, reuniting 99 in 90 days, but drew privacy concerns over mass surveillance. Users called the network "creepy" and "dystopian." (WBRC)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk Reveals xAI Plans for AI Satellite Factory on Moon: The billionaire entrepreneur told employees the startup may eventually construct a factory on the moon to produce AI satellites. Musk outlined plans for a massive “mass driver” system. This giant catapult mechanism would launch manufactured satellites from the lunar surface directly into space. The setup would give xAI access to computing power that Earth-based competitors couldn’t match. (Blockonomi)
2.Lightning Labs releases AI agent tools for native Bitcoin Lightning payments: Lightning Labs has released a new open-source toolkit designed to give AI agents native access to the Bitcoin Lightning Network, aiming to close what it describes as a key gap in the emerging AI economy: the ability for autonomous systems to transact. The repository includes seven composable skills covering node operations, remote key isolation, scoped credentials, L402-gated API payments, hosting paid endpoints, and querying node state. (TheBlock)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 5/100 (Down 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Home security systems, including cameras, DO NOT have to be cloud-based and third party access is not to be trusted.
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2026-02-11 13:51:15 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 936,050
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: School Shooting in Canada Shocks / Cuba Out of Fuel / Iran Red-Line is Missiles / Guthrie Abduction Bitcoin Wallet Shows Activity / Strange FAA Shutdown Over El Paso for 10 Days / Intel Agencies Told to Hand Over Election Data / Crypto Bill Negotiation Continues / SafeMoon CEO Sentenced / Goldman Sachs Reveals $1.1B in BTC ETFs / Dow Continues Record Highs, So Does US Household Debt / CISA Mandates Digital Discipline / ChatGPT Makes Debut in Military / New Multiplayer Game for AI Agents Only / Whales Accumulate, Self Custody, While Retail Sells
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,065, 13.21 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $69,954/ Lo: $66,364
Volume: 43B (Down 6%)
Mkt Cap: $1.34T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4.0 sats/vBtye (Up 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Mass Shooting in British Columbia, Canada: At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in shootings at a high school and a nearby home in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, with the suspect found dead at the scene. Police described the incident as one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, prompting national shock and calls for stricter gun control measures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive, with no immediate links to terrorism reported. (BBC)
2. Cuba's Fuel Crisis Worsens Amid U.S. Blockade: Cuba's government declared a severe shortage of jet fuel, leading Air Canada and other airlines to suspend flights, stranding tourists and exacerbating the energy crisis. Humanitarian aid delivery has been hampered, with officials blaming the U.S. oil blockade for the "breaking point" situation. Canadians in Cuba are awaiting evacuation options as the crisis deepens. (GlobalNews)
3. Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities: Iran's missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert conflict. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week in Oman, amid a regional naval buildup by the U.S. threatening Iran. (Reuters) (AC-The Pentagon Pizza index is also high the last 24 hours.)
-US Events-
1. Crypto Wallet Activity in Guthrie Ransom: New transactions were detected in a Bitcoin wallet linked to the ransom note in Nancy Guthrie's abduction, amounting to an undisclosed sum. This follows the release of surveillance footage and a passed deadline for a $4 million. Investigators are analyzing the activity for leads. (KLON)
2. FAA halts all flights at El Paso International Airport for 10 days for 'special security reasons': All flights to and from El Paso are grounded, including commercial, cargo and general aviation. (FOX) (AC-Other sources are saying a GPS jamming exercise is occurring, while speculation hints at potential military actions. It is certainly unprecedented and OPSEC is tight.)
3. Panic Ensues After Trump Orders CIA To Give 2020 Election Intel To 'Stop The Steal' Lawyer: President Donald Trump has instructed the CIA and other spy agencies to hand over intelligence related to the 2020 election. The records are to be handed over to Kurt Olsen - now a temporary government employee in the White House - who four years ago was involved in the "Stop the Steal" campaign to determine whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election via cheating. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House crypto bill talks ‘productive,’ but no deal yet: “Productive session at the White House today — compromise is in the air,” Ripple legal chief Stuart Alderoty, one of the meeting’s attendees, posted to X on Tuesday. “Stablecoin rewards were front and center,” he added. “Banks did not come to negotiate from the bill text, instead arriving with broad prohibitive principles, which remains a key disagreement.” (Cointelegraph) (AC-The banker lobby is strong. Coinbase seems singled out. Odds are with the old guard.)
2. SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme: SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison Tuesday by District Judge Eric Komitee of the Eastern District of New York for his role in a scheme that defrauded investors in the SafeMoon (SFM) token. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Goldman Sachs Discloses $1.1 Billion | 16,350 BTC Position in Bitcoin ETF Holdings: The $1.1 billion | 16,350 BTC position was in IBIT, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. Filings from today also showed that Goldman Sachs held Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. DOW Jones Pushes Record Higher: The Dow closed up 0.2% at a fresh record, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%, as investors balanced weaker consumer data against ongoing scrutiny of AI capital spending. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Household Debt Hits Fresh Record: Total household debt in the US increased by $191 billion from the prior quarter to a new record high of $18.8 trillion in Q4 2025. Mortgage balances grew by $98 billion to $13.17 trillion, and credit card balances rose by $44 billion to $1.28 trillion. Auto loan balances increased by $12 billion to $1.67 trillion. Home equity line of credit (HELOC) balances increased by $11.6 billion to $434 billion while student loan balances rose by $11 billion to $1.66 trillion. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. CISA Warns US Utilities to Bolster Defenses After Poland Grid Attack: CISA issued a binding operational directive requiring federal civilian executive branch agencies to inventory and replace unsupported edge devices within specified deadlines. The body described edge devices as ones that are accessible via the public internet, like firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, network security appliances and IoT edge devices. The push comes against a backdrop of rising cyberattacks, with threat actors honing in on vulnerable devices that no longer receive security patches. (TechRadar)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Adds Custom ChatGPT to Pentagon Platform as Expert Warns of Risks: ChatGPT joins a growing list of AI models made available to the U.S. military, including Google’s Gemini and Grok, the AI system developed by xAI, which was folded into SpaceX earlier this month. OpenAI said the GenAI(.)mil version of ChatGPT is approved for unclassified Defense Department use and will run inside an authorized government cloud infrastructure. (Decrypt)
2. Get Out Humans! 'SpaceMolt' Is a Multiplayer Game Built Exclusively for AI Agents: AI agents now have their own MMO where they mine asteroids, form factions, and engage in space piracy—while humans just watch. Welcome to the weirdest timeline. (GG/Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin whales just moved $4.7B dollars into cold storage while regular investors are busy panic selling the dip: Data tracking accumulator addresses showed a record surge of coins moving into wallets associated with long-term holding behavior, even as flows through exchange-traded fund (ETF) products stayed net negative. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-11 13:50:29 GMT

2026-02-10 14:35:50 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 935,909
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump Uses Canada Bridge to Negotiate / China Threatens Taiwan Diplomatically / US Strikes 39th Drug Boat / Iran Ups Surveillance Game / EPA May Rollback Greenhouse Regs / SAVE Act Vies for Vote, Filibuster / Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads 5th / White House May Strongarm Coinbase Over CLARITY Act / China's USD 'Cluster Strike' Wakes Market / USD Drops, Stocks Up, / Crypto Scammer on the Lam / Discord to Require ID / Vitalik Pushes Decentralized Power Over AGI / CashApp Reorganizes to Push Bitcoin Adoption
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,626, 13.75 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,076/ Lo: $68,291
Volume: 46B (Up 3%)
Mkt Cap: $1.37T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Threatens to Block Opening of US-Canada Bridge: President Trump warned he would prevent the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening unless Canada renegotiates trade terms, citing uncompensated U.S. contributions and the bridge's impending completion connecting Michigan and Ontario. The statement followed reports of Canadian trade shifts toward China, escalating bilateral tensions amid ongoing economic disputes. (BBC)
2. China to support 'reunification forces' in Taiwan, go after 'separatists': China will offer firm support for "patriotic pro-reunification forces" in Taiwan and strike hard against "separatists", the top Chinese official in charge of policy towards the democratically-governed island said in comments published on Tuesday. "If the 'Taiwan independence' armed forces dare to provoke a conflict, they will inevitably be wiped out," ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Tuesday in Beijing. (Reuters) (AC-Official Chinese statements have been taking a more hard-line stance recently. Either towards the US, Taiwan or other US allies, diplomatic pressure and belligerence is increasing.)
3. U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific: U.S. forces targeted a suspected narcotics vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and one survivor amid an ongoing search effort. The operation marks the 39th such strike. (CBS)
4. Iran Builds Comprehensive Digital Surveillance System: Iran's surveillance infrastructure neared completion, enhancing monitoring capabilities amid protest crackdowns and raising global privacy alarms. (Wired)
-US Events-
1. Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week: Repealing the so-called endangerment finding, a scientific determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, would remove the legal foundation for broader greenhouse gas regulation and would mark the Trump administration's most wide-reaching climate policy rollback. An EPA spokesperson said the endangerment finding was used by the Obama and Biden Administrations to "justify trillions of dollars of greenhouse gas regulations covering new vehicles and engines." (Reuters)
2. House Republicans Push Vote on SAVE Act for Voter Citizenship Proof: The SAVE Act would mandate documents like passports or birth certificates for federal voter registration, while directing states to remove non-citizens from rolls and setting up a federal verification process. Polls show 83% of Americans, including majorities of Democrats and Black voters, favor voter ID laws. The new push tests GOP unity ahead of midterms, with passage likely sending it to a Senate filibuster threat. (Various, X)
3. Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Epstein Questions in Hearing: In a released congressional video, Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to respond to inquiries about the late sex offender during a U.S. House session. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House meeting could unfreeze the crypto CLARITY Act this week, but crypto rewards likely to be the price: The newly confirmed Feb. 10 White House meeting on stablecoin policy is being framed by some market observers as a step toward breaking the logjam around the CLARITY Act. The yield dispute is tied to product economics that are already visible in consumer offers. Coinbase advertises “3.50% rewards on USDC”. The bill text includes an explicit “Protection of Self-Custody” clause. It states consumers retain the right to maintain hardware or software wallets and to engage in direct peer-to-peer transactions. (CryptoSlate) (AC-For Bitcoiners, the CLARITY act still has impacts even if it seems to focus on stablecoins and crypto. Details matter in this bill, and they are being negotiated with ignorance and passion.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. China’s Strategic Strike Against The US Dollar: Chinese authorities have delivered what observers are calling a “cluster strike” to the heart of the U.S. economy. Stringent directives have been issued to Chinese financial institutions to execute a swift and systemic divestment of their U.S. Treasury holdings. What we are witnessing is the aggressive acceleration of “De-dollarization.” Beijing’s timing is surgical. As Washington contends with persistent inflationary pressures, these financial maneuvers signal that the era of unipolar financial hegemony is nearing its twilight. It is a high-stakes war of nerves, and the outcome will fundamentally redefine global market stability and the future of financial power. (EurasiaReview) (AC-This is an OpEd, simply one perspective on a serious development. Worth considering, but only an interpretation of events.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Fresh Inflows: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $145 million in net inflows on February 9. Grayscale returned to net accumulation, driving the ETF flow rebound. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Holds Decline: The dollar index held below 97 on Tuesday after losing more than 1% over the past two sessions, weighed down by concerns that foreign demand for dollar-denominated assets could soften. The decline followed reports that Chinese regulators advised financial institutions to limit their holdings of US Treasuries to reduce concentration risks and mitigate the impact of uncertain US economic policies. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Small Business Optimism Falls in January: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in the US fell to 99.3 in January 2026 from 99.5 in December 2025, compared to forecasts of 99.9. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Futures Steady After Positive Session: US stock futures were little changed on Tuesday after major indexes began the week on a strong footing, with the Dow notching a fresh record high. In Monday’s cash session, the Dow edged up 0.04%, the S&P 500 advanced 0.47% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.9%, marking a second consecutive day of gains across all three benchmarks. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Man sentenced to 20 years for role in $74 million crypto investment fraud: A federal judge in the Central District of California on Monday sentenced Daren Li to the statutory maximum of 20 years in prison for his role in a cryptocurrency investment fraud and money laundering conspiracy that stole at least $73.6 million from victims. Li, a 42-year-old dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, remains at large after fleeing federal custody in December 2025. (TheBlock)
2. Discord to require video selfies or government IDs to verify all users’ ages: Discord on Monday announced it will require all users globally to verify their ages by sharing video selfies or providing government IDs, a move that comes at a time when laws requiring age verification on social media platforms are multiplying. Discord said the data it gathers will be deleted immediately after a user’s age is verified and that it will never leave the device. (RecordedFuture) (AC-We will hold your data until you verify ID...)
-Technology and Science-
1. Vitalik Buterin Calls for Ethereum-Led Alternative to the 'Race for AGI': Vitalik Buterin said Monday the very frame of “work on AGI” is flawed and called for AI development guided by decentralization, privacy, verification, and human empowerment. He outlined an Ethereum-linked roadmap focused on local LLMs, zero-knowledge payments for private AI API usage, and cryptographic privacy, among other key areas. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Cash App updates Bitcoin fee structure: No fees for large transactions, recurring purchases, and Lightning Network payments: Dorsey's payment platform Cash App has updated its bitcoin fee structure. Starting today, there will be zero fees for large bitcoin purchases; zero fees for recurring bitcoin purchases; zero fees for spending bitcoin via the Lightning Network; and increased withdrawal limits for eligible users. All bitcoin purchased on Cash App is held 1:1, and users can withdraw at any time. (ForesightNews)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 9/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Single digit Fear/Greed Index usually implies a great time to buy historically.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-09 14:17:16 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 935,742
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Feb2026
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BLUF: Japan PM Gets Mandate / UK PM Under Fire / US Military Buildup Near Iran Worries World / DHS Funding Becoming Political Battleground / Pentagon Cuts Ties With Harvard / S. Korean Exchange Mistake Draws Fire / China's Bank Says Draw Down US Assets / Dorsey's Block Trims the Fat / Smart Money Buys the Dip / Stocks Boom on Friday / French Crypto Crooks Get Cocky, Captured / New Scam Targets Crypto, Bitcoin Addresses / Satoshi Silently Stacking?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,076, 13.75 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $72,206/ Lo: $68,389
Volume: 44B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Down 3%)
HashRate: .993 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. PM Wins Snap Election in Japan: Shigeru Takaichi secured a landslide victory in the lower house elections, granting the Liberal Democratic Party a supermajority and enabling potential constitutional revisions including enhanced military capabilities. Exit polls confirmed the ruling coalition's two-thirds majority, signaling strong public support amid economic concerns. Markets reacted positively, with the Nikkei rising as investors anticipated pro-business policies. (NYTimes)
2. MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer: The prime minister is not responsible for Peter Mandelson's behavior. But it was his decision to take a chance on him. The real problem for Keir Starmer is that the fury this week is both a proxy, and a prompt, for stoking months of simmering unhappiness about the government. Mandelson's seeming closeness to Epstein has appalled Labour politicians of all generations. (BBC) (AC-It's not horrible anti-UK policies that are sinking this PM, but a bet on an Epstein-friendly politician. This circus is beyond repair.)
3. At Least 112 USAF C-17 Aircraft Headed To Middle East: 'Desert Storm Levels': An eye-opening and massive number of C-17 Globemaster military transport and cargo planes have been observed heading to Europe and the Middle East, in what some monitors have forewarned looks like the build-up to major war in Iran. Iran and the US just concluded an initial round of indirect talks mediated by Oman, but despite some hopeful statements issued by either side, it is very clear Iran is not willing to negotiate its ballistic missile program - a sticking point being demanded by Washington. A second round is expected in the coming days, unless military action ensues first. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. Lawmakers locked in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches: The short-term funding patch last week was designed to give lawmakers more time to negotiate how to rein in the administration's immigration's enforcement operation, which came under scrutiny after two deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis last month. But so far, the two sides appear far from an agreement. If lawmakers are unable to come to an agreement on how to fund DHS, funding would lapse for the agencies it oversees on Feb. 14, and shutdown procedures would be expected to begin. (CBS)
2. Hegseth Cuts War Department Ties with His ‘Woke’ Alma Mater Harvard: War Secretary Pete Hegseth did not hesitate Friday to hammer the very institution that awarded him his master’s degree by announcing the department would be ending all professional military education, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University. He said the school had a “rich tradition” with the U.S. military, pointing out that General George Washington took command of the continental army in Harvard Yard in 1775 and used the university as a military base. Hegseth also took aim at Harvard’s left-wing activities, alleging that research programs have partnered with the Chinese Communist Party and that “university leadership has encouraged a campus environment that celebrates Hamas [and] allowed attacks on Jews.” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bithumb $44 billion bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges: South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service is intensifying oversight of crypto markets after Bithumb mistakenly credited some users with billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin. The Financial Supervisory Service said Sunday it will start investigations into “high-risk” practices that undermine market order, including large-scale price manipulation by so-called whales, trading schemes tied to suspended deposits and withdrawals and coordinated pump tactics fueled by social media misinformation. (CoinDesk)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bitcoin Falters as China Pushes Risk-Off, Orders Banks to Sell US Treasuries: China has directed banks to sell and limit purchases of US treasuries, Bloomberg reported on February 9. Chinese authorities have cited concerns about concentration risks and market volatility in US debt, which could expose banks to significant fluctuations. This guidance is the first public statement on the matter, despite years of reduced US Treasury holdings. (CoinGape) (AC-This is at least the second official statement by China emphasizing economic warfare against the US dollar in the last few weeks.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Jack Dorsey's Block looking to cut up to 10% of workforce in latest efficiency push: Block Inc., the Jack Dorsey-led fintech company behind Cash App, Square and Afterpay, is preparing to cut up to 10% of its staff as part of a broader business overhaul.In November 2024, Block said it would prioritize bitcoin mining and wind down its decentralized tech arm TBD, scaling back investments in music streaming platform Tidal while laying off staff from both units. The company has also been developing Goose, an AI productivity tool developed in-house. (TheBlock)
2. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $71,000 as Institutions Buy the Dip and Retail Interest Surges: The recovery comes as institutional investors appear to be treating sub-$70,000 bitcoin as a renewed buying opportunity, even while retail traders search for signs the market has reached a bottom. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Treasury Yields Rise to Kick Off the Week: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up to 4.23% on Monday, as investors braced for a data-heavy week expected to provide further insight into the health of the US economy. Key releases include the delayed employment report, alongside CPI and retail sales data. (TradingEconomics)
2. Dow Jones Sets Fresh Historic High: The Dow closed at a record high on Friday, surging 2.5% as US equities staged a broad based snapback after a bruising tech led selloff earlier in the week, with dip buying returning as fears around near term AI disruption and forced deleveraging eased. The S&P 500 jumped 1.9% and the Nasdaq rose 2.1%, led by a sharp rebound in semiconductors. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. French Police Arrest Six After Magistrate Kidnapped in Crypto Ransom Case: Authorities detained six suspects, including a minor, after a magistrate and her mother were abducted and later escaped. Prosecutors said kidnappers demanded crypto as a ransom and threatened mutilation, but no payment was made. The case adds to a rise in crypto-linked “wrench attacks,” with France emerging as a focal point. (Decrypt)
2. Crypto Alert: 2 Victims Lose Over $60M In Address Poisoning Scam: Address lookalikes are the trick. Attackers send tiny “dust” transfers from addresses that mimic ones in a user’s history so that when someone copies an address they get the wrong string. According to Scam Sniffer, that single mistake cost one user $12.2 million | 177 BTC in January and followed a $50 million | 724 BTC hit in December. The tactic relies on people trusting what appears familiar; it works because most wallets show only the first and last few characters, and the middle can be swapped for a malicious match. (Bitcoinist)
-Technology and Science-
1. NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Anonymous Holder Sends Bitcoin to Satoshi Wallet: An anonymous holder sent $181,000 | 2.62 BTC worth of Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 14/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-06 13:51:46 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 935,258
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US-Iran Nuke Talks Commence / Russian General Shot / Suicide Bomber in Pakistan Kills 31+ / FBI Gets Involved in Guthrie Search / Trump Launches Meds Website / SECTREAS Hits Back at No Crypto Regs Groups / Lummis Vies for De Minimus Exemption / First $1M Lighting Transaction / Strategy Gets Involved in Quantum Threat / Dollar Up, Stocks Down, Yields Down / Schools Using AI on School Laptops For Mental Health / OpenAI and Anthropic Battle for Enterprise Dollars / Bitcoin Miners Struggle / Core Maintainer Steps Down / Bitcoin Fear High
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,834, 13.54 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,715/ Lo: $60,074
Volume: 141B (Up 58%)
Mkt Cap: $1.34T (Down 3%)
HashRate: .914 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US and Iranian officials commenced indirect nuclear talks in Oman, mediated by regional diplomats, amid heightened tensions following Iran's crackdown on protests and US military buildup in the Middle East. The discussions aim to address Iran's uranium enrichment program and ballistic missile activities, with both sides expressing cautious optimism for progress on nuclear issues but pessimism on broader demands. Iranian state media reported the seizure of two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf during the talks. (Reuters)
2. A senior Russian military general, Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot multiple times and hospitalized in critical condition in Moscow, in what authorities described as the latest attack on top military leaders. The Kremlin stated President Putin was briefed on the incident, with investigations underway. (NBC)
3. At least 31 killed in Islamabad mosque explosion: At least 31 people have been killed and 169 injured after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Friday, authorities said. Internal investigations suggest that Pakistan’s Taliban, or Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was behind the suicide attack, (CNN)
-US Events-
1. The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, entered its sixth day with the FBI offering a $50,000 | 0.73 BTC reward and authorities arresting an individual for posing as a ransom demander. Family members issued a video plea for her safe return, and police believe she is still alive based on evidence including a timeline and impostor communications. (Fox)
2. President Trump launched TrumpRx.gov, a direct-to-consumer prescription drug website offering over 40 medications at discounted prices, including weight loss drugs, as part of efforts to lower healthcare costs. The platform reflects the administration's push for affordable pharmaceuticals amid ongoing policy reforms. Initial listings include generics and branded options with steep reductions. (WaPo)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Treasury Secretary: Crypto 'Nihilists' Who Say They Don't Need Clarity Act 'Should Move to El Salvador': “There seems to be a nihilist group in the industry who would prefer no regulation over this very good regulation,” Bessent said. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said at the time that the company would “rather have no bill than a bad bill.” Coinbase has since returned to negotiations on the bill, but continues to insist the legislation must allow for stablecoins—crypto tokens pegged to the value of the dollar—to generate interest for holders. The banking lobby has furiously protested that ask, warning it could destabilize the U.S. banking system and lead to deposit flight, particularly at the community bank level. (Decrypt)
2. Senator Lummis to Work With Treasury on Bitcoin Tax Guidance, Hints At Potential Exemption: Lummis also raised questions about digital asset taxation, particularly the treatment of small transactions — known as de minimis — and the calculation of capital gains for users with mixed portfolios of Bitcoin purchased at different prices over time. Bessent acknowledged the complexity of the issue and offered to have the Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy work with Lummis’ team to provide guidance. (BitcoinMag) (AC- Imagine what a complete tax exemption on Bitcoin cap gains would do, but a de minimus exemption is a start in the right direction.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bitcoin’s Lightning Network clears record $1M | 15.05 BTC transfer to Kraken: Secure Digital Markets (SDM) completed a $1 million | 15.05 BTC Bitcoin transaction via the Lightning Network on January 28 in a pilot project with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the companies announced. The transaction represents the largest Lightning payment ever publicly recorded, according to the companies. The payment settled almost instantly with minimal fees. (CryptoNews)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertainty: Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, plans to initiate a bitcoin security program to coordinate with the global cyber, crypto, and bitcoin security community. The company addressed growing discussion around quantum risk and reaffirmed its commitment to bitcoin security, framing quantum not as an immediate threat but as a future engineering challenge the network can prepare for. (CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Holds Near 2-Week High: The dollar index traded just below 98 on Friday, staying near a two-week high as a broad selloff in stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies boosted demand for the currency. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Post Heavy Losses: The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq slid 1.1% on Thursday as a tech led pullback stretched into a third session, while the Dow also dropped 1%, with consumer discretionary and communication services among the weakest performers as investors trimmed exposure to crowded big cap positions. (TradingEconomics)
3. 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls Further: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell below the 4.2% mark, the lowest in three weeks, as a batch of soft labor data supported the outlook of multiple rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this week. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Houston-area schools are using AI tools to watch for mental health red flags. Experts are worried: While online monitoring systems are standard for school-issued devices, districts across Houston and Texas have signed contracts with technology companies like GoGuardian and Lightspeed Systems. They offer features aimed at detecting self-harm behavior by scanning what students type on their school-issued laptops and alerting school officials when the software detects red flags. But the problem with these tools, experts say, is that they often misidentify harmless online searches by students as dangerous behavior. Even if they don't actually send a message or search, what they type on school computers can trigger alerts that lead to disciplinary action, a call home to parents or even a visit from law enforcement. (HoustonCronicle)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI and Anthropic Roll Out Rival AI Models as Competition for Enterprise Heats Up: OpenAI and Anthropic unveiled new flagship AI models in their respective product lines within an hour of each other on Thursday, highlighting intensifying competition among leading developers to dominate enterprise software and advanced coding tools. Claude Opus 4.6 showed stronger performance on tasks tied to legal and financial reasoning, while GPT-5.3 Codex outperformed on agentic coding tests and efficiency metrics, according to figures released by both companies. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Miners Could Face Crisis After BTC Price Falls 50% From Peak: "High-cost miners curtail or shut down, and hash rate growth slows," Nishant Sharma said. Lagging prices also leads to consolidation, with stronger operators picking up assets from distressed firms. "In practice, there is no single cost of production because miners’ economics vary widely by power price, uptime, ASIC [mining hardware] mix, curtailment programs, and financing," he said. (Decrypt)
2. Bitcoin Core Maintainer Gloria Zhao Steps Down: Bitcoin Core maintainer Gloria Zhao stepped down and revoked her signing key. This is a routine move not affecting Bitcoin's consensus or security. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): It's amazing to see most website headlines push Bitcoin fears to immediately suggest buying into an up-and-coming crypto project. The level of negative press on Bitcoin today is staggering. It seems almost designed, like a coordinated global effort. The 'fight you' stage is certainly not over.
