BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 894,464
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 29Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Liberals Win in Canada Election / Iran Port Death Toll Rises / Houthis Hit by US Strikes / Ukraine Holds 3-Day Ceasefire / Spain, Portugal Recover From Power Blackout / Tariff War Drops US Imports / MLK-Associated Church Burned Down / Congress Works on Budget / USS Truman Drops Plane Overboard / DOJ Seeks 20 Year Sentence for Celsius CEO / Sec. of Commerce Wants Bitcoin Paradise / Arizona Passes First US SBR, Sent to Governor / BTC ETFs Have Big Week / USD Rises, UST Yields Down / Cyberattack on Iran / Workers Hiding AI Use / Bitcoin Mining Sustainability Over 50%
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,158, 28.73 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $95,598 / Lo: $93,498
Vol: $29B (Up 23%)
Mkt Cap: $1.89T (Even)
HashRate: 846 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 75%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Canadian Election Results: Liberals Win Under Mark Carney: The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured victory in Canada’s 2025 federal election, defeating the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre, who conceded defeat. (IndianExpress)
2. Iran Port Explosion Death Toll Rises to 40: A massive explosion at Bandar Abbas, Iran’s largest port, killed at least 40 people. Iranian state media reported firefighters were still working to extinguish the blaze. Local sources suggest negligent chemical storage as the cause, with Israeli officials denying involvement. (Reuters)
3. 68 Bodies Recovered in Yemen After U.S. Strike on Saada: Yemen’s Houthi TV reported that 68 bodies were recovered following a U.S. military strike on Saada. The strike’s context and targets were not detailed in the reports. (Reuters)
4. Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Announced for May 8-11: The Kremlin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Russia warned it would respond if Ukraine violates the truce. (AP)
5. Spain and Portugal Recover from Blackout: Electricity was restored to nearly all of Spain and parts of Portugal after an 18-hour blackout. The cause of the outage was not detailed in the reports. (NYT)
-US Events-
1. Trump Tariffs: Automakers May Get Relief: The Trump administration is considering softening tariffs on automakers, with reports indicating potential relief from the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports imposed April 5, 2025. Cargo shipments from China have dropped 60%, impacting retailers like Walmart and Target, with inventory shortages expected by mid-May. (Yahoo)
2. Memphis Church Tied to MLK Destroyed: A historic Memphis church linked to Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was destroyed by fire on April 28, 2025. The cause of the fire was not reported. (Reuters)
3. Congress Returns for Budget Reconciliation: Congress resumed sessions on April 28, 2025, after a two-week recess, focusing on budget reconciliation as a priority, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune leading discussions. (NPR)
4. US Warplane Falls Off Aircraft Carrier Into Red Sea: "The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay when the move crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft and tow tractor were lost overboard," the Navy said in a statement. This is the second aircraft lost from the USS Truman in 5 months. (IBTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. DOJ Seeks 20-Year Prison Sentence for Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky: The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius Network, for his involvement in a $7 billion fraud scheme. Prosecutors argued that Mashinsky's deliberate actions caused significant losses and that he refuses to take responsibility for his crimes. (Decrypt)
2. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick Has a Bitcoin Vision for America: Secretary Lutnick encourages Bitcoin businesses to set up shop in the United States, as he claims that the Trump administration is doing everything in its power to welcome such companies to the U.S. in the wake of the Biden administration’s hostile treatment of them. (BItcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Arizona Passes Landmark Bill To Have First Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in The U.S.: Arizona just made history. Today, on April 28 the Grand Canyon State became the first among U.S. regions to pass a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. If signed into law, it would mark a major shift in how states handle digital assets. But before this becomes reality, Governor Katie Hobbs has to sign it off. Her stance on state-backed Bitcoin investments isn’t clear yet, and whether she greenlights the bill or shuts it down remains to be seen. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-Somebody had to be first.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETF demand skyrockets on price breakout leading to largest flows in 2025: After initially stumbling through a dry spell earlier this year, these funds roared back to life between April 21-25, pulling in a staggering $3 billion in net inflows. The April 22 frenzy alone netted $936.5 million, marking the most substantial one-day surge in recent memory. (CryptoSlate)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Rises Amid Global Trade Developments: The dollar index rose above 99.1 on Tuesday, recouping some losses from the previous session as investors monitored global trade developments. China reiterated that it is not engaged in trade talks with the US, clarifying that President Xi Jinping has not called President Donald Trump. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Yield Hovers at 3-Week Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury not hovered around 4.2% on Tuesday, lingering at its lowest levels in three weeks as investors awaited crucial economic data that could reveal the early impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Iran claims it stopped large cyberattack on country’s infrastructure: Iran repelled a “widespread and complex” cyberattack targeting the country’s infrastructure on Sunday, according to a senior official who spoke to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked Tasnim News Agency. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks: The Lyrid meteor shower reached its peak, with NASA reporting 10 to 20 meteors visible per hour under optimal conditions. (CBS)
