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28 DAYS. No price predictions. No bull market hype. Defend ...

2026-10-12T18:38:08Z

28 DAYS.

No price predictions. No bull market hype.

Defend yourself and your stack.
5th generation warfare.
Sovereign families.
Privacy. Security. Freedom.

Veteran-led panels, workshops, and one hell of a Range Day.

This isn't your typical Bitcoin conference.

bitcoinveterans.org/summit2026/

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2026-10-08T14:52:29Z

32 days and a wake-up.

Third annual Bitcoin Veterans Summit.

Veterans and civilians welcome.

You do not need to be a veteran to participate.

bitcoinveterans.org/summit2026/

Shane Hazel talking the Bitcoin Veterans Mission at the Bitcoin ...

2025-11-10T21:27:33Z

Shane Hazel talking the Bitcoin Veterans Mission at the Bitcoin Veterans Summit 2025 at BitcoinPark (nprofile…wds9)

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2025-09-01T03:01:32Z

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2025-05-07T20:16:51Z

BITCOIN VETERANS – Q1 SITREP\ Date: 31 MAR 2025\ ...

2025-04-22T01:29:00Z

**BITCOIN VETERANS – Q1 SITREP**\
*Date: 31 MAR 2025*\
*Prepared For: Command & Community*\
*Tone: Serious, Motivational*

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**MISSION STATUS:**\
Bitcoin Veterans continue to execute the mission across the homeland and abroad. From mining operations to educational deployments, media engagements, and nonprofit mobilizations—our troops remain active, effective, and inspired. The battlefield is ideas. The enemy is ignorance, coercion, and centralized decay. Morale is high. Mission tempo is increasing.

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### **INTEL: MEDIA + MESSAGING**

- **BV Mentioned: POD256 EP65** – *“How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology”*\
➤ Broadcast via Fountain.fm: [Listen Here](https://fountain.fm/episode/gKJ3Ujv2IQHRyWIfU1we)

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### **UNIT REPORTS**

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**BV TIM & JEFF (Illinois Frontline)**

- Continue leading the *Lincolnland Bitcoin Meetup* (monthly since 2020).
- Sponsored a local youth baseball travel team.
- Co-founding the *Illinois Bitcoin Council*, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit for Bitcoin education, advocacy, and collaboration.\
➤ Mission expanding beyond community. Building statewide operational capability.

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**BV WAHID (Cohort 2501 / Training Pipeline)**

- Enlisted in *Operation Bitcoin Cohort 2501* to deepen and share knowledge.
- Deployed a *NerdQAxe home miner*, actively contributing to OCEAN.\
➤ Demonstrating initiative and technical capability.

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**BV “A” (Multi-Theater Operator)**

- Authored a whitepaper on using the Lightning Network for global Christian mission support. [Read It](https://www.scribd.com/document/833663024)
- Participated in the *Heatpunk Summit* (Denver). Returned to build a garage-heated mining setup (70Th/s, LuxOS-regulated).
- Acquired BitAxe Game for solo mining. Networked through BV.
- Currently job-seeking in the Bitcoin industry; background in biz dev and account management.
- Supporting *BitcoinBay.live* (501c3) with outreach, funding, and partnerships in Tampa Bay region.\
➤ Secured banner placement on the Tampa Riverwalk.\
➤ Connected Bitcoin Bay with Tampa Club for sponsorship event.
- Maintains leadership role in *Jefferson, GA Meetup*
- Exploring *HAM radio* with local mentor—preparing for long-range decentralized comms.
- Active on *Nostr*, sharing faith and daily devotionals.
- Operating 2x BitAxe miners (3.5Gh/s) with plans to donate hash to BV pool.

**Quote:** *“Thank the president for cheap sats.”*

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**AIR FORCE BV**

- Operating a *BitAxe* rig from office—quiet, steady, mission-aligned.

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**BV GREENY**

- Operational activity logged: [Satellite Earth Node](https://blob.satellite.earth/091b0bb63f873c6f99ce9e96a37894b7c6cbb6088830a9191a9179cf9e0355cc)

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**BV BART G (Bismarck Theater)**

- Host of *Bismarck Bitcoin Meetups*, now held at The Innovation Barn.\
➤ Q1 focus: Chapters 1–5 of My First Bitcoin (MFB) Diploma Workbook.
- Presented at *1 Million Cups* small biz event, educating community.
- Launched *Bitcoin Research Club* at Bismarck State College.\
➤ First MFB student nearing graduation.\
➤ Presented during *Financial Wellness Week* on campus.\
➤ Acquired travel grants + fundraiser success for attending *Bitcoin Educators Unconference* in Nashville (April 8–10).
- Heating garage with 10Th/s Heatbit miner.\
➤ Integration of education, mining, and heating—high-value tactical execution.

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**BV MONTANI (Appalachia Operations / Media Command)**

- Established *HODL in the Holler* – WV-based Bitcoin meetup network expanding through Appalachia.
- **Documentary Ops:**\
➤ Bitcoin Veterans Doc: credits being compiled.\
➤ Invited to **Bitcoin Film Festival, Warsaw** (May 22–25).\
➤ Prepping new *Bitcoin Alaska* documentary and event.\
\- Featuring Simply Bitcoin, Get Based & others.
- Built 2x Loki mining rigs (Slim19, Nakamoto).
- Launching hardware redistribution campaign for hash donations to BV pool.\
➤ Contact Rick (Montani) or Dr. Nickamoto for miner logistics.
- Partnering with *Bitcoin Sports Network* for *Memorial Day Kickoff* in Vegas (May 26).\
➤ 10% proceeds to *Operation Bitcoin*.
- *(Mining Pod announcement pending command approval)*

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**BV NEAL FLESHER (Literary Command / Moral Intel Division)**

- Finalizing publication of **Modern Chains** (66K words)\
➤ “From Mesopotamia to the Federal Reserve, slavery has evolved… Bitcoin offers real emancipation.”\
➤ A powerful narrative weaving history, philosophy, and monetary truth.\
➤ Published by En Route Books & Media.
- Message to the force:\
*“Leadership is being seen. Standing tall. It’s going to take real leadership to guide communities through this monetary hellscape. BV is uniquely positioned to support.”*

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### **ASSESSMENT**

Morale: HIGH\
Activity: ACTIVE\
Community Engagement: WIDESPREAD\
Technical Deployment: INCREASING\
Public Narrative: GAINING GROUND\
Recruitment Potential: STRONG

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**FINAL WORD**

The mission is long. The terrain is hostile. But we are not civilians—we are Bitcoin Veterans. Our strength is in each other, our conviction, and our ability to take action at the edge. We do not wait for permission. We lead. We build. We hash. And we *never* forget what we’re fighting for.