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2026-02-05 14:07:28 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 935,120
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: START Expires After 50 Years / Trump-XI Phone Call Looks to Isolate Iran / Gaza Reignites / ICE Pullback From Minnesota / Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life / Wildfire Smoke Kills 24K Per Year in US / House Investigates World Liberty Over UAE Money / Russian Bank Makes Bitcoin-Backed Loans / SECTREAS Says He Cannot Bailout Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Continue Outflows / MSTR Stock Hurting / US Jobs Cuts Spike / Stocks Sink on AI Fear / FCC Reviews SpaceX Orbit Plans /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,556, 14.28 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $76,075/ Lo: $69,062
Volume: 90B (Up 33%)
Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Down 9%)
HashRate: .912 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Up 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. START Expires: The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, known as New START, expired today, removing limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems for the first time in over five decades. U.S. officials confirmed no extension was negotiated, citing Russia's suspension of inspections and data sharing since 2023 amid the Ukraine conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Moscow would not initiate a new arms race but warned of potential escalation if the U.S. deploys new missiles in Europe. (AP)
2. Trump pushes Beijing to break from Tehran in phone call with Xi: Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran. (EuroNews)
3. Israel strikes across Gaza, killing 24, and says militants attacked its soldiers: Israeli strikes pounded Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including two babies, according to health officials in the territory, where a fragile ceasefire is under increasing strain. Israel said it killed three militant leaders and others who posed a threat to its forces, and that some strikes came in response to a Hamas attack that seriously wounded one of its soldiers. (AP)
-US Events-
1. ICE Drawdown in Minnesota: U.S. ICE announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 officers from Minnesota on February 4, 2026, following state and local cooperation in turning over arrested immigrants. Border Czar Tom Homan stated the move allows redeployment to non-compliant areas, amid a surge in detentions under Operation Metro Surge. (USNews)
2. Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison: U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when he tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty on all counts. (AP)
3.Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year: The paper, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, found that from 2006 to 2020, long-term exposure to tiny particulates from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths a year in the lower 48 states. (AP) (AC-This is one of those 'studies' that requires discernment and grounding.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. House launches probe into $500 Million UAE deal linked to World Liberty Financial: Rep. Ro Khanna has launched a probe into Donald Trump-linked crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) over a reported $500 million investment from an entity tied to the United Arab Emirates royal family. (TheBlock)
2. Russia’s Banking Sector Opens the Door to Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loans: Sovcombank’s new campaign focuses on making day-to-day operations cheaper and simpler for mining companies. Eligible businesses receive free account servicing, full online banking access, and more flexible foreign exchange oversight. The more consequential step, however, is the launch of loans secured by bitcoin holdings. (CoinDoo)
3. U.S. Treasury confirms it has no authority to bail out Bitcoin: During a House Financial Services Committee hearing, California Representative Brad Sherman pressed Sec. Bessent on whether the Treasury Department could use taxpayer funds to support Bitcoin during a downturn. Bessent replied unequivocally that neither he nor the council holds that authority. (CryptoNews) (AC-Sometimes the obvious has to be said.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs register second consecutive day of outflows totaling $545 million: Despite the recent outflows, the structural footprint of the funds remains substantial. Since their launch two years ago, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated $54.75 billion in total net inflows. Their aggregate net assets currently represent 6.36% of bitcoin's total market capitalization. (TheBlock)
2. Strategy ($MSTR) Shares Sink Over 20% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Crashes to $72,000: MSTR shares tumbled roughly 9% on the session, dipping to intraday lows near $121.19. At current levels the stock is down roughly 15% year‑to‑date and a staggering 72% from its November 2024 peak. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US January Job Cuts Highest Since 2009: US-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January 2026, the highest level since October and the largest January total since 2009, compared to 33,553 cuts announced in December. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Sharply Lower on AI Fears: US stocks sold off on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down about 1%, the Nasdaq sliding 2.3%, and the Dow slightly higher, as technology led a broad risk-off move tied to renewed AI disruption fears and weak guidance. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. FCC Opens Review of Elon Musk's SpaceX Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers: The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday opened public review of a SpaceX proposal to build a non-geostationary satellite system that would move energy-intensive AI computing into orbit, potentially allowing the company to deploy up to one million data-center-style satellites to train xAI models, including Grok. (Decrypt)
2.Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations: Shares of several information and professional-services companies slid sharply this week amid Anthropic's unveiling of a legal-automation tool that rattled investors’ confidence in the sector’s long-term pricing power. The panic began after Anthropic announced 11 open-source plugins for Claude Cowork on January 30, but focused on one in particular. That included a legal plugin, which automates contract review, NDA triage, and compliance workflows. In a nutshell, it does the grunt work that keeps thousands of paralegals and junior associates employed. (Emerge)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): For those not used to pullbacks like this in Bitcoin, perspective and deep study help the psychological pressure ease. These are the times to stack more, but to also focus on what makes life meaningful.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-04 15:12:45 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,986
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 04Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: China Working Towards Multi-Polar World / US Carrier Shoots Down Iranian Drone / Russia-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi Begin / China-Linked Biolabs Seized in Vegas and California / USG Shutdown Ends, For Now / Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Arrested for Murder / Foreign Ownership of US Stocks High / Kidnappers Want Bitcoin in AZ Case / France to Target VPNs in Name of Kid Safety / New AI Site Hires Humans / ChatGPT Has Down Day / Bitcoin Block Time Hits 20 Min, Difficulty to Drop
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $76,085, 15.09 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $78,378/ Lo: $72,897
Volume: 67B (Up 25%)
Mkt Cap: $1.5T (Even)
HashRate: .893 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader: China and Uruguay should work together to advance an "equal and orderly multipolar world", President Xi Jinping told his counterpart Yamandu Orsi on Tuesday, as their nations signed up to cooperate in areas from trade to the environment. The meeting comes in the wake of a flurry of visits to China by Western prime ministers this year, from Britain's Keir Starmer to Canada's Mark Carney and Finland's Petteri Orpo. China was the top destination for Uruguayan exports in 2025, taking agricultural products including wood pulp, soybeans and beef. (Reuters)
2. US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag: A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively approached” the ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday hours before two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps approached a US-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to board and seize the ship, according to a US military spokesman. (CNN)
3. Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks: The planned two-day negotiations started with all three delegations present, after which negotiators were to break into groups according to topics and then meet as a full group again at the end. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Illegal Biolabs In Vegas & California Linked To Chinese National With Alleged Military-Civil Fusion Ties: Federal and local authorities are investigating suspected illegal biological laboratories in Las Vegas and California’s Central Valley linked to a Chinese national accused by Congressional investigators of ties to a PRC military-civil fusion enterprise. The FBI and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department executed search warrants over the weekend at two residences connected to Jiabei “Jesse” Zhu, a 62-year-old Chinese citizen already under federal indictment for operating an illegal biolab in Reedley, California that contained labeled samples of at least 20 infectious agents including HIV, tuberculosis, and “the deadliest known form of malaria.”. (Zerohedge)
2. Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight: In a tight floor vote, the House approved the package 217-to-214. The bill reopens much of the federal government and federal workers will receive back pay, but immigration enforcement reforms remain unresolved, setting up further negotiations as DHS funding expires next week. (GroundNews)
3. Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder: William Stevenson, former husband of Jill Biden, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his current wife in Delaware. The incident involved a domestic dispute leading to fatal injuries. Stevenson entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. De-Dollarization Narrative Collides With Record Foreign Buying of U.S. Stocks: According to long-term flow data, foreign-held U.S. equities now account for 32.4% of total foreign-held U.S. financial assets as of late 2025. That figure stands far above the historical average of 19.3%, marking one of the strongest foreign equity allocations on record. Foreign investors are not merely holding dollars or Treasury securities. They are allocating aggressively toward U.S. equities, effectively expressing confidence in American corporate earnings, innovation, and long-term growth prospects. (CoinDoo) (AC-It's only one variable to the de-dollarization debate, but is certainly a reality check on USD FUD.)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Drop Further: The S&P 500 fell 0.7% after testing record highs earlier in the session, the Nasdaq 100 slid 1.4% and the Dow was down 0.3% as a sharp reappraisal of stretched tech and chip valuations drove a broad rotation. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Yield Approaches 5-Month High: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose above 4.27%, approaching the five-month high of 4.3% on January 20th. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Alleged Bitcoin Ransom Note Sent to TMZ in Case Involving 'Today' Show Host's Missing Mother: An alleged ransom note demanding Bitcoin has surfaced in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, as authorities continue to treat the case as a suspected abduction. “One thing we should say is that we have confirmed the Bitcoin address that they've included is legit,” he said. The note also included a description of what Guthrie was wearing at the time and a damaged item in the house, TMZ said. (Decrypt)
2. France Considers Restricting VPNs to Support Under-15 Social Media Ban: France’s minister of digital affairs has revealed that the French government may consider restrictions on VPNs, in order to enforce an incoming social media ban for under-15s. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Crypto Dev Launches Site for AI to Hire Humans: Riding OpenClaw’s viral moment, a new startup called RentAHuman(.)ai pitches itself as the “meatspace layer” for autonomous agents—letting bots pay people to do the things software still can’t. Launched amid a surge in autonomous AI adoption, RentAHuman(.)ai is seeing explosive early interest. Within hours, hundreds of people reportedly signed up as rentable humans, including an OnlyFans model and the CEO of an AI startup, according to the crypto engineer who built the project. By Tuesday, registrations ballooned to more than 1,000, briefly crashing the site as demand overwhelmed servers. (Decrypt) (AC-Is this an indicator? Of what, exactly?)
2. ChatGPT Down: OpenAI Restores Service After Over 12,000 Reports About Elevated Error Rates: ChatGPT was down a few hours ago, and it affected people who depend on it for a living. The partial outage reached DownDetector, peaking at over 12,000 complaints. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin mining profit crisis hits as difficulty to drop by 14% this weekend while block time spikes to 20 minutes: Early this morning, block production slowed enough that the average block time briefly spiked to 19.33 minutes. On mempool, the estimated next adjustment is a decline (Feb 8th) near 15%, and the site’s dashboard has average block time running around the 11 to 12 minute range in the current stretch. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 17/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-02-03 13:35:55 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,847
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: START to Expire / Iran Wants to Negotiate / US-India Agree to Trade Deal/ French Police Raid X Office in Paris / Clintons to Testify / DHS Officers to Wear Cameras / Deal in Sight to End Shutdown / Tether, Warsh, the Fed and Stablecoin Connections / USG Seizes Crypto From Helix Mixer / Binance $1B Mea Culpa / Stocks Boom / Notepad++ Hijacked / SpaceX Buys xAI / OpenClaw Innovates With Persistent AI / Tether Open Sources Bitcoin Mining Code /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $78,372, 15.94 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $79,258/ Lo: $77,547
Volume: 53B (Down 29%)
Mkt Cap: $1.5T (Even)
HashRate: .882 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Up .2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says: Unless the two sides reach a last-minute understanding, they will be left without any constraints on their long-range strategic nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than half a century when New START expires on Thursday. "This is a new moment, a new reality - we are ready for it," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. The U.S. has suggested China, the world's third largest nuclear power by warheads, should join arms control talks. Beijing has shown no willingness to do so. (Reuters)
2. Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States: Iran’s president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. (AP)
3. Trump: India Agrees to Stop Buying Russian Oil, Enter Trade Deal with U.S: President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States and India have reached a trade agreement and that India has committed to stop buying Russian oil. “We spoke about many things, including Trade, and ending the War with Russia and Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela,” Trump wrote. Tariff reductions for both countries were also agreed upon. (Breitbart)
4. French offices of Elon Musk’s X platform raided by Paris cybercrime unit: Both X chairman Musk and former X chief executive Linda Yaccarino have been summoned to appear at hearings in April, while X employees will be questioned as witnesses, according to the Paris prosecutor. Last week the European Commission launched a probe into X’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, following criticism of its ability to generate sexually explicit pictures. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation: Bill Clinton, former President, and Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, agreed to appear for depositions before the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee, averting an immediate contempt showdown later this week. Historically, no former U.S. president has testified before Congress since 1983, with the Clintons' potential appearance in the Epstein probe being nearly unprecedented. (GroundNews)
2. Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately': "Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X on Monday. (BBC)
3. The U.S. House is set to vote on a funding bill to end a brief government shutdown, with President Trump urging no changes to secure passage. Key conservatives aligned with Trump after initial resistance, signaling a swift resolution. The deal includes extensions for ICE funding and other priorities. (NBC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. The Link Between Trump's Fed Pick and Tether's 'Made in America' Stablecoin: Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, helped shape Anchorage Digital, a key player in Tether’s efforts to gain a regulated foothold in U.S. markets. Warsh served as an advisor to Anchorage Digital for years. (decrypt)
2. U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M | 5,113 BTC in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer: The U.S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Binance commits to $1B | 12,777 BTC Bitcoin purchase as an implicit apology for October liquidation meltdown: The move comes wrapped in the language of trust-building: “we hold ourselves to elevated standards,” “we continually improve based on feedback,” and “we're taking another step forward.” The subtext is clear: the world's largest crypto exchange is trying to re-anchor credibility by aligning its most symbolic user-protection pool with Bitcoin, the asset it calls “the foundational asset of this ecosystem and the premier long-term store of value.” (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Steadies After 2-Day Rally: The dollar index was little changed at 97.6 on Tuesday, after surging about 1.2% over the previous two sessions, as President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair and a strong ISM Manufacturing PMI pushed back expectations for swift cuts in the federal funds rate. (TradingEconomics)
2. S&P Rebounds to Record High: The S&P 500 rose 0.6% rebounding to a fresh record high on Monday, while the Dow gained 1.1% and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.7% as US stocks extended gains as pressure from last week’s sharp selloff in precious metals and cryptocurrencies continued to ease, allowing investors to refocus on earnings momentum and large-cap leadership. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Notepad++ hijacked by suspected state-sponsored hackers: A software update mechanism for the popular text editor Notepad++ was hijacked by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers, allowing them to silently redirect some users to malicious update servers, the project’s developers announced on Monday. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. SpaceX acquired xAI in a deal merging Elon Musk's companies, valued at $1.25 trillion, to build orbital data centers. The merger combines space and AI capabilities for advanced infrastructure. (Reuters)
2. OpenClaw Opens the Gates for AI Agents: OpenClaw’s rise this year has been swift and unusually broad, propelling the open-source AI agent framework to roughly 147,000 GitHub stars in a matter of weeks and igniting a wave of speculation about autonomous systems, copycat projects, and early scrutiny from both scammers and security researchers. Unlike ChatGPT, which waits for prompts, OpenClaw agents persist. They wake on a schedule, store memory locally, and execute multi-step tasks autonomously. This persistence is the real innovation. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Tether launches open-source Bitcoin mining OS to challenge proprietary software: The stablecoin issuer said Monday it has open-sourced MiningOS, or MOS, an operating system designed to manage, monitor, and automate bitcoin mining operations across deployments ranging from small home setups to large industrial sites. Per Tether, MOS is built around a modular, peer-to-peer architecture that allows operators to manage mining activity without relying on centralized services. (TheBlock)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 17/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-02-02 14:10:47 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,728
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02Feb2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Declares EU Armies Terror Groups / Costa Rica Elects Conservative / Pakistan Battles Militants / Left Riots in Italy, Cops Hurt / US Government Shuts Down Again / Epstein Files Provide Fodder / China Officially Targets Reserve Currency Status / UAE Prince Funds Trump's Crypto Biz / Saylor Buys the Dip / Largest Russian BTC Miner Faces Bankruptcy / Are Japan Bonds the Bitcoin Bear Catalyst? / SpaceX Unveils Mars Craft and Schedule- 2028? / Bitcoin Circular Economies Inspire at Bitcoin Beach
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $77,836, 16.44 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $78,409/ Lo: $74,551
Volume: 75B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.55T (Down 1%)
HashRate: .868 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Down .8 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Declares European Armies as Terrorist Groups: Iran classified European Union militaries as terrorist organizations in retaliation for the EU's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This move escalates tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and follows explosions in Iran that heightened regional concerns. (France24)
2. Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s election: Conservative populist Laura Fernández claimed victory in Costa Rica’s presidential race, with early results also pointing to her ruling party securing a majority in an election overshadowed by crime and political apathy. Frime-related fears drove thousands of Latin Americans to the polls in recent months, from Ecuador to Chile to Honduras. The region’s struggle against crime is overshadowed by one government in particular: El Salvador and its self-described “dictator” Nayib Bukele. (CNN) (AC-Central and South America are undergoing key changes in many aspects, but mostly moving away from communist ideologies and criminal breeding grounds.)
3. Pakistan forces kill 145 militants in two-day battle after wave of attacks: Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, the province's chief minister said on Sunday. Attackers dressed as ordinary civilians entered hospitals, schools, banks and markets on Saturday before opening fire, Pakistan's junior interior minister Talal Chaudhry said. "In each case, the attackers came in dressed as civilians and indiscriminately targeted ordinary people working in shops," he said, adding militants had used civilians as human shields. (Reuters) (AC-Hamas Oct 7th successes have certainly inspired other terrorist groups.)
4. Over 100 Police Injured as Riots Erupt in Italy over Shut Down of Far-Left Activist Base: Nationwide demonstrations were held on Saturday in response to the eviction of leftists from the so-called “Askatasuna social centre” in December after the building had been occupied by radicals for nearly 30 years and had served as a base of operations for far-left activism in the city. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Partial US Govt Shutdown Drags Into Week as Congress Fails To Pass Funding Bill: A partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government entered its third day on Monday after Congress failed to approve a budget funding package before the statutory deadline, with key lawmakers warning that funding votes may still be days away. The shutdown began early Saturday after the House of Representatives did not act on a Senate-approved spending package that would fund most government operations and provide a temporary extension for DHS. (IBTimes)
2. Justice Department Downplays Epstein Charges: A top Justice Department official downplayed the possibility of additional criminal charges from Jeffrey Epstein files, noting troubling photos and emails do not necessarily lead to prosecutions. The department released over 3 million pages of documents, including videos and images. Deputy AG Todd Blanche affirmed the review of Epstein records is complete. (KSAT)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Xi Jinping Elevates the Renminbi to Explicit Reserve-Currency Ambition: In newly published remarks, President Xi Jinping called for the renminbi to attain global reserve currency status, marking the clearest public definition yet of Beijing’s long-stated ambition to elevate its currency within the international monetary system. (Zerohedge) (AC-After key trade talks with Canada, UK and others, China is making a real push now to replace the US dollar as the world reserve currency. With the centralized control of Chinese discipline, a Chinese reserve currency would have quite a different quality than that of the US greenback. Think even more manipulation and coercion than exists now.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. UAE-backed Entity Bought 49% of Trump-Linked Crypto Firm: A UAE-backed entity agreed to purchase a 49% stake in Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial for $500 million before Trump's inauguration. The deal involved Eric Trump and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, making the UAE entity the firm's largest outside shareholder. (WSJ)
2. Michael Saylor's Strategy acquires another 855 BTC for $75 million | 964 BTC as total bitcoin holdings briefly slip underwater: Strategy has purchased another 855 BTC for approximately $75.3 million | 967 BTC at an average price of $87,974 per bitcoin — taking its total holdings to 713,502 BTC. (TheBlock) (AC-Conviction.)
3. Major Russian Bitcoin Miner Faces Bankruptcy: Russia's largest Bitcoin miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings over a $9.2 million. Its founder is under house arrest for tax evasion. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Japan bond market chaos threatens unprecedented Bitcoin liquidations as the era of free money ends: Japan spent decades as the world’s best destination for the world's easiest funding trade. You could borrow yen at very low rates, buy almost anything with a higher yield, hedge just enough to feel responsible, and assume the Bank of Japan would keep volatility contained. The 10-year JGB stood around 2.25% on Jan. 28, roughly double what it was just a year ago. All macro desks seemed to be focused only on yen volatility and intervention chatter, which is exactly the kind of catalyst that compresses leverage quickly across markets, hitting Bitcoin first. (CryptoSlate) (AC-If you are looking for a more grounded reason for the Bitcoin price slide in USD, this is it. Smart money looks for mechanistic changes while retail relies on invented, manipulative narratives. DYOR)
2. Treasury Yields Edge Down: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell nearly 2bps to 4.22% on Monday, supported by a broad risk-off mood and a flight from riskier assets. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. SpaceX's Spacecraft Reusable Rocket Built to Take Humans to Mars: Starship achieved orbital flights and precision tower catches by 2025, demonstrating rapid reuse capabilities. Its stainless-steel structure and advanced heat shielding allow repeated Earth reentry while withstanding extreme conditions, setting the stage for interplanetary missions. Mars mission planning involves orbital refueling, in-space docking, and crew transport for long-duration transit. With payloads reaching 100-150 tons per ship, Starship enables colonization infrastructure, from habitats to rovers, and scales toward multi-ship fleets to ensure sustainable human presence on Mars. Initial uncrewed flights in 2026 will validate landing reliability and the deployment of robotic systems. Following successful tests, crewed missions in 2028 transport colonists, habitats, and rovers, using orbital refueling to reduce transit to 3–4 months. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge: The invite-only summit saw two days of presentations from communities from across the world, from Indonesia to Peru, from Africa to Bolivia. The summit saw an alleged 29 different countries represented among the small crowd of perhaps 60 attendees and speakers. Attendees told stories of incredible success with brick and mortar adoption in countries with failing currencies, of eye-watering transformation, growth, and gratitude from remote communities apparently forgotten by civilization, of hope and good-hearted behavior demonstrated by the long reach of Bitcoin donors and Bitcoin activists, looking to deliver sound money to the furthest reaches of the world. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 14/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): See if you can find the report above that better explains the price drop in Bitcoin versus simple FUD. Or not.
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2026-01-30 14:18:37 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,346
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran Under Pressure / Israel Opens Gaza-Egypt Crossing / S. Africa Expels Israel Dep. Ambassador / Kevin Warsh Nominated For US Fed Chair / Senate Deal Keeps Government Open For Now / Attempted Jailbreak of Mangione is Meme-Worthy / CLARITY Bill Moves Out of Committee / El Salvador Buys...Gold? / Bhutan Moves Bitcoin / Fidelity To Enter Stablecoin Market / Stocks Fall, Bitcoin Drops, Gold, Silver Drop / US Factory Orders Up / Ollama Decentralized AI Everywhere / Google Engineer Convicted For Stealing AI Secrets / Anthropic Tells Pentagon AI Ethics Parameters, DOW Not Happy
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,546, 17.33 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $87,929/ Lo: $81,071
Volume: 82B (Up 96%)
Mkt Cap: $1.65T (Down 6%)
HashRate: .876 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Down .8 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Warns of Consequences After EU IRGC Terror Designation: Iran threatened "hazardous consequences" after the EU designated its Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, prompting Tehran to prepare for potential US military action. Protests in Iran continue amid a crackdown that has killed over 6,000, per human rights groups. (CNN)
2. Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure: COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said in a statement that starting on Sunday a “limited movement of people only” would be allowed through the Rafah crossing, Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world. (AP)
3. South Africa declares Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata, orders him to leave country: The South African Foreign Ministry said that it was expelling Ariel Seidman, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, because of repeated official Israeli social media posts that insulted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. (AP) (AC-Insulting the sitting president when you are an ambassador to that country is not so diplomatic.)
-US Events-
1. President Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: The president confirmed his pick on Friday to replace the incumbent Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. Warsh's appointment his considered by some to be bearish for risk assets such as BTC given his emphasis on monetary discipline, which could mean higher real interest rates. (CoinDesk) (AC-Even though Warsh has dabbled in some 'crypto' projects in the past, his current proclivities are not clear. As a practiced central banker, control is most likely his default.)
2. Senate Strikes Deal to Fund Government, Averting a Shutdown: Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to split the bill “funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off from a ‘minibus’ package of five other major funding bills,” he Senate will instead move a stopgap bill known as a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund DHS at current levels until Feb. 13. The two sides had haggled over the length of the CR, with Democrats insisting on the two-week version that won out. (Breitbart)
3. Minnesota Man Impersonates FBI Agent in Failed Jailbreak of Alleged Assassin Luigi Mangione: The attempted jailbreak of Mangione allegedly occurred late Wednesday when 35-year-old Mark Anderson entered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, telling prison workers he had in his possession a court order mandating an unspecified prisoner’s release. When the guards asked Anderson to produce his credentials, he presented to them his Minnesota driver’s license while claiming to be “in possession of weapons,” (NBC/Brietbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor: The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of crypto market legislation in a 12-11 vote Thursday, marking a milestone in congressional efforts to finally legislate comprehensive crypto market structure rules. What comes next is a long and procedurally heavy road. The bill must be formally reported, placed on the Senate calendar, and then go through leadership scheduling decisions, potential filibusters, floor amendments, and a 60-vote cloture hurdle before it can pass the Senate with a simple majority. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. El Salvador Boosts Gold Reserves with $50 Million | 603 BTC Purchase Amid Bitcoin Strategy: This is only the second gold purchase made by the central bank since 1990 and follows a similar acquisition in September 2025, when El Salvador bought 13,999 troy ounces, also worth about $50 million | 603 BTC at the time. For El Salvador, the move marks a notable shift back toward a traditional reserve asset while continuing its parallel strategy of accumulating Bitcoin. (CoinPedia)
2. The Bhutanese government sent $8.31 million | 101 BTC worth of Bitcoin to QCP Capital: The Royal Government of Bhutan sent 100.82 $BTC worth $8.31M | 101 BTC to #QCP Capital and is likely to send more. (OnChainLLens) (AC-Don't forget that Bhutan mines Bitcoin, so there are valid reasons for occasional selling.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Wall Street Giant Fidelity Enters Stablecoin Market: Fidelity Investments has entered the stablecoin market with the launch of the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a U.S. dollar‑backed token issued on the Ethereum blockchain. Fidelity says the token is designed for both retail and institutional clients, offering real‑time settlement, 24/7 liquidity, and low‑cost treasury management. (BitcoinSensus)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Stocks Fall and Bitcoin Crashes to $81K: Bitcoin fell to $81,000 triggering $1.68 billion in crypto liquidations with long positions accounting for 93% of losses. Stock futures declined 0.5-0.7% as investors await Trump’s Friday announcement for new Fed chair pick. (Blockonomi) (AC- Gold and silver also dropped about 10% each last night.)
2. US 10-Year Yield Rises on Warsh Bets: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose nearly 5 basis points to above 4.27% on Friday, continuing this week’s upward trend amid speculation that President Donald Trump will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. (TradingEconomics)
3. Wall Street Slips as Microsoft Shock Rekindles AI Valuation Fears: US stocks closed mixed on Thursday after a weak session, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.1% and the Nasdaq falling 0.5%, while the Dow edged 0.1% higher. Losses were driven by a sharp selloff in technology as investors reassessed AI related valuations amid a heavy slate of earnings. Microsoft sank 10% after flagging slower cloud growth alongside a surge in AI infrastructure spending. (TradingEconomics)
4. US Factory Orders Rise Most in 6 Months: New orders for US manufactured goods rose by 2.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted $621.6 billion in November of 2025, rebounding from the revised 1.2% drop in the previous month, the sharpest increase in six months. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Researchers Find 175,000 Publicly Exposed Ollama AI Servers Across 130 Countries: Ollama is an open-source framework that allows users to easily download, run, and manage large language models (LLMs) locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The fact that Ollama, like the recently popular Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot), is hosted locally and operates outside of the enterprise security perimeter, poses new security concerns. This, in turn, necessitates new approaches to distinguish between managed and unmanaged AI compute, the researchers said. (HackerNews) (AC-This threat vector is wound up in the ancient centralized-decentralized battle, with the immediate result of many first users applying these decentralized servers to more nefarious jobs. Look for centralizing overreach soon. Of course these tools can be used for good too.)
2. Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China: Linwei Ding has been convicted of economic espionage for siphoning Google’s trade secrets to China-based companies. Federal agents arrested Ding in March 2024, accusing him of stealing 500+ confidential AI files while secretly collaborating with China-based companies. Ding built his own AI startup in China, pitched investors on replicating Google’s tech, and applied to a Shanghai government talent program. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI Company Anthropic Refuses Pentagon Demand for Unrestricted Military Access to Claude: Anthropic is in a heated dispute with the U.S. Defense Department over how the military can use its Claude AI system. The conflict threatens to end a contract worth up to $200 million. Anthropic does not want Claude used for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons targeting. The company requires human oversight for any weapons-related operations. Pentagon officials reject these restrictions. They say the military should be able to use commercial AI technology however it wants. The only requirement should be following U.S. law, not company policies. (Blockonomi) (AC-AI ethics will become a front and center issue in the coming years.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 1/100 (Down 10 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Economic news is climaxing today with major corrections in most markets and the new Fed chair announced. Every situation has it's threats, obligations and opportunities. If one can look ahead with first principles and maybe a few steps ahead, there is opportunity today.
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2026-01-29 14:10:48 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,220
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 29Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran in US Sights / UK's Starmer Hails China / Iran Spies Arrested in Turkey / Feds Put on Leave Over Shooting / Sen. Klobuchar To Run For MN Governor / Deal-making May Keep US Government Open / White House Pushing Crypto Deal on Monday / UK Ministry of Truth Pull Coinbase Ads / Coinbase Matches Trump Baby Bonus in Bitcoin / Nomura Seeks US Bank Status / Fed Holds, Dollar Drops / ICE Using New Tech Too / Clawdbot Chaos Confuses Everyone
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,974, 17.85 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,439/ Lo: $87,612
Volume: 42B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Down 2%)
HashRate: .965 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3.8 sats/vBtye (Up .6 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Military Escalates Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that time is running out for a nuclear deal, stating US forces are prepared for potential strikes as an armada arrives in the Gulf. Iran responded by asserting its military is ready with fingers on the trigger, amid reports of US conducting drills and building up forces. Saudi and Israeli officials visited Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran, while Russia urged talks and warned against force. (Retuers)
2. Starmer and Xi hail a reset in ties, helped by large AstraZeneca investment: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China's President Xi Jinping hailed a reset of ties on Thursday, pledging to build an economic partnership with deals including a major investment by AstraZeneca that they said would benefit both countries. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour government has struggled to deliver the economic growth it promised, has made improving relations with the world's second-largest economy a priority, despite misgivings about espionage and human rights. (Reuters) (AC- Canada, UK, BRICS and China. Everyone seems to be kowtowing to the presumed new world leader.)