2. Workers Are Hiding Their AI Use—Study Reveals Why That's a Big Problem for Employers: New worldwide research has uncovered an increasing trend of employees secretly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace, with implications for transparency, trust, and risk management in contemporary workplaces. The research revealed that most workers have no idea how AI operates or how to use it ethically. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Cambridge University study says Bitcoin mining sustainable energy use hit 52.4%, exceeding Elon Musk's target to resume Tesla BTC payments: A new Bitcoin mining report from Cambridge University says that sustainable energy use by the industry has reached 52.4% — up from 37.6% in 2022. (TheBlock)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Up 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 894,305
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran Port Explodes / India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate / Israel Hits Hezbollah in Beirut / Car Attack in Vancouver Kills 11 / ICE Raids Underground Club, Nets 100 Illegals / ABC Settles With Trump on Defamation / Dr Oz Uncovers Large Fraud in Medicare / Russia Launches New Crypto Exchange / Swiss Bank Says No to Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Rise / BTC Exchanges Low on BTC / Bitcoin Hits 5th Largest Asset / Bitcoin $330M Theft Spooks / OpenAI CEO Says Safeguards to be Dynamic / Nuke-Powered Helo to be Built / Strike Launches BTC Lending / Swiss Supermarket Expands Lightning Point of Sale
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,305, 29.00 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,430 / Lo: $92,455
Vol: $24B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.89T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 823 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 8 sats/vBtye (Up 175%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Deadly Explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port: A massive explosion at Bandar Abbas, Iran’s largest port, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200. The blast, reported on April 27, 2025, is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak or sabotage, though investigations are ongoing. The port handles 50% of Iran’s maritime trade. (Reuters)
2. India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate: India reported “unprovoked” small arms fire from Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) for four consecutive nights, starting April 24. The skirmishes follow the Pahalgam attack, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting terrorism. Pakistan claims its actions were defensive. Both sides have reinforced troop deployments. (Reuters)
3. Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Beirut Suburb: Yesterday Israel conducted airstrikes on a Hezbollah missile storage site in Beirut’s southern suburb, violating a November 2024 ceasefire. The attack killed 12 and injured 60, with significant damage to residential areas. (Bloomberg)
4. 11 people killed, more than 20 hurt after SUV driven by man rams into Vancouver Filipino Heritage Festival: The driver, a 30-year-old Vancouver resident, was the lone occupant and Rai said evidence does not lead investigators to believe it was an act of terrorism, however, his motive remains unclear. Officials confirmed that barricades did not block the area where the driver entered the festival. (GLobalNewsCA)
-US Events-
1. Over 100 Immigrants Arrested in Colorado Springs Raid: On Saturday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested over 100 undocumented immigrants in a raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs. The operation, praised by President Trump, targeted individuals with prior deportation orders where most are from central American countries. Critics argue it signals a harsh new phase in immigration enforcement. (CNN)
2. ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit with President Donald Trump, agreeing to contribute $15 million to his presidential foundation and library. The lawsuit stemmed from statements made by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, who claimed Trump was found liable for rape in a civil case, which Trump’s legal team argued was misleading. (BBC)
3. Medicare Fraud Uncovered by Dr. Oz: As Medicare and Medicaid Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz announced yesterday the discovery of $10 billion in fraudulent claims. He established a “war room” to investigate and recover funds, targeting providers and intermediaries. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Russia to Launch Crypto Exchange: Russia’s central bank and Ministry of Finance proposed a crypto exchange allowing wealthy investors to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under a three-year experimental regime. This follows a 2021 ban on crypto payments. (CoinTelegraph)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Swiss National Bank Rejects Bitcoin as Reserve Asset: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel rebuffed calls to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset, stating that cryptocurrencies do not meet the bank’s standards due to low liquidity and high volatility. (Reuters)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge to $2.7 Billion: Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $2.7–$3 billion in weekly inflows, the highest in five months, signaling strong institutional adoption. Public companies now hold over 700,000 BTC, with projections suggesting they could control 3 million BTC by 2026. (Various, X)
2. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Hit Historic Lows: Bitcoin reserves on exchanges dropped to their lowest levels since November 2018, indicating a potential supply shock. (CoinMarketCap)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin Surpasses Google as Fifth-Largest Asset: Bitcoin’s market capitalization exceeded Google’s, making it the fifth-largest asset globally. (X)
2. US 10-Year Yield Stabilizes Ahead of Key Economic Data: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.24% on Monday, as investors braced for key economic reports this week that could provide insight into the early effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Markets are focused on Friday’s April jobs report, along with first-quarter GDP figures and the Fed-preferred PCE inflation gauge on Wednesday. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Apparent bitcoin theft worth $330 million spikes Monero price in laundering frenzy: A suspicious transaction involving approximately 3,520 BTC ($330.7 million) took place on Sunday, in what on-chain investigator ZachXBT believes may be a theft. Shortly after the transfer, the stolen funds were laundered through more than six exchanges and converted to Monero to obfuscate the activity. (TheBlock)