**End of Report – Q1 2025**\
*Prepared by: AN AVERAGE BITCOIN VETERAN*\
**For Internal Use Only – Bitcoin Veterans** 🟧

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COMING IN 2025

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2024-11-12T17:44:47Z

We could have talked with sourcenode (npub1jfn…t047) for hours! Such a good conversation with him at Anders (npub18c6…yyww) Pleb Party

UPDATE: Avery Airfield in Spruce Pine which is running air ...

2024-10-08T03:34:53Z

UPDATE: Avery Airfield in Spruce Pine which is running air delivery of critical supplies to HLZs in the AO is now equipping flights with Meshtastic airborne nodes which significantly increases coverage of vital communications.

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 858,081 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-08-30T12:43:00Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 858,081
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Aug24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Houthis Blow Up Oil Tanker / Russia Nervous Over Durov's Arrest / US Sec Advisor Meets With Xi / Trump Still Battling Lawfare / CO Councilmember Confirms Gangs in Aurora / Custodia Bank Under Fire / Russia to Begin Crypto Cross-Border Payments / Musk's Battle With Brazil Intensifies / Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Low / Bitcoin Millionaires Up / Solo Miner Hits Jackpot

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,470, 24.85 oz Gold, .14 Median US House
24hr Hi: $61,184 / Lo: $58,707
Vol: $32B (Down 6%)
Mkt Cap: $1.17T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 586 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Down 20%)
Nodes: 19,356

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Houthi video shows the Yemeni rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening Red Sea oil spill: Yemen’s Houthi rebels released footage on Thursday showing their fighters boarded and placed explosives on a Greek-flagged tanker, setting off blasts that put the Red Sea at risk of a major oil spill. The vessel was abandoned earlier, after the Houthis repeatedly attacked it. The Houthis have targeted more than 80 vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October. They seized one vessel and sank two in the campaign that also killed four sailors. Other missiles and drones have either been intercepted by a U.S.-led coalition in the Red Sea or failed to reach their targets. (AP)

2. Russia’s Military Fears for Its Secrets After Telegram Founder’s Arrest: Russian authorities have reacted with unusual fury to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities. Telegram is more than a mere social-media app to Moscow. Russian soldiers and spies depend on it for battlefield communications, including the guidance of artillery, the coordination of movements and intelligence gathering. Both the Russian and the Ukrainian militaries started relying on commercial platforms. While the Ukrainians prefer Western providers such as Signal or Discord, the Russians chose Telegram because it is based in the United Arab Emirates, which maintains good relations with Moscow. They think the app is more impervious to Western signals intelligence. (WSJ)

3. ‘Vigorous give and take’: U.S. security advisor discusses economic curbs in rare trip to China: U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said he raised concerns about the country’s focus on economic security in meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials this week. Sullivan, advisor to the outgoing Biden administration, said his trip to China was part of an effort to manage the bilateral relationship ahead of the inauguration of a new U.S. president in January. Tensions between the world’s two largest economies have escalated in recent years, spilling over from trade into finance and technology. (CNBC)

-US Events-
1. Trump seeks to move his New York state criminal case to federal court and delay sentencing: Donald Trump has filed a petition seeking to move his New York state criminal case to a federal court in Manhattan and push off the upcoming sentencing for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. (CNN)

2. Colorado City Council Member Says ‘Denver Is the Problem’ as Migrant Gangs Occupy Housing: Aurora City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky is bringing national attention to the migrant gangs that are being welcomed by the Biden-Harris administration and their Denver Democrat allies. The councilwoman has been shining a light on rising crime in Aurora that appears to be caused by members of the dangerous Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan street gang that has flooded the community after being cast out of the nearby sanctuary city of Denver. Because of all this, the council member says that many long-time residents are talking about leaving Aurora. (Breitbart)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. WazirX Sets Aside Funds for Legal Costs Following July Cyberattack: WazirX, the Indian exchange that suffered a cyberattack in July resulting in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto, has set aside millions of dollars to cover legal costs. The holding company of WazirX has filed an affidavit requesting a 30-day moratorium to stabilize the platform and prevent further legal disruptions. The exchange has suspended withdrawals and is working to restore user funds. (Decrypt)

2. Biden’s Crypto Crackdown Hits Custodia Bank: Workforce Reductions Announced: In response to the Biden administration’s intensified scrutiny on the crypto industry, Custodia Bank, a notable Wyoming-based financial institution catering to crypto businesses, has recently undergone a significant restructuring. Custodia Bank has made the decision to lay off nine of its 36 employees, a move aimed at conserving capital amidst mounting legal battles with the Federal Reserve (Fed). (Bitcoinist)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
1. Russia to Trial Cross-Border Crypto Payments Starting Next Week: Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week in an effort to circumvent international sanctions. The legislation allows for cross-border payments with crypto, but the rules for such transactions are unclear. The central bank will oversee an "experimental" regime to determine how these payments will be conducted. (Decrypt)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock’s IBIT logs first daily net outflows since May amid streak of spot bitcoin ETF outflows: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $71.73 million in net outflows on Thursday, extending their outflow streak to three days. BlackRock’s IBIT, the largest spot bitcoin ETF by net assets, reported its first negative flows since May 1, with $13.51 million in net outflows (TheBlock)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US GDP Growth Revised Higher: Real gross domestic product (GDP) in the US grew at an annual rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2024, up from 2.8% in the initial estimate and 1.4% in the first quarter. The upward revision was mainly due to increased consumer spending (2.9% vs 2.3% earlier reported). (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Halliburton cyberattack linked to RansomHub ransomware gang: The attack caused widespread disruption, and customers couldn't generate invoices or purchase orders because the required systems were down. (BleepingComputer)

-Technology and Science-
1. Starlink's local bank accounts are frozen as X prepares to be shut down in Brazil: A judge in Brazil has blocked Starlink’s bank accounts in the country amid a deepening dispute with X. X owner Elon Musk has been feuding with Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes for months over demands to block certain accounts in the country. The company closed down its operations in Brazil earlier this month as a result of the court orders. Now, Moraes is apparently attempting to use one of Musk’s other companies, SpaceX-owned Starlink, in an attempt to get X to comply with the court order. (Engadget)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin exchange reserves reach new yearly low amid $60K price retest: According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have decreased by approximately 12.9% since Jan. 1, leaving 2.62 million Bitcoin across all major crypto exchanges. “The supply shock will come soon because this is not sustainable,” pseudonymous crypto commentator Bitcoin for Freedom told their 74,800 X followers, noting that the last seven days have seen 56,000 Bitcoin moved off crypto exchanges since Aug. 22. (CoinTelegraph)

2. Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million: A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a BTC rally surpassing $70,000. The report also shows a 32% increase in crypto users to 560 million and a 31% rise in BTC users to 275 million.(BitcoinCom)