3. Turkey Arrests Six on Charges of Spying for Iran: The espionage ring was allegedly targeting Incirlik Air Base, a critical facility used by both Turkish and American forces. The alleged spies were coordinating their efforts with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated terrorist organization. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Federal Agents Involved in Alex Pretti Shooting Placed on Leave: Two Border Patrol agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on administrative leave pending investigation. Video emerged showing Pretti spitting at agents and damaging their vehicle days prior. (NBC)
2. Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal: Longtime Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday formally jumped into the 2026 race for Minnesota governor, three weeks after the stunning move by Gov. Tim Walz to drop his re-election bid amid political fallout from a massive fraud scandal. (Fox)
3. Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown: The president and the top Senate Democrat were discussing an agreement to split off homeland security funding from a broader spending package and negotiate new limits on immigration agents. (NYTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House to Convene Crypto and Banking Leaders for Legislation: The White House plans a meeting with banking and cryptocurrency executives next Monday to push legislative progress on crypto regulations. (Reuters)
2. UK Regulator Bans Coinbase Ads Over Cost-of-Living Messaging: The ASA upheld 35 complaints against Coinbase's August 2024 campaign featuring satirical ads about housing costs, living expenses, and wage stagnation. The regulator ruled the ads irresponsibly implied crypto could solve financial hardship by pairing economic concerns with "IF EVERYTHING'S FINE DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING" next to Coinbase's logo. (Decrypt) (AC-These ads are simply too truthful for the Ministry of Truth.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indicated the company intends to support the initiative within Coinbase and with its employees. Armstrong wants to match the federal government’s $1,000 | 0.01 BTC seed money for eligible children and wants to do it in Bitcoin. Trump Accounts are one of the provisions that came out of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter: The subsidiary, Laser Digital, is based in Switzerland and owned by the Nomura Group, the Tokyo investment banking and brokerage giant. On Tuesday evening, Laser announced it had filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank. The bank, Laser Digital National Trust Bank, would focus on digital assets and offer custody and spot trading services, the company said. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: The Fed left the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its January 2026 meeting, in line with expectations, after three consecutive rate cuts last year that pushed borrowing costs to their lowest level since 2022. (TradingEconomics)
2. Dollar Slips as Bessent Boost Fades: The dollar index fell 0.3% to around 96 on Thursday, paring gains from the previous session as the lift from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s reaffirmation of a strong dollar policy proved short-lived. Bessent dismissed speculation of any US intervention to sell the dollar against the yen, in contrast to President Donald Trump’s indications that the administration is comfortable with a weaker greenback.(TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. ICE Deploys Mobile Facial Recognition App in Field Operations: ICE agents in Minnesota used the Mobile Fortify facial recognition app to scan individuals, including citizens and immigrants, during detentions. The app's non-refusal policy and data access prompted backlash from privacy advocates. (TheGuardian)
2. Clawdbot Chaos: A Forced Rebrand, Crypto Scam and 24-Hour Meltdown: A few days ago, Clawdbot was one of GitHub’s hottest open-source projects, boasting more than 80,000 stars. It's an impressive piece of engineering that lets you run an AI assistant locally with full system access through messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. Today, it’s been forced into a legal rebrand, overrun by crypto scammers, linked to a fake token that briefly hit a $16 million | 182 BTC market cap before collapsing, and criticized by researchers who found exposed gateways and accessible credentials. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-28 13:52:41 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 934,086
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Says Dollar Decline Is “Great” / CIA Takes Lead in Venezuela / South Korean First Lady Sentenced / Russian Drones Hit Ukraine Train / Rep. Omar Sprayed With Liquid / State Dems Scramble to Legislate Against ICE / Amazon to Lay off 16,000 / South Dakota Intros New SNR Bill / Stake N Shake Buys More BTC / Morgan Stanley, Others Get Into Crypto, Bitcoin / Fed Meets Today, Dollar Down, Stocks Up / China Hackers Infiltrated UK Leaders For Years / Is TikTok Censoring Now? / Almost 40% of US Stores Take Bitcoin Now
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,092 , 20.93 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,206/ Lo: $87,228
Volume: 42B (Up 15%)
Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Up 2%)
HashRate: .814 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up .2 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. CIA Plans Permanent Footprint in Venezuela as U.S. Influence Grows: 'State Plants the Flag but the Agency Is Really the Influence': U.S. officials may initially operate from a CIA annex before the reopening of an embassy, enabling informal contacts with government factions, opposition figures and potential threats, according to the source. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas earlier this month to meet interim president Delcy Rodríguez and conveyed that Venezuela could no longer serve as a safe haven for adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran. (IBTimes) (AC-Gunboat diplomacy has evolved with the times, but the fundamentals don't.)
2. South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption: The wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption Wednesday, as her husband awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. (AP)
3. Russian forces conducted drone strikes on a passenger train in north-eastern Ukraine, killing five people and injuring others, as condemned by President Zelensky. Additional attacks killed at least three more in other regions. Officials reported the train was packed at the time of the incident. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. 'I don't let bullies win': US congresswoman Omar defiant after substance thrown at her: Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance at an event she was hosting on Tuesday, when an audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at her, Minneapolis police said. Authorities have not yet identified what the liquid was. According to a BBC journalist in the room, it had a sour smell similar to a chemical product. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, has been charged with third-degree assault and is being held in custody, the local sheriff's office said. (BBC)
2. As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States: Democratic legislators across the country, aided by libertarian groups, are redoubling their efforts to restrict and challenge federal immigration tactics in their states. Democratic-backed legislation that would allow civil rights claims against ICE agents in state courts also is being considered in states including California, New York, Virginia, Maryland and Connecticut. (NYT/Reuters)
3. Amazon announced layoffs of 16,000 employees globally to address over-hiring from the pandemic era and to fund expansion in artificial intelligence tools. The company accidentally sent an internal email confirming the cuts prematurely. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Chinese National Gets 46 Months in Prison for $37 Million Crypto Scam Targeting Americans: Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal money transmitting business, was also ordered to pay restitution of more than $26.8 million. “This defendant and his co-conspirators scammed 174 Americans out of their hard-earned money,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. **Trump Says Dollar Decline Is “Great” as the Currency Continues to Slide: The trigger this time wasn’t inflation data, jobs numbers, or a central-bank surprise. It was a signal from President Donald Trump that a weaker currency is not only acceptable, but welcome. For investors, the takeaway was simple: there is no political backstop for the greenback. Trump’s remarks reinforced a growing perception that competitiveness and exports matter more to the current administration than exchange-rate optics. Foreign investors have not staged a dramatic exit from US assets. Instead, the shift has been gradual and persistent. Funds are flowing into gold at record prices, into emerging markets, and into non-dollar currencies offering stability without political noise. (Coindoo) (AC-A longer-than-normal report, but this is a turning point in world affairs. If USG entities are no longer artificially supporting the greenback as the world's reserve currency (Trump, Fed, etc.), then the snowball of effects are not far off. Only hard assets can survive this imminent turning, the hardest of which is Bitcoin.)
2. South Dakota Proposes Bill Allowing State to Invest in Bitcoin: South Dakota Republican Rep. Logan Manhart has introduced House Bill 1155, a proposal that would permit the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. Security is a central focus of the proposal. Any BTC held by the state would require a private key exclusively controlled by the Investment Council, stored in encrypted, hardware-secured environments across at least two geographically separated, secure locations. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Steak 'n Shake Adds $5M | 55.68 BTC Bitcoin: Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake purchased $5 million | 55.68 BTC in Bitcoin for its corporate treasury. This is their second BTC purchase this month. (CoinGecko)
2. Morgan Stanley Appoints Amy Oldenburg as Head of Digital Asset Strategy: Morgan Stanley has named Amy Oldenburg, a 20+-year veteran at the bank, as head of its newly created Digital Asset Strategy. The appointment follows the bank’s recent filing to list spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, plus its plan to launch a proprietary digital wallet later this year. Separately, Morgan Stanley is expanding its team across digital asset-related roles, including portfolio governance and compliance consulting for crypto and digital assets functions. (Lookonchain)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Hits 4-Year Low on Trump Remarks: The dollar weakened for a fifth straight session to 96 on Wednesday, reaching a new four-year low, as President Trump said he was not concerned about the currency’s recent decline, adding that it had not fallen too much. (TradingEconomics)
2. Fed Set to Pause Rate Cuts: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its January 2026 meeting, pausing its easing cycle after three consecutive rate cuts last year. (TradingEconomics)
3. S&P 500 Rises to Record High: Heavyweight tech stocks carried US equity indices on an otherwise negative session on Tuesday on mostly a positive earnings prospective in the sector. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to set a fresh record and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Chinese Hackers Reportedly Breached Phones At "Heart of Downing Street": U.S. intelligence agencies believe the breaches began as early as 2021, though they were publicly revealed in 2024. Former U.S. national security adviser Anne Neuberger said the “Chinese gained access to networks and essentially had broad and full access,” allowing them to “geolocate millions of individuals” and “record phone calls at will.” (ZeroHedge)
-Technology and Science-
1. Are TikTok 'Glitches' Silencing Anti-Trump, Anti-ICE Voices? Experts Warn Users' Fears May Be Real: TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny as users report upload failures and message blocks involving videos critical of ICE and references to Jeffrey Epstein. Some users are currently concerned about the potential political censorship rather than simple technical errors on the platform. Media and technology scholars argue that repeated errors affecting the same political themes indicate possible algorithmic or systemic bias. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. 39% of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto, PayPal Survey Finds: The survey, which polled 619 payment decision-makers across retail, e-commerce, hospitality, luxury goods, and digital gaming sectors, highlights customer demand as the primary driver of adoption. Nearly nine in ten merchants (88%) report receiving inquiries from customers about paying with cryptocurrency, and more than two-thirds (69%) say customers request these payments at least once a month. (BitcoinMag) (AC-This is the lever of adoption for Bitcoin- Bitcoiners making simple inquiries and organizations like Square making the platforms easier.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): **Seriously, read the report above about the lack of USG support for the US Dollar.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-27 14:04:56 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,973
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: India-EU Clinch Trade Deal / Trump Raises South Korea Tariffs / Portugal Seizes Cocaine Sub Off Azores / UK's Starmer Courts China / US Winter Storm Kills 30, Many Still Powerless / CBP Chief Bovino Pulled From MN / US Carrier in Iran Range / New Zealand to Teach Bitcoin / AZ to Drop Crypto Taxes / China May Hold More Bitcoin Than US / Japan Company BTC Treasuries Seek Compliance / MSTR Add More / Dollar Down, Stocks Up / Bitcoin Devs Are Risk, Says Saylor / Ireland Gov. To Use Spyware / Bitcoin Hiring Up
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,877, 17.91 oz Gold, 4.62 BTC/Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,834/ Lo: $87,019
Volume: 37B (Down 23%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Even)
HashRate: .882 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.8 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. India and EU clinch the ‘mother of all deals’ in a historic free trade agreement: “This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. “It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade.” India and the EU also agreed on a framework agreement for deeper defense and security cooperation, and a separate pact aimed at easing mobility for skilled workers and students, signaling their partnership extends beyond commerce. (AP)
2. Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korea: President Trump increased U.S. tariffs on South Korean imports, including automobiles and pharmaceuticals, from 15% to 25%, citing Seoul's failure to enact a trade agreement from last year. (Reuters)
3. Portugal Seizes 9 Tons of Cocaine from Narco-Sub with U.S. and U.K. Help: Portuguese law enforcement officials on Monday announced they seized a narco-submarine off the Azores islands carrying a record-breaking nine tons worth of Europe-bound cocaine. “The semi-submersible was intercepted on the high seas, about 230 nautical miles from the Azores, in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions due to adverse weather conditions,” the statement read. (Breitbart)
4. UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US: Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, in a bid to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce its dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States. (Reuters) (AC-First Canada, now UK, are courting the possible next global hegemon. Tyrannical tendencies are also coalescing in over-controlling allies.)
-US Events-
1. Deadly U.S. Winter Storm: A severe winter storm caused at least 30 deaths across multiple states, with freezing temperatures leading to power outages affecting nearly 200,000 homes. Thousands of flights were canceled, and officials warned of continued hazards from ice and snow. The storm pummeled the Northeast after sweeping through the Midwest and South. (CNN)
2. Border Patrol commander Bovino, some agents to leave Minnesota: Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino’s departure from Minnesota is imminent, according to reports from ABC News and the Associated Press. Some Border Patrol agents currently stationed in Minneapolis are expected to leave as well. (KSTP/AP) (AC-It's obvious a deal was worked out between Trump, Walz and Frey. It remains to be seen what are the details.)
3. US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region: The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is now in the Indian Ocean, putting it closer to assist in any potential US operations targeting Iran. President Donald Trump continues to consider options for striking Iran, but there is no indication any decision has been made. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. New Zealand Moves to Teach Bitcoin as Part of Financial Literacy: Bitcoin and digital currency education will be introduced across Years 1–10 and the program will be fully mandatory by 2027. The move positions New Zealand as one of the most proactive countries in crypto education. (Coindoo)
2. Arizona Lawmakers Advance Bill to Exempt Crypto From Property Taxes: The Arizona Senate Finance Committee voted 4–3 to advance Senate Bill 1044, which would exempt virtual currency from property taxation, alongside Senate Concurrent Resolution 1003 (S.C.R. 1003), which proposes a constitutional amendment to formalize that exemption. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. China’s Bitcoin Reserves Approach U.S. Levels Despite Crypto Ban: China’s Bitcoin reserves are widely understood to stem from large-scale law enforcement seizures tied to illicit activity rather than open-market purchases. China’s rising Bitcoin position stands in stark contrast to its official stance on crypto. While the country promotes state-controlled digital finance through its central bank digital currency initiatives, it continues to ban decentralized cryptocurrencies for public use. (CoinDoo)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Animoca Brands Japan, RootstockLabs plan Japanese institutional Bitcoin treasury product: Animoca Brands Japan has entered a new collaboration with Rootstock Labs to develop Bitcoin-native treasury tools for Japanese corporations looking to manage digital assets more actively. For Japanese companies adopting digital assets, security, governance, and compliance continue to be top priorities. (CryptoNews)
2. Strategy Adds 2,932 BTC: Strategy (MSTR) acquired approximately 2,932 BTC last week. This increases their total treasury holdings to around 712,647 BTC. (CoinGecko) (AC-That's a lot of BTC!)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Languishes at Over 4-Month Lows: The dollar index held around 97 on Tuesday after falling for three straight sessions, hovering near its weakest level in over four months as the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting gets underway later in the day. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Start Busy Week Strong: The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow gained 0.7%, and the Nasdaq added 0.5% on Monday as investors positioned ahead of a heavy earnings and policy week. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. 'Ambitious Opportunists' Are 'Greatest Risk' to Bitcoin, Says Strategy's Michael Saylor: Michael Saylor believes ambitious developers pose the biggest risk to Bitcoin, as they may introduce unknown risks by neglecting cybersecurity while focusing on new features. Saylor emphasizes the importance of defending the network rather than making unnecessary protocol changes. (Decrypt)
2. Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware: The Irish government plans to draft legislation that would make it legal for law enforcement to use spyware, a top official said this week. Jim O’Callaghan, minister of justice for home Affairs and migration, said on Tuesday that it is necessary for Ireland to strengthen “lawful interception powers” and “create a legal basis for the use of covert surveillance software” to better fight serious crime and security threats. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
1. US Dominates Bitcoin Hiring in 2025 as Singapore Jumps 158%: Bitvocation’s 2025 Bitcoin jobs report has just been released, and it shows continuing growth for the industry, as non-developer roles gain steam and Bitcoin-only companies grow 5% to become 47% of the broader crypto job market. Bitvocation counts a total of 1,801 jobs; 6% more than 2024’s 1,707 jobs report findings. Bitcoin-only companies grew 5% from 2024, vs 53% of Bitcoin-adjacent jobs. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Up 9 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-26 13:57:44 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,847
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: China Purges Military Leaders / Iran Protester Crackdown Unprecedented / Ferry in Philippines Sinks / Snow, Ice Storm Affects Half of US / Shooting in MN Ignites / Insurgency Tactics Used in MN / Tax Exemptions for Bitcoin in Other Countries / Fed May Intervene in Yen / BTC ETFs Outflow / Silver Market Cap 3.5x Bitcoin /Social Media AI Swarms Next Truth Threat / Gmail Accounts Leaked / BIP-110 Picks Up / Hashrate Down Due to Storm
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,656, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,839/ Lo: $86,003
Volume: 48B (Up 167%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Down 1%)
HashRate: .8 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2.8 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sats)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Why China’s swift ousting of Zhang Youxia is a sharp warning on party purity from Xi: The sudden removal of China’s two most senior generals is believed to be a stark warning underscoring President Xi Jinping’s zero-tolerance focus on Communist Party discipline and political purity. Zhang Youxia, first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and China’s top uniformed officer, was under investigation for serious disciplinary violations, as was Liu Zhenli, chief of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department. (SCMP) (AC-Military leadership in China has only one exit path, and it's not retirement.)
2. Iran Crackdown Among Deadliest in Modern Times; 36,000+ Dead, Hospital Executions, Stuffed Alive in Body Bags: A two-day crackdown that new reporting says killed as many as 36,500 Iranians — a death toll placing it among the deadliest short-term mass killings documented in modern history — followed an order by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to mercilessly crush nationwide protests “by any means necessary,” including accounts of wounded civilians executed inside hospitals, living victims stuffed in body bags, and a surgeon who described the scenes as a “nightmare” unlike anything he had seen. (Breitbart)
3. Philippines Ferry Sinking: The MV Trisha Kerstin ferry sank in the Philippines, carrying approximately 300 passengers. Eighteen people were confirmed dead, and 24 passengers remain missing as the local coast guard continues its search. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. Snow, Sleet, Ice and Power Down as Monster Winter Storm Smashes 180M+ Americans: AP reports widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people — more than half the U.S. population — in a path stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England. Nearly a million customers across the South were without power on Sunday evening, as the effects of the weekend's massive weather system began to take hold. Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were among the hardest hit. (Various)
2. Minneapolis Fatal Shooting: A fatal shooting occurred in Minneapolis involving Alex Pretti, a nurse, who was killed by federal agents. The incident followed clashes between anti-ICE agitators and federal agents at a hotel, where agents deployed tear gas and flashbangs. Trump confirmed that his administration would conduct a federal review of the shooting, including examining all aspects of the event. (Fox)
3. Left-Wing Activists Run Shadow Police Force On Signal To Target ICE In Minneapolis: New reports from citizen journalists suggest the alleged ICE obstruction may have extended well beyond just rhetoric at press conferences and on social media. Each area of the city has a Signal group, or in some cases multiple groups. According to Higby, the group's core operations include organizing mobile patrols that continuously search for suspected federal vehicles. When a vehicle is flagged, its details are shared with designated "plate checkers," who cross-reference the information against a database of known federal assets and update the records if a match is confirmed. "Dispatch runs a maxed-out call all day, telling protesters where ICE has been spotted and how they can best be impeded," he said.(ZeroHedge) (AC-The insurgency in Minneapolis is being run very efficiently, even including SALUTE reporting, standard cell structures, effective doxxing, training manuals, and impeding operations.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Dubai and other countries offer tax exemptions for Bitcoin; US taxation will weaken plans to become a "Bitcoin superpower": Pierre Rochard, a director at the Bitcoin treasury firm Strive, stated that Dubai, El Salvador, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Germany (after holding for a full year) have not taxed Bitcoin, making a US tax on Bitcoin "unjustified." Rochard called the proposed policy a poor choice, undermining Trump's "Bitcoin superpower" plan. (PANews)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Fed Plans Dollar-Yen Moves: The U.S. Federal Reserve is reportedly preparing to sell dollars and buy Japanese yen, marking a rare move not seen this century. The New York Fed has conducted rate checks, a key step that typically precedes currency intervention. Analysts note that historical instances of joint interventions often lead to a surge in global asset prices, including cryptocurrencies. (Blockonomi)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Global crypto ETPs log $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as bearish macro sentiment spurs largest withdrawal since November: The reversal almost fully unwound the $2.2 billion of inflows recorded a week earlier, a signal of the speed at which institutional positioning turned amid a deteriorating macro and price backdrop. (CoinShares)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin Market Cap was ahead of Silver six months ago, now only 28% of it: Silver spot prices surged past $110 per ounce on Wednesday, pushing the commodity’s total market capitalization to $6.149 trillion. That marks a 257% year-over-year jump, lifting silver to the world’s second-largest mainstream asset by market cap. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell 14%, with its market cap now at $1.754 trillion making silver’s value 3.5x that of Bitcoin. (Lookonchain)
2. US 10-Year Yield Slips Ahead of Fed: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 4.22% on Monday, marking a one-week low as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, where rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. AI 'Swarms' Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation: The era of easily detectable botnets is coming to an end, according to a new report published in Science on Thursday. In the study, researchers warned that misinformation campaigns are shifting toward autonomous AI swarms that can imitate human behavior, adapt in real time, and require little human oversight, complicating efforts to detect and stop them. (Decrypt)
2. 48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online: A database of 149 million compromised credentials, including those for an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, has been leaked online. “The publicly exposed database was not password-protected or encrypted,” (Forbes)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin nodes running BIP-110 crosses 2% as spam wars heat up: Nodes signaling support for BIP-110, a temporary soft fork limiting the amount of data included in each transaction at the consensus level, rose to 2.38%. 583 out of 24,481 nodes are running BIP-110, and the primary node software implementation for running the soft fork proposal is Bitcoin Knots. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Storm Halves Bitcoin Hashrate: US winter storm "Fernan" caused Foundry USA's Bitcoin mining hashrate to drop 60%, taking 200 EH/s offline and slowing block production. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-23 14:01:16 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,523
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Leaves WHO / Carny Pisses Off Trump / 3 Journos Killed in Gaza / Diplomatic Ties Opened in Venezuela / Mexico Eyes Reconquista / Friday Biz Closures in Minneapolis / ICE Memo Raises 4th Amendment Issues / FTX's Ellison Freed / New Coinbase Board Addresses Quantum Threats / Trump Sues JPMorgan Over De-Banking / Kansas Looks at SBR / Fed May Consider Bitcoin as Economic Variable / Stocks Up / Bitcoin Stolen From S Korean Prosecutors / MSFT 365 Down
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $89,183, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,220/ Lo: $88,438
Volume: 36B (Down 25%)
Mkt Cap: $1.78T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. United States Completes WHO Withdrawal: The U.S. HHS and the U.S. Department of State today announced the United States’ completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the organization's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence from the inappropriate political influence of WHO member states. (HHS)
2.Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’: The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr. Trump’s efforts to dismantle the international order. (NYTimes)
3. 3 Journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS: An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets. According to an eyewitness, the journalists were using a drone to take images of aid distribution by the Egyptian Relief Committee in the Gaza Strip when a strike targeted a vehicle accompanying them, AFP reported. (CBS) (AC-It seems the IDF saw a drone over Gaza, apparently without authorization, and an aircraft targeted the pilots.)
4. Laura Dogu, The New U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela, Is a Veteran Of Regional Security Policy: Dogu brings decades of experience in Latin America and national security policy. The announcement comes as U.S. diplomats have begun preparations to reopen the U.S. embassy in Caracas, which has been closed since 2019. (IBTimes) (AC-Restoration of diplomatic ties was quick, albeit with quite a bit of increased influence.)
5. Mexican President Admits That Mass Migration Is a Tool to Reclaim and Conquer America’s Southwest: Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, and his protege and current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have both publicly embraced the concept of "Reconquista" and actively discouraged Mexican Americans, including Mexicans illegally present in the United States, from assimilating or in any way embracing American identity. (Breitbart) (AC-This claim comes from various sources in Mexico, but with low-medium confidence as any overt admission of Reconquista would be politically damaging to US-Mexico relations. )
-US Events-
1. Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’: A “no work, no school, no shopping” blackout day of protest was kicked off by community leaders, faith leaders and labor unions on Friday in protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge in the state. Dozens of local businesses in Minnesota have announced closures in solidarity. The Minneapolis City Council endorsed the day of action and the general strike. The day of action culminates with a march in downtown Minneapolis at 2pm local time. (Guardian) (AC-Watch for bully tactics for those businesses staying open.)
2. New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant: The internal memo, which was issued in May 2025 but revealed by a whistleblower complaint and first reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday, authorizes ICE officers to forcefully enter homes using only administrative warrants, essentially bypassing the neutral, third-party arbiters who would have reviewed evidence before signing a judicial warrant. (CNN) (AC-The memo is being excoriated in the public, but a nuanced understanding of judicial vs. administrative warrants is needed to clearly comprehend the issue. Very concerning for freedom and privacy-minded folks, nonetheless.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Former FTX, Alameda Exec Caroline Ellison Released From Prison: Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of FTX-affiliated firm Alameda Research, has been released from federal custody after serving 14 months for her involvement in the FTX fraud scandal. Ellison, sentenced to 24 months in prison in 2024, cooperated with prosecutors in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of the defunct crypto exchange. (Guardian)
2. Coinbase Establishes Advisory Board to Tackle Future Quantum Threats to Bitcoin: Coinbase is forming an independent advisory board to address future quantum threats to blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The board will assess risks, issue guidance, and provide analysis on quantum computing developments. (Decrypt) (AC-The lack of Bitcoin leadership (a feature) is untenable for larger entities. Advisory committees are welcome for Bitcoin, but regulatory ones, not so much.)
3. Trump Sues JP Morgan for $5 Billion, Claiming Debanking Due to Political Reasons: President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion | 56,148 BTC lawsuit against JP Morgan, alleging the bank closed his accounts due to political reasons. The lawsuit accuses JP Morgan of debanking Trump and his businesses in early 2021 for political and social motivations. (Decrypt) (AC-The US is the world's most litigious country. Legal power is one of the highest forms of power here, Trump knows this.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Kansas bitcoin reserve bill advances to Senate financial institutions committee: The bill would establish a "bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund" within the state treasury. Unlike other state proposals to purchase bitcoin directly, this fund would be seeded solely with airdrops and staking rewards generated from digital assets deemed abandoned under Kansas law. (TheBlock) (AC-Nuance needed here.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin hits Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, creating a massive capital risk for banks: Pierre Rochard's call for the Federal Reserve to integrate Bitcoin into its stress tests came at an unusual moment: the Fed is soliciting public comment on its 2026 scenarios while simultaneously proposing new transparency requirements for how it builds and updates those models. The Fed won't mainstream Bitcoin because a former strategy chief asks nicely. But if bank exposures to Bitcoin through custody, derivatives, ETF intermediation, or prime-brokerage-style services become large enough to move capital or liquidity metrics in a repeatable way, the Fed may eventually be forced to model BTC price shocks the same way it models equity drawdowns or credit spreads. It would signal that Bitcoin had become too embedded in regulated balance sheets to ignore. (CryptoSlate) (AC-The observation is that the US Fed will have to orient around Bitcoin as an economic variable. This is economic debate fodder that will have an effect on MMters, Keynesians, and central bankers.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Leap Amid Easing Geopolitical Fears: US stocks rallied on Thursday as easing Greenland tensions and solid domestic data lifted sentiment, with the Nasdaq and the Dow gaining 0.7% each, while the S&P added 0.6% as earlier losses were retraced after President Trump stepped back from new tariff threats against Europe and pointed to a future framework agreement on Greenland. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. 48 Million in Seized Bitcoin Stolen from South Korean Prosecutors in Phishing Attack: The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office has confirmed the loss of Bitcoin valued at approximately 70 billion won, equivalent to $48 million | 538 BTC. The Bitcoin in question was originally seized in connection with an illegal gambling investigation. Prosecutors had confiscated the digital assets as criminal proceeds under existing property laws. The cryptocurrency was stored on portable USB devices rather than institutional custody solutions. During a regular inspection of confiscated financial assets, prosecution officials accessed what they believed was a legitimate website. However, investigators were inadvertently connected to a fraudulent phishing site. (Blockonomi) (AC-Sounds like an "Ocean's 11"-type theft. Re-theft? Anyway, humans are the weakness here.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Microsoft 365 Outage Cripples Outlook and Teams as Millions Struggle to Work Online: The issues reportedly began around 11:37 a.m. PT and persisted into the evening, leaving businesses and employees struggling to access essential tools. Microsoft has yet to provide an estimated time for full service restoration. While Microsoft has not shared a public timeline for resolution, users and IT teams can monitor the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Up 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The pendulum will swing again in US politics, yet the fundamental shift of power being centralized will not end anytime soon. Plan now and accordingly. Support all decentralized freedom tech efforts and policies. Practice self and local power expressions often. Organize to keep fundamental freedoms as long as possible.