2. Sam Altman: AI privacy safeguards can’t be established before ‘problems emerge’: The CEO of OpenAI said on Thursday that it’s too early to implement privacy regulations for artificial intelligence because the technology — and how it impacts society — is rapidly evolving. “Dynamic response is the only way to responsibly figure out the right guardrails for new technology.” he said. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan: Dragonfly, a car-sized, nuclear-powered rotorcraft designed to investigate Titan's potential to host life, passed its Critical Design Review. Equipped with cameras, sensors and samplers, Dragonfly will assess Titan's habitability, looking out for prebiotic chemistry as well as potential signs of life. (SpaceCom)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Jack Maller’s Strike to Launch BTC Lending Platform in the Coming Days: Bitcoin payments platform Strike is launching a BTC lending service, expanding how Bitcoin is used as a financial product. CEO Jack Mallers now leads both Strike and Twenty One Capital, fueling speculation about a potential financial strategy alignment. Industry insiders suspect Strike’s lending rollout could hint at a merger, potentially forming a Bitcoin-powered financial institution. (BitcoinSensus)
2. Major Supermarket Chain Spar to Launch Bitcoin Payments Across Switzerland: Spar supermarkets in Switzerland are preparing to roll out Bitcoin payments nationwide after a successful pilot backed by the crypto payments firm DFX Swiss, in a move that could make crypto a staple of everyday life. “Zug was just the prototype location — we will soon be rolling it out throughout Switzerland,” OpenCryptoPay confirmed on X. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 54/100 (Down 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,911
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: VIPs Gather in Rome / Saudi Arabia to Get Arms Package / India-Pakistan Relations Sour Quickly / Prosecution Seeks Death for CEO Killer / Teen Arrested for Arson in NJ Wildfire / NM Judge Arrested for Harboring Gang Member / Federal Reserve Drops Guidance for Banks on Crypto / SECTREAS Bessent Says Bretton Woods Needs Update / Sovereign Funds Buying Bitcoin / Tariff Shock to Hit LA Docks, Truckers / NK Hackers Target Crypto Devs / China Astronauts Arrive in Space Station / Helium Network Gets AT&T Deal / BTC Biz Funder Geyser Changes Structure
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $94,414, 28.63 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,430 / Lo: $92,455
Vol: $31B (Down 14%)
Mkt Cap: $1.87T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 822 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis: The Vatican said 130 delegations are confirmed, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning sovereigns. The work of the conclave to choose a new pope won’t start until at least May 5, after nine days of public mourning. (AP)
2. Trump Offers Saudi Arabia $100 Billion Arms Package: President Trump is reportedly preparing to offer Saudi Arabia an arms deal worth over $100 billion, strengthening US-Saudi ties. (Reuters)
3. India and Pakistan Suspend Trade, Visas as Tensions Rise over Kashmir Killings: India and Pakistan canceled visa services for each others’ nationals on Thursday amid rising tensions over a brutal terrorist attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir. The uneasy neighbors shut down airspace, closed border crossings, suspended trade, and exchanged increasingly aggressive remarks over India’s suspension of an important water treaty. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Federal prosecutors officially file intent to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione: Federal prosecutors filed their intent to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, if convicted. (GroundNews)
2. NJ Wildfire: 19-Year-Old Charged With Arson As Blaze Burns 15,250 Acres: Joseph Kling was charged with arson after he allegedly set wooden pallets on fire and left them before they were fully extinguished. Several structures were still threatened by the wildfire after it already burned down a commercial building and multiple vehicles. (IBTimes)
3. New Mexico Judge, Wife Arrested After Allegedly Harboring Tren de Aragua Gang Members: A disgraced New Mexico magistrate judge and his wife are under arrest after they allegedly harbored reported Tren de Aragua gang members. The judge resigned from his position last week after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials arrested a Venezuelan man said to be living on his property. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Federal Reserve Withdraws Crypto Rules for Banks, Ending 'Choke Point' Practices: The Federal Reserve said Thursday evening it will no longer obligate member banks to provide advanced notice of crypto and stablecoin-related ventures, and will instead monitor engagement with digital assets like it would any other banking activities. (Decrypt) (AC-This is the final domino to fall that is a serious hinderance to Bitcoin SOV adoption in the US and could lead to increased adoption of banks serving crypto and bitcoin customers.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bretton Woods institutions must reorient, US Treasury secretary says: Speaking at the Institute of International Finance, Bessent called on the IMF and the World Bank to correct trade imbalances and protect the value of fiat currencies against exchange rate risk. Bessent added that the Trump administration will use stablecoins to protect the US dollar and its status as the global reserve currency. Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser argued against this plan, predicting that gold-backed stablecoins would outcompete dollar-pegged tokens due to the desire for low-volatility, inflation-resistant money. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Amazing to witness the discussions surrounding the decline of the 1944 Bretton Woods agreements as digital currencies rise and the most powerful decentralized money becomes more established (Bitcoin).)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Sovereign Wealth Funds Bought Bitcoin as Retail Pulled Back: Coinbase Exec: Institutional demand is tied to de-dollarization, inflation hedging, and a shift away from tech-stock correlations, the exec said. (Decrypt)