3. Solo Bitcoin miner earns $200,000 (3.275 BTC) reward amid growing centralization concerns: Blockchain data confirms that the miner successfully mined block number 858,978 on the Bitcoin blockchain yesterday, which included 2,391 transactions. (CryptoSlate)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 34/100 (Up 5 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Running your own miner and node are 'freedom tech' moves. Consider mining Bitcoin as you just might win the reward as the article above reveals.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 857,755 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-08-21T14:42:50Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 857,755
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Aug24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Ukraine Launches Large Drone Attack on Moscow / Ship Unresponsive After Houthi Missiles in Red Sea / China Protests US Concern in South China Sea / Obamas Speak at DNC / RFK Considers Dropping Out / Germany Seizes Bitcoin ATMs / Mt Gox Moves $784M Worth Of Bitcoin / Gold, Silver Hitting Highs / US Intel Says Iran Hacked Trump / AI Puts Pressure on Energy Sector / El Salvador Launches Bitcoin Certification for Gov Employees / BTC HODLers Keep HOLDing

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,349, 23.63 oz Gold, .14 Median US House
24hr Hi: $61,396 / Lo: $58,109
Vol: $26B (Down 4%)
Mkt Cap: $1.17T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 576 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 60%)
Nodes: 19,494

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone attacks on the Russian capital: Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones shot down by air defences in what Russian officials said was one of the biggest drone strikes on the capital since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022. Russian media showed unverified footage of drones whirring over the dawn sky of the Moscow region and then being shot down in a ball of flame by air defences. Moscow's airports Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky limited flights for four hours but were restarted normal operations. There were no injuries or damage reported in the aftermath of the attacks. (Reuters)

2. Ship hit by suspected Houthi missiles in Red Sea, leaving vessel "not under command," U.K. military says: The attack saw men on small boats first open fire with small arms. The ship also was hit by three projectiles. "The vessel reports being not under command," the UKMTO said, likely meaning it lost all power. "No casualties reported." (CBS)

3. China says US has ‘no right to intervene’ in South China Sea disputes: Both countries said on Monday that their coast guard ships had collided near the disputed Sabina Shoal. China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. Chinese spokesman Mao Ning said, "The US is not a party in the South China Sea and has no right to intervene in maritime disputes between China and the Philippines,” Mao told a regular briefing. “The US should stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea, not disrupt regional stability and not escalate tensions,” Mao said. (AFP)

-US Events-
1. Obamas electrify Democrats at Chicago convention: In the choreography of the convention, the Obamas played the role of charismatic figures charged with inspiring those at the Democrats’ gathering and beyond to power Harris to victory in the two months remaining before Election Day. (WaPost)

2. RFK Jr. considering dropping out to ‘join forces’ with Trump: Shortly after the revelation, Trump declared that he would be “certainly” open to giving the Kennedy scion a post in his administration. “There’s two options that we’re looking at, and one is staying in, forming that new party, but we run the risk of a Kamala Harris and [Tim] Walz presidency because we draw votes from Trump,” (NYPost)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Germany seizes $28 million in raid on unlicensed crypto ATMs: The sting was carried out on Aug. 20 and targeted 35 locations where crypto ATMs were reportedly being operated without the necessary licensing. Crypto ATMs, which enable users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin with cash or debit cards, fall under the jurisdiction of Germany’s Banking Act. German officials warned that crypto ATMs could become hotspots for criminal activities if operators do not enforce adequate Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, particularly for transactions exceeding 10,000 euros. (CryptoSlate)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
NSTR

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Mt. Gox transfers $784 million in Bitcoin, fueling distribution rumors: Mt. Gox shifts 13,265 BTC; only 1,265 BTC likely for distribution, analyst posits. Currently, Mt. Gox holds 45,000 BTC after having distributed 97,000 of the original 142,000 BTC. (CryptoSlate)

2. Spot Bitcoin ETFs net $88m in inflows, spot Ether ETFs outflows see slowdown: BlackRock’s IBIT recorded the highest inflows with $55.4 million, bringing its total inflow since launch to $20.53 billion. It was the only fund to record a second consecutive day of inflows. ARK 21Shares’s ARKB followed with inflows of $51.9 million following a day of no activity. (CryptoNews)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold Shatters Records as Investors Brace for Economic Turbulence: Precious metals prices are on the move again, with gold hitting a new peak of $2,564 during Tuesday’s trading sessions. As of now, gold is being traded at $2,527 per ounce, while silver has climbed more than 6% this week, currently standing at $29.68 per ounce. (BitcoinCom)

2. Dollar Sinks to Year-to-Date Lows: The dollar index traded below 101.5 on Wednesday, sinking to its lowest levels this year as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve to gauge the timing and magnitude of expected interest rate cuts. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. US intelligence officials say Iran behind Trump campaign hack: In a joint statement, the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said it attributed “recently reported activities to compromise former President Trump’s campaign” to Iran, and that the intelligence community is “confident that the Iranians have through social engineering and other efforts sought access to individuals with direct access to the presidential campaigns of both political parties”. (TheGuardian)

-Technology and Science-
1. Growth in artificial intelligence puts pressure on energy generation: “We’re in (a) precarious position,” said Geoff Marke, chief economist with the Missouri Office of Public Counsel. “We don’t have enough generation to meet our load before we start talking about AI data centers coming online.” The energy industry is experiencing seismic change. Coal plants are retiring and renewable generation is coming online. However, its reliance on the sun and wind tend to make it less consistent. Boston Consulting Group analysis shows that data center electricity consumption is expected to triple by 2030 — to 7.5% of total U.S. energy consumption, comparable to the power needs of 40 million households. (LakeGazette)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. El Salvador launches Bitcoin certifications for civil servants: The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of El Salvador will train and provide Bitcoin instruction and certifications to 80,000 government employees. The 160-hour virtual and asynchronous training session — Certification in Public Administration 1 — is divided into seven modules, each detailing several concepts, laws, skills and management related to the use of Bitcoin as legal tender. (CoinTelegraph)

2. A Strong HODLing Trend Emerges in Bitcoin: Nearly 75% of all circulating Bitcoin has remained dormant for over six months. Consistently buying and holding Bitcoin over time, rather than attempting to time the market, aligns with the behavior of those who have historically seen the most significant gains holding Bitcoin. (ZeroHedge)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Down 1 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 857,615 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-08-20T13:05:11Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 857,615
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Aug24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Israel Recover 6 Hostage Bodies / Russia Hunts Down Deserters / North Korean Soldier Defects / DNC Says Goodbye to Biden / Georgia Strengthens Ballot Rules / Harris, DNC Indicate Crypto Antagonism / China Rules Digital Assets Transactions Illegal / BTC ETFs Control Almost 1M BTC / US Stocks Continue Rise / Hack Takes 4,064 BTC From One Wallet / Space X to Send Civilians Deeper Into Space