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2026-01-22 14:06:34 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,375
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Board of Peace Inaugurated / Greenland Deal Coming Together / Russians Visit Cuba / SCOTUS Reviews POTUS Power Over Fed / Big Storm Coming in US / ICE Ops in Maine and San Antonio / CLARITY Act Negotiations Continues / Coinbase CEO vs. French Banker Over Bitcoin / Bitcoin Quantum Risk Spooks Wall Street / Japan's Bond Worries Affect Bitcoin Too / Stocks Up on Greenland Deal / Gen Z Trusts Crypto Over Banks / BlueOrigin Competes With Starlink / Bitcoin Transactions Top Dog Again (Thanks Lightning)
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,050, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,430/ Lo: $87,231
Volume: 48B (Down 10%)
Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump hosts signing ceremony for Board of Peace in Davos despite reservations from key allies: President Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. More than two dozen countries have so far accepted Trump's invitation to join the board, but none of the U.S.'s major European allies have yet made a commitment and some have rejected the idea. When asked by a reporter at the White House on Tuesday if the board would replace the U.N., Trump said: "It might." Trump, who is expected to chair the board, can potentially hold the position for life. The charter draft states that nations that accept the invitation will be given a three-year membership term, but permanent membership would be given to member states that contribute more than $1 billion in cash to the Board of Peace within the first year. (ABC) (AC-Longer post than normal here, but a relevant one to our times.)
2. Trump says he reached Greenland deal ‘framework’ with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades. (JapanTimes) (AC-Details are still sparse, as the negotiations still continue.)
3. Russian Interior Minister Visits Cuba as Moscow’s Influence Wanes in Venezuela: Kolokoltsev met with the country’s 94-year-old dictator, Raúl Castro, on Tuesday afternoon. Kolokoltsev laid a wreath in honor of the 32 dead Cuban soldiers at the Firefighters’ Mausoleum at the Colón cemetery in Havana. (Breitbart) (AC-Russian assurances may bolster Cuban leadership morale in the short term, but long-term political structures in Cuba are crumbling. Look for key changes in the next few years.)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court Reviews Risks of Trump Influencing Federal Reserve: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on potential risks if President Trump gains authority to remove Federal Reserve governors at will. Justices expressed concerns over executive overreach impacting monetary policy independence. No ruling was issued, but the case centers on Governor Lisa Cook's position. (Reuters) (AC-SCOTUS reviews POTUS power to influence the Fed. Unprecedented times!)
2. Massive Winter Storm With Damaging Ice In South, Heavy Snow From Texas To Northeast To Affect Over 180 Million: A major, widespread, long-lasting winter storm will hammer parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast Friday through Monday with potentially damaging ice and heavy snow for millions from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England. This storm will lead to widespread dangerous travel and its destructive South ice storm could lead to long-lasting power outages and tree damage. (WeatherCom)
3. ICE launches new operation in Maine amid Trump's broader illegal immigrant crackdown: "We have approximately 1,400 targets here in Maine," ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde said on Tuesday, going on to mention crimes such as "rape of a child, drug trafficking" as well as "sexual assaults, simple assaults" and "driving while under the influence." At least 50 had already been arrested. (Fox) (AC-Ice Ops just confirmed in San Antonio, TX too.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Delayed After Coinbase Withdrawal: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed its crypto market structure bill markup indefinitely after Coinbase withdrew support. The delay shifts focus to the Senate Agriculture Committee's version, with a hearing planned for next week. Broader crypto legislation remains uncertain. (CoinDesk)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France’s central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin’s decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks. François Villeroy de Galhau said “I trust more independent central banks with a democratic mandate than private issuers of Bitcoin”. Armstrong leaned in and hit back, saying, “bitcoin is a decentralized protocol. There’s actually no issuer of it. So in the sense that central banks have independence, Bitcoin is even more independent. There’s no country or company or individual who controls it in the world.” “Bitcoin doesn’t have a money printer,” Armstrong said. “It’s more independent” (BitcoinMag) (AC-Control is so hard to give up.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Quantum Risk Is Starting to Spook Wall Street: Concerns over Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing have escalated, with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti and others highlighting the potential risks. Institutional investors are quietly monitoring the situation, waiting for developers to address the threat before taking action. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Why Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s economy hit a terrifying breaking point: In December, the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 0.75%, the highest level in roughly 30 years, part of a broader shift away from ultra-low policy that defined the country’s post-1990s playbook. Japan’s 40-year government bond yield pushed above 4% for the first time, hitting around 4.2% as selling pressure built, and a recent 20-year auction showed weaker demand with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.19, below its 12-month average. Japan is changing the price of money after decades of holding it down. That adjustment is reaching into every corner where leverage and risk live, and crypto sits right there, liquid, global, always open, always ready to react (CryptoSlate) (AC-A hedging article showing the risk tradeoffs between cheap debt and Bitcoin, which is now a key player in financial engineers' minds. We are still early.)
2. US Stocks Sharply Higher as Greenland Tensions Cool: US stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, recovering part of the previous session’s losses as markets welcomed President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum ruling out the use of military force in efforts to acquire Greenland. The S&P 500 and the Dow added 1.4% and the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.6% as the easing of geopolitical risk prompted a rebound in equities and Treasuries after a sharp risk-off move earlier in the week. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Gen Z Americans Trust Crypto More Than Banks, Seeking ‘Agency and Control’: Crypto research firm Protocol Theory show that Gen Z, the youngest adult age group, prefers being able to check what goes on with their assets, have control over how they are held, and choose between self-custody and regulated providers. That makes Gen Z “almost twice as likely as Gen X, and more than five times as likely as Boomers, to place primary trust in crypto,” he added. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Blue Origin Announces TeraWave Satellite Network: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to deploy 5,408 satellites for the TeraWave network to provide high-speed communications to data centers, governments, and businesses. The initiative competes with SpaceX's Starlink. (Reuters)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Took Top Spot In 2025 Crypto Payments, Litecoin Third-Most Used: Back in 2024, Tether’s USDT ranked the highest in payments on the platform, beating Bitcoin. With a share of 22.10% in 2025, however, the original cryptocurrency managed to reclaim the top spot over the stablecoin, which ended the year with a payments dominance of 16.60%. In terms of networks, the Bitcoin blockchain, including the Lightning Network, was the most widely used on the platform in 2025, symmetrical with the token’s payments share itself. (Bitcoinist) (AC-To be clear, Bitcoin is not 'crypto' or a 'token' like the others.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Tip of the day. Listen to original sources instead to biased reporting by professional spinners. For example, listen to Trump's speech at Davos firsthand, or the argument between Coinbase CEO and French Banker. Then use your own rational judgement.
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2026-01-21 14:13:39 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,222
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Davos, Greenland and Trump-Rough Seas Ahead / Ukrainians Without Heat / Israel Joins Gaza Board of Peace / US DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders / Virginia Dems Gets Aggressive / Clintons Seek Sidebar Over Contempt Charges / CLARITY Fight Continues / BTC ETFs Outflow / Bonds Melt, Stocks Drop, 'Sell America' Gets Repeated / MSTR Buys More, Stock Struggles / Steak N Shake Give Employees Bonus in Sats / UK Says No to Kids On Social Media / WEF Mouthpiece Wants Control of AI / BTC Mining Difficulty Drops
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $88,862, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $91,273/ Lo: $87,814
Volume: 54B (Up 49%)
Mkt Cap: $1.77T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats Escalate Tensions with Europe: President Trump has imposed tariffs on six EU nations in response to opposition over U.S. acquisition efforts for Greenland, leading to a sharp decline in global stock markets and warnings from European leaders about potential ruptures in NATO alliances. The move follows leaked text messages from French President Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte, with Trump vowing "no going back" during his en route speech to Davos. EU officials, including Polish PM, labeled the actions as "appeasement showing weakness," while Denmark was dismissed as "irrelevant" by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. (NBC)
2. Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine Amid Harsh Winter: Russia launched targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving thousands in Kyiv without heating during sub-zero temperatures, marking the bitterest winter conditions yet. The strikes follow a pattern of disrupting civilian utilities, with Ukraine's government reporting widespread blackouts and emergency responses. International aid efforts are intensifying to restore power grids before further escalation. (Reuters)
3. Israel Joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' Amid European Pushback: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's participation in Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, despite some European nations declining involvement. The board aims to reshape regional order but faces criticism over potential high costs and disruptions to existing alliances. (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders in Immigration Obstruction Probe: The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others as part of a criminal investigation into alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. The probe stems from state opposition to ICE operations, including incidents at schools that mobilized teachers and students. Federal officials assert that no one is exempt from scrutiny, escalating tensions between state and national authorities. (Reuters)
2. Virginia Democrats File Sweeping Bills on Guns, Taxes After Trifecta Win: Democrats secured full control after flipping both legislative chambers in November 2025 and electing Abigail Spanberger as governor on January 17, 2026—the state's first female governor and a former CIA officer. Their proposals include over two dozen gun control measures like assault weapon bans and new taxes on firearms, alongside sales taxes on services, higher income rates up to 10% for millionaires, and criminal justice reforms to end some mandatory minimums. Republicans decried the agenda as radical, with rallies at the Capitol and national voices urging faster GOP action on Trump's priorities, though none of the bills have passed in the ongoing 60-day session. (X)
3. James Comer Rejects ‘Ridiculous Offer’ by Clintons of Unofficial Interview: “Facing contempt of Congress, the Clintons’ lawyers made an untenable offer: that I travel to New York for a conversation with President Clinton only,” Comer said. “No official transcript would be recorded and other Members of Congress would be barred from participating. I have rejected the Clintons’ ridiculous offer.” Comer had stated he would move to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “in contempt of Congress over her failure to appear for a deposition” related to the Epstein investigation. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House Crypto Council Director Says Operating Without Market Rules Is ‘Fantasy’: The White House crypto council director warned that rejecting market-structure legislation outright risks tougher regulation later, particularly under a future Democratic Congress. The executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets took aim at Coinbase’s decision last week to withdraw support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, in the latest sign that lawmakers are growing weary of industry players weighing their near-term commercial exposure. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin, ether ETFs report combined $713 million in outflows amid market turmoil: Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $483 million in net outflows on Tuesday, and ether ETFs reported $230 million in outflows. Both equities and the crypto market slumped due to geopolitical tension between the U.S. and the EU. (TheBlock)
2. Michael Saylor just crossed 700k BTC but his “circular” Bitcoin funding loop risks a massive high-yield credit disaster: Strategy acquired an additional 22,305 Bitcoin for approximately $2.13 billion between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19,that works out to 3.55% of the circulating supply of 19.97 million coins. Strategy's financial engineering product list has successfully courted a demographic that typically shuns crypto: the income tourist. Data from several institutional filings show that high-income and preferred-focused funds are populating the STRC holders list. The roster includes the Fidelity Capital & Income Fund (FAGIX), Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income (FFRAX), and the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA). (CryptoSlate) (AC-Financial engineering gets complicated quickly, no matter the underlying asset.)
3. Steak 'n Shake Pays Employees Bitcoin Bonuses: US fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake will begin paying a $0.21 | 237 sats/hour Bitcoin bonus to hourly workers. This marks a new corporate payroll adoption use-case for BTC. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. This is sell America’, U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets: The “sell America” trade is in full swing Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump and European leaders escalated tensions over Greenland. U.S. bond prices tumbled, sending yields spiking. The U.S. Dollar Index, which weighs the greenback against a basket of six foreign currencies, fell nearly 1%. The euro jumped 0.6% against the dollar. (CNBC)
2. Treasury Yields Ease After Recent Rally: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to 4.27% on Wednesday after soaring to 4.31% in the previous session, its highest level since August. The global bond sell-off, initially triggered by developments in the Japanese market, showed signs of easing after Japan’s finance minister urged market participants to remain calm and the leader of a major opposition party called for firm action against excessive market volatility. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Start the Week Sharply Lower: US stocks closed sharply lower, with the S&P 500 down 1.9%, the Dow falling 1.7%, and the Nasdaq sliding 1.9%. Losses were driven by an escalation in trade risk after President Trump threatened new tariffs of 10% from February 1st, rising to 25% by June, on eight European countries linked to opposition to US control of Greenland, undermining cross border trade assumptions. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. UK says it will consider banning social media for children: The British government announced Monday that it is considering banning social media for children 15 and younger as Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned “no option is off the table.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-Got to keep the propaganda untarnished.)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI Is Poised to Take Over Language, Law and Religion, Historian Yuval Noah Harari Warns: Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday that humanity is at risk of losing control over language, which he called its defining “superpower,” as artificial intelligence increasingly operates via autonomous agents rather than passive tools. The author of “Sapiens,” Harari has become a frequent voice in global debates about the societal implications of artificial intelligence. He argued that legal codes, financial markets, and organized religion rely almost entirely on language, leaving them especially exposed to machines that can generate and manipulate text at scale. (Decrypt) (AC-Pay attention, this guy has a clear record of globalist policies that expressly take human freedoms away and centralizing power quickly at global scale. He is emphasizing the FUD here in order to co-opt AI regulation globally.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops, Breakeven at $75-85K: Bitcoin mining difficulty substantially dropped. Analyst estimates place miner break-even costs between $75,000 and $85,000, indicating recent miner stress for BTC. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Down 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Global and US fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) are high today in reporting channels, including social media. We know FUD to be a useful tool in driving tyrannical policy and behavior. Focus personally on self-regulation, finding truth, and controlling your own world. Consider also countering obvious FUD-driven narratives where you can... and stack sats, it's on sale.
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2026-01-20 13:28:51 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 933,093
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Trump Focused on Greenland, World Nervous / 1,500 ISIS Prisoners Freed in Syria / Chinese Mega-Embassy in London Approved / SCOTUS Addresses Hawaii Gun Law / Winter Storm Snarls Traffic, More Coming / DOJ Investigates Church Protesters in MN / Bermuda To Go On-Chain / NYSE To Open 24/7, Also On-Chain / Bonds Spiking / Iranian TV Hacked / Elon Opens Grok Algorithm to Scrutiny / Hashrate Dropping
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,174, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,358/ Lo: $90,620
Volume: 36B (Down 7%)
Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Down 2%)
HashRate: .938 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests: European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasized the US president cannot threaten his way to ownership of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. On Monday, Trump declined to rule out the use of force and insisted he would press ahead with the threatened tariffs on goods arriving in the US from the UK and seven other NATO-allied countries. (BBC)
2. 1,500 ISIS Prisoners Escape Syrian Facility as Ceasefire Collapses: Clashes erupted between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF around prisons holding Islamic State detainees in northeast Syria. The SDF lost control of Shaddadi prison holding thousands of IS militants, with reports indicating around 1,500 detainees escaped amid the chaos, while nine SDF fighters were killed and 20 wounded near al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa. (GroundNews)
3. Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears: Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks. Britain wants China’s money and diplomatic goodwill, but has long been wary about allowing Beijing to build an embassy that would sit near fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive data for financial firms, and which some fear could be used to spy on Chinese nationals living in London. (CNN) (AC-The UK penchant for self-sabotage is unmatched in current times.)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court tackles Hawaii's 'vampire rule' for gun owners: The Supreme Court on Tuesday weighs a challenge to a Hawaii gun restriction dubbed the “vampire rule” because, as with the fictional creatures in folk tales and the novel “Dracula,” people carrying firearms are required to seek permission before entering private property. The justices will weigh whether the requirement, enacted in 2023 as part of a broader gun law, violates the Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms. (NBC)
2. 100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country: The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just southwest of Grand Rapids while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. (ABC)
3. Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official: Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who oversees the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, announced an investigation within hours, calling the protesters’ actions “desecrating a house of worship and interfering with Christian worshippers.” The US Attorney’s office, the FBI and DHS are all involved in the investigation, he said. (CNN)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bermuda Taps Coinbase, Circle to Drive World's First Fully On-Chain National Economy: Bermuda aims to transition its entire economy onto the blockchain with support from Coinbase and Circle. The initiative involves digital asset infrastructure for government, banks, and consumers to create the world's first fully on-chain national economy. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. NYSE Preparing 24/7 Tokenized Stock and ETF Trading: The New York Stock Exchange, operated by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is developing a blockchain-based trading platform for tokenized securities, aiming for 24/7 trading with instant settlement. The platform will support trading of tokenized shares of traditional securities and native tokenized securities, enhancing investor participation in dividends and governance. (Decrypt)
2. Treasury Yields Soar: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note jumped about 7bps to 4.29% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since August, as traders returned from a long weekend to a global bond sell-off triggered by heavy selling in Japanese government debt. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Iranian state TV feed reportedly hijacked to air anti-regime messages: Several Iranian state television channels were briefly hijacked on Sunday, interrupting regular programming to air protest footage and messages from an exiled opposition figure, according to multiple media reports. Video clips circulating on social media appeared to show messages in Farsi urging protesters to continue demonstrating, alongside footage of solidarity rallies abroad and statements of support attributed to international figures. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk’s X Open-Sources Grok-Powered Algorithm Driving 'For You' Feed: X has open-sourced its Grok-based transformer model, which ranks For You feed posts by predicting user actions without relying on hand-engineered features. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs massive improvements, but at least you can see us struggle to make it better in real-time and with transparency," Musk tweeted following the release. "No other social media companies do this." (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Hashrate Continues To Fall, Now Lowest Since September: Currently, the 7-day average Bitcoin Hashrate is sitting at 978.8 EH/s, which is the lowest level since the first half of September. The recent low levels are on a path to affect another BTC-network-related metric: the Difficulty. (Bitcoinist)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 32/100 (Down 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-19 15:01:25 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 932,940
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: US Tariffs Announced on EU Countries Over Greenland / Iran Threatens Executions / Globalists Gather in Davos / US SOF Strikes in Syria / 1,500 Paratroopers on Standby for Minnesota / Schumer Says Dems Will Undo DOGE Cuts / US Revival Continues / CLARITY Act Tenuous / Samourai Bitcoin Sent to US SBR / India Wants CBDC for BRICS Trade / Ethiopia Wants to Mine Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Inflow This Week / Steak N Shake Keeps Stacking / Dollar Drops on Tariffs / Outage on X Yesterday / Analog Lifestyles Pick Up, Michaels Enjoys
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,938, 21.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $95,491/ Lo: $92,089
Volume: 38B (Up 123%)
Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Dispute: US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the UK, effective February, until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland, citing national security needs for Arctic control. European leaders rebuked the move, with markets dropping amid fears of a renewed trade war. The tariffs target NATO allies opposing US annexation plans. (EuroNews) (AC-It's surely not going to end here.)
2. Iran Threatens Mass Executions and War if US Intervenes in Protests: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the US and Israel of inciting protests, threatening to resume executions and warning of "all out war" if Donald Trump intervenes. (SunNews)
3. Global Leaders Gather in Switzerland to Ponder the Future of a Messy World: World leaders, corporate executives and figures from civil society are convening in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the World Economic Forum. All eyes are almost certain to be on one high-ranking guest: President Trump, who plans to attend with a large delegation including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to the Middle East. (NYTimes)
4. U.S. Strike in Syria Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader Tied to Deadly Ambush of American Troops: Bilal Hasan al-Jasim had "direct ties" to an ISIS gunman who killed and injured U.S. and Syrian personnel on Dec. 13 in Palmyra, Syria, Central Command said. “The death of a terrorist operative linked to the deaths of three Americans demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces,” said Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, in a statement. (USAToday)
-US Events-
1. US Army Places 1,500 Paratroopers on Standby for Minnesota Deployment: The Pentagon placed over 1,000 Army paratroopers specializing in Arctic operations on standby amid clashes in Minneapolis between anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement. Tensions rose following ICE activities, with officials preparing for possible invocation of the Insurrection Act. Protests have led to nights of unrest in the city. (Fortune)
2. Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Will Reverse Most of DOGE Cuts: While taking part in a discussion at the Center for American Progress, Schumer received a question about what he “can do about bringing” the HUD back, after DOGE came in and made cuts. "...we will restore most of the cuts and even go higher than previous years on many of the programs that DOGE slashed,” Schumer responded." (Breitbart) (AC-The pendulum swings in American politics, and it seems bigger and bigger it goes.)
3. Americans Report Surging Spirituality: 43% Say Faith Has Grown Amid National Revival: Fresh data shows that 43 percent of U.S. adults have grown more spiritual over their lives, compared to just 11 percent who say they’ve become less so. This shift highlights a broader rejection of the moral vacuum left by ‘progressive’ policies, with Americans of all ages leaning into deeper faith as society grapples with division and decay. This momentum is fueled by young people, especially Gen Z, showing heightened curiosity about Jesus and the Bible. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Coinbase accused of “rug pull” as the White House weighs killing the CLARITY Act over yield: With the committee citing ongoing talks, the procedural pause is now intertwined with a product dispute that places stablecoin rewards near the center of lobbying pressure. Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, wrote in an X post that “draft amendments” would “kill rewards on stablecoins.” Armstrong added, “We’d rather have no bill than a bad bill”. Coinbase withdrew support for the Senate push shortly before the markup and tied the dispute to stablecoin rewards and coalition timing. (CryptoSlate)
2. Bitcoin Seized From Samourai Wallet Has Not Been Sold, White House Says: The White House says $6.4 million | 68.83 BTC in seized Samourai Bitcoin was not sold, and will be added to a federal Bitcoin reserve. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations: The proposed system aims to ease cross-border trade and tourism among BRICS members while gradually reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. (CoinDesk) (AC-If statists learned more about where a CBDC mandate would lead, they might not push for it so hard. Or maybe they would, setting the stage for tyranny first by outlawing true decentralized and ungovernable currency.)
2. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Announces Bitcoin and Crypto Mining Plans: Ethiopia plans a more active approach in the government-sponsored crypto and Bitcoin mining, according to an X post on January 19. The country is currently looking for an investment partner to mine Bitcoin. (CoinGape)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see $1.4 billion inflows in best week since October: Inflows were led by BlackRock's IBIT, which recorded $1.03 billion in net inflows for the week ended Jan. 16, according to SoSoValue data. The weekly total was the highest since the week ended Oct. 10. (TheBlock) (Ac-Tax loss harvesting may have an impact here.)
2. Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million | 107 BTC in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury: The company said on social media that the move follows a “self-reinforcing cycle” driven by bitcoin adoption, where customers paying in BTC help generate incremental revenue that is then recycled into business improvements. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Falls on Trump Tariff Threat: The dollar index fell toward 99 on Monday, retreating from multi-week highs and weakening mainly against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc after President Donald Trump threatened eight European countries with new tariffs to gain control of Greenland. (TradingEconomics)
2. Week Ahead - Jan 19th: Economic releases from the United States will proceed at a busy pace, with statistical agencies still catching up with data suspended at the government shutdown. The spotlight will be on personal income and outlays, which include PCE price indices, and another estimate of the third quarter GDP. Leading indicators will also be featured, including S&P PMIs and the UMich consumer survey. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. X Suffers Widespread Outage as Users Report Feed and Posting Issues: According to Downdetector, problem reports surged well above normal levels, with over 74,000 users reporting issues at the peak around 10 am ET yesterday. (TechTimes) (AC-Cyberattacks, state or non-state, are very difficult to immediately assess by the general public without information from the affected entities. Yet, timing and effects imply a lot.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026: Pitched as “analog lifestyles,” it’s different than a short-term digital detox. Instead, it’s an effort to slow down and find tangible ways to complete daily tasks and find entertainment, especially as generative AI platforms increasingly do the thinking and doing for us. Arts and crafts company Michael’s has seen the effects: Searches for “analog hobbies” on its site increased by 136% in the past six months, according to the company, which operates over 1,300 stores in North America. Sales for guided craft kits increased 86% in 2025, and it expects that number to go up another 30% to 40% this year. (CNN) (AC: Maybe 'touching grass' is catching on, crocheting and knitting not expected though.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Slow day in the news cycle. But maybe we can learn to "judge by the content of our character" just a little bit more today.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-16 13:53:12 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 932,510
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Canada, China Work Trade Deals / Nobel Laureate Gives Prize to Trump / Iran Protests Quiet Down / Insurrection Act May be Invoked in MN / Direct Payment Healthcare Plan Floated / Gang Member Arrested in FBI Car Break-ins in MN / Iran Bitcoin Activity Spikes / SEC Chair says Tokenization of Financial Assets Coming / Manhattan DA Targets 'Illegal' Crypto Use / Iran Currency Collapse Sign of Central Banking Weaknesses / Mortgage Rates at 3-yr Low, Jobless Claims Drop / Siri to Get Gemini, Not ChatGPT / Bitcoin Integrations Awarded Cash
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,404, 21.30 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $97,108/ Lo: $95,103
Volume: 46B (Down 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.9T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief Deal: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola products following years of strained relations, marking a break from U.S. policy on Chinese imports. China will cut tariffs on Canadian canola, while Canada slashes duties on select Chinese EVs. (Reuters)
2. Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Medal to Trump: María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winner, met with President Trump at the White House and presented her medal as a gesture of mutual respect. Trump thanked her but offered no commitments on support for Venezuelan opposition efforts against the Maduro regime. (BBC)
3. Iran Protests Subside After Deadly Crackdown: Protests in Iran have abated following a brutal government response that resulted in over 2,500 deaths, with residents and rights groups confirming a halt to executions of 800 demonstrators. The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian officials involved, and Tehran denied plans for further executions. Iranian airspace has reopened amid eased tensions, though activists warn of potential U.S. military action. (ABC)
-US Events-
1. Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Over Minnesota Unrest: President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to Minnesota following violent protests over ICE operations, including two shootings. Tensions escalated after federal agents were accused of racial profiling in a lawsuit. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for peace, shifting from earlier criticism of ICE presence.(Fox)
2. Trump Unveils Healthcare Plan Focusing on Direct Payments: President Trump released a healthcare plan emphasizing direct payments over insurance subsidies, aiming to reduce costs for Americans. The proposal includes urging Congress to slash healthcare expenses and focuses on transparency in pricing. (Reuters)
3. Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis: Fox News confirmed that Raul Gutierrez, 33, was arrested Thursday in a joint operation involving the DOJ and the ATF. The FBI said multiple government vehicles were vandalized and broken into Wednesday night in Minneapolis while agents were responding to a reported assault on a federal officer, adding that federal property was stolen from inside the vehicles. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: According to Chainalysis, the data shows digital assets increasingly serving two distinct roles—as a financial escape valve for civilians during periods of instability and a growing channel for state-linked actors operating under sanctions. Chainalysis said the $7.78 billion figure marks a sharp increase from 2024. (Decrypt)
2. SEC Chair predicts 2-year timeline to put US stocks fully on chain but the real $12.6 trillion opportunity isn’t equities: SEC Chair Paul Atkins told Fox Business in December that he expects US financial markets to move on-chain “in a couple of years.” The statement landed somewhere between prophecy and policy directive, especially coming from the architect of “Project Crypto,” the Commission's formal initiative to enable tokenized market infrastructure. The prize is enormous, even if adoption starts small, because tiny percentages of giant markets are giant. (CryptoSlate)
3. Manhattan DA Pushes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Operators: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie introduced the CRYPTO Act on Thursday to criminalize unlicensed virtual currency operations. The bill creates graduated penalties from Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony, with maximum sentences of 5 to 15 years in state prison. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. How Iran’s currency crashed and why things are unlikely to improve: The Iranian rial's value has plummeted dramatically, falling from approximately 42,000 to over 1.1 million against the US dollar, rendering purchasing power almost non-existent when buying goods from outside the country. Experts attribute the economic collapse to a combination of alleged widespread corruption, stringent international sanctions, and a five-year drought impacting food production. (TheIndependent)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Drop to Over 3-Year Low: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.06% as of January 15th from 6.16% in the previous week to the lowest since September 2022, according to data from Freddie Mac. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Initial Jobless Claims Fall Sharply: Initial jobless claims in the US fell by 9,000 from the previous week to 198,000 on the week ending January 10th, contrasting with market expectations of an increase to 215,000, to mark the second-lowest reading in two years. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Apple Switches to Google Gemini for AI-Powered Siri: Apple selected Google's Gemini AI to power an upgraded Siri version expected later in 2026, marking a shift from prior OpenAI collaborations. (CNBC)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More: The initiative, which ran from October 7 to November 15, 2025 (with a merge period through December 16), focused on integrating self-custodial Lightning Network payments into existing open-source applications using the Breez SDK. The challenge emphasized practical Bitcoin functionality in areas such as merchant payments, social platforms, identity protocols, and Nostr-based applications. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 49/100 (Down 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): It is worth noting how both civilians and politicians turn to Bitcoin during crisis' as seen this month in Iran. Against currency collapse, social order collapse, or other conflict, Bitcoin serves to keep and transfer wealth securely. The lesson has been learned well by those watching and stacking.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-15 13:44:03 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 932,377
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Attack on Hold / Greenland Issue Worries EU / Senate Keeps Trump Options Open on Venezuela / China Surpasses Russia on Nuke Subs / US Freezes Visas from 75 Countries / ICE Shoots Venezuelan in Minneapolis / US Sailor Sentenced in China Espionage Case / CLARITY Act Future is Not Clear / US Bitcoin Mining Down / BOA Spreads FUD on Stablecoin Interest / Lemon App Uses Bitcoin Collateral in Argentina / Stocks Drop / Verizon Outage Raises Eyebrows / NASA Has First Medical Evacuation From Space / CA DA Targets Grok / New Tariffs on AI Chips / HRF Funds 22 Freedom Tech Projects / Bitdeer Overtakes Marathon
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $96,874, 21.30 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $97,860 / Lo: $94,849
Volume: 60B (Down 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.93T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Protests and US Tensions: Iranian authorities temporarily closed airspace amid threats of US military action following a violent crackdown on protests, but reopened it after assurances to President Trump that executions would halt. Human rights groups report thousands killed or detained, with Tehran denying plans for mass hangings while promising retaliation against the US and Israel. Trump indicated the "killing has stopped" based on unnamed sources, though tensions remain high with Kurdish fighters allegedly exploiting the chaos. (BBC)
2. US Push for Greenland Control: President Trump insisted Greenland is crucial for US national security after talks with Denmark, where officials cited a "fundamental disagreement" on the issue. NATO allies, including Germany, are deploying troops to the Arctic island amid Chinese aggression concerns, though a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only one in five Americans support acquisition efforts. Denmark maintains its position against US control, potentially straining alliances. (TheGuardian)
3. Venezuela War Powers Resolution Blocked: Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution restricting military action in Venezuela, with Vice President Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. The bipartisan measure aimed to limit Trump's options amid prisoner releases and a $500 million US oil deal. (Axios)
4. China has surpassed Russia to become the world’s second largest operator of nuclear powered submarines. A 2026 assessment estimates China now fields around 32 active nuclear submarines, surpassing Russia’s 25 to 28 boats. The US continues to dominate the undersea domain, holding the top position with approximately 71 nuclear powered submarines. The global balance beneath the oceans is shifting, and the strategic implications are growing fast. (DefenseIntel)
-US Events-
1. U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may rely on public assistance in the future. The list, which includes U.S. allies and adversaries, alongside several top destinations for American travelers, was later posted on U.S. State Department’s website. It will remain in effect “until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people,” the website states. (CNBC)
2. ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: A federal officer in the United States has shot a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Officials say officers had tried to stop a car to arrest the man and opened fire after two people attacked one of them with a “snow shovel and broom handle”. (AlJazeera)
3. US Navy Sailor Sentenced To Nearly 17 Years In Prison For Selling Military Secrets To China: Wei Jinchao, also known as Patrick Wei, was arrested on espionage charges in August 2023 after reporting for duty aboard the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship based in San Diego. Wei, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was convicted by a federal jury in San Diego of espionage and five other criminal counts. “Defendant compromised the U.S. Navy’s entire fleet of amphibious assault ships by sending the Chinese Government thousands of pages of technical information about the fleet’s complex ship systems and how the U.S. Navy operates and maintains those systems.” (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Senate Banking Committee Delays Markup of Key Crypto Bill as Industry Support Frays: Announced late Wednesday, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott issued a statement saying he had spoken with leaders across the crypto industry, the financial sector, and both parties in Congress, reaffirming that negotiations were continuing in “good faith.” The delays also follow industry pushback drawn from a range of issues. On Wednesday, Coinbase withdrew its support for the bill ahead of the Senate’s previously expected vote, citing unresolved concerns over how parts of the legislation could affect developers and user access. (Decrypt) (AC-This battle matters and it seems everyone knows it.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. America's Grip on Bitcoin Mining Slips, Despite Trump's Ambitions for Dominance: As of December, BlocksBridge said that Foundry USA, MARA Pool, and Luxor Technologies accounted for 35% of all Bitcoin blocks, down from more than 40% last January. America’s grip on Bitcoin mining is slipping as firms race to build out infrastructure for artificial intelligence. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bank of America CEO warns up to $6 trillion in deposits could shift to stablecoins if allowed to pay interest: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told analysts during a Wednesday earnings call that as much as $6 trillion in deposits could migrate from the U.S. banking system into stablecoins — a figure that would amount to roughly 30% to 35% of total U.S. commercial bank deposits. (TheBlock) (AC-We wouldn't want any competition, or innovation, or choices for savers, right?)