2. US spot bitcoin ETFs log $442 million in net inflows as BTC price shows resilience (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. First Tariff Shock Set To Hit Port Of Los Angeles, With Ripple Effects Across The Broader Economy: new data from Port Optimizer, a tracking system for vessel operators, showed that scheduled import volumes into the Port of Los Angeles are set to decline sharply beginning on Sunday. "Year-over-year trucking activity out of Los Angeles down 23%. It will likely drop to 50% in the coming weeks if there isn't trade war resolution," (ZeroHedge)
2. US Stocks Gain Ground: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 were over 1.6% higher and the Dow gained 450 points on Thursday after a volatile week, as markets continued to assess the outlook for US trade flows and how it may impact corporate returns. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. North Korean Hackers Create Fake U.S. Businesses to Target Crypto Devs: Two firms, Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC, were spun up by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, according to cybersecurity outfit Silent Push. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. China launches 3 astronauts to replace crew on Tiangong space station: China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and exploration of Mars. (NBC)
2. Solana-Based Helium Strikes Deal to Serve AT&T Customers in the US: Helium, a Solana-based, community-led distributed network, will now serve AT&T customers in the U.S., providing additional Wi-Fi coverage wherever a Helium hotspot is available. (BitcoinCom)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin crowdfunding platform Geyser launches social-gated launchpad for Bitcoin projects: The Launchpad mechanism modifies how creators access Geyser’s core crowdfunding tools. Projects begin as draft listings placed in a public Launchpad stream for 30 days. During this period, they cannot receive funding and must secure at least 21 followers to unlock full campaign functionality. If the threshold is met, Geyser will email followers a notification and convert the listing into a standard fundraising page. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Down 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,759
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: More IDF Strikes in Gaza / US Cardinal Dolan Heads to Rome / Kyiv Hit Hard / Trump EO Tightens College Fundings / Sen Dick Durban to Retire / Tariff War Rakes in Revenues / SEC Crypto Roundtable Tomorrow / Missouri SBR Bill Advances / Jack Mallers to Head New Bitcoin Fund / Riot Mining Borrows on Bitcoin / Metaplanet Gets Aggressive with Buys / BTC ETFs on Strong Momentum / Stocks Rise on Tariff Pause / Elderly Targeted For Crypto Fraud / China, Russia to Build Moon Base With Nuke Reactor
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,612, 27.70 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,535 / Lo: $91,696
Vol: $36B (Down 40%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 821 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 10 at Shelter: Israeli airstrikes targeted a shelter in Gaza, killing 10 people, with Israel claiming the strikes were aimed at militants. The Gaza Health Ministry reported 39 deaths and 105 injuries in the region over the past 24 hours. (AlJazeera)
2. Cardinal Dolan Heads to Rome for Papal Election: Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, one of ten American cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, departed for Rome following Pope Francis’s death. (NewYorkTimes)
3. Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack: At least eight people have been killed and more than 80 others injured, including children, in an overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv. (BBC) (AC-It seems the current military advantage rests with Russia.)
-US Events-
1. Trump Tightens Control Over Higher Education With Executive Orders Targeting Accreditation, Foreign Grants: President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at tightening standards for college accreditation -- a critical requirement for institutions seeking access to billions of dollars in federal student financial aid. The order is designed to reshape how the federal government determined which colleges are eligible to receive federal student loans and Pell grants. (IBTimes)
2. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelection: Durbin expressed that he has a deep love for the job but believes now is the right time to pass the torch to the next generation. (GroundNews)
3. Trump Trade War Results In Record $12 Billion Surge In Customs Revenues: According to today's Daily Treasury Statement, on April 22, the US collected a record $11.7 billion in "customs and certain excise taxes", the biggest one day haul on record. To be sure, this is not a "one-day collection", but rather is a monthly accrual and is more indicative of the monthly total (which stands at about $15.4 billion). (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Paul Atkins’ First Ever SEC Crypto Roundtable on April 25: Although the previous two discussions failed to bring any significant impact in the crypto industry and its status, the approaching one is anticipated to bring major changes, especially as Paul Atkins is set to attend. (CoinGape)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Missouri Bitcoin Reserve Bill Passes First Committee: Missouri’s Bitcoin reserve bill passed its first committee with no opposition, signaling state-level interest in holding Bitcoin as a strategic asset.(X)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Twenty One Capital Launches with $3 Billion to Acquire Bitcoin: Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, announced Twenty One, a public company backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, valued at $3.6 billion. It aims to acquire 42,000 Bitcoin through 21 Capital, positioning it as a competitor to MicroStrategy. Mallers joined as CEO, fueling bullish sentiment. (CNBC, X)
2. Coinbase Provides $100 Million Credit Facility to Bitcoin Mining Company Riot Platforms: This multiple drawdown term loan facility will be available to Riot over a two-month period following the execution date. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for key strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes. CEO Jason Les emphasized that this marks Riot’s first bitcoin-backed facility. (BitcoinCom)
3. Metaplanet hits 5,000 BTC milestone as corporate bitcoin accumulation race heats up: "We have reached 50% of our initial goal of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025," Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich posted on X. "This is a big step forward in our aim to become one of the world's leading bitcoin holding companies. We will lead the global bitcoin race from Japan." (TheBlock)