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $60,707, 24.02 oz Gold, .14 Median US House
24hr Hi: $61,396 / Lo: $58,109
Vol: $28B (Up 32%)
Mkt Cap: $1.2T (Up 4%)
HashRate: 626 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Even)-Very Low!
Nodes: 19,155

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli military says it recovered the bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza: The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that troops recovered the bodies in an overnight operation in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The operation came as the United States, Egypt and Qatar pushed for a cease-fire deal that would end Israel’s monthslong offensive in Gaza and see the release of the hostages who remain held in the enclave. More than 100 hostages remain held in Gaza, with around a third of them believed to be dead, according to Israeli officials. (NBC)

2. Russia Hunts Down Deserters to Backfill Its Massive War Losses: Russia’s vast professional army has been hollowed out after 2½ years sending waves of men to break down Ukraine’s defenses with a warfare attrition strategy. Russia is now recruiting at least 25,000 men a month, though few have combat experience. The war has been deadly for both sides. At least half a million Russians have been killed or wounded in the conflict, according to a senior Western intelligence official. Kyiv has also struggled to raise enough troops to hold back the Russians, despite lowering the mobilization age and raising pay. (WSJ)

3. North Korean soldier defects to the South: A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Tuesday crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula. The soldier crossed into Goseong county on the east coast which borders North Korea and was taken into custody by South Korean guards who had been monitoring his movements. (Reuters)

-US Events-
1. Biden hails Harris as DNC's future in emotional farewell speech: Biden's address in Chicago kicked off a four-day event fueled by enthusiasm for Harris and relief that Biden abandoned his own reelection bid and endorsed her to replace him. The president's reluctant decision to step aside on July 21 came after heavy pressure from party leaders who worried the 81-year-old incumbent was too old to win or serve four more years. (Reuters)

2. Georgia Election Board votes to add requirements before certification: The Georgia State Election Board passed a rule Monday giving local election officials additional power to investigate ballot counts before certifying the results, a move critics say could inject chaos into the 2024 election and delay the state’s official vote count. The “Rule for Reconciliation Prior to Certification” will allow for a hand recount of votes to ensure “the total number of ballots cast” does not exceed “the total number of persons who voted,” according to the language of the rule. County election officials will now be allowed to investigate any possible discrepancies. (CNN)

3. Two dead, state of emergency declared in Connecticut after historic rainfall: Governor Ned Lamont said that hundreds of people were evacuated with the worst of the flooding happening around Oxford and Southbury. Two women, 65-year-old Ethelyn Joiner and 71 Audrey Rostkowski, both of Oxford, were found dead on Monday after rushing flood waters carried them away from first responders. (WWLP)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Kamala Harris’s Alleged ‘Crypto Reset’ Absent in Democratic Agenda: While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary Gensler, the current head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the role of Treasury Secretary. (BitcoinCom)

2. China Classifies Crypto Transactions as Money Laundering in Update to AML Law: On Monday, Chinese authorities explicitly recognized “virtual asset” transactions as a method of money laundering, marking the first instance in the country that such a move has been made towards the asset class. The new legal interpretation classifies virtual asset transactions, including those conducted through crypto exchanges, as acts that "cover up and conceal the source and nature of the proceeds of crime.” (Decrypt)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
NSTR

-Institutional Concerns-
1. US Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Controlling 1 Million BTC: According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34% of the total BTC. (BitcoinCom)

2. US spot bitcoin ETFs see lowest daily trading volume since early February: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw $61.98 million daily net inflows amidst a $779.87 million daily total trade volume on Monday, the lowest amount since Feb. 6 and the third lowest daily trade volume overall. (TheBlock)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Signal Pause After 8-Day S&P 500, Nasdaq Rally: US futures changed little in cautious trading on Tuesday as expectations for a September interest rate cut grew stronger ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. On Monday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their winning streak to eight sessions, the longest this year. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Could Bitcoin Become a Bigger Privacy Threat Than CBDCs?: Privacy advocates in the crypto space are concerned about the lack of privacy on the Bitcoin network and believe that it poses a threat to financial privacy. They argue that the open and transparent nature of the Bitcoin blockchain allows governments to monitor citizens' spending and other activities. While some worry that Bitcoin could be used as a CBDC with broad oversight, others believe that Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes it difficult for governments to control. (Decrypt)

2. Crypto Hack Ends In $238M Bitcoin Heist, Lazarus Group Linked?: A massive crypto hack on August 19 has shaken the community, resulting in the theft of $238 million in Bitcoin. According to ZachXBT’s research, the victim lost 4,064 Bitcoin, worth approximately $238 million, in a suspicious transfer on Monday. The transaction hash associated with the theft, 4b277…, revealed that the stolen funds were quickly transferred across various platforms. These include ThorChain, eXch, KuCoin, ChangeNow, crypto mixer Railgun, and Avalanche Bridge. (CoinGape)

-Technology and Science-
1. SpaceX is about to send four people on a wild — and risky — mission into the radiation belts: Private citizens Isaacman, Menon, Gillis and Poteet will spend five days aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will soar to altitudes higher than any human has traveled since NASA’s Apollo program ended in the 1970s. Their orbital path will extend high enough to plunge the vehicle and crew into a radiation belt, adding another element of peril to the already treacherous experience of spaceflight. This crew of private citizens will also open the hatch of their spacecraft and expose themselves to the vacuum of space, marking the first time such a feat has been attempted by non-government astronauts. (CNN)

2. What does Bitcoin smell like? AI startup wants to ‘teleport’ digital scents: Artificial intelligence firm Osmo is working diligently to bring back the future we were promised in 1960 when Hans Laube introduced the world to “Smell-O-Vision.” Only this time, the goal is to improve the lives of humans everywhere by teaching computers how to interpret scent. The company hopes to build a system capable of superhuman feats of smell. These would include the ability to smell the presence of certain diseases, such as cancer, or symptoms associated with diabetes, such as low blood sugar.(CoinTelegraph)

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 30/100 (Up 2 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Despite recent efforts to get Democratic support for digital assets, the deafening silence by the DNC and Harris is message enough. After release of the DNC policy platform yesterday, the lack of support for bitcoin and crypto ensures a hostile stance would be taken upon inauguration by the Harris camp, complete with rewarding SEC chair Gary Gensler as Treasury Secretary. This possible scenario has consequences for bitcoin holders, self-custody, centralization, and mining operations into the near future.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 854,946 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-08-01T15:40:39Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 854,946
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 01Aug24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Hamas Leader Killed in Tehran / Hezbollah Commander Confirmed Killed in Lebanon / Musk Vs. Maduro Challenge Accepted / Sex Trafficking at Comic-Con / Sen Lummis Introduces Bitcoin Bill / Sen Hagerty Backs Trump's Crypto Stance / NC Democrats Flip on CBDC Bill / No Movement From Fed / HSA Provider Hacked / Tucker Like Bitcoin, But Says CIA Created It