2, Argentinian Crypto App Lemon Launches Bitcoin-Backed Credit Card: The new Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card allows access to financing in pesos without having to sell or convert their BTC holdings. Per the exchange website, the user deposits 0.01 bitcoin as collateral – currently over $900 in value – and gets a credit card in pesos with a pre-assigned limit of $1,000,000. This way, Bitcoin is only held as collateral, and is neither sold nor converted. (CryptoNews)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Extend Losses as Tech and Banks Slide: Stocks in the US fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, pulling back from record highs as investors weighed early earnings, mixed economic data, and escalating geopolitical risks. The S&P 500 slid about 0.5%, the Nasdaq led declines with a 1% drop, and the Dow fell roughly 42 points, dragged down by weakness in technology and financial shares. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Verizon Suffers Major Service Disruption Impacting Voice and Data for Customers Throughout the Country: The disruption began around noon Eastern Time and persisted well into the afternoon, affecting customers primarily in major metropolitan areas along the eastern seaboard. The outage seems to be hitting customers in major cities across the country, although other customers report no problems. The cities experiencing the highest concentration of problems included Boston, New York, and Washington DC. (Breitbart)
-Technology and Science-
1. Four Astronauts Splash Down Back on Earth After NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation: After a crewmember fell ill on January 7, NASA canceled a January 8 spacewalk and expedited the crew's return in its first-ever medical evacuation. With Crew-11 returned early, the ISS now has three crew members and NASA said it cannot perform spacewalks until a fresh crew arrives, while NASA and SpaceX try to move up the next launch targeted for mid-February. (GroundNews)
2. California AG to probe Musk’s Grok for nonconsensual deepfakes: Attorney General Rob Bonta cited what the company calls Grok’s “spicy mode” in a press release announcing the probe. In addition to “undressing” women, Grok has also been used to distort images of children, including by reportedly producing what a Bonta press release called “photorealistic images of children engaged in sexual activity.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-CA is pulling up alongside the EU on this one.)
3. Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imports of Some AI Chips: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips, such as Nvidia’s H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD, the MI325X, under a new national security order released by the White House. (TradingEconomics)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Human Rights Foundation Grants 1.3 Billion Satoshis to 22 Freedom Tech Projects Worldwide in Q4 2025: The funding round, disclosed today exclusively to Bitcoin Magazine, will support open-source Bitcoin development, decentralized mining infrastructure, privacy-preserving financial tools, and grassroots education initiatives across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. HRF said the projects are designed to improve the Bitcoin protocol itself while expanding access to permissionless money for dissidents, journalists, nonprofits, and ordinary citizens facing political repression. (BItcoinMag)
2. Bitdeer Becomes Largest Bitcoin Miner: Bitdeer has surpassed Marathon as the largest Bitcoin miner, managing approximately 71 EH/s compared to Marathon's 61.7 EH/s. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Up 13 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-14 14:13:06 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 932,246
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 14Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Iran Cracks Down Hard / Collapsing Crane Kills 29 in Thailand / South Korean Ex-President May be Executed / Clinton Skip on Congress / USA First Negative Migration in 50 Years / Fed Attorneys Quit over MN ICE Shooting / CLARITY Act is Negotiation Chaos, Bitcoiners Fight for Tax Relief / Russia Normalizes Crypto Use / Fed Reiterates Banks Can Offer Crypto Services / CPI at 2.7% / UK Backs off on Digital ID Mandate / Scammers Targeting Trust, Using AI Too / TN Man Hacked SCOTUS Files / Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda / Solo BTC Miners Had a Good Year
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,008, 21.01 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $96,011 / Lo: $91,750
Volume: 61B (Down 15%)
Mkt Cap: $1.89T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran cracks down: The death toll from the Iranian government crackdown on nationwide protests has surpassed 2,500, according to U.S.-based human rights activists, with over 10,000 arrests reported amid an ongoing internet blackout that has limited communication. Iranian authorities have signaled quick trials and potential executions for protesters, defying U.S. warnings, while the regime claims readiness for war but openness to negotiations following U.S. sanctions that exacerbated the economic crisis sparking the unrest. Videos of the protests continue to emerge despite restrictions, showing clashes in multiple cities including Tehran. (NPR)
2. A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, causing a derailment and fire that killed at least 29 people and injured over 60 others. The incident occurred during construction work near a rail line, with emergency services responding to extract survivors from the wreckage. (NPR)
3. South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon: Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’. Yoon’s criminal trial for insurrection, abuse of power, and other offences linked to the martial declaration ended on Tuesday after 11 hours of proceedings. The court is expected to deliver a verdict on the case on February 19. (AlJazeera)
-US Events-
1. Clintons Refuse To Testify About Jeffrey Epstein; Comer To Begin Contempt Proceedings: President Trump isn't the only one clamming up over Jeffrey Epstein - as Bill and Hillary Clinton are both refusing to testify in front of Congressional investigators over their relationship with the dead sex-trafficking pedophile, escalating a monthslong battle with House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY). Contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in jail if pursued by the DOJ (so, nothing will happen and the Clintons know it). (Zerohedge)
2. U.S. Sees Negative Net Migration in 2025 for First Time in 50 Years: The Brookings Institution reported the United States experienced negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in at least 50 years, estimating net flows between-295,000 and-10,000. (GroundNews)
3. Federal prosecutors resign over concerns about probe into Minneapolis ICE shooting: At least three prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota have resigned over their concerns with the direction of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. The person confirmed the resignations of Joseph Thompson, Melinda Williams and another attorney. Thompson, one of the prosecutors who resigned, oversaw a yearslong investigation that resulted in dozens of charges against people accused of defrauding millions of dollars in government funds. (NBC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bitcoin Advocates Press US Lawmakers on Stablecoin Tax Rules: Bitcoin advocacy groups have pressed Congress to extend planned tax exemptions to Bitcoin and major network tokens beyond stablecoins, warning that limiting relief to dollar-pegged tokens alone would not resolve the compliance challenges facing millions of Americans who use crypto for everyday payments. The Bitcoin Policy Institute, joined by Bitcoin Voter, Blocks, Crypto Council, Digital Chamber, MoonPay, River, and others, sent the letter on Sunday to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Michael Crapo and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. The groups say over 3,500 merchants across all 50 U.S. states now accept Bitcoin at the point of sale, making the country the largest jurisdiction for Bitcoin payments. (Decrypt)
2. Senators pitch more than 75 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections: These pitches for changes in the draft bill range from prohibiting stablecoin yields entirely to blocking "public officials from profiting from crypto interests" to modifying how digital asset mixers and tumblers are defined, and they're being offered by senators from both the Republican and Democrat parties. In a typical congressional markup, most amendments tend to flame out. Many of them could also be dropped according to deals struck in the room. So the vast majority of this lengthy list is likely destined for the cutting-room floor. (CoinDesk)
3. Russia to normalize crypto: Russia is preparing legislation to normalize cryptocurrency use by removing special regulatory designations, potentially allowing broader adoption in payments and trades. The bill, discussed by lawmakers, aims to integrate crypto into the economy without new restrictions. No timeline for enactment was specified. (Binance)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Banks Expanding Bitcoin Services Globally: Fed Chair Powell confirmed banks can offer crypto services. Germany's DZ Bank received approval for retail Bitcoin trading, signaling broader institutional access to the market. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Fall Further: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages on conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US fell to 6.18% in the week ending January 9, marking a new low since September 2024. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Inflation Rate Stable at 2.7%, Core Below Forecasts: The annual inflation rate in the US remained at 2.7% in December 2025, the same as in November and in line with market expectations. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has dropped plans to make a centralized digital ID mandatory for workers, softening a flagship policy that would have required every employee to prove their right to work via a government‑issued credential rather than traditional documents like passports. Opponents warned it risked building an “Orwellian nightmare,” centralizing sensitive data in a honeypot vulnerable to hacking, and mission creep into areas such as housing, banking and voting. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Trust Is the New Target as Impersonation Scams Surge 1,400% in 2025: These schemes typically involve fraudsters posing as trusted individuals, companies, or platforms to trick victims into sending cryptocurrency or revealing sensitive wallet information. Chainalysis warned that these trends point to a future in which nearly all scam operations are likely to incorporate AI in some form. (BeInCrypto)
3. Tennessee man to plead guilty to hacking Supreme Court’s electronic case filing system: A Tennessee man is expected to plead guilty on Friday to a misdemeanor charge for hacking into the Supreme Court’s electronic case filing system. Details on what information Moore accessed were not released. Moore, 24, will appear in court via a video feed on Friday. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election: Uganda’s government imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, triggering a surge in downloads of Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app that operates offline. (CryptoNews)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Solo Bitcoin miners hit 22 blocks hit in 12 months as another hit the jackpot this week: A single Bitcoin (BTC) miner collected a full block reward on Jan. 13, claiming 3.125 BTC plus fees worth close to $300,000 | 3.16 BTC at current prices. A hobby miner running a 6 TH/s ASIC faces roughly a 1-in-170-million chance per block attempt. The expected wait time to find a single block at that hashrate exceeds 3,000 years. Yet solo wins keep appearing, with verified solo blocks hitting the chain every few weeks. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 48/100 (Up 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The CLARITY Act is being fought over in Congressional back rooms over numerous details, each of which has significant effects. This may end up being a troublesome law as most negotiators are not Bitcoiners, or even crypto holders. It is a good sign, however, that some Bitcoin policy folks are giving inputs, but their voices may indeed be drowned out. Bitcoiners may want to watch this issue closely and be ready to speak up to congressional delegates when the time in ripe.
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2026-01-13 14:09:40 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,986
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran Turmoil Continues / Canada Courts China / Milei Repays the US Loan / Mississippi's Largest Synagogue Burned Down / $700M in Somali Cash Went Through Minneapolis Airport / Banks Win on Crypto Interest Battle / Dems Try Their Own Crypto / New Bill May Protect Bitcoin Devs / Central Bankers Join in Powell's Defense / Venezuelan Bitcoin In the Wind / Gold, Silver at ATHs, Stocks Up / Another Wrench Attack in France / Freedom Tech in Iran / Post-Quantum Bitcoin Tested
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,922, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,567 / Lo: $90,055
Volume: 72B (Up 129%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Protests Escalate Amid High Death Toll and US Tensions: Iranian security forces continued a violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests, with activists reporting at least 599 deaths since demonstrations began over two weeks ago, including widespread arrests and internet blackouts to suppress communication. President Trump threatened military action if the protests persist, while Iran's Foreign Minister stated the country is prepared for dialogue but warned against US interference in internal affairs. Trade partners with Iran now face 25% US tariffs on imports, effective immediately, as Trump aims to intensify economic pressure on the regime. (NPR)
2. As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties: The push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who arrives Wednesday, is part of a major rethink as ties sour with the U.S. — the world’s No. 1 economy and long the largest trading partner for Canada by far. (AP)
3. Argentina Repays $2.5 Billion Swap Deal to the U.S.: Argentina repaid the $2.5 billion it drew down from a $20 billion swap line President Javier Milei signed with the administration of President Donald Trump, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced over the weekend. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins: A fire heavily damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship in northeast Jackson that the Ku Klux Klan bombed in 1967 because the rabbi supported civil rights. Investigators did not immediately release the name of the suspect or the charges the person could face. (MississippiToday)
2. Federal Officials Probe $700M in Cash Flagged Leaving Minneapolis Airport Over Two Years: The cash, mostly transported by a small group of couriers of Somali descent on routine flights to Amsterdam and then Dubai, totaled approximately $342.37 million in 2024 and $349.4 million in 2025 from the Minneapolis airport alone. (VinNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Banks Win Key Battle as Crypto Bill Bars Stablecoin Interest Payments: The provision, contained in Section 404 titled "Preserving Rewards for Stablecoin Holders," says that a "digital asset service provider may not pay any form of interest or yield (whether in cash, tokens, or other consideration) solely in connection with the holding of a payment stablecoin." (Decrypt) (AC-Don't underestimate the power of the banking cartel.)
2. Democrats Test Crypto Fundraising Reset With BlueVault Launch: BlueVault launched Monday as a crypto fundraising platform built specifically for Democratic political committees. The platform targets small-dollar crypto donors, positioning itself as infrastructure rather than a pro-crypto policy endorsement. (Decrypt) (AC-Not freedom money, but a grift.)
3. US Lawmakers Introduce Standalone Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers Ahead of Broader Crypto Legislation: Senators Lummis and Wyden introduce a standalone bill protecting non-custodial DeFi developers as the Senate prepares to mark up broader crypto market structure legislation this week. (CryptoNews)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Global Central Bankers Express ‘Full Solidarity’ With US Fed’s Powell Amid Trump Threats: The heads of global central banks, including the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, expressed 'full solidarity' with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. They stated that the independence of central banks is crucial for price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens they serve. (GroundNews) (AC-The threat against one key central banker has the effect of coalescing all of them, bringing the cartel into the spotlight from the shadows. This alliance certainly does not like transparency and if understood correctly, wields economic power unrivaled in the world.)
2. SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that it remains unclear whether the U.S. government will move to seize the widely discussed Bitcoin holdings (600,000 BTC, or about $56 billion) rumored to be tied to Venezuela. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs See $116.67M Net Inflow: On January 12, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $116.67 million in total net inflows. FBTC led with $111.75 million, while IBIT experienced a $70.66 million outflow. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold, Silver Hit New Highs as Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Key Macroeconomic Events: Silver sharply outperformed, jumping nearly 7% from Friday’s close to trade near $85. Gold, up 2.2%, set a new record high of $4,600. Bitcoin, in contrast, remained flat, down 0.2% over the past 24 hours. (Decrypt)
2. US 10-Year Yield Steadies Ahead of CPI: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.18% on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest consumer inflation report, which could influence Federal Reserve policy. Markets currently price in two rate cuts this year, starting in June, but any upside surprise to inflation could constrain the central bank’s ability to ease. (TradingEconomics)
3. S&P Hits Fresh Record Amid Powell Probe: US stocks rebounded on Monday after an early sell-off, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, up 0.2% and the Nasdaq rising 0.3%, led by technology shares and Walmart. The Dow Jones recovered, adding 86 points, after dropping nearly 500 points at session lows. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Another Day, Another Crypto Wrench Attack in France: Armed assailants stormed a family home in Verneuil-sur-Seine on Friday evening, launching a brutal attack on a crypto investment executive and his family in what has become the latest "wrench attack" to rock France's crypto community. Three gunmen forced their way into the residence around nighttime, beating both parents before restraining the couple and their two children with cable ties. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown: As Iran imposes sweeping internet restrictions, protestors are turning to Bitcoin-linked apps like Bitchat and its localized fork Noghteha — leveraging mesh networks and cypherpunk ideals to maintain communication amid the blackout. (BItcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet Launched: BTQ Technologies launched Bitcoin Quantum, a testnet using post-quantum signature (ML-DSA). This addresses long-term security risks and advances Bitcoin's upgrade planning. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 1 pt)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2026-01-12 14:23:21 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,986
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran on the Verge / US to Meet with Danes Over Greenland / Gunboat Diplomacy in Venezuela / DOJ Opens Probe Into Fed's Powell / More ICE Agents to Minnesota / US DOT Stops Payment to CA Over CDLs / Iran Protest in LA Turns Ugly / CLARITY Act Held Up by Banks / Thailand To Accept Bitcoin From Tourists / UAE Starts Mining Bitcoin / New Life Insurance Denominated in Bitcoin / Fed Investigation Shocks Financial Markets, Yields Up, Stocks Down, Gold Up / India Increases KYC / UK Goes After Grok, X / WhatsApp Vulnerable / Whales Keep Buying Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,648, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,395 / Lo: $90,212
Volume: 31B (Up 150%)
Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Protests Escalate with Over 500 Deaths Amid U.S. Military Considerations: Iranian authorities have reported over 100 officers killed in ongoing protests, while activists estimate the civilian death toll exceeds 500 as the regime enforces a nationwide internet blackout and intensifies crackdowns. President Trump stated that Iran has "called to negotiate" but warned of potential U.S. military intervention, describing options as "very strong" if protests continue to spiral. Tehran responded by affirming readiness for war or dialogue, with Foreign Minister emphasizing that protests turned violent to provoke U.S. involvement. (BBC) (AC-This may be the protest that does it.)
2. Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday: "I'd love to make a deal with them. It's easier. But one way or the other, we're going to have Greenland," Mr. Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One, echoing his previous statement on Friday when he said, "if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way." (CBS)
3. Trump Cancels Planned Second Wave of Venezuela Attacks After Interim Government Pledges Prisoner Releases: Trump said the United States and Venezuela were "working well together," particularly on plans to rebuild the country's oil and gas infrastructure. (IBTimes) (AC-True gunboat diplomacy.)
-US Events-
1. DOJ Opens Criminal Probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: The U.S. Department of Justice initiated a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell following his refusal to comply with demands to lower interest rates, with subpoenas issued to the central bank. Powell described the probe as unprecedented, amid allegations of political interference by the Trump administration. The inquiry includes reviews of communications and decisions related to monetary policy. (NBC) (AC-Now this is unprecedented. No matter the outcome, trust in the Central Bank will crumble, with major financial repercussions. Hard assets will necessarily be in demand.)
2. Additional Immigration Officers Deployed to Minneapolis After Fatal ICE Shooting: Hundreds of federal immigration agents are being sent to Minneapolis following protests sparked by an ICE agent's fatal shooting of a woman during an enforcement operation. Tensions have flared with demonstrations against immigration policies, leading to increased security measures. The deployment aims to bolster operations amid ongoing unrest and calls for accountability. (CNN, DHS)
3. DOT Strips California Of $160 Million Over Foreign Truckers: Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold approximately $160 million in safety program money from the state. The move follows California’s failure to meet a January 5 deadline to cancel more than 17,000 commercial truck driver’s licenses that Duffy asserts were unlawfully issued by the state to foreign truckers. (ZeroHedge)
4. U-Haul Drives into Anti-Iran Rally Crowd in Los Angeles: The incident happened Sunday afternoon at a rally of up to 3,000 demonstrators near the Federal Building, supporting protests in Iran against the regime amid economic woes that have caused over 500 deaths and 10,000 arrests. The truck's banners read 'NO SHAH. NO REGIME. USA: DON’T REPEAT 1953. NO MULLAH,' referencing a historical CIA-backed coup, and protesters attacked the vehicle after it hit one person who declined medical care. LAPD detained the driver, describing it as a crowd altercation rather than terrorism, while the FBI probes motives and no charges have been filed yet. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bernstein says window for crypto market structure bill is 'here and now,' as concerns over stablecoin rewards remain key sticking point: Bernstein said the opportunity to pass a U.S. crypto market structure bill is rapidly narrowing, as lawmakers confront a deepening dispute between banks and the crypto industry over stablecoin rewards. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2026, or "Clarity Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the U.S. crypto market structure by dividing oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, classifying most tokens as digital commodities rather than securities. (THeBlock) (AC-Banks are fighting hard for the competitor to depositor interest.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Thailand Approves Bitcoin Payments for Tourists: Thailand's government approved tourists spending Bitcoin and other crypto. This policy step enhances everyday utility, broadens transactional demand, and fosters merchant acceptance for BTC. (CoinGecko)
2. UAE Government Holds, Mines Bitcoin: The UAE government now holds approximately 6,636 BTC, valued at $600 million. It has officially begun mining Bitcoin using government resources. (CoinGecko)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Meanwhile Launches Bitcoin Life Insurance: Meanwhile announced the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance, expanding BTC's use cases for high-net-worth individuals. (CoinGecko) (AC-Slowly but surely the Bitcoin Standard is growing.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin traders are bracing for a Fed “credibility shock” that hinges on one critical date this month: In the first broad market response, investors leaned into what traders often reach for when policy credibility looks shakier: gold surged to a fresh record near $4,600 per ounce, the dollar slipped, and US stock futures fell. The first waypoint is the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Jan. 27–28. Even if the Fed holds rates steady, the meeting could still reprice markets through tone and guidance, as well as how Powell handles questions about legal threats and political pressure. Monetary policy is not only the decision; it is also the institution’s perceived ability to make decisions without coercion. (CryptoSlate)
2. Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up to 4.2% on Monday, its highest level since late August, while the 30-year yield rose more than 4bps to 4.86%. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Futures Fall Ahead of Busy Week: US stock futures edged lower on Monday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate earnings and key economic data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Dow and S&P 500 futures each slipped about 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.6%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder: India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) rolled out tougher Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks that crypto platforms must use when bringing new users on board. The rules add live biometric checks, location data capture, and bank-account verification steps designed to cut down on anonymous accounts and suspicious flows. (BItcoinist)
2. UAE Warns Banking Customers to be on 'High Alert' For Zero-Day WhatsApp Security Breach: Banking customers across the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after reports surfaced of a serious WhatsApp "zero-day" security breach that could allow cybercriminals to take over smartphones through a single voice call. Once a device is compromised, criminals may gain access to private photos, personal conversations, and sensitive financial data. (TechTimes) (AC-WhatsApp, though popular with international audiences, has proven much less secure than other messaging apps.)
-Technology and Science-
1. UK regulator launches investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery: Ofcom, the UK's independent online safety watchdog, has launched a probe into X to assess compliance with the Online Safety Act after reports about Grok creating sexualised images, setting a January 9 deadline. (GroundNews)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record: The latest data shows the count has surpassed all previous peaks, extending a multi-year uptrend that has persisted across several market cycles. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 27/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): So much is going on all at once that it's difficult to understand all the effects. While the US is in turmoil over ICE operations and protest conflicts, the international community is orienting around the Venezuela operation, Iranian revolt, UN changes, Greenland worries, and continued conflict in Ukraine and the Mideast. To add another key issue, trust and independence in the US Central Bank, at this time is inflammatory to world cortisol levels. Don't expect the velocity of conflict to diminish, but rather increase as we get closer to midterms.