4. Bitcoin ETFs grab $917 million flows Wednesday topping $2B for the week (CryptoSlate) (AC-BTC ETF market momentum persists, capturing 19,300 BTC in two days.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Hold Steady After Two-Day Rally: US stock futures were little changed on Thursday after the major averages posted a two-day rally, underpinned by easing US-China trade tensions and receding concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence. In Wednesday’s regular session, the Dow climbed 1.07%, the S&P 500 advanced 1.67%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.5%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. FBI Data Shows 66% Increase in Crypto Fraud with Elderly Hardest Hit: Elderly Americans lost $2.8 billion in crypto scams in 2024, despite making up only 17% of the population, with ATM fraud rising rapidly. The average loss per senior victim was $83,000, which is more than four times the overall average loss of $19,372 for other online crimes. One of the most alarming trends in the report is the rapid increase in crypto ATM and kiosk fraud cases where criminals typically direct victims to withdraw money from financial accounts, including retirement or investment funds. (Blockonomi)
-Technology and Science-
1. China Signals Support for Nuclear Reactor on Moon to Power Sino-Russian Lunar Station: China and Russia are collaborating to establish the International Lunar Research Station at the moon's south pole by 2035, featuring a nuclear reactor and solar arrays. The project aims to involve 50 countries and 500 research institutions worldwide. (GroundNews)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 63/100 (Down 9 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,638
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Terror Attack in Kashmir / Houthis Fire Missile at Northern Israel / Trump Backs Off China Tariffs / Rubio Looks to Slash State Dept / Trump Says He Won't Fire Powell / EU Looks to Control Blockchain Data / US Stablecoin Vs. EU CBDC Showdown / Cantor Starts Bitcoin Fund / Stocks Spike on Tariff News / Crypto Malware Sold as Service / Quantum Computing Helps Encryption / ISS Gets Resupplied / EU Fines Apple and Meta (Again) / Bitcoin Set to Transform Retirements
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $93,688, 28.26 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,459 / Lo: $88,515
Vol: $60B (Up 65%)
Mkt Cap: $1.86T (Up 6%)
HashRate: 837 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Militants kill at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir: Gunmen shot and killed at least 26 tourists Tuesday at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Two officers said at least four militants fired at dozens of tourists from close range. Most of the killed tourists were Indian, they said, speaking on condition of anonymity. (AP)
2. Houthi rebels fire a missile targeting northern Israel, a rare target for the group: Sirens sounded in Haifa, Krayot and other areas west of the Sea of Galilee, the Israeli military said. “An interceptor was launched toward the missile, and the missile was most likely successfully intercepted,” the Israeli military said. Those in the area could hear booms in the predawn darkness. (ABC)
3. Trump says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’: “I do say China is going to be a slog in terms of the negotiations,” SECTREAS Bessent said, according to a transcript obtained by the Associated Press. “Neither side thinks the status quo is sustainable.” (TheGuardian)
-US Events-
1. Trump Admin Draws Flak Over Plans To Overhaul State Department: 'An Assault On American Diplomacy': "The sprawling bureaucracy created a system more beholden to radical political ideology than advancing America's core national interests," SECSTATE Rubio said of the Department. In his proposal, he touted the elimination of a division that oversees "civilian security, democracy and human rights", among others. (IBTimes)
2. Trump Has No Plans to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell: ‘The Press Runs Away with Things’: “No, I have no intention of firing him. I would like to see him be a little more active in terms of his idea to lower interest rates. This is a perfect time to lower interest rates.” Trump said. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Europe Rolls Out Draft Guidelines on Blockchain Data Storage: The European Data Protection Board has approved draft rules for storing and sharing personal data on blockchains, aligning with GDPR standards. The guidelines emphasize Data Protection by Design and by Default, urging organizations to avoid storing personal data on blockchains if it conflicts with data protection principles. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US Stablecoin Plans Ignite EU Regulatory Dispute: U.S. endorsement of cryptocurrencies and promotion of dollar-based stablecoins has reportedly sparked tensions between the European Commission and the European Central Bank. The Italian economy minister recently warned that dollar-based stablecoins pose an even greater threat to the euro than the ongoing trade war. In the past, the EU said it would prioritize promoting the digital euro, the continent’s answer to dollar-based stablecoins. They fear that an avalanche of dollar-based stablecoins could end up rerouting European savings into the U.S. (BitcoinCom) (AC-An interesting turn of events as world economic power centers vie for control over fiat mechanisms built upon digital currencies. The battle will continue not with just the EU, but also China, Russia and blocs such as BRICS. The 'third rail' of Bitcoin, however, will continue to capture economic power from the fiat systems over time.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Bulls Unite: Cantor Fitzgerald’s $3 Billion Crypto Power Move: Cantor Fitzgerald is creating a $3 billion Bitcoin fund with Tether, SoftBank and Bitfinex, mirroring MicroStrategy's approach to Bitcoin accumulation. Brandon Lutnick, son of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, will lead the new venture. (Blockonomi)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Falls on Trump Remarks: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note declined by about 5 basis points to 4.35% on Wednesday, as markets responded positively to comments from President Donald Trump that eased investor anxiety. Trump stated that final tariffs on Chinese imports “won’t be anywhere near as high as 145%,” signaling a potentially softer approach to the ongoing trade dispute. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Set to Extend Gains: US stock futures surged on Wednesday, with S&P 500 contracts up 2.4%, Nasdaq 100 futures rallying 2.8%, and the Dow Jones gaining over 700 points, building on Tuesday’s strong rebound. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Crypto drainers now sold as easy-to-use malware at IT industry fairs: "Previously, entering the world of cryptocurrency scams required a fair amount of technical knowledge.” That is no longer the case. Under the DaaS model, “getting started isn’t significantly more difficult than with other types of cybercrime.” AMLBot CEO said. “Interestingly, some drainer groups have become so bold and professionalized that they even set up booths at industry conferences — CryptoGrab being one such example.“ (CoinTelegraph)