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,522, 26.46 oz Gold, .15 Median US House
24hr Hi: $66,810 / Lo: $63,573
Vol: $36B (Up 29%)
Mkt Cap: $1.27T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 683 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 8 sats/vBtye (Up 27%)
Nodes: 19,160

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Hezbollah confirms commander died in Israeli strike: Fuad Shukr, who was in his early sixties, is believed to be a key military adviser to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The strike targeted a building in Haret Hreik, a part of the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut. It is a fortified, densely populated area. Dahiyeh itself is surrounded by checkpoints. Meanwhile, the US tells Americans in Lebanon: ‘Be prepared to shelter in place’: (BBC)

2. Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination: Iranians turned out to mourn Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday, a day after he was assassinated in Iran's capital. Iran and the Palestinian Islamist militant group have accused Israel of carrying out the strike that killed Haniyeh hours after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president in Tehran on Wednesday. (Reuters)

3. Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's challenge to fight: In a video Monday, Maduro was seen holding a cellphone as he declared war on Musk, alleging social media platform X owner Musk wants to invade Venezuela with his space rockets. "I am the son of Bolivar and Chavez. I am not afraid of you, Elon Musk," Maduro continued. "Let’s go at it, wherever you want, as we say in Caracas in the neighborhoods. If you want it, I want it, Elon Musk. Just say where." Musk later responded to a post about the challenge on X, writing: "I accept." (Fox)

-US Events-
1. San Diego Comic-Con at center of human-trafficking sting: A team of federal, state and county investigators rescued 10 people and arrested 14 during an undercover human-trafficking sting at San Diego’s Comic-Con International, which was held over the weekend. The team was on the lookout for “sex buyers using the San Diego Comic-Con Convention to seek out potential victims,” As a result of the three-day investigation, 14 sex buyers were arrested and nine potential adult victims of sex trafficking were identified. One 16-year-old was also identified as a victim. (LATimes)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Senator Cynthia Lummis Introduces New Act to Establish a National Bitcoin Reserve: Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced the BITCOIN Act of 2024, which aims to establish a national Bitcoin reserve to strengthen the position of the U.S. dollar in the global financial system. The bill also seeks to ensure transparency in the management of the Bitcoin reserve by the U.S. Treasury Department. However, the Act may face challenges in Congress due to partisan divisions and the upcoming Presidential election. (Decrypt)

2. Tennessee Senator Backs Trump, Wants to 'Make Certain' America is a Crypto Hub: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) threw his support behind Presidential candidate Donald Trump's bid to make the U.S. a crypto hub this week. He likened crypto to the semiconductor industry that, "got pushed offshore and weakened us from a geopolitical standpoint," adding that, "We need to see this innovation happening here." (Decrypt)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
1. NC House overrides governor’s veto on CBDC bill, Democrats flip stance: The North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override three of Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent vetoes on Wednesday, including House Bill 690, an act prohibiting payments to the state using a central bank digital currency. During Wednesday’s override vote, nearly all House Democrats voted in contradiction to their supportive positioning in June (73-41). (CarolinaJournal) (AC-A very interesting turnabout in just one month. Politicians in the US are responding to support for bitcoin and opposition to CBDCs from US citizens.)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs see smallest net inflow on record, Grayscale mini BTC positive: Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a minimal net inflow of just $0.3 million, marking the most negligible net inflow since these ETFs began trading on Jan. 11. July 31 marked the inaugural trading day for Grayscale’s new mini trust BTC, which attracted an $18.0 million inflow; the fund was initially provided with 10% of GBTC’s Bitcoin assets. (CryptoSlate)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Fed Leaves Rates on Hold but Signals Progress on Inflation: The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at a 23-year high of 5.25%-5.50% for the 8th consecutive meeting in July 2024, in line with expectations. Policymakers noted that there has been some further progress toward the 2% inflation goal although it remains somewhat elevated. (TradingEconomics)

2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls to Over 4-Month Low: The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell toward 4.1%, its lowest since March, amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will signal the start of its cutting cycle today. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. 4.3 million people hit in massive healthcare data breach with full names, addresses and SSNs exposed online: HSA provider HealthEquity has disclosed that it suffered a data breach in which the personal information of millions of Americans was stolen by hackers. (TomsGuide)

2. Facebook Ads Lead to Fake Websites Stealing Credit Card Information: Facebook users are the target of a scam e-commerce network that uses hundreds of fake websites to steal personal and financial data using brand impersonation and malvertising tricks. "These fraudulent sites were accessible only through mobile devices and ad lures, a tactic aimed at evading automated detection systems," the company said, noting the network comprised 608 fraudulent websites and that the activity spans several short-lived waves. (HackerNews)

-Technology and Science-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms' Second-Quarter Loss Widens to $84.4M as Costs Surge: The Castle Rock, Colo.-based company posted a net loss of $84.4 million, or $0.32 per share. The cost to mine the bitcoin jumped to $25,327 from $5,734 due to a 68% increase in the network's hashrate. Hashrate is a measurement of the total computational power used to process transactions on the network. (CoinDesk)

2. Tucker Carlson Says He Loves Bitcoin—But Believes the CIA Created It: During a private event on Friday held at Bitcoin 2024, the former Fox News host spoke at length about why crypto is the world’s best tool for enabling financial sovereignty—even though it was invented by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). “Obviously it was the CIA, we all know that,” said Carlson with a laugh. “It’s like Signal, they got there first. It’s a honeytrap!” (Decrypt)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 52/100 (Down 9 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): The sudden turn of politicians towards Bitcoin and crypto, and against CBDCs in the US is instructive in games of political power. While most of the rest of the world is barreling towards a CBDC solution and centralized power, the groundswell of support for Bitcoin and anti-CBDC shows the power of legacy representative democracy in the US. US politicians still need votes to maintain or gain power. US politicians in general still do not understand Bitcoin or CBDCs, but do understand that it is important for many constituents and can garner them support apart from traditional policies. The push for Bitcoin as a reserve asset is no less than a dog-whistle for digital asset enthusiasts as the reality is very complex and difficult to enact meaningfully, for the USG, citizens or Bitcoiners. All of which have different objectives.

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2024-07-23T00:32:15Z

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 845,369 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-05-27T13:33:12Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 845,369
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 27May24
Precedence: Priority (PP)
Controls: Public Release
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Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,379, 29.18 oz Gold, .16 Median US House
24hr Hi: $69,336 / Lo: $68,183
Vol: $19B (Up 27%)
Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 605 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 9 sats/vBtye (Down 10%)
Nodes: 18,326

--- Special Memorial Day 2024 Report---

"Was one dark and stormy night, when your boy is called to fight.
Better pray hard as you can, he'll come marching home again..."
-Cadence sung at SEAL training, Coronado

Even today, we are reminded of the specter of the great sacrifice that may be required as soldiers go through training for battle. We train our minds and bodies to fight and survive because of a Deep Calling. We sweat and bleed. Our friends die on the battlefield and during training.