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2026-01-09 13:12:20 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,548
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Russia Debuts Hypersonics in Ukraine / Iran Internet Dark, Protests Escalate / Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners / ICE Shoots 2 More Citizens in Portland / Trump Buys Mortgage Bonds to Drop Rates / HHS Freezes Childcare Money to 5 States / Columbia Tax Authority Demands User Data From Crypto Exchanges / SBF Out of Luck With Trump / South Korea Can Seize Coins on Exchanges / Florida Revives SBR Bill, Texas Enacts It's Own / BTC ETFs Bleed for 3 days / Mortgage Rates Up, Trade Deficit Sharply Down / Another Wrench Attack in France / Bitcoin Not King of Dark Web / AI Now in Many Gadgets
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,371, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $91,520 / Lo: $89,233
Volume: 38B (Down 13%)
Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russian forces conducted a massive strike on Ukrainian military targets using the new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, marking its first combat deployment. Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting several incoming projectiles, but damage was confirmed to infrastructure in multiple regions. No immediate casualty figures were released by either side. (NPR)
2. Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide internet and phone blackout as protests against economic policies and government leadership intensified in major cities. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused demonstrators of aligning with U.S. interests, while exiled opposition figures called for mass gatherings. Security forces were deployed to disperse crowds, leading to reports of arrests. (AlJazeera)
3. Venezuelan authorities released several imprisoned opposition leaders and activists following U.S. negotiations, including key figures detained during previous political crackdowns. The move was approved by President Trump as part of efforts to stabilize the region. The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution to limit U.S. military actions in Venezuela without congressional approval. (NYTimes)
-US Events-
1. Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two individuals during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon, as part of ongoing enforcement activities. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek demanded a transparent investigation into the incident. This marks at least the 10th instance of agents firing at vehicles in recent months. (Fox)
2. Trump: Fannie, Freddie to Buy $200 Billion of Mortgage Debt to Bring Mortgage Rates Down: Trump wrote on Truth Social: "I am instructing my Representatives to BUY $200 BILLION | 2,213,932 BTC DOLLARS IN MORTGAGE BONDS. This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable..." Citigroup has said that if Fannie and Freddie were to increase their portfolio by $250 billion then premiums on their mortgage bonds would fall by 0.25 percent, which would result in a similar drop in mortgage rates for homeowners. (Breitbart)
3. HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today froze access to certain federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York following serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in state-administered programs. (HHSgov)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Colombia's tax authority mandates crypto exchanges to submit user data: The reported information includes account ownership details, transaction volume, number of units transferred, market value, and net balances. (TheBlock)
2. Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried: President Donald Trump said this week that he has no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX chief executive who is serving a lengthy federal prison sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. (BitcoinMag)
3. South Korea’s Top Court Rules Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Seized: South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Bitcoin held on domestic exchanges can be legally seized under the Criminal Procedure Act, resolving legal ambiguity as authorities impose billions in fines and prepare expanded asset freeze powers for criminal investigations. (CryptoNews)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill: Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. (BitcoinMag)
2. Texas Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill: Texas passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This state-level adoption could remove supply from markets and support BTC price. (CoinGecko)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. US Bitcoin ETFs Clock Three-Day Outflow Streak as Risk Appetite Cools: Spot Bitcoin ETFs have clocked nearly $1 billion in outflows over the past three days. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Higher: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage edged higher to 6.16% as of January 8th from the lowest level of 2025 of 6.15% in the previous week, according to data from Freddie Mac. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Trade Gap Lowest Since 2009: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to $29.4 billion in October 2025, the smallest gap since June 2009, down from a revised $48.1 billion in September and well below forecasts of a $58.1 billion shortfall. The implementation of tariffs led to significant swings in trade flows, particularly in non-monetary gold and pharmaceutical products. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Masked Gunmen Tie Up Woman in France, Steal Crypto USB: France is becoming a European hotspot for crypto wrench attacks, with over 14 crypto-related attacks documented last year. Three masked men broke into a home in Manosque, France, tying up a woman at gunpoint and stealing a USB drive containing her partner's crypto data. (Decrypt)
2. Bitcoin is not the king of the dark web: In 2025, the center of gravity in the illicit cryptocurrency economy shifted decisively away from the volatility of the original cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) and toward a dense, dollar-linked shadow system. According to new Chainalysis data, stablecoins accounted for 84% of the $154 billion illicit transaction volume last year, marking a clear shift in risk toward programmable dollars. This structural shift has enabled Chinese money laundering networks to scale “laundering-as-a-service” operations while nation-states like North Korea, Russia, and Iran plugged into these same rails to evade Western controls. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI powers new gadgets: At CES 2026, companies unveiled AI-powered gadgets including smart scales, walking exoskeletons, and allergen detectors for health monitoring. NVIDIA announced partnerships with auto suppliers to advance self-driving technology. Samsung and LG showcased futuristic designs like bendable screens and home robots. (Mashable)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 27/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-08 13:46:53 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,410
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 08Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Two Tankers Seized in North Atlantic / US Takes Control of Venezuelan Oil / US Drops From Many International Treaties / ICE Shooting Of Protester Ignites Tension / Food Pyramid Turned Upside Down / Trump Calls For 50% Increase in Defense Spending / BTC Inc Goes on BTC Standard / Stocks Mixed, Jobs Down, PMI Up / Scam Kingpin Extradited to China, Bitcoin Stash in Limbo / Humanoid Robot Shocks at CES / Rumble to Use Bitcoin, Crypto Wallet for Creators
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $89,873, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,189 / Lo: $89,578
Volume: 43B (Down 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Seizes Venezuelan-Linked Oil Tankers: US authorities seized two tankers, one Russian-flagged, tied to Venezuelan oil shipments as part of broader sanctions enforcement, with the vessels intercepted in international waters carrying over 1 million barrels combined. The action aims to disrupt shadow fleet operations evading US restrictions on Venezuelan crude. Trump administration officials stated the seizures support efforts to control and redirect Venezuelan oil revenues. (Reuters)
2. US Assumes Control of Venezuelan Oil Sales: The Trump administration announced indefinite oversight of Venezuelan oil exports, seizing revenues into US accounts to fund reconstruction efforts without immediate election plans. Officials aim to restart crude flow while blocking prior regime allies like Russia and China. (Fox)
3. US announces withdrawal from dozens of international treaties: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration “has found these institutions to be redundant in their scope, mismanaged, unnecessary, wasteful, poorly run, captured by the interests of actors advancing their own agendas contrary to our own.” The list does not reference military alliances or intelligence alliances such as NATO or the Five Eyes, but instead identifies more than 60 expert commissions, policy forums and treaty-based frameworks, around half of them based at the United Nations. (RecordedFuture)
-US Events-
1. Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen, during an immigration enforcement operation in a residential area, with federal officials claiming she attempted to run over agents in her vehicle. Local protests erupted, accusing agents of excessive force, while body camera footage showed the incident unfolding rapidly. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated the National Guard amid rising tensions and criticized the federal action as overreach. (Fox)
2. Trump Admin Declares War On Added Sugar, Embraces Real Foods In Massive MAHA Reset: In response to decades of corporate-poisoned nutrition advice, the Trump administration has unleashed updated federal dietary guidelines that torch added sugars, champion protein and healthy fats, and slam the door on ultra-processed junk fueling America’s chronic disease crisis. (Zerohedge) (AC-Check out the South Park/Kennedy video on social media- "Turn that pyramid upside down.")
3. Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion to Build ‘Dream Military,’ Pay Down Debt, Give Dividend to ‘Moderate Income Patriots’: The proposed increase, according to Trump, would support building what he referred to as the “Dream Military,” asserting that such a force would ensure the United States remains “SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe.” (Breitbart) (AC-That is essentially at 50% increase from this year's budget.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury: BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and the organizer of major global Bitcoin conferences, has spent the past several years restructuring its internal operations around Bitcoin-native infrastructure, relying heavily on the open-source BTCPay Server to manage its payments, payroll, and treasury functions. The effort reflects a broader push by the company to operate on what it describes as a “Bitcoin standard,” using bitcoin not only as a reserve asset but as a primary medium for internal and external transactions. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Moving to a true Bitcoin standard is rare at present, as it is just the beginning.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Extends Decline: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury fell to around 4.14% on Thursday, extending this week’s decline as investors continued to assess the outlook for Federal Reserve policy in light of the latest economic data. (TradingEconomics)
2, US Stocks Close Mixed on Wednesday, jobs down, PIM up: US stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed uneven economic data against expectations for eventual Federal Reserve easing, with the S&P 500 easing 0.2% and the Dow Jones sliding 0.8% from recent record highs, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.1%. JOLTS showed a sharp decline in job openings, pointing to cooling labor demand, while ADP reported a modest rebound in private hiring and the ISM Services PMI surprised to the upside, reinforcing the view of a slowing yet resilient economy. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in Cambodia After $12 Billion Bitcoin Seizure: Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind of a "pig butchering" crypto fraud ring, was arrested in Cambodia. His crypto fraud network allegedly stole billions from users globally, with nearly $12 billion in Bitcoin from the operations now held by the U.S. government. Cambodia has since extradited Zhi to China, throwing the DOJ prosecution in limbo. (Decrypt/Various)
-Technology and Science-
1. The Way Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Moves Is Skin-Crawlingly Unnatural: Boston Dynamics has clearly decided to loosen up some of the restrictions of the human form. During an on-stage demonstration at this year’s CES convention in Las Vegas, Boston Dynamics showed off the agility of its humanoid Atlas robot — albeit with an unnerving degree of freedom of movement that dispels the illusion of a human entity. The demo was part of Boston Dynamics’ announcement of a production-ready version of its Atlas robot. The Hyundai-owned firm also announced a partnership with Google’s DeepMind to bring AI smarts to its bots as well. (Futurism) (AC-The convergence of a super-articulated, strong humanoid robot and edge computing AI, will shock humans very soon. Sci-fi only hinted at these new capabilities coming online, as the reality of this new tech is much more mind-blowing.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. YouTube Rival Rumble Debuts Bitcoin, Tether Wallet for Crypto Creator Tips: Built with stablecoin issuer Tether’s wallet development kit and using payments infrastructure from MoonPay, the non-custodial wallet is directly embedded within the Rumble platform and initially supports dollar-backed stablecoin USDT, Tether’s Gold-backed token (XAUT), and Bitcoin (BTC). (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Down 12 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-07 13:30:43 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,274
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Venezuela Adapts / Russia Targets Kyiv / Iran Protests Intensify / Trump Warns Over Midterms / White House Assessing Greenland Options / Hilton Drops Hotel Over DHS Denial / Lawmakers Negotiate CLARITY Act / Tether to Tokenize Gold for Currency / MSCI To Keep MSTR in Index For Now / European Commission Targets End-to-End Encryption, X and Grok Too / Agentic AI Now on Humanoid Robots
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,996, 20.68 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,395 / Lo: $91,286
Volume: 56B (Up 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 67%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Venezuela counts and adapts: Venezuelan authorities reported at least 24 security officers killed during the raid, bringing the total death toll to 56, while interim President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in amid international condemnation at the U.N. Security Council. President Trump announced that interim Venezuelan authorities would supply 30-50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. at market price. (AP)
2. Russia launched over 165 drones and missiles in combined aerial attacks on Ukraine, resulting in at least two civilian deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that air defenses intercepted a significant portion of the assault, but power outages affected multiple regions. The strikes targeted energy facilities in Kyiv and other cities, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. (EuroNews)
3. Protests in Iran intensified due to economic collapse, with demonstrators demanding government change and chanting against the supreme leader. Security forces deployed tear gas and arrested dozens in Tehran and other major cities, amid reports of internet blackouts to suppress coordination. The unrest, sparked by currency devaluation and high inflation, has drawn international calls for restraint from the U.N. (Deutsche Welle)
-US Events-
1. President Trump warned House Republicans that losing the midterm elections could lead to his third impeachment, urging unity to maintain majority control. He highlighted historical midterm losses for the president's party and positioned administration policies as a path to victory. (NYTimes)
2. US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House: the White House said it is considering "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, and that "Utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option at the Commander in Chief's disposal" — Karoline Leavitt. Senior officials say options under discussion include buying Greenland or forming a compact of free association, while the U.S. military presence in Greenland reflects longstanding security ties. Local context includes Greenland's population of about 57,000, vast but costly rare-earth resources analyzed in recent months, and polls showing strong American opposition to acquisition. (GroundNews) (AC-I'm not too sure about the American opposition to buying Greenland, any basic understanding of global strategy would support the logic of Trump's effort here.)
3. Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over cancelled ICE bookings: Hilton removed the Hampton Inn Lakeville from its systems and announced the delisting publicly on social media. A video reportedly taken on Tuesday showed front-desk staff at the Hampton Inn Lakeville denying rooms to ICE agents, contradicting the independent hotel owner’s assurance that the problem was fixed. (GroundNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup: Senate Banking Committee Republicans sent a document Monday night outlining a series of proposed changes to the bill ahead of a bipartisan member meeting Tuesday. The document, described as a “closing offer and state of play,” includes more than 30 revisions to Title I, which governs the legal classification of digital assets, as well as two new titles focused on investor protections and combating illicit finance. (BitcoinMag) (AC-This two party neophyte negotiation is fertile ground for pet projects, stupid laws, and waste. We need more Bitcoin experts in the mix.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Stablecoin Titan Tether Wants Gold to Be Used for Everyday Payments—Here's How: Tether moved to establish a new unit of account for gold on Tuesday, as the stablecoin industry leader argued that transactions denominated in “Scudo” could simplify the precious metal’s use in everyday payments. Under the stablecoin issuer’s definition, one Scudo would equate to one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold—as well as its XAUT token. Tether noted that “satoshi” is already used in a similar way to Scudo, as a way to refer to the smallest unit of Bitcoin. (Decrypt) (AC-This idea might have legs with the public. Still not Bitcoin, though.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Global Index Maker MSCI Defers Decision on Dropping Crypto-Focused Companies: Global index provider MSCI has deferred a decision on whether to change how it treats companies with significant digital asset exposure, maintaining the status quo after a consultation that raised questions around classification, balance sheet volatility, and index construction. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Copper Hits Record Above $13,000 as Bulls Eye US Import Rush: Benchmark prices surged as much as 1.5% to a record $13,187 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, following a gain of more than 4% on Monday. The metal has now racked up an advance of more than 20% since mid-November.(YahooFinance)
-Security Concerns-
1. The UK and Europe intensified opposition to end-to-end encryption, with proposals for client-side scanning in messaging apps under the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation. The measure, set for adoption in spring, requires platforms to scan private communications for illegal content. (ComputerWeekly) (AC-Is personal privacy not a human right? It depends where you live.)
2. EU Calls Grok's Child Images 'Illegal' as Global Crackdown Intensifies: The European Commission called Grok's AI-generated child images "illegal" and "disgusting" as countries start cracking down on Elon Musk's chatbot. (Emerge) (AC-This is not about bikini clad images. The EC hates free speech.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Google DeepMind integrated Gemini multimodal models into Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas humanoid robot, enabling advanced interaction capabilities. This development marks progress in applied agentic AI for physical tasks. CES featured other AI innovations, including Lepro's Ami desktop companion for remote workers. (AINewsToday) (AC-This is where AI rocks our world.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 40/100 (Down 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-06 14:59:23 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,135
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Maduro in US Court / Danish PM Warns Trump / South Korea's Lee Meets China's Xi / Tim Walz Ends Reelection Campaign / HHS Resets Childhood Vaccines / ICE Ops in CA Net 118 Illegals / Why Did DOJ Sell Samourai's Bitcoin? / Morgan Stanley Wants in on BTC ETFs / Dow at ATH / US Logistics Slow Down / Ledger Customer Breach Worries / Russia's New Drone + MANPADs Pairing Changes Things / Grok in Hot Water Again / Bitcoin Mining is Not the Climate Enemy
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $93,811, 21.01 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,762 / Lo: $92,374
Volume: 45B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.87T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 300%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Maduro appears in US court: The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York courtroom. A defiant Maduro told the judge he had been kidnapped in Caracas. Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas as the Venezuelan capital remains on edge and the Venezuelan ministry said police fired at drones that were “flying without permission.” (CNN)
2. Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO: Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela. If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops,” Frederiksen told Danish broadcaster TV2 on Monday. “That is, including our NATO and thus the security that has been provided since the end of the Second World War.” (AP)
3. South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China: Regional security and lifting Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture is high on Lee's agenda, as he continues his four-day trip in China. He is set to meet China's Premier Li Qiang and the chairman of parliament, Zhao Leji on Tuesday. South Korea is a US security ally - like Japan - but also relies on China for trade. Experts say Lee is expected to keep walking a diplomatic tightrope between Beijing and Tokyo. Lee vowed on Monday to work with China on "viable alternatives for peace on the Korean Peninsula". (BBC) (AC-If there is to ever be a reunification of Korea, it will start with China.)
-US Events-
1. Tim Walz drops out of Minnesota governor’s race, Klobuchar considers jumping in: Walz’s decision to not seek a historic third term upends the race and shocked the Minnesota political world. The two-term governor, who served as the Democrats’ 2024 vice presidential nominee, was facing a potentially tough reelection fight as Republicans sought to tie him to a federal probe into a massive welfare fraud scandal in the state. (Politico)
2. U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots: federal health officials revised the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, recommending four fewer vaccines and reducing routine coverage from 17 to 11 diseases. HHS reclassified specific shots, moving rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A to shared decision-making, while the CDC now recommends a single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine. (GroundNews)
3. ICE Arrests 118 Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary California, Including Sex Offenders, Drunk Drivers: ICE ended 2025 with a surge operation in California targeting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens,” DHS spokesman Tricia McLaughlin said. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?: On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump’s mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Morgan Stanley files with SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs: Morgan Stanley has filed S-1 registration statements with the SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. If approved, today’s filings would place Morgan Stanley alongside major crypto ETF issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dow Rises to Record High: US stocks extended their gains on Monday with support from banks, oil companies, and consumer cyclicals as markets were unfazed by the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro by the US military. The Dow advanced 800 points to a new record high, while the S&P 500 gained over 1.5% and the Nasdaq 100 rose by 1%. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Logistics Sector Slows Again in December: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US fell for a second consecutive month to 54.2 in December 2025 from 55.7 in each of the previous two months. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Confirms Data Breach on Global-e Platform: Crypto wallet maker Ledger confirmed that its Global-e e-commerce partner has suffered a data breach, but cautioned users that its own hardware and software wallets remain secure. “This incident consisted of unauthorized access to order data in Global-e information systems. Some of the data accessed as part of this incident pertained to customers who made a purchase on Ledger(.)com using Global-e as a merchant of record." (Decrypt) (AC-This breach of customer data could lead criminals to your door if you bought a ledger. Plan accordingly.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Russia Straps MANPADS Missile On Shahed Drone To Counter Attack Helicopters: On January 4, 2026, the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces stated that fighters intercepted a Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drone fitted with an Igla-S man-portable air defense system. This variant, observed for the first time during the war, carried a camera and a radio modem, allowing the missile to be launched remotely by an operator located on Russian territory to threaten Ukrainian helicopters and low-flying aircraft involved in counter-drone interception. (Zerohedge) (AC- Having a longer range drone carry a anti air missile is significant in this and future conflicts. Wait until these platforms no longer need a human in the loop.)
2. Elon Musk's xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild: Anyone can tag Grok under a photo on X with prompts like "put her in a bikini" or "remove her clothes." The AI generates a convincing deepfake in seconds, visible to anyone in the thread. No permission needed. EU looking ‘very seriously’ at taking action against X over Grok (Decrypt/RecordedFuture)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Isn’t the Climate Villain Many Think: ESG Expert Says: ESG expert Daniel Batten has pushed back against misconceptions around Bitcoin mining while saying that many claims are not supported by evidence and persist due to outdated assumptions. Transaction activity can scale without increasing energy, water, or hardware use. He traces the origin of the “per transaction” narrative to a 2018 commentary by Alex de Vries, which he says was later debunked but widely cited. This is what led to long-lasting misunderstandings. Meanwhile, studies from Duke University and other researchers have found that Bitcoin mining can provide grid balancing and ancillary services, a conclusion Batten says is supported by real-world data from Texas’ ERCOT grid. (CryptoPotato)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Up 18 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2026-01-05 16:14:15 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931.007
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Maduro Captured by US SOF, World Reacts / Gunmen Raid Catholic Church in Nigeria, Kill 30+ / Iran Protests Continue to Spread / MN Somali Fraudsters Spent Lavishly / CLARITY Act Up to Bat / Maduro May Have $67B in Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Inflow / BOA Advisors Push 4% into Bitcoin / Stocks Tick Up / CES Kicks off in Vegas
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,777, 21.08 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,146 / Lo: $90,877
Volume: 34B (Up 28%)
Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Military Strike: US forces conducted airstrikes in Caracas and other regions of Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores during an early morning operation. Maduro was flown to New York, where he is detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial on narco-terrorism charges. President Trump stated the US will temporarily run Venezuela until a safe transition of power, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifying no day-to-day governance role beyond enforcing oil sanctions. (AP)
2. Global Reactions to US Intervention in Venezuela: China condemned the US strike as a violation of international law and urged the immediate release of Maduro, limiting its response to diplomatic protests. World leaders, including those from the UK and France, expressed mixed views, with some criticizing the unilateral action while others noted its impact on global energy markets. Protests occurred in US cities and internationally, including planned demonstrations near US consulates in Italy. (AlJazeera)
3. Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others: The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state’s Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents. They also razed down the local market and several houses. Rev. Fr. Stephen Kabirat, spokesman for the Catholic Church of Kontagora Diocese where the attack happened, told local media that the gunmen killed more than 40 people and that some of those abducted were children. (ABC) (AC: Interesting slant, as the headline leaves out the fact that the attack was against a Catholic Church.)
4. Iran Protests Enter Eighth Day with Calls for Regime Change: Demonstrations have spread to 26 of Iran's 31 provinces, driven by a rial at 1.4 million to the dollar and inflation over 50 percent, evolving into direct challenges against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters in cities like Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan clash with security forces, with women defying hijab rules and crowds invoking exiled Reza Pahlavi, who urged them to seize the streets. Rights groups report 16 to 19 deaths from IRGC fire since December 28, including four killed in Malekshahi on January 3, amid retaliatory fires at regime sites. These are the biggest unrest since 2022, with heavy security but signs of strain like a police officer burning Khamenei's portrait. (X)
-US Events-
1. Protests Erupt in US Over Military Action in Venezuela: Demonstrators gathered in cities like Miami and New York to protest Trump's intervention, with some celebrating Maduro's removal while others decried it as illegal. In Doral, Florida, Venezuelans marched in support, but broader rallies highlighted concerns over escalation and violations of sovereignty. Lawmakers like Rep. Jim Himes called the operation illegal under international law. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is fundraising in protest of the Trump administration’s capture of Maduro. (TheGuardian/Breitbart)
2. Minnesota’s Somali Fraudsters Paid for Lamborghini, Rolls Royce Rentals, Luxury Resort in Kenya with Stolen Money: Some of the Minnesota Somalians convicted in the Feeding Our Future scheme reportedly enjoyed luxurious lifestyles with money stolen from the federal government, the news coming as the state is under scrutiny regarding more alleged fraud. The fraudsters stole hundreds of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief money and apparently used it to fund lavish lifestyles and not feed needy children, the New York Post reported Saturday. Their rich lifestyles included condos, luxury cars, and real estate in Kenya, the outlet said, citing court documents. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Washington’s new crypto bill would strip states of power – legally bans oversight that catches front-end manipulation: The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (better known as the CLARITY Act) has already cleared the House, and Senate lawmakers are now lining it up for a January markup. The bill’s promise is straightforward: end the turf war between the SEC and the CFTC, clarify when secondary trading is and is not “the same” as a securities offering, and create a registration path for the venues that actually handle crypto liquidity. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Venezuela’s Alleged $67 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Exposed After Maduro Capture: Venezuela may control one of the world’s largest Bitcoin reserves, according to recent intelligence reports. The alleged stash could contain between 600,000 and 660,000 BTC, valued at approximately $56 billion to $67 billion at current prices. Sources emphasize that “the Bitcoin is not yet secured” and the private keys controlling these wallets remain unaccounted for. The coming days represent what analysts describe as “a high-stakes race to locate the private keys”. The outcome could significantly affect the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. (Blockonomi) (AC: What if the bitcoin reserve becomes the more valuable play for the US, rather than oil or gold.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees Biggest Inflow in Three Months as Crypto Prices Rise: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $287.4 million in inflows on Friday, its largest single-day haul since early October. Bitcoin ETFs collectively pulled in $471.3 million on Friday, marking the highest total inflows since mid-November. (Decrypt)
2. Bank of America Advisors Recommend Bitcoin Allocation: U.S. Bank/Merrill Lynch now permits wealth advisors to recommend up to 4% Bitcoin allocation to clients, focusing on physically backed Bitcoin ETFs. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Treasury Yields Edge Down: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged down to 4.17% on Monday after touching four-month highs of 4.19% on Friday. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Futures Rise, Oil Companies Soar: US stock futures traded higher on Monday at the start of the first full week of the year. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, Nasdaq futures gained 0.7%, and Dow Jones futures advanced by nearly 60 points. Energy stocks surged in premarket trading after the US captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and his wife over the weekend, while President Trump floated plans for a US-led revival of Venezuela’s oil industry. Chevron jumped nearly 7%, Exxon Mobil gained almost 4%, and ConocoPhillips surged 6%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. CES 2026 Showcases AI and Smart Tech Innovations: The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas began with previews of AI-powered products, including Aiper's Scuba V3 Ultra robotic pool cleaner and EcoSurfer Senti skimmer, both CES Innovation Award honorees. Major brands like Bosch and LG planned announcements during media days on January 4-5. (PRNewswire)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Big news on Venezuela and Iran, with the world focused on these issues and little else. Rightfully so, as the shock of the Maduro operation puts everyone on notice, and concerned. Military power is the most fundamental of power types, and a skillful demonstration of such a power reminds all humans of our joint subjugation to it. It also awakens the survival instinct to build even more military power to protect oneself, one's State or Country against the application of power against it.
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2025-12-23 14:41:43 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,119
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Russian Strikes Put Ukraine in Dark / Bondi Beach Gunmen Trained for Attack / China Loads 100 ICBM Missile Silos / Trump Announces New Battleships / US Judge Orders 'Due Process' For Venezuelan Deportees / Pro-Bitcoin Leader Sworn into CFTC / Trump Bitcoin Treasury Over $1B /
Dollar Down, Stocks Up / France Mail Target of DDOS Attack / RTS Games Good For You / Rumors of Apples Glasses for 2026
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,764, 20.22 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,358 / Lo: $87,061
Volume: 42B (Up 46%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Down 3%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. 'Massive' Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine: Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 635 drones and 38 missiles into the country overnight, of which 587 drones and 34 missiles were shot down or suppressed. The impacts of missiles and drones were reported across 21 locations, the air force said. Zelenskyy said Russia was "primarily targeting our energy sector, civilian infrastructure and literally all aspects of daily life." (ABC)
2. Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say: A man accused of killing 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach obtained firearms training in New South Wales state outside Sydney with his father, according to Australian police documents released on Monday. The pair had rented a room in the Sydney suburb of Campsie for three weeks before they left at 2:16 a.m. on the day of the attack. CCTV recorded them carrying what police allege were two shotguns, a rifle, five IEDs and two homemade ISIS flags wrapped in blankets. (CBS)
3. China quietly loads 100+ ICBMs into new missile silos near Mongolia: China’s nuclear warhead stockpile remained in the low 600s in 2024, reflecting what the report described as a slower production rate compared to previous years. Still, Beijing is on track to exceed 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. "We continue to see no appetite from Beijing for pursuing such measures or more comprehensive arms control discussions," the Pentagon report said. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. Trump Announces U.S. Building World’s Largest Battleships for ‘Golden Fleet’: “As commander-in-chief, it’s my great honor to announce that I have approved a plan for the Navy to begin the construction of two brand new, very large–the largest we’ve ever built–battleships,” Trump said. The last U.S. battleship to complete initial construction was the Iowa-class USS Missouri in 1944, which was decommissioned in 1992. Trump stated that the ships will be armed with the “highest level” guns and missiles, and will feature “many hypersonic weapons, state-of-the-art electric rail guns, and even the high-powered lasers that you’ve been starting to read about.” (Breitbart)
2. Judge orders administration to submit plans for return of migrants deported to El Salvador prison under AEA: U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has certified a class representing all migrants sent to the prison and says the government must submit its plans to allow them to contest their designation under the Alien Enemies Act by Jan. 5. (ABC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Pro-Bitcoin Leader Sworn Into CFTC: Michael Selig, a pro-Bitcoin figure, was officially sworn in to lead the CFTC. This appointment may foster regulatory clarity for digital asset markets. (CoinGecko)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Trump Media Aggressively Expands Bitcoin Treasury to Billion-Dollar Milestone: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the operator of the Truth Social platform, has finalized the acquisition of an additional 451 Bitcoin, pushing its total holdings past 11,542 coins, or $1B. (FinanceFeeds)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Index Hits 11-week Low: DXY decreased to 97.86, the lowest since October 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.26%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 9.54%. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Start the Week in the Green: The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, the Nasdaq gained 0.6%, and the Dow added 300 points, with technology stocks outperforming. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. DDoS incident disrupts France’s postal and banking services ahead of Christmas: France’s national postal service, La Poste, confirmed that a suspected cyberattack disrupted its websites and mobile applications days before Christmas, slowing deliveries and knocking some online services offline. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. The Fountain of Youth for Your Brain Might Be a Strategy Video Game: A 2025 Nature Communications study found that people engaged in demanding creative activities—especially complex video games—had brains that appeared 4–7 years younger. In controlled tests, non-gamers who trained on StarCraft II showed measurable improvements in brain efficiency; slower, turn-based games did not. The benefits seem tied to real-time complexity and cognitive load, not gaming per se, and don’t replace mental-health gains from exercise. (Decrypt) (AC-Who else has a hankering for strategy games?)