2. Quantum Computers Just Gave Cryptography a Huge Boost: Researchers from JP Morgan Chase and Quantinuum have demonstrated that quantum computers can produce certifiably random numbers, enhancing cybersecurity. Traditional computers use algorithms that mimic randomness, making them hackable. The breakthrough, published in Nature, showed that quantum randomness is unhackable and unpredictable. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Dragon Docks to Station Delivering Science, Supplies to Crew: The spacecraft carried about 6,700 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo to the orbiting laboratory on SpaceX’s 32nd commercial resupply services mission for NASA. (NASA)
2. EU fines Apple €500M and Meta €200M for breaking Europe’s digital rules: The European Union imposed a €500 million fine on Apple for preventing app makers from guiding users to cheaper options outside its App Store. Meta was fined €200 million for requiring users to choose between ads or paying to avoid them. (GroundNews)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin’s Transformative Role As A Retirement Asset: ...This is why the potential Bitcoin Strategic Reserve is such a monumental threshold. It would signal trust in Bitcoin from the very top, which would then trickle down to sanctification layers that supply the older demographic with cues. Even if the MSM is inimical to the Trump admin, the existence of BSR would change the tone of Bitcoin coverage, forever. (BitcoinMag) (AC-A well-done article on the value of trust in retirement (future) planning and how narrative development competes with technical understandings.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 25 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): We are in the early stages of a global conflict via economic control. The US is currently on the track to boost US Dollar hegemony via stablecoin legislation and money printing, while the EU and others look for control via some type of CBDC. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin global ecosystem grows at distinct odds to fiat control systems. The conflict will increase and take unexpected turns along the way as the stakes are globally consequential.
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,501
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Pope's Funeral on Saturday / Tariff War Targets Solar Panels / More Dem Lawmakers in El Salvador / NIH Cuts Grants to DEI, Anti-Semitic Universities / Concerted Narrative Effort Targets SECDEF / SEC Chair Atkins Sworn In / Coinbase Eyes Banking License / BTC ETFs Inflow Highest Since January / Gold Over $3,500, Stock Sinks, Bond Yields Up / SE Asia Fraud Industry Growing / AI Power Draw May Get Big / El Salvador Signs AI Lab Deal With NVIDIA
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $88,639, 25.65 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,821 / Lo: $86,408
Vol: $37B (Up 38%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 843 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 40%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday. (AP)
2. US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels: The United States has announced tariffs up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies.(GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Four More Democrats Travel to El Salvador to ‘Pressure Trump Administration’ to Return Illegal Migrant: Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), and Robert Garcia (D-CA) — who is formerly an illegal immigrant himself — touched down in the Latin American country on Monday “to pressure the Trump Administration to abide by a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Breitbart)
2. NIH bans all future grants to universities with DEI programs or Israel boycotts: Harvard University is expected to face significant impacts due to its $488 million in National Institutes of Health funding, with its medical school being hit the hardest, according to The Harvard Crimson. The funding cuts could lead to financial pressures for universities relying on federal research grants, which may result in layoffs and budget cuts. (GroundNews)
3. Elizabeth Warren Says We’re ‘Starting to See the Cracks of Fear’ in Trump After Latest Pete Hegseth Scandal: After the latest Signal story came out, there were leaks from within the Trump administration that they were actively seeking a replacement for the former Fox News host, though the White House soon denied those reports. (Yahoo) (AC-This article is a clear influence attempt in an very strong effort to target the SECDEF and good example of 5th Gen narrative warfare. Most legacy media headlines are carrying similar messages indicating a strong, organized campaign.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC's New Chairman Paul Atkins Officially Sworn In, Aims For Crypto-friendly Approach: Paul Atkins brings a crypto-friendly approach, aiming to facilitate capital formation, maintain market efficiency, and protect investors. He plans to resign from his private sector role at Patomak Global Partners within 90 days of confirmation. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Coinbase considering applying for US banking license: “This is something Coinbase is actively considering but has not made any formal decisions yet,” the spokesperson said. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Bitcoin ETFs Saw $381 Million In Inflows, Highest Since January: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest single-day performance since January, with ARK's fund leading inflows amid broader bitcoin market strength. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold Prices Soar Over $3,500 on the Wings of a Weak Dollar: The precious metal broke again its all-time high price, blowing past the $3,500 mark in COMEX, with future contracts reaching $3,506.35 per troy ounce. (BitcoinCom)
2. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held its recent advance to above 4.4% on Tuesday as investors sold off US bonds, equities, and the dollar amid deepening concerns over economic policy and political stability. (TradingEconomics)