This Deep Calling is innate. It starts with man's desire to live free. To worship, speak, defend oneself, assemble, and to be secure in one's own labors and possessions. Then the Calling adds youth, strength, and an organization of individuals dedicated to these ideals of freedom. For over 200 years, the USA has been THE organization that best espouses these ideals, notwithstanding its flaws.

When men and women heed this calling to train and fight for something bigger than themselves, it tempers us. It reminds each of us that there are battles worth losing friends and family over.

Those of us who do survive are burdened with making sense of it. At the bottom of all the questioning we arrive at the original Deep Calling: freedom. For freedom does not protect itself, it takes blood and flesh, and our friends have paid all they could so that we can continue to fight for it.

But we cannot fight without hope. Hope that things will be better or that our work will make a difference. In years past, all that hope was wrapped up in a flag of stars and stripes. Yet tyranny continues its fight against liberty. Worldwide, those who seek more and more power over those who would maintain it themselves, work to take it from us.

Our friends call to us from the grave, "Don't let the bastards take your freedom!". This is the Deep Calling that we veterans first heard, and now hear on the winds of our national cemeteries. Listen and fortify veterans and loved ones! Find your hope. In God. In community. In each other. In freedom technologies. Then train and continue the fight.

Those of us involved in Bitcoin Veterans see much of that hope in a technology that gives us a security of our hard-earned efforts. A way to gather and keep power from those who would take it from us. We study power, bitcoin, economics, warfare, philosophy, and organize. The outcome is not assured. No battle ever is. But we hear and heed the call from our brothers crossed over. We hope for the future and act to secure our freedoms enumerated in our Constitution and held in our hearts.

On this Memorial Day 2024, remember the fallen, but listen for their voices on the wind. What are they saying? Are you listening? Honor each of them and in total. Resolve to find hope and act on it, and in between the work, raise a glass to them and Live Free.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 844,917 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-05-24T12:59:29Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 844,917
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 24May24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Landslide in Papura New Guinea / China 'Punishes' Taiwan / Russian Miliary Execs Purged / Campus Protests Continue, More Arrests / Obama, Clintons, Join Bidens in Kenya State Dinner / Anti-CBDC Bill Passes House / ETH ETF Approved / Hot PMI Sinks Dow / MSFT Outage Affects Search Engines, ChatGPT / Is IPv6 The Freedom Protocol?

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,451, 28.83 oz Gold, .16 Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,041 / Lo: $66,356
Vol: $43B (Up 35%)
Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Down 4%)
HashRate: 746 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 10 sats/vBtye (Down 68%)
Nodes: 18,803

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Many feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide: A massive landslide is feared to have killed many after it struck six remote villages in Papua New Guinea, local officials and aid agencies said. The landslide buried more than 100 homes after it struck at around 03:00 local time Friday (17:00 GMT Thursday) in the highlands of Enga, north of the island nation in the south-west Pacific. It was not immediately clear how many people were trapped in the rubble. (BBC)

2. China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’: As the first day of exercises, codenamed Joint Sword-2024A, got under way on Thursday, China described them as “punishment” following the inauguration speech by Taiwan’s new president William Lai Ching-te in which he said Taiwan was a “sovereign and independent nation with sovereignty resting in the people”. The two-day exercises are testing the “capability of joint seizure of power, joint strikes and control of key territories,” said Colonel Li Xi, spokesman for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command. (AlJazeera)

3. Top Russian military officials are being arrested: It began last month with the arrest of a Russian deputy defense minister. Then the head of the ministry’s personnel directorate was hauled into court. This week, two more senior military officials were detained. All face charges of corruption, which they have denied. Corruption scandals are not new and officials and top officials have been accused of profiting from their positions for decades. (AP) (AC-These arrests, combined with the Defense Minister Shoigu's reassignment, indicates a probable purge of key defense personnel following Putin's recent re-election win. There are numerous possibilities for such a purge but all these efforts are certainly aimed at consolodating and confirming power for Putin.)

-US Events-
1. Police descend on UCLA after protesters erect new pro-Palestinian encampment: More than two dozen officers in riot gear descended on UCLA Thursday afternoon, facing off with pro-Palestinian protesters who had erected a new encampment on campus hours earlier. The move came amid escalating tensions between pro-Palestinian students and their faculty allies and administrators on the Westwood campus. The academic workers union announced Thursday that its ongoing strike over working conditions would expand to UCLA and UC Davis on Tuesday. (LATimes)

2. Obama makes an appearance at White House’s Kenya state dinner: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden roll out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto. Former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Former President Obama were in attendance. The former president was not on the initial state dinner guest list released by the White House. He attended a reception in the Blue Room prior to the dinner and stopped into the dinner area briefly, according to his office. Obama, whose father was born in Kenya, visited the country as president in 2015 and returned in 2018 after leaving office. (CNN)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Congress Building Pro-Crypto Army, Lawmaker Says: Crypto is gaining momentum among U.S. lawmakers. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated: “We are building a pro-crypto army in Congress.” This declaration came shortly after the House of Representatives passed the landmark Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) crypto bill, despite opposition from the White House and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. (BitcoinCom)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Ethereum ETFs Approved: The SEC combined proposals from the Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE exchanges, which requested changes to existing rules to allow the trading of Ethereum Exchange-Rraded Products (ETPs) and ETFs. (Forbes)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. U.S. House Passes Bill Banning Federal Reserve From Issuing a CBDC: The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, introduced by Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), seeks to block the U.S. central bank from continuing efforts toward the development of a digital dollar. Republicans expressed concerns that a U.S. CBDC could be used to control Americans. However, both the market structure and the anti-CBDC bills seem headed toward similar fates in the Senate – going nowhere – given that half of congress does not have a counterpart for either piece of legislation. (CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Dow Sinks More than 600 Points: Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, after a hotter-than-expected PMI survey fueled concerns about prolonged higher interest rates. The Dow Jones plunged by 605 points, marking its worst day of the year. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Microsoft outage affects Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo and ChatGPT internet search: The outage, which started around 3:00 a.m. EDT, largely affected users in Asia and Europe. Bing remained accessible when an alternate URL was used, but ChatGPT internet search and DuckDuckGo suffered issues because they use the Bing API. (CISOSeries)

-Technology-
1. Peer-to-peer blockchain: Scaling with IPv6-based new internet: At the London Blockchain Conference 2024, IPv6 Forum President Latif Ladid moderated a panel on how IPv6 and blockchain technology will change the internet. Ladid opens the panel by explaining the key points of IPv6: it enables true end-to-end connections between people. It empowers people and disempowers monopolies by enabling people to have their unique IP addresses for every device. (CoinGeek) (AC-Do Your Own Research on IPv6)