2. Tim Cook's Top Priority, Apple Glasses, Could Finally be Unveiled Next Year: It was revealed that the real vision of Tim Cook for the company is to deliver a legitimate, full-fledged augmented reality (AR) glasses that users may wear every day. The biggest feature it plans to deliver is the way to augment virtual elements to the real world via an overlay inside the glasses, as well as the sharing data, information, and more via the wearable. (TechTimes) (AC-Elon also forecasts that the days of the handheld phone are numbered.)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Love on your family and work to make this world just a little bit better. We will resume the DIB next week.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2025-12-22 14:10:13 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,970
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Another Venezuelan Tanker Seized / Russian General Assassinated / US Hits ISIS in Syria / Epstein Files Redacted, Curated / Brown U Shooter Mystery / Sen. Lummis to Retire / CLARITY Act Delay Disappoints / Russian Central Bank Hints at Bitcoin Mining / Stocks Higher, Home Sales Up / S. Korean Bomb Threat Asks for Bitcoin / Starlink Satellite Explodes
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,133, 20.22 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,501 / Lo: $87,613
Volume: 29B (Up 79%)
Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Oil prices rise as US ramps up action against Venezuela tankers: The US Coast Guard pursued and seized a third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela as part of enforcement against sanctioned vessels. Market participants now see a risk of disruption to Venezuelan oil exports because of the U.S. embargo. Venezuelan crude accounts for about 1% of global supply. Growing supply from the U.S. and the OPEC+ producer group have largely offset worries over supply disruption. (Reuters) (AC-A look at the facts show the seizures amount to very little price impact, but it makes a worrying headline.)
2. Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Attack: A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, with officials alleging Ukrainian involvement in the assassination. The explosion occurred outside the general's residence, causing significant damage and injuring bystanders. (AlJazeera)
3. US Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria: US forces launched airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria following an attack that killed American personnel, focusing on militant positions and supply lines. The operation resulted in the deaths of several ISIS fighters, with no confirmed civilian casualties. (GlobalNews)
-US Events-
1. Congress Demands Probe as 16 Files Allegedly Disappear from DOJ Epstein Release: By Saturday, at least 16 files vanished from the DOJ's public Epstein library less than a day after posting, including a photo labeled EFTA00000468 showing President Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, Melania Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell. Survivors and their lawyers blasted the incomplete release and demanded accountability, noting many of the 13,000 documents were heavily redacted. (GroundNews) (AC-Muddy the waters until truth is subjective, indicative of a classic coverup.)
2. Former classmate says suspect in Brown, MIT killings was ‘socially awkward’ and ‘angry’ during college years: Neves-Valente, 48, was recently identified as the suspect in the Dec. 13 Brown University mass shooting, which left two students dead and nine others injured. Authorities later confirmed he was also the suspect in the Dec. 15 fatal shooting of MIT nuclear science professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, who was found shot at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts. Neves-Valente was a Portuguese national and former Brown student who studied physics from the fall of 2000 through the spring of 2001 before withdrawing from the program in 2003. (Fox) (AC-A strange, ambiguous tale.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Senator Lummis Not Seeking Re-election: Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a key backer of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act and CLARITY Act, will not seek re-election. (CoinGecko) (AC-This will be a loss to the policy arm of Bitcoin adoption.)
2. Clarity Act delays trigger $952 million | 10,563 BTC in weekly global crypto ETP outflows: Crypto asset investment products from major issuers such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Ark 21Shares, and Grayscale logged $952 million in outflows last week — reversing three weeks of inflows as the delayed U.S. Clarity Act revived regulatory uncertainty and stoked fears of whale-led selling pressure. (CoinShares)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russian Central Bank on Bitcoin Mining, Regulation: Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina noted Bitcoin mining may strengthen the ruble, serving as an additional support factor. Discussions on future crypto regulation are ongoing with authorities. (CoinGecko)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Close Higher: US stocks closed sharply higher on a triple-witching Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0,9%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 1.4%, and the Dow Jones adding more than 180 points, extending gains from the previous session as technology stocks outperformed. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Existing Home Sales Rise to 9-Month High: Existing home sales in the United States rose by 0.5% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 4.13 million in November of 2025, a third straight increase to the highest level in nine months. It compared with market expectations of 4.2 million. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Bomb Threat in South Korea Demanded Bitcoin Ransom From Hyundai Group: Two Hyundai Group buildings in Seoul, South Korea were evacuated due to a bomb threat demanding 13 Bitcoin as ransom. The caller threatened to detonate a bomb if the ransom was not paid, leading to a search by special forces with no explosives found. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Starlink Satellite Explodes in Orbit; SpaceX Confirms It'll Re-Enter Earth: Over the past few days, there have been speculations about this being caused by a collision with a rival space satellite from China, following a recent report that both satellites narrowly avoided each other in orbit. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Up 9 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): News reports are slim during the holiday season, so use the opportunity to touch snow, or sand.
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2025-12-19 13:49:49 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,407
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: EU Decides Not to Use Russian Assets / China Announces Response to US Arms to Taiwan / UK Beats War Drums / Brown U Killer Conspiracy Grows / Investigators Shocked Over MN Fraud / Privateers May Make Comeback / Bitcoin Miner Defrauded Investors / ECB Ready for CBDC / Ledn Shares Lending Data / CPI Down, Stocks Up / Cops Can Get Google Search Data Without Warrant / Fold Opens in 50 States
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,976, 20.22 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $89,412 / Lo: $85,107
Volume: 59B (Up 30%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. The European Union has agreed to a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine to support its military and economic needs over the next two years. The agreement avoids using frozen Russian assets due to opposition from Belgium. (BBC)
2. China's defense ministry announced it will take forceful measures and increase military training in response to a $11.1 billion | 125,853 BTC U.S. arms sales package to Taiwan. The actions aim to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. (Reuters)
3. Britain’s defense chief calls on Gen Z grads leaving university to skip corporate jobs and join the military as war with Russia becomes a growing risk: Sir Richard Knighton stressed that the U.K.’s defense “cannot be outsourced to the armed forces,” and called on young citizens to step up. The U.K.’s youth unemployment surged to the highest rate in over a decade, as the jobless rate among 16- to 24-year-olds climbed to 16% in the three months leading to October. (Fortune) (AC-The UK and EU war drumbeat against Russia increases. The fear is real, the threat, well, debatable.)
-US Events-
1. Brown University Shooting Suspect Dead of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: the “person of interest” whom police had pursued had been identified earlier in the day. Moreover, law enforcement was eyeing a possible connection between Saturday’s Brown University shooting and Monday’s slaying of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro. MIT professor Loureiro was shot multiple times at his home Monday night and rushed to the hospital, where he died. (Breitbart) (AC-This story lives in the world of conspiracies fifteen levels deep. Get to work OSINTers!)
2. Magnitude ‘cannot be overstated’: Feds say Minnesota fraud may be more than $9B: "Minnesotans and taxpayers deserve to know the truth of the fraud," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson told reporters. "The fraud is not small. It isn't isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated. What we see in Minnesota is not a handful of bad actors committing crimes. It's staggering industrial-scale fraud. It's swamping Minnesota and calling into question everything we know about our state." Thompson explained that 14 programs have been identified as containing fraud and those programs have cost taxpayers $18 billion overall since 2018. (Fox)
3. Sen. Mike Lee Bill Authorizes Privateers to Combat Cartels Outside U.S. Borders: Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation Thursday that would allow private entities to stop drug cartel smuggling and violence. The Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act authorizes President Donald Trump to commission American operators under letters of marque to seize cartel property and persons on land or sea outside the United States. Letters of marque, once a commonly used tool to fight piracy, authorized private citizens to seize enemy vessels with their cargoes and crew. (Breitbart) (AC-Drama on the high seas!)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC Charges Bitcoin Miner for Duping Investors Out of $48.5 Million: The U.S. SEC has charged Danh C. Vo, founder and CEO of bitcoin mining company VBit Technologies Corp., with defrauding investors out of $48.5 million. According to the SEC, Vo misused the funds for gambling, cryptocurrency purchases, and gifts to family members, while misleading investors about the operations of his business. He sold “hosting agreements,” which promised investors a share of profits from bitcoin mining rigs operated by VBit. Most customers chose this passive investment option rather than purchasing rigs themselves. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. European Central Bank Says It's Ready to Launch a Digital Euro: The European Central Bank is prepared to introduce a digital euro, with technical work completed and the European Council and Parliament involved in reviewing the project. ECB officials emphasize the importance of political authorization for issuing the digital currency to support financial stability and privacy. (Decrypt) (AC-Did someone say 'Big Brother'?)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom: Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral levels, and loan‑to‑value ratios. The first report shows $868 million in outstanding loans backed by 18,488  BTC, with 100 % of collateral held in custody and verified by The Network Firm LLP. (BitcoinCom)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Inflation Rate Below Forecasts: The annual inflation rate in the US came in at 2.7% in December 2025, the lowest since July, below forecast of 3.1% and 3% reported for September. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Surge on Slower Inflation: Stocks in the US rose sharply on Thursday, with the S&P 500 jumping 1%, the Nasdaq rising 1.4% and the Dow Jones adding about 340 points, after latest data showed inflation rate unexpectedly decreased in November. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Pa. high court rules that police can access Google searches without a warrant: In its opinion, the court said that internet users making searches have no reasonable right to privacy because “it is common knowledge that websites, internet-based applications, and internet service providers collect, and then sell, user data.” (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Fold Launches Nationwide Bitcoin Services Across All 50 States With BitGo: The expansion follows a strategic partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, which recently became one of the first digital asset companies to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 16/100 (Down 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2025-12-18 13:51:01 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,407
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: EU Votes to Use Russian Assets / China Turns Hainan Island into FTZ / Mexican President Asks UN to Intervene in US-Venezuela Tensions / Brown U Shooter Still At Large / Trump Announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' / US Admits Liability in DC Air Crash / Fed Allows State Banks Permission to Engage in Crypto / SEC Allows Financial Firms to Control Your Keys / Bhutan Invests 10K BTC Into New City / MSTR Controls 3.2% of Bitcoin Supply / BTC ETFs Outflow, Price Down / Stocks Dump / Play Game, Lose Crypto / New Grok Rules Allow Your Inputs to Be Used by X / Bitcoin Lightning at ATH
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,629, 20.22 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $90,264 / Lo: $85,316
Volume: 44B (Up 19%)
Mkt Cap: $1.74T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. EU leaders convened to approve using frozen Russian assets to provide billions in loans to Ukraine, amid ongoing tests of the bloc's unity. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia would seize additional Ukrainian territory if European peace initiatives are dismissed. (Reuters)
2. China launches $113 billion free-trade experiment on Hainan island: China on Thursday split off a Belgium-sized island with an economy comparable to a mid-ranked country from the mainland for customs processing, part of a bid to join a major trans-Pacific trade deal and establish a new Hong Kong-style commercial hub. Officials hope that turning the southern province of Hainan into a duty-free zone will spur foreign investment, with goods that achieve at least 30% local value-added able to move on into the world's second-largest economy tariff-free. Foreign firms will also be able to operate in service sectors that are restricted on the mainland. (Reuters) (AC-It is an interesting study to observe how a communist tyranny has learned to harness the power of capitalist incentive structures, via operations in Hong and now Hainan, which is no small island. Advances in digital surveillance technologies may be a significant contributor to the CCP allowing such a large island seek economic rewards. It also highlights the weakness in the current Chinese economy.)
3. Mexican President Sheinbaum Calls UN To Get Involved In U.S.-Venezuela Tensions To 'Avoid Any Bloodshed': Sheinbaum said the UN has not "taken its role" in conflict resolution so to "always look for a peaceful solution among the peoples." Trump announced on Monday the blockade in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying the U.S. has designated the Venezuelan authoritarian government as a foreign terrorist organization and ordered a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. A gunman responsible for a shooting at Brown University in the US remained at large on the fifth day of an intensive manhunt. Police appealed to residents for doorbell camera footage to aid the investigation. (Fox)
2. Trump announces $1,776 | 0.02 BTC ‘warrior dividend’ payout for military personnel: Donald Trump announced in a prime-time White House address that more than 1.45 million military service members will receive $1,776 each as a `Warrior Dividend` before Christmas.
Trump said the payments were funded by tariffs and the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill.' (GroundNews)
3. U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision: A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet. Because of the actions of the pilots, “the United States is liable to a plaintiff who is legally eligible to recover certain monetary damages” in an “amount yet to be determined and apportioned” among the victims, the filing said. (NYTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Fed Updates Policy to Allow State Member Banks to Engage in Crypto-Related Activities: The Federal Reserve has replaced a nearly three-year-old policy to allow state member banks to engage in crypto-related activities, aiming to encourage responsible innovation. (Decrypt)
2. New SEC rules lets Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sach legally “control” your private keys without the safety net you assume exists: The SEC has refreshed its crypto asset FAQs, clarifying how broker-dealers like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and others can satisfy custody and capital requirements for crypto asset securities, and addressing how the framework applies to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF activity. Regulators just quietly removed the primary "safe harbor" requirement, allowing banks to claim custody of your assets through paperwork rather than physical possession. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bhutan pledges 10K Bitcoin to develop its ‘mindfulness city’: Located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) was launched in 2024 as Bhutan’s new economic hub to stop the exodus of young Bhutanese from the country by creating high-value local jobs. The city offers regulatory flexibility for crypto and fintech firms and serves as a space to further Bhutan’s Bitcoin mining. (CoinTelegraph)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Now Accounts for 3.2% of BTC Supply: Strategy owns 3.2% of all Bitcoin, spending nearly $2 billion | 22,904 BTC in the past two weeks to grow its BTC treasury to 671,268 BTC. (BitcoinMag)
2. U.S. Spot Crypto ETFs See Outflows: U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined outflows exceeding $580 million | 6,641 BTC on Monday, reflecting a broader trend of capital exits from these products. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Muted Ahead of CPI Report: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note remained subdued around 4.14% on Thursday, holding declines from earlier in the week as investors positioned ahead of the highly anticipated November CPI report, which is expected to show that price pressures remain above the Federal Reserve’s target. (TradingEconomics)
2. Tech Rout Drags Wall Street Lower: US stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2% to mark a fourth consecutive session of losses. The Nasdaq dropped 1.8%, while the Dow Jones ended 228 points lower, also extending its losing streak to four sessions. The tech sector led the declines amid persistent concerns over AI-related valuations. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Singapore Entrepreneur Loses Crypto Holdings to Malware Dressed Up as a Game: Mark Koh, a Singapore-based entrepreneur, lost all of his crypto holdings to malware disguised as a game-testing scam. Despite taking precautions, his software wallets were drained of $14,189 within 24 hours, likely due to a combination of authentication token theft and a Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. X claims the right to share your private AI chats with everyone under new rules – no opt out: By classifying prompts as "Content," the platform seizes ownership of your inputs, limiting your ability to recover damages to a strict $100 maximum. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Deeply troubling. Upload your resume or cover letter to Grok, and X can use if for whatever it wants. ChatGPT also allows this, but X has been touting it's privacy and freedom values, with this latest move not supporting those values.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Hits New-All Time High: Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has hit a record 5,637 BTC in capacity, driven by increased capital from institutions, even as user adoption and node growth lag behind. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 17/100 (Down 11 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

2025-12-17 19:40:20 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,265
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17 DEC 2025
Precedence: Routine FNG (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: U.S. “blockade” of sanctioned Venezuela tankers/ Expanded U.S. travel ban list announced/ Small plane crashes in central Mexico/ Brown University shooting/ MIT professor killed at home/ Trump's approval rating slips to 39%/ No vote planned on extending ACA/ Trump says he’ll “look at” pardoning Samourai/ Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop/ U.S. stock market close/ Oil market reaction to Venezuela/ China economic data weakens/ Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount/ Pornhub premium-user data theft
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $86,981 20.16 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,148 / Lo: $86,091
Volume: $25.45 B
Mkt Cap: $1.73 T
HashRate: 1,038.66 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (down 1)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. U.S. “blockade” of sanctioned Venezuela tankers President Donald Trump announced a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela (Dec 16). Reuters reported enforcement details were not fully specified, but the move is intended to increase pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government; critics raised legal/political objections. Venezuela condemned the action and accused the U.S. of imperial intent.(Reuters)
2. Expanded U.S. travel ban list announced The Trump administration expanded travel/immigration restrictions to 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority, broadening a June action affecting 19 countries. AP noted exemptions for certain visa holders, permanent residents, diplomats, and athletes, while advocacy groups criticized the policy and highlighted limited carve-outs for Afghan allies. Implementation is slated for Jan 1, 2026 (AP)
3. Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people A small plane crashed in central Mexico while trying to make an emergency landing Monday, killing at least seven people. The accident took place in San Mateo Atenco, an industrial area about 31 miles west of Mexico City. The private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered. The plane had apparently tried to land on a soccer field but hit the metal roof of a nearby business, starting a large fire. The crash is under investigation. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Brown University shooting: reward and updated imagery The FBI posted a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and described the shooting inside the engineering building using a 9mm handgun, with two dead and nine injured. Authorities released new images of a person of interest and continued the manhunt with FBI support. Officials urged public review of neighborhood cameras and personal footage for suspect identification. (Guardian)
2. MIT professor killed at home; homicide investigation Nuno F.G. Loureiro (47), an MIT professor and director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was shot at his Brookline home on the night of Dec. 15, 2025, and died at a hospital the next morning, prompting authorities to open a homicide investigation. No suspect or motive had been publicly identified as of Tuesday afternoon. Authorities stated there was no known connection between this killing and the recent Brown University shooting. MIT leadership issued public condolences and campus support measures as the investigation continued. (Guardian)
3. Trump's approval rating slips to 39% President Donald Trump's approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy according to a latest poll. Trump returned to power in January with a 47% rating, but his popularity has softened since then, particularly regarding his economic stewardship. A recent government shutdown disrupted data collection on the U.S. economy, but many economists think employers have pulled back on hiring because of what some described as shock from Trump's tariffs on imports. Just 33% of U.S. adults said they approved of how Trump was handling the U.S. economy, the president's lowest rating on the matter this year. (Reuters)
4. No vote planned on extending ACA enhanced subsidies House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will not hold a vote to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of 2025. GOP leaders instead moved forward with a separate House health-care package that does not include the subsidy extension, and the Congressional Budget Office estimate cited by AP projects the package would reduce coverage by about 100,000 people per year (2027–2035) while saving $35.6B. Johnson told members no agreement could be reached inside the GOP conference to add an extension, prompting some moderates to consider a discharge petition or bipartisan workarounds to force a floor vote. (Axios)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump says he’ll “look at” pardoning Samourai Wallet developers President Donald Trump said on Dec. 15, 2025 that he had “heard about” the case of Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez and would “look at it,” then addressed Attorney General Pam Bondi in the room “We’ll look at that, Pam” White House comments were framed as a case review rather than a finalized clemency decision. (DeCrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns Bitcoin’s hashrate fell about 8% after reported shutdowns of mining rigs in China’s Xinjiang region, with industry sources estimating roughly 400,000 miners offline. 30-day simple moving average hashrate has recorded its steepest decline since the April 2024 halving, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck. Bitcoin mining difficulty is currently projected to decline by roughly 3%, offering temporary relief to miner revenues (Coindesk)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. U.S. stock market close U.S. equities finished mixed: the S&P 500 fell 0.2% to 6,800.26, the Dow dropped 0.6% to 48,114.26 (down 302 points), and the Nasdaq rose 0.2% to 23,111.46; the Russell 2000 declined 0.4% to 2,519.30. Reports tied the session to mixed U.S. macro signals, including uncertainty around jobs and activity data and what they imply for the Fed’s rate path. (AP)
2. Oil market reaction to Venezuela tanker blockade Oil prices rose more than 2% on Dec 17 after Trump’s blockade announcement increased supply-risk uncertainty tied to sanctioned Venezuelan flows. Reuters cited Brent and WTI both posting sizable daily gains, alongside separate U.S. inventory data as an additional factor. Traders are watching for enforcement specifics (e.g., Coast Guard posture) and any disruption to buyers and intermediaries.
(Reuters)
3. China economic data weakens; Beijing cautious on fiscal expansion Softer China data and continued deflation risks alongside official messaging that prioritized consumption but avoided large-scale fiscal “splurges.” Analysts warn incremental measures may be insufficient given the property downturn and weakening investment. Exports and a record trade surplus were described as a stabilizing factor even as domestic demand remained fragile. (Reuters)
4. Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance bid; backs Netflix deal Warner Bros. Discovery’s board said it rejected a hostile $30-per-share all-cash bid from Paramount Skydance (reported value ~$108.4B), citing insufficient financing assurances and material execution risk. The board disputed Paramount’s claim the offer was “backed” by the Ellison family, saying there was no binding commitment and that the structure relied heavily on a revocable trust with unverified assets. WBD instead reaffirmed support for its binding merger agreement with Netflix at $27.75 per share, which Reuters said includes secured debt commitments and does not depend on outside equity financing. (Financial Times)
-Security Concerns-
1. ShinyHunters claims Pornhub premium-user data theft The “ShinyHunters” group claimed it stole data tied to Pornhub premium users. 94GB of Pornhub viewing data, including over 200 million records of personal information were stolen; Pornhub acknowledged a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party analytics provider. Mixpanel denied the exposed data came from them. Shiny Hunters is reportedly sending extortion emails to Mixpanel’s customers, threatening to release the data unless ransoms are paid publicly. (PCMag)
-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (down 3)
Analyst Comments NSTR
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2025-12-16 13:34:13 GMT

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,126
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16 DEC 2025
Precedence: Routine FNG (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Bondi Beach, Hero Recovery, Syria—Attack, Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine, Manhunt reset, Fentanyl Designated as WMD, US Military Actions on Drug Vessels, New Year’s Eve bomb plot, Minnesota fraud case, SNAP/immigration, Trump filed a $10B lawsuit against the BBC, KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting, Strategy Buys More Bitcoin, American Bitcoin Co. Adds 261 BTC, Ford Takes $19.5 Billion EV Charge, Stock Markets Slide Amid Data Wait, Key jobs report delayed due to a computer-system issue, Trump threatened broadband funding, US Suspends Tech Deal with UK, Amazon Launches Leo Satellite Project
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,094 20.31 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $89,874 / Lo: $85,129
Volume: $32.23 B
Mkt Cap: $1.73 T
HashRate: 1,177.54 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Bondi Beach Mass Shooting in Sydney: On December 14, 2025, a mass shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 fatalities and 40 wounded from two gunmen. Australian authorities confirmed the attackers used semi-automatic weapons and were neutralized by police within minutes. The incident prompted immediate global condemnation and calls for enhanced security at public events. Investigations revealed one gunman had ties to extremist groups, while the other remains unidentified pending forensic analysis. Leaders from New Zealand, Iran, and other nations denounced the Bondi Beach attack, expressing solidarity with Australia and the Jewish community. The United Nations issued a statement urging vigilance against hate crimes. Diplomatic channels activated for sharing intelligence on potential international links. No group claimed responsibility as of December 16. (Al Jazeera)
2. Hero Recovery After Tackling Gunman: Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two and local business owner, underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds sustained after disarming one of the attackers. Witnesses reported his actions prevented further casualties. Police commended his bravery in official reports. (Reuters)
3. Syria—Attack in Palmyra killed U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter. The U.S. Army identified two Iowa National Guard soldiers (Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown) killed in a shooting near Palmyra, Syria, alongside a U.S.interpreter; three other Guard members were wounded. AP reported the attacker was linked to Islamic State and was killed at the scene. State and federal officials publicly issued condolence statements and indicated retaliation messaging toward IS. (AP)
4. Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine: Ukrainian forces reported successfully targeting a Russian submarine in a Black Sea port using underwater drones on December 13, marking the first such operation. The strike caused significant damage, with Russian naval assets relocating in response. Intelligence confirms the vessel was a Kilo-class submarine used for missile launches. Casualty figures remain unverified. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Manhunt reset after release of detained “person of interest” Providence officials announced late Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 that a detained “person of interest” in the Dec. 13 Brown University shooting would be released from custody, and the suspect remained at large. Reuters reported police went door-to-door seeking home surveillance footage and publicly released additional video/stills showing a stocky-built suspect wearing dark clothing and a face covering near campus about two hours before the attack. Reuters said the gunman fled after opening fire in a classroom in the Barus & Holley engineering/physics building, where outer doors had been left unlocked during exams. AP News identified the two students killed as Ella Cook (19) and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov (18) and reported nine others were wounded. (Primary Source: Reuters)
2. Fentanyl Designated as WMD: The White House announced on December 16 the classification of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction to enable stronger enforcement measures. This allows for expanded federal resources in combating distribution networks. Over 100,000 annual overdose deaths were cited. International cooperation is sought. (Reuters)
3. US Military Actions on Drug Vessels: On December 14, US forces intercepted and attacked three vessels in the eastern Pacific, identified as drug trafficking boats carrying cocaine. Eight people were killed in total, three in the first vessel, two in the second and three in the third. The operation involved naval assets and resulted in the seizure of 2 tons of narcotics.
(Al Jazeera)
4. U.S. homeland security—DOJ charged four in alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot. U.S. prosecutors announced arrests of four suspects accused of planning coordinated bombings set for New Year’s Eve in Southern California. The filing described a multi-target plan and laid out charging instruments; operational details were expected to be litigated in federal court. The case was presented as an active counterterrorism-style disruption rather than a completed attack. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Treasury/FinCEN—New scrutiny planned for money-services flows tied to Minnesota fraud case. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Treasury would increase reporting requirements for money services businesses and issue a geographic targeting order after a major Minnesota fraud case involving COVID relief funds. Reuters reported Treasury personnel were examining involved businesses and that FinCEN would issue investigation notices. The reporting emphasized focus on flows to areas of concern including Somalia. (Reuters)
2. SNAP/immigration—Federal judge ordered USDA to extend state compliance timeline. A U.S. judge required USDA to give states more time to implement immigration-related eligibility restrictions tied to SNAP guidance. Reuters reported the injunction extends the grace period into April 2026 and came after a lawsuit by 21 Democratic-led states plus D.C. The judge cited confusion and potential state harm in the ruling. (Reuters)
3. Defamation—Trump filed a $10B lawsuit against the BBC. AP reported President Trump sued the BBC for defamation, seeking $10 billion, alleging deceptive editing of his Jan. 6, 2021 speech in a pre-election documentary. The complaint argues editing choices created a false impression about intent and affected the 2024 election environment. The matter moves into civil litigation with defenses expected around editorial judgment and legal standards for public figures. (AP)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk. The Nasdaq exchange told KindlyMD (NAKA) that it faces being delisted after its share price dropped below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. The health-care company that is building a bitcoin treasury has until June 8 to regain compliance, which requires the stock to close at or above $1 for at least 10 consecutive business days. The shares first fell below $1 in late October, and closed Monday at $0.38. (Coindesk)
2. Strategy Buys More Bitcoin. On Monday Dec. 15th Strategy acquired 10,645 BTC for ~$980.3 million at an average price of $92,098 per bitcoin. As of 12/15/2025, Strategy holds 671,268 Bitcoin (Strategy Public Release)
3. American Bitcoin Co. Adds 261 BTC American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. bought 261 BTC for $23.5 million, lifting its total to 5,044 BTC worth about $434 million. This move ranks the Nasdaq-listed company 21st among top corporate holders, ahead of ProCap Financial's 5,000 BTC. (BTC Treasuries.net)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. Ford Takes $19.5 Billion EV Charge: Ford announced on December 16 a $19.5 billion accounting charge due to reduced electric vehicle demand and production cuts. The move includes asset writedowns and supplier contract terminations. Sales data showed a 20% drop in EV units. Restructuring plans follow. (Fortune)
2. Stock Markets Slide Amid Data Wait: Global stocks declined on December 15 as investors awaited delayed US economic data and central bank decisions. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, with tech sectors leading losses. Bond yields rose slightly. Volatility index increased 5%.