3. Wall Street Sinks as Trump Slams Fed: US stocks closed sharply lower on Monday after President Trump escalated his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, stoking fears over the central bank’s independence and rattling investor confidence. The sell-off was swift and broad, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively. The Dow dropped 971 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Southeast Asian cyber fraud industry at ‘inflection point’ as it expands globally: Despite China- and Thailand-led crackdowns on scam compounds in Myanmar, the organized crime groups behind the industry are growing increasingly professional and deepening ties with other regions and illicit actors. Criminal groups are able to move operations seemingly overnight within the region in response to law enforcement activity, researchers said — and they are increasingly expanding abroad. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI Power Demand Is Remaking Our Energy Ecosystem, While Painting A Target On Its Own Back: Even in its most conservative projections, AI-driven booms in electricity use are poised to provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity—and imperative—to secure our grid against PRC cyber attacks. (ZeroHedge)
2. El Salvador sets ambitious AI goals with national lab launch amid NVIDIA deal: Bitcoin Office Director Stacy Herbert revealed that the initiative will focus on building domestic AI infrastructure and training local talent. She described the AI Lab as a first-of-its-kind project aligned with the country’s broader vision of technological self-sufficiency. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 47/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,366
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Pope Francis Passes Away / IDF Investigates Gaza Medics Death / China Warns Countries to Not Deal With USA / Klaus Schwab Resigns / Boston Celebrates Revere Ride / FSU Shooting Kills 2 / Russian Trade Mostly Rubles / Circle Targets Remittances / Dollar Down, Futures Down, Gold, Bitcoin Up / North Korean Hackers Move Assets Into Bitcoin / NASAs Oldest Astronaut Returns to Earth / Swiss Supermarket Takes Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $86,955, 25.57 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $87,774 / Lo: $83,976
Vol: $27B (Up 81%)
Mkt Cap: $1.72T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 863 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 150%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday: Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. The pope passed away the morning after the holiest day in the Christian year, when the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (CNN)
2. 'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says: Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed on 23 March after a convoy of PRCS ambulances, a UN car and a fire truck came under fire by the Israeli military. In a statement, the IDF said its troops opened fire believing they were facing a threat from enemy forces. (BBC)
3. China warns countries against making trade deals with the US unfavorable to Beijing: Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against almost all of America’s trading partners on April 2. “China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement. “If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner. China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests.” (AP) (AC-The tariff war continues to escalate.)
4. Klaus Schwab Resigns from World Economic Forum: Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-time chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has resigned from his position with immediate effect after 55 years. The WEF has appointed Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chairman to ensure leadership continuity while a search for a permanent successor is conducted. (X)
-US Events-
1. Boston Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride with Warning ‘Tyranny Is at Our Door’: Crowds gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday evening to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn that British troops were approaching. (Breitbart)
2. FSU Suspected Shooter Son Of Sheriff's Deputy: A suspected gunman is in custody after an active shooter was reported Thursday at the university. The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, who currently attends FSU and is the son of a sheriff's deputy. It is reported that he killed two people and injured at least six others. (IBTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russia Reaches Historic Milestone by Paying for Over Half of Its Imports in Rubles: According to the Central Bank of Russia, 53.5% of all imports to the country were paid for with Russian rubles in February, marking a historic record. Currencies from unfriendly countries, including the U.S. dollar, accounted for only 17.2%, representing a success for a nation facing unilateral sanctions from the U.S. government. (BitcoinCom)
2. Circle to Launch New Payments Network Targeting Remittances: Circle, known for the USDC stablecoin, is launching a new payments network targeting remittances to compete with Mastercard and Visa. The firm's CEO will unveil the vision at an event in New York City, aiming to solidify its position in the evolving stablecoin space. (CoinDesk) (AC-The global remittance flows are approximately $900B last year with digital currencies capturing between $27 to $121B of that flow.)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Crashes On Powell Removal Speculation, Gold Soars To All Time High And Bitcoin Suddenly Spikes: The plunge in the dollar is just what the admin quietly wants (they have repeatedly stated they want a strong dollar "in the long term", but certainly not in the short, when the collapse in the greenback will boost US exports). Gold which is storming to new record highs this evening, spiking above $3,373. This suggests that with gold approaching ridiculous prices, the next flight to safety away from the collapsing dollar will be bitcoin - after all, it's only a matter of time before all other central banks unleash a money printing frenzy to hammer their own currencies. (ZeroHedge)