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 74/100 (Down 2 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 842,693 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-05-09T12:15:47Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 842,693
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 09May24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Biden Hold Bombs for Israel / Protests Spread to Europe / Effort to Oust US Speaker Fails / Heavy Rains, Tornados Across the US / US House Votes to Repeal SEC Custody Rule For Banks /

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $61,152, 26.40 oz Gold, .14 Median US House
24hr Hi: $62,799 / Lo: $60,648
Vol: $25B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.2T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 547 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 22 sats/vBtye (Up 61%)
Nodes: 17,036

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally: Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the U.S. was still committed to Israel’s defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms, but that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.” (CNN)

2. Europe takes steps to avoid US campus chaos: Riot police raided an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced actions to combat antisemitism on campus as anti-Israel protests spread through Europe after swarming U.S. college campuses. (Fox)

3. Mom of captured U.S. soldier Gordon Black says girlfriend ‘lured’ him to Russia: The worried mother of a U.S. soldier in Russian custody said Wednesday that her son “was lured” there by a Russian woman he had been seeing in South Korea for over a year and that he’s being held on trumped-up charges of stealing roughly $100 from her. Melody Jones said she thinks her son, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was set up by his girlfriend, whom she identified as Aleksandra Vashchuk. (NBC)

-US Events-
1. House Blocks Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Effort to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson:The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to block a resolution by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, with Democrats stepping in to help save the Republican leader, closing for now another dramatic chapter in the GOP’s intraparty squabbling. (CNN)

2. Multiple tornadoes strike across 6 states as 350 damaging storms pummel parts of US: At least 13 reported tornadoes across Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, South Dakota and Missouri have been reported in the last 24 hours, with more than 350 damaging storm reports from Kansas to Carolinas, including hail greater than softball in Missouri and wind gusts up to 72 mph in Indiana.(ABc)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. House Votes to Erase SEC Crypto Policy While President Biden Vows Veto: The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution rejecting SEC cryptocurrency accounting guidance that the industry said has deterred banks from handling crypto customers, but President Joe Biden is already promising he'll veto the effort if it hits his desk. (CoinDesk) (AC-This exchange is setting up crypto and bitcoin as a political football for the new few years.)

-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Rwandan central bank proceeds with ambitious retail CBDC project: The African country is eyeing a tokenized retail CBDC with offline transfer capabilities as it heads toward a cashless economy. (CoinTelegraph)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Dow Marks 6-Day Winning Streak: Stocks in the US finished a choppy session mixed on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 ended muted, the Dow Jones rose 171 points to extend its winning streak to six days, the longest since December. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. FTX Customers Poised to Recover All Funds Lost in Collapse: Bankruptcy lawyers for FTX said customers of the cryptocurrency exchange were set to get all their money back, plus interest. Virtually all FTX’s creditors, including hundreds of thousands of ordinary investors who used the exchange to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, would receive cash payments equivalent to 118 percent of the assets they had stored on FTX, the lawyers said. (NYTimes)

-Technology-
1. Neuralink’s First Brain-Chip Implant in a Human Appeared Flawless. There Was a Problem: Neuralink encountered a problem with the implant in its first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, that reduced the amount of data it could capture from his brain, according to a blog post the company published on Wednesday. Some data was lost because a number of the implant’s threads that had been placed in Arbaugh’s brain came out. The company, owned by Elon Musk, didn’t disclose the reason why some threads retracted unexpectedly. (WSJ)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 6% in largest fall since bear market lows: Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped 5.7% to 83.1 trillion as the network’s hash rate falls below 600 EH/s following the halving. This latest difficulty adjustment is the largest drop since December 2022, when bitcoin was trading for around $17,000. (theBlock)

2. Bitcoin Lightning Wallet ZEUS Isn’t Going Anywhere: Evan Kaloudis, the US-based founder of ZEUS, believes that now is the time to take a stand and fight for KYC-free bitcoin self-custody wallets. In the wake of the news of the Samourai Wallet developers getting arrested and Phoenix Wallet halting service to US customers, he made it public that he was going to fight like hell for self-custody Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallets like the one he created, ZEUS, to continue to exist. (BitcoinMag)

3. Argentinian Energy Company to Mine Bitcoin with Stranded Gas: State-owned energy firm YPF's subsidiary, YPF Luz, recently partnered with Genesis Digital Assets (GDA) to launch a gas flare-powered mining facility. It will harness 1,200 machines to monetize gas currently being flared into the atmosphere. This comes as Argentina embraces Bitcoin with the election of Bitcoin-friendly President Javier Milei in late 2023. (COinTelegraph)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 55/100 (Down 9 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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2024-05-09T11:40:11Z

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2024-05-04T16:06:12Z

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2024-04-20T00:28:57Z

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2024-04-03T13:48:07Z

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 837,391 DTG/ICOD: ...

2024-04-02T12:25:20Z

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 837,391
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 02Apr24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: School Shooting in Finland / Iran Vows Revenge After Israeli Strike in Syria / Dali Owners Deny Responsibility / Man Crashes FBI Gate in Atlanta / GBTC Selling Strong / Open Source Software Hack Shakes Techies

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,469, 28.99 oz Gold, .15 Median US House
24hr Hi: $70,080/ Lo: $65,091
Vol: $45B (Up 72%)
Mkt Cap: $1.29T (Down 6%)
HashRate: 654 EH/s
Avg Fees: 7,492 sats/tx (Up 18%)
Nodes: 18,193

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Finland school shooting: one victim dies, 12-year-old suspect held: Three 12-year-old children were shot at a school outside the Finnish capital on Tuesday and one of the victims later died, police said, with a 12-year-old fellow pupil suspected of the attack taken into custody.

2. Iran has vowed to retaliate after it accused Israel of bombing its embassy complex in Syria on Monday: The airstrike destroyed the 'consulate' building in the capital Damascus, killing at least seven officials including Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a top commander in Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), and senior commander Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. “According to our intelligence, this is no consulate and this is no embassy,” Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said Monday. (CNN)

-US Events-
1. Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Dali ship owners deny responsibility for crash: Ship’s owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine PTE denied any fault over the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that claimed the lives of six construction workers. (IndependentUK)