(Reuters)
3. U.S. economy—Key jobs report delayed due to a computer-system issue. The U.S. Commerce Department delayed publication of the October jobs report because of a computer-system problem, according to Reuters. The delay affected scheduled market and policy consumption of the data. The department indicated the report would be released after the issue was resolved. (Reuters)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. AI policy—Trump threatened broadband funding cuts for states with restrictive AI laws. Reuters reported President Trump said states judged to be restraining AI innovation could lose access to the $42B BEAD broadband program. The administration’s line emphasized centralized approval and reduced state-by-state compliance burdens. The action was presented as an executive-order-driven enforcement posture.(AP News)
2. US Suspends Tech Deal with UK: The US suspended a technology-sharing agreement with Britain on December 16 over artificial intelligence concerns. The deal, signed earlier in 2025, aimed at boosting ties. Reasons include data security protocols. Negotiations for revisions underway. (Reuters)
3. Amazon Launches Leo Satellite Project: Amazon announced on December 15 the deployment of Leo satellites to expand global internet access, competing with Starlink. Initial launches involve 100 units for testing. Coverage targets remote areas. Regulatory approvals secured in multiple countries. (CNN)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (down 3)
Analyst Comments NSTR
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2025-12-15 13:39:14 GMT

Our analyst is unavailable today.
Have a happy Monday everyone!

2025-12-12 15:08:00 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,575
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US, Japan Show of Strength in East China Sea / Thai PM Dissolves Parliament / Machado in Norway for Peace Prize / Trump May Ease Marijuana Regs / MS-13 Leader Arrested in Nebraska / Kirk Killer Trial Starts / Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years / Texas Buys First Round of Bitcoin / 65% of BTC Treasuries Underwater / Coinbase Gets into Prediction, Tokenization Markets / Charity Fund to Hold Bitcoin for Years / Stocks Up on Liquidity Injections / Apple CEO Makes Case For Privacy / Ring Facial ID Under Scrutiny / Bitcoin HODLers Do Well, Short-Timers Hurting / Statue of Nakamoto at NYSE Seems Strange / What is Low Time Preference?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,501, 21.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,554 / Lo: $89,335
Volume: 68B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.84T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Bombers Join Japanese Jets in Show of Force After China-Russia Drills: U.S. B-52 bombers conducted joint exercises with Japanese fighter jets over the East China Sea following recent military drills by China and Russia in the region. The operation involved aerial refueling and formation flying, demonstrating allied readiness in response to increased regional tensions. Tokyo reported no direct confrontations during the exercise. (Reuters)
2. Thai PM dissolves parliament to 'return power to people': Thailand has dissolved parliament after nearly a week of fresh clashes along its border with Cambodia, with a general election to be called within 45 to 60 days. (BBC) (AC-Thailand is in crisis mode with the fresh conflict with Cambodia, and now the dissolution of parliament and various political parties vying for power.)
3. Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Arrives in Norway After Hiding: Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado surfaced in Norway hours after the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, having evaded capture by the Maduro government for months. She traveled via fishing boat and private jet, crossing borders undetected. Machado plans to continue advocacy from exile while seeking international support. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Trump Poised To Greatly Ease Federal Marijuana Regulation: In a move seen as long overdue by many people on both sides of America's left-right political divide, President Trump is expected to use an executive order to dramatically reduce federal restrictions on marijuana. The order, which may come in the next few weeks, will direct federal agencies to move toward reclassifying marijuana as a "Schedule III" drug, which would put it on the same level as common prescription painkillers. (ZeroHedge)
2. DHS Arrests Illegal Alien MS-13 ‘Assassination Squad’ Leader in Nebraska: Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto allegedly bribed his way out of Honduran prison after being linked to the July 2022 killing of Said Lobo Bonilla, the son of former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, and three other victims. Cuadra Soto, known as “Fantasma” within MS-13, is then alleged to have entered the United States later that year by illegally crossing the southern border. He then obtained a California driver’s license in his true identity, DHS said. (Breitbart)
3. Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, appears in Utah courtroom for first time in person: Robinson is facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder, in connection with Kirk’s Sept. 10 death. Prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. (SaltLakeTribune)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years For Collapse of UST and Luna: Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing an "unusually serious" fraud that led to the collapse of UST and Luna. Judge Engelmayer compared Kwon to a cult leader who traded on victims' trust, impacting investors' lives. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Texas Launches State Crypto Reserve with $5M | 55.73 BTC Bitcoin Purchase: Texas became the first U.S. state to establish a cryptocurrency reserve fund, acquiring $5 million | 55.73 BTC in Bitcoin as an initial investment. (CNBC)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. 65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Corporate Bitcoin treasuries swung into widespread unrealized losses in November, as Bitcoin’s brief drop below $90,000 | 0.98 BTC left roughly 65% of measurable corporate holders in the red. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Low vs. high time preferences matter.)
2. Coinbase Gears Up for Launch of Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks: Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to introduce prediction markets and tokenized equities, two popular financial products, during a showcase on December 17. The tokenized stocks will be launched directly by Coinbase, not through external partners. (Bloomberg) (AC-Some companies chase the money while very few stick to principles. Such is lot of free enterprise.)
3. Save the Children's new Bitcoin Fund seeks to maximize donation value with up to four-year holding strategy: The fund was developed in partnership with digital asset firm Fortris and is designed to allow the charity to hold, manage, and deploy bitcoin donations during crises. The Bitcoin Fund enables Save the Children to securely hold donated bitcoin for up to four years, hoping to maximize the value of contributions. (TheBlock) (AC-The value of giving and receiving charity with a low time preference Bitcoin mindset changes so many things and opens up new opportunities to be good stewards for those who need it.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. S&P 500 Rebounds, Dow at Fresh Record: The Dow jumped 1.4% to a fresh record and the S&P 500 reversed early session losses to close 0.3% higher, while the Nasdaq pared losses to 0.3% on Thursday afternoon as investors rotated out of richly valued tech names and into cyclicals and beaten down value stocks after the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50% to 3.75% and signaled a conditional easing path. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Apple CEO Pushes for Changes in US Child Online Safety Bill: Apple CEO Tim Cook advocated for amendments to a U.S. bill on child online safety, citing potential privacy risks from expanded data collection. The meeting with lawmakers focused on balancing protection with user rights. The legislation remains under debate in Congress. (Reuters)
2. Ring's Facial Recognition Feature Under Scrutiny: Amazon's Ring doorbell facial recognition tool faces questions over privacy implications, particularly for delivery personnel scanned without consent. A U.S. senator requested details on data handling practices. The company affirmed compliance with existing laws. ((WWLP)
-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Accumulation by Long-term Holders Continues Despite Short-term Holders Facing Significant Losses: Accumulator wallets have been buying up Bitcoin, with 75,000 BTC purchased in early December, despite short-term holders facing 20-30% losses. The market is experiencing significant stress, with unrealized losses totaling around $350 billion. (Decrypt) (AC-The phenomena of low time preference is growing worldwide as the effects of a scarce, immutable asset affect the choices and incentives of millions. Read Von Mises.)
2. Satoshi Nakamoto Statue at NYSE: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was honored with a statue at the New York Stock Exchange, marking a symbolic presence in traditional finance. (CoinGecko) (AC-A P2P e-cash system is the antithesis of trad-fi, but change is in the air.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): Today's theme is the incentive structure of human thinking and planning, and how a low time preference changes that in so many ways. For further understanding of the Austrian economic concept, read the 'Bitcoin Standard' by Ammous, or numerous articles within the Mises Institute and other sources. Life under a low time preference leads to more peace of mind, and even better decisions.
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2025-12-11 13:26:18 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,427
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Thai-Cambodia Conflict Heats Up / US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela / US Judge Says Trump Must End L.A. Deployment / Washington State Evacuates Areas From Flooding / NDAA Passes House / Crypto Market Bill Tabled Over Holiday / BPI Calls for Samourai Devs Pardon / Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Guilty of Laundering / Twenty-One Debuts on NYSE / Gemini Gets Into Prediction With a Crypto Twist / US Fed Drops Rate 25 bps, Yields Drop, Stocks Up / US to Scour Incoming Foreigners Social Media Accounts / People Uploading Medical Histories to ChatGPT / OpenAI Warns Next Models Increase Cyber Risk
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,048, 21.38 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,477 / Lo: $89,459
Volume: 67B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 90%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Half a Million Evacuated on Thai-Cambodia Border Amid Conflict: Thai and Cambodian military forces engaged in clashes along their shared border, resulting in the evacuation of approximately 500,000 residents from affected areas. The fighting has intensified despite a recent peace agreement, with both sides deploying additional troops and artillery. U.S. President Trump has initiated diplomatic efforts to mediate and end the hostilities, scheduling talks with regional leaders. (TheGuardian)
2. U.S. Seizes Cuba-Bound Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast: An unnamed source said “the ship was enroute to Cuba, where the state firm Cubametales was planning to sell it to Asian energy brokers.” Due to U.S. sanctions, most of Venezuela’s oil product is sold to China. “It was seized because of its past links to smuggling illicit Iranian oil, not because of ties to the Maduro regime, although it was carrying Venezuelan oil. A federal judge authorized a seizure warrant for the tanker roughly two weeks ago,” a US official said. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles: A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democratic governor, finding that the Republican president had exceeded his authority. (Reuters)
2. Atmospheric River Drives Record Flood Threat in Washington as Governor Declares Emergency: Meteorologists described a moisture 'jet stream' pushing heavy rain into western Washington as the Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 41 feet in Mount Vernon on Friday, risking floodwall overtopping. Mount Vernon city officials ordered Level 3 'Leave Now' evacuations for neighborhoods along the Skagit River. (GroundNews)
3. House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases: Overall, the sweeping bill calls for a 3.8% pay raise for many military members as well as housing and facility improvements on military bases. Lawmakers overseeing the military said the bill would change how the Pentagon buys weapons, with an emphasis on speed after years of delay by the defense industry. The legislation next heads to the Senate, where leaders are working to pass the bill before lawmakers depart Washington for a holiday break. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Upcoming Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup Likely Pushed To Post-Holiday: The much-anticipated crypto market structure bill, intended to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, appears to be facing significant delays. Recent discussions among a bipartisan group of pro-crypto senators suggest that a markup, initially expected before Christmas, may be postponed until after the holiday season. (Bitcoinist)
2. Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code: This case has already had a measurable chilling effect on developers working on privacy and security tools in the United States. Leaving the convictions in place would discourage responsible innovation and push critical work to jurisdictions that do not share our commitment to open research and transparent development. A pardon would correct a clear misapplication of federal law, protect the integrity of long-standing distinctions in financial regulation, and reaffirm that publishing non-custodial software is not—and should not become—a criminal act. (BitcoinMag)
3. Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Agrees to Plead Guilty, Hit With $7.5 Million in Penalties: Paxful pleaded guilty to federal charges and will pay $7.5 million total in criminal and civil penalties for enabling money laundering and criminal activity on its Bitcoin exchange. Paxful operated as a peer-to-peer exchange through which users traded Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for fiat, prepaid cards, and gift cards. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Debuts on NYSE: Twenty One, a Bitcoin treasury company, listed on the NYSE and saw its shares drop 25% in initial trading. The debut priced shares at $10 through a PIPE arrangement. The company focuses on holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset for corporate treasuries. (CoinDesk)
2. Gemini Approved by CFTC for U.S. Prediction Markets: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted approval to Gemini for offering prediction markets in the U.S. The platform will allow users to trade contracts on event outcomes using cryptocurrencies. Gemini's stock rose nearly 14% following the announcement.(CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points: The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and curb somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains. (BitcoinMag)
2. US 10-Year Yield Extends Fall on Dovish Fed View: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.12%, marking a second consecutive session of declines after the Federal Reserve delivered its third quarter-point rate cut this year, in line with expectations. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Extend Gains After Fed: The Dow Jones extended gains, closing 1.1% higher, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq reversed early losses to end 0.4% higher on Wednesday as traders reacted to the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Powell’s remarks. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. U.S. to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists' Social Media Histories: The U.S. government plans to expand reviews of foreign tourists' social media accounts for visa approvals. This includes checking posts for security risks, potentially delaying authorizations. A travel firm warned of longer processing times due to increased data collection. (NYTimes) (AC-A slippery slope of privacy-related issues. Once US government officials are permitted to scour personal accounts (in the name of terrorist ideologies) that door is open to all manner of data collection for whatever administration is in office.)
-Technology and Science-
1. People Uploading Medical Records to AI Chatbots: Individuals are sharing personal health data, such as blood tests, with AI chatbots for analysis. This practice raises risks of breaches and inaccurate advice, as platforms may not follow HIPAA standards. Experts highlight low user awareness of privacy implications. (NYTimes)
2. OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk: OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly. The AI models might either develop working zero-day remote exploits against well-defended systems or assist with complex enterprise or industrial intrusion operations aimed at real-world effects, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post. (Reuters)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2025-12-10 13:44:59 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,272
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump Goes to Tariffs Over Mexico Water Dispute / US, EU and Russia FUD Grows / Dems Win Miami Mayor / Mamdani Goes with Felon for Security Team / Shooting at KY State Kills 1 / Banks Can Act at Intermediaries on Crypto / US Rep. Inserts Anti-CBDC Clause in NDAA / BTC ETFs Inflow Again / PNC Bank Offers Bitcoin Sales / Fed Rate Decision Today / Modern Battlefield in Unrecognizable to Vets Now / SpaceX Preps For IPO
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,006, 21.92 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,601 / Lo: $90,051
Volume: 67B (Up 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 10 sats/vBtye (Up 900%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Threatens 5% Tariff and $12B Bailout for Farmers Amid Tensions with Mexico Over Water Disputes: Donald Trump has escalated his standoff with Mexico by threatening a 5% tariff on imports and a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, accusing Mexico of violating decades-old water-sharing obligations under the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty. He added that Mexico still has to deliver 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply over the past five years, and needs at least 200,000 acre-feet of water before 31st December. 'That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn't released, IMMEDIATELY.', he wrote on TRUTH social. (IBTimes)
2. The widening rift between Trump and Europe is a gift to Putin: On Tuesday, Trump doubled down on his administration’s criticism of Europe, saying in a newly published interview with Politico that European nations were “weak” and “decaying” because of their immigration policies. The jubilation likely expressed in Moscow over Washington’s put-downs of Europe is reminiscent of the glee over Trump and Vance’s public scolding of Zelensky in the Oval Office later that month. But there appears to be a deliberate Russian strategy here. Russian policy has been clearly aimed at chipping away European support for Ukraine, while seizing an opportunity to sow doubt about the viability of the NATO alliance. (CNN) (AC-This article is similar in tone to the 'Russian collusion' narratives from 2016. The saber-rattling by the EU over Russia is louder than ever, making reasoning observers wondering why Europeans are full of dread of an impending Russian invasion. The geopolitical atmosphere concerning Europe, the US and Russia is thick with maneuver and 5th Gen warfare.)
-US Events-
1. Democrats flip Miami mayor’s office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years: Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff, routing Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez 59% to 40% and ending nearly 30 years of Republican control. (GroundNews)
2. Zohran Mamdani Picks Convicted Armed Robber to Lead Public Safety Transition Team: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped Mysonne Linen, formerly incarcerated rapper, to lead his City Hall transition team on public safety. (Breitbart)
3. Suspect in deadly shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus identified: One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus Tuesday. Frankfort Police report that a suspect is in custody and is not a KSU student.The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana. He is charged with murder and first-degree assault. (WKYT)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks may engage in “riskless principal” transactions involving crypto-assets. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. U.S. Lawmaker Pushes CBDC Ban Into NDAA After ‘Broken Promises’ Claim: Rep, Keith Self revealed that he has formally submitted an amendment to add a ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment aims to stop the Federal Reserve from creating, testing, or supporting any digital asset that works like a CBDC, even under a different name. However, the proposal also blocks Federal Reserve banks from offering accounts or financial services directly to individuals. (CoinPedia)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Fidelity Bitcoin ETF Sees $199M Inflow: Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF recorded a $199 million net inflow, leading spot Bitcoin ETFs. (CoinGecko)
2. Coinbase Drives a New Institutional Milestone With PNC Bitcoin Access: Coinbase’s expanded partnership with PNC Bank opens direct bitcoin access inside PNC’s private-banking platform, signaling a pivotal step toward mainstream digital-asset integration as wealth clients seek regulated, seamless exposure. (BitcoinCom)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Treasury Yields at 3-Month High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered near 4.2% on Wednesday, its highest level in three months, as markets braced for the FOMC’s policy decision later in the day. While the Fed is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive 25 bps rate cut, attention is firmly on updated projections and guidance for 2026. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Modern Warfare: Lessons From Ukraine: The future of war is looking more science-fiction by the day. In Ukraine, each side uses tens of thousands of these drones per month. They’re so common that 12 gauge shotguns have become essential kit for soldiers on the front-lines. It turns out that birdshot is among the most effective counters. It’s not just flying drones. Unmanned ground combat vehicles (UGVs) are also coming into play. For now, these ground-based drones are crude with limited range and ammunition. But within a few years they will evolve into intimidating juggernauts roaming the battlefield. In the near future tanks and artillery will also be unmanned. Drones and missiles are already becoming capable of autonomous action. But both sides are understandably secretive about their capabilities. The bottom line is that the hunter-killer robots from The Terminator are moving from sci-fi to reality. (ZeroHedge) (AC-These technological advancements are not just limited to the battlefield, but also to semi-permissive and even permissive environments and localized conflicts. As veterans of recent conflicts, the rapid evolution of tactics and strategy disassociate us from the modern battlefields. For example, are snipers and recon units even relevant anymore? It is significantly a new world of combat, only 3+ years in the making.)
2. SpaceX Plans Record-Breaking Public Offering, Raising Billions for Starlink Expansion: SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is preparing for a major public offering next year that could raise more than $25 billion and value the company at over $1 trillion. The initial public offering may take place around June or July. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Up 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2025-12-09 14:05:52 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,133
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Earthquake Hit Northern Japan / Zelenskyy Meets Pope / Nigerian Organ-Harvesting Ring Discovered / New Aid to US Farmers / Florida Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood Terror Orgs / Palantir To Help ICE / CEOs Meet Lawmakers Over CLARITY Act / Islamic Bank Offers Bitcoin / Nunchuk Secures $1B BTC in Custody / All Eyes on Fed This Week / Crypto's 'Oceans 11' Team Convicted / Snapchat to Verify Age (and more) / Cloudfare Has 2nd Outage / ChatGPT Removed 'Share' Feature
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,553, 21.52 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,099 / Lo: $89,586
Volume: 56B (Down 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit northern Japan on December 09, 2025, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a 2-foot tsunami that affected coastal areas. Authorities issued warnings for potential aftershocks, advising residents to stay alert as stronger tremors could occur within the coming days. No fatalities were reported, but infrastructure assessments are ongoing in the affected regions. (BBC)
2. Zelenskyy Meets Pope Amid Ukraine Peace Preparations: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis yesterday to discuss ongoing peace efforts as Ukraine prepares to send updated proposals to the U.S. The meeting focused on humanitarian concerns and ceasefire violations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for international support. (NBC)
3. Nigeria Investigates Organ-Harvesting Ring After Discovering Mutilated Corpses: The horror is an especially grim example of Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic, in which every sort of malevolent group — from Islamic State jihadis to huge bandit gangs and small groups of petty criminals — kidnaps vulnerable people. Over a hundred bodies were found at the “organ-harvesting slaughterhouse.” Both the hotel and mortuary were sealed by police while forensic teams examined the scene. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers: President Trump unveiled a $12 billion bailout for U.S. farmers yesterday, during a round-table meeting, aimed at offsetting losses from ongoing trade wars with China. The aid includes direct payments to affected producers, following China's boycott of American agricultural products. Farmers in key states like Iowa and Ohio are expected to receive the bulk of the funds through federal programs. (NYTimes)
2. Florida designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist groups: Florida has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations, "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Monday evening — prompting CAIR to vow it'll sue his administration. (Axios)
3. Palantir Building ICE "ImmigrationOS" To Track Migrants: A contract first reviewed by Business Insider stated that ICE and Palantir are working to deploy the Immigration Lifecycle Operating System — or ImmigrationOS — to support ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in response to urgent deportation national security goals outlined in President Trump's Executive Orders. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. CEOs Of Leading Banks To Discuss Crypto Market Structure With US Senators This Week: In the wake of the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July, attention is now turning to the CLARITY Act, commonly known as the crypto market structure bill. This legislation has encountered substantial delays, exacerbated by the recent government shutdown and a lack of consensus in Congress. This week, the CEOs of Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are scheduled to meet with both Republican and Democratic senators to discuss the evolving legislation. (Bitcoinist)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bitcoin's Weakest November Since 2018: Bitcoin recorded its weakest November since 2018, with significant selling pressure originating from the European market. BTC and ETH declined 20-25%. (CoinGecko)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. UAE Islamic Bank Makes History With Bitcoin Access: An Islamic bank is now letting clients buy and sell Bitcoin inside its mobile app. The bank partnered with Fuze to ensure security and Sharia compliance. Crypto inflows to the UAE have surged, encouraging regulated institutions to participate. (CoinDoo)
2. Nunchuk: The Open-Source Mobile Multi-Sig Wallet Now Securing Over $1 Billion | 11,073 BTC in Bitcoin: Nunchuk Inc. is an open source, multi-signature mobile wallet for advanced bitcoin security, self-custody, and inheritance. Launched in 2020, the app offers users a feature-rich toolkit to set up high-security bitcoin wallets, with little competition on the mobile app market, as most other mobile wallets do not support multi-signature functionality at all. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Start the Week in the Red: US stocks extended losses to close lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Dow Jones off 0.4% and the Nasdaq slipping 0.2% as investors reassessed the 2026 Fed policy path. A Wednesday cut remains priced in at roughly 90% yet firmer inflation signals have kept expectations tethered to a cautious stance. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty in $263M | 2,909 BTC Crypto Social-Engineering Scheme: A 22-year-old California man has become the ninth defendant to plead guilty in a RICO-style crypto theft ring that drained roughly $263 million in Bitcoin from a single Washington, D.C. victim, and hundreds of millions more from other targets across the U.S. Prosecutors say the crew laundered the stolen crypto by first converting portions into privacy coin Monero, then routing funds through opaque exchanges and “crypto-to-cash” brokers, all while spending the proceeds on opulence. (Decrypt) (AC-This crew built a 'Oceans 11' style system to go after known crypto holders, but didn't have the same genius of movie crew to not stay out of jail. It certainly worked though.)
2. Snapchat Introduces Age Verification Amid Social Media Ban Concerns: Snapchat announced on December 09, 2025, that users under 16 can verify age via selfies for account access, raising privacy issues as Australia's social media ban for minors takes effect. The process involves facial analysis without storing images long-term, according to company statements. (ABC)
-Technology and Science-
1. Banks, Shopify, Zoom Hit Again as Cloudflare's Second December Outage Reveals The Internet's Fragility: A wave of 500 Internal Server Errors swept across the internet on 5 December 2025, knocking offline major banks, stock trading platforms, e-commerce giants, and video conferencing tools — marking Cloudflare's second significant outage within three weeks. (IBTimes)
2. OpenAI Removes ChatGPT Share Tool Due to Privacy Risks: OpenAI discontinued the ChatGPT conversation-sharing feature on December 05, 2025, after reports of privacy vulnerabilities, including Google indexing shared links. The tool allowed users to export chats but exposed sensitive data without adequate safeguards. Company engineers are reviewing alternatives to prevent future breaches. (BusinessStandard)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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2025-12-05 13:49:16 GMT

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⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 926,520
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Ex-Spy Chief Warns of Venezuela's Plans / Anti-Hamas Leader Killed / Putin Won't Give Up Territory / J6 Bomber Suspect Arrested, Evidence Gathered Dust / SCOTUS Allows Texas Redistricting / OpenAI Ordered To Give Up Chat Logs / Digital Payments Must be Approved By UAE Central Bank / Malaysians Target Illegal Bitcoin Miners / Precious Metals Outshine Bitcoin This Year / US Lawmakers to Outlaw NVIDIA Chips to China / Bitcoin on Truth /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,718, 21.49 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,223 / Lo: $90,841
Volume: 58B (Down 18%)
Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 67%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Warns Trump of Maduro's Narco-Terror Plot: Carvajal, who once ran Venezuela's military intelligence under Chávez and Maduro before defecting in 2017 and pleading guilty to narco-terrorism charges this June, accuses the Maduro regime of running the Cartel de los Soles to flood U.S. cities with cocaine, backed by Cuba, FARC, ELN, and Hezbollah. He details how the regime exported the Tren de Aragua gang to commit crimes like kidnappings and extortion in the U.S., alongside decades of spying, including Russian listening posts and paid U.S. officials. Carvajal also claims personal involvement in rigging Venezuela's elections via Smartmatic, which he says was designed to keep the regime in power and later exported with ties to U.S. systems—though such U.S. rigging claims lack evidence. (X, Various) (AC-If these claims are true, this could be the ultimate reasoning for the US pressure and potential conflict with Maduro and Venezuela.)
2. Leader of anti-Hamas militia armed by Israel killed in Gaza: Yasser Abu Shabab, who led a militia controlling a patch of territory in Rafah in southern Gaza, was killed while trying to “de-escalate a conflict” between members of a family in a public square. Abu Shabab, who was in his early 30s, appeared to be spreading his reach slowly in southern Gaza as he tried to carve out an area free of Hamas. (CNN)
3. Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: Putin said there were parts of the American proposal he "can’t accept," including requirements for Russia to withdraw from occupied Ukrainian territory. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. AG Bondi: Evidence Leading to J6 Pipe Bomber Arrest ‘Collecting Dust’ at Biden’s FBI for 4 Years: Brian Cole Jr. was arrested and charged with placing the pipe bombs at the RNC and the DNC on January 5, 2021. He was also charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and the attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials, with more charges likely to result from the ongoing investigation. The arrest raises questions about the lack of progress made by the Biden administration under FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Breitbart)
2. Supreme Court Allows Texas Redistricting Map: The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Texas GOP to implement a newly redistricted congressional map temporarily. Texas state officials approved the map during the summer. (CBS)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. OpenAI Ordered to Produce Chat Logs: OpenAI must produce millions of anonymized chat logs from ChatGPT users in its high-stakes copyright dispute with the New York Times and other news outlets, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled. The judge rejected OpenAI's privacy-related objections to an earlier order requiring the artificial intelligence startup to submit the records as evidence. "There are multiple layers of protection in this case precisely because of the highly sensitive and private nature of much of the discovery," Wang said. (Reuters)
2. Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank: The new rules say that anyone “carrying on, issuing, or facilitating, whether directly or indirectly, any Licensed Financial Activity, regardless of the medium, technology or form employed – shall be subject to the licensing, regulatory, and oversight jurisdiction of the Central Bank.” Conducting regulated financial activities without the requisite regulatory approval is also a criminal offense, which can carry prison terms. On the brighter side, the new law also lays the legal foundation for recognizing the digital dirham—the CBUAE’s CBDC—as legal tender. This means that the digital dirham is now on a legal footing with physical cash in the UAE. (CoinGeek) (AC-While some countries look to build Bitcoin payment rails, this harsh example shows the tyranny of centralization of digital assets, and the continued 'progress' toward a highly-managed financial system.)
3. Malaysian Authorities Are Using Drones to Target Power-Stealing Bitcoin Miners: Malaysian authorities are cracking down on Bitcoin mining operations stealing power from the grid using drones and handheld sensors. A special committee was formed to target illicit actors, resulting in the shutdown of almost 2,400 operations and the discovery of 14,000 illicit mining operations over the past five years. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold and Silver Outshine Bitcoin Amid Concerns Over Fed Policy and Inflation: Gold and silver have significantly outperformed Bitcoin this year, with returns of 86% and 60% respectively, while Bitcoin has dipped by -1.2%. Investors are turning to precious metals due to fears of monetary debasement and a potential Fed policy error. (Decrypt)
-Security Concerns-
1. US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China: bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including prominent Republican China hawk Tom Cotton, on Thursday unveiled a bill that would block the Trump administration from loosening rules that restrict Beijing's access to artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD for 2.5 years. (reuters)
-Technology and Science-
1. Bitcoin is quietly becoming the ultimate expert witness, forcing judges to accept a new standard of truth: Bitcoin introduced an alternative way to preserve a history of events, one that does not assume a single office or country will remain honest or functional. A satoshi can come to stand for a share in a company, a document hash, or a pointer to a land parcel held in a separate database. The timechain then becomes a permanent index of when those markers moved between keys, whether or not any court noticed at the time. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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