2. FBI Atlanta gate crash: Man tries to breach FBI security by tailing employees: The man attempted to follow an authorized vehicle through the gate, but was stopped by a vehicle barrier. Two other agents who were leaving at the time got out of their vehicle and detained him. (Fox5)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bank of Russia: Russians Transacted $51 Billion in Crypto During 2023: The institution’s recently published yearly report found that flows attributed to Russian nationals in large exchanges amounted to $51 billion in 2023, with most operations involving bitcoin and ether. (BitcoinCom)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot Bitcoin ETFs return to net daily outflows; Grayscale’s GBTC total outflows eclipse $15 billion: Inflows of $165.9 million from BlackRock’s dominant IBIT ETF were not enough to help overcome $302.6 million in outflows from Grayscale’s converted GBTC fund, leading to a total net outflow of $85.7 million yesterday. (BlockCryptoNews)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
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-Technology-
1. OpenAI will no longer require ChatGPT-3.5 users to create accounts to gain access to the tool: OpenAI announced on April 1 that it would no longer require ChatGPT users to sign up to make it “easier to experience the potential of AI.” However, users without accounts will not be able to store their history of previous interactions. (CoinTelegraph)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Upbeat U.S. Factory Data Powers Dollar Index to Nearly 5-Month High: The dollar index, which tracks the greenback’s value against major fiat currencies, topped the 105 mark for the first time over four months, taking the four-week gain to 2.58%. A stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated assets like bitcoin and gold expensive, potentially leading to lower demand. The PMI rose 2.5 points to 50.3 last month following February’s 47.8 reading. (CoinDesk)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Thwarted supply-chain hack sets off alarm bells across DC: Andres Freund, a software engineer at Microsoft, discovered fragments of malicious code expertly hidden inside two versions of an immensely popular open-source data compression tool, known as Xz, Friday March 29, which had by then been incorporated into two versions of the widely used Linux operating system. Some researchers said state involvement is likely given how skilled the Xz exploit code was.(Politico)

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 79/100 (Even)

Analyst Comments (AC): The majority of articles concerning bitcoin often focus on the technical analysis of price action or potential upsides or support levels. These articles are simply misleading when compared to the clear economic mechanics of supply and demand of the digital asset. Unlike securities which have derivative variables that may override supply/demand issues, bitcoin has less impact from such derivatives. Simply put, the most recent price action (~ 2-3 months) in BTC can be largely attributed to the buying of bitcoin from large institutional firms and the selling of the same, primarily from Grayscale Trust. In today's action for example, the price drop in BTC is most highly correlated to GBTC selling BTC as outlined in the article above. In other words, 'look for the signal through the noise'.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 836,653
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 28Mar24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Up to 100 Still Missing in Moscow / Haiti Chaos Continues / Baltimore Shipping Halts with Consequences / Four Killed in Illinois Stabbing Spree / SWIFT CBDC to Compete with BRICS / Facebook Sued Over Spying on Competitors Via Your Phone / BTC Whale Moves $6B

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,694, 31.95 oz Gold, .16 Median US House
24hr Hi: $71,727/ Lo: $68,381
Vol: $43B (Up 27%)
Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Even)
HashRate: 652 EH/s
Avg Fees: 26,730 sats/tx (Up 224%)
Nodes: 18,395

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Nearly 100 people still missing after Moscow attack, Russian news site says: The official toll from the attack on Crocus City Hall now stands at 140 dead and 182 wounded, while 95 more people appeared in lists compiled by the emergency services as missing. (Reuters)

2. Haiti: US guns pour into Port-au-Prince, fueling surge in violence: "All the guns here are from the US, everybody knows it. If the US wants to stop this, they could easily do it one month!" He pleads: "We are asking the US to give us a chance to live, just give us a chance." The UN report said some estimates put it at half a million legal and illegal weapons here as of 2020. It reported that guns and ammunition were being smuggled in from land, air and sea from US states such as Florida, Texas and Georgia. (BBC) (AC-The UN report is dated, and guns "pouring" into Haiti is exaggerated, but it remains that most guns have been smuggled over years into Haiti. It is common for the UN to release reports concerning gun manufacture and shipping in an effort to curb violence.)

-US Events-
1. The Economic Consequences of the Baltimore Catastrophe: Baltimore is one of the largest ports on the eastern seaboard of the United States. It is the fourth largest port on the East Coast by total tons of cargo handled. It was the first in terms of the volume of automobiles and light trucks (including 847,158 cars and light trucks), heavy farm and construction machinery, imported sugar, and imported gypsum, the governor’s office said in a statement last year. The port is completely shut down in the wake of the collision of the Dali with the Key bridge and the near-total collapse of the bridge. Economists call this a “supply shock,” and it is likely to lead to a resurgence of goods inflation and possibly temporary shortages of some goods. (Breitbart)

2. 4 dead, 7 injured in stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois, residential area: A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man were killed in the incident and five others who were injured were transported to local hospitals with “serious injuries,”. Police said a suspect is in custody and a motive is unknown. (CNN)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Australian Digital ID Bill passes Senate: The economy-wide digital identity scheme will now be up and running by midway through this year, a significant expansion of the existing government program which has now been running for nearly a decade.
“The final Digital ID Bill means people no longer have to share personal data and information like their birth certificate or passport every time they want to access a new service, and all in a far more secure, privacy-focused scheme with genuine protections. (ACSInformationAge)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Cathie Wood’s Bitcoin ETF sets record with $243.5m daily inflow: On March 27, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF witnessed an unprecedented $243.5 million in investments, marking a significant uptick over five times its usual daily intake, as Bitcoin neared the $72,000 threshold. (CryptoNews)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Currency Wars: SWIFT Network Directly Challenges BRICS: A CBDC connected to the SWIFT network is expected to be launched within a few months. The proposed 12-14 month timeline means that SWIFT’s CBDC threatens BRICS’ aspirations of dedollarization. Indeed, if it becomes a favored payment method, the dedollarization efforts of the BRICS risk encountering significant obstacles. (CoinTribune)

-Economic Indicators-
1. U.S. Debt To Reach $57 Trillion at Current Rate: As of today, the U.S. debt has crossed the $34.4 trillion mark and the unwanted growth is alarming. Data shows that the Federal government is adding an extra $1 trillion every 90 to 100 days. Going at the same pace, the U.S. debt can reach $57 trillion by the end of the decade in 2030. (WatcherGuru)

2. Gold Holds Gains as Traders Await US Data: Gold held just below $2,200 an ounce on Thursday, hovering near all-time highs as investors awaited a key US inflation (US PCE due Friday) reading that could influence the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Facebook may have exploited user devices to spy on competitors, documents show: In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project codenamed “Ghostbusters, to acquire, decrypt, transfer, and use private, encrypted in-app analytics from Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon, according to a new set of unsealed court documents. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned tech empire discussed paying teenagers to install “kits” on their devices, according to plaintiffs. Facebook was caught using a cyberattack method, “SSL man-in-the-middle,” to intercept and decrypt Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon encrypted analytics traffic. (CyberNews)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. $6B Moved as 5th Largest BTC Wallet Reactivates After Years of Dormancy: This week, blockchain observers noticed that the “37X” wallet, once holding the title of the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet, was activated for the first time since 2019. This significant move involved the transfer of 94,504.03 bitcoin into three distinct addresses. One of these recipient wallets has now risen to become the sixth-largest bitcoin holder. (BitcoinCom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 80/100 (Down 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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