2. US Futures Point to Losses at the Open: US stock futures fell about 1% on Monday, with contracts on the major indexes pointing lower as traders returned from the long weekend to renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. North Korean Hackers Converted 84% of Stolen Bybit ETH to Bitcoin: North Korea's Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion from Bybit; 68.6% remains traceable while hackers laundered funds through mixers and swaps. (Blockonomi)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday: Astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling toward Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). (PhysOrg)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Swiss Supermarket SPAR Begins Accepting Bitcoin: SPAR in Zug, Switzerland now accepts Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network, facilitated by DFX Swiss's OpenCryptoPay solution. This move aligns with Switzerland's progressive stance on Bitcoin adoption, with cities like Zug and Lugano leading the way in integrating cryptocurrency into daily transactions. (BItcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 39/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 892,836
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Xi Building New Trade Partners / DPRK Threatens Over Bombers / FAA Contractor Spied For Iran / Greece Excited for New US Ambassador / Puerto Rico Loses All Power / CA Sues Trump Over Tariffs / US Sen. Van Hollen in El Salvador Advocating for Deportee / Panama City Takes Bitcoin Payments / A16Z Want RIAs to Self-Custody / Fed's Powell Tried to Calm Markets / 1 BTC Reward for Quantum Crack of Bitcoin Encryption / AI Deepfake of CZ Worries / Chemicals on Exoplanet Hints at Life / US May Ban DeepSeek / Bitcoin Miners Challenged / Bitcoin Core V29 Released
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,752, 25.42 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $85,428 / Lo: $83,314
Vol: $25B (Down 9%)
Mkt Cap: $1.68T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 917 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China’s Xi wraps up Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia: Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his first visit to Malaysia in over a decade on Thursday with a flurry of trade and investment pledges – including support for Chinese-made aircraft sales and semiconductor cooperation – as Beijing seeks to position itself as Southeast Asia’s most dependable partner amid Washington’s intensifying trade war. (SCMP)
2. North Korea threatens a response to US flying long-range bombers over South Korea: The ministry described the bombers' deployment as a 'reckless and unnecessary abuse of strength' and a 'grave provocation.' The North warned that U.S. Military actions could have 'serious negative consequences' for its own security situation. (GroundNews)
3. Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry: Abouzar Rahmati pleaded guilty to conspiring to act and acting as an agent of the Iranian government in the US without prior notification to the attorney general. (Fox)
4. Guilfoyle-Mania Sweeps Greece: Hellenic Republic Ready for Kimberly as U.S. Ambassador: The top ally of President Donald Trump, who the president nominated as his U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is eagerly awaited here in the Hellenic Republic. Leaders from the Prime Minister on down through his top officials throughout government to cultural, business, and political leaders throughout the nation are excited to have such a high profile ambassador coming as soon as she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. ‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power: More than 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico lost electricity on Wednesday when all of the island’s power plants were knocked out of service, the latest frustrating blackout for residents who have suffered years of them. (NYTImes)
2. California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs: California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Trump's broad tariffs on foreign trade partners. California's lawsuit argues that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs. It claims that the law Trump used to justify the tariffs—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—does not give him the power to apply broad taxes on imports without proper justification. (IBTimes)
3. Senator Van Hollen's El Salvador Mission Stalls: Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to advocate for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported following a controversial court ruling. Despite his efforts, including discussions with U.S. embassy staff and Salvadoran officials, Van Hollen was unable to secure a meeting or a phone call with Garcia. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Panama City Mayor Announces Bitcoin and Ether Acceptance for Government Payments: Panama City will accept Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins for taxes and fees, joining Colorado, Lugano and other crypto-friendly jurisdictions. (Blockonomi)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. A16z Urges SEC to Allow RIAs to Self-custody Crypto Assets, Proposes New Guidance: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has submitted a formal letter to the SEC's Crypto Task Force, advocating for registered investment advisers to directly hold crypto assets under specific conditions. The firm outlined five core "Crypto Custody Principles" to guide reform efforts and ensure investor protections. (Deccyrpt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady as Powell Signals Patience: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held above 4.3% on Thursday, steadying after three consecutive days of declines, as investors weighed Federal Reserve policy signals against a backdrop of evolving trade dynamics. In a speech on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that tariffs could stoke inflation and dampen economic growth, complicating the central bank’s dual mandate of price stability and full employment. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Quantum Computing Competition Tests Bitcoin Security with 1 BTC Reward: Project Eleven launched “Q-Day Prize” offering 1 BTC to whoever cracks the largest Bitcoin elliptic curve cryptography key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer. Over 10 million Bitcoin addresses with exposed public keys could be at risk from quantum computing advances. Participants have until April 5, 2026 to complete the challenge, with even small successes (like cracking a 3-bit key) considered newsworthy. (Blockonomi)
2. AI deepfake perfectly clones ex-Binance CEO CZ’s voice, reigniting fraud fears: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, stated Thursday that he had encountered an AI-generated video that replicated his voice so accurately that he could not distinguish it from a real recording. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology and Science-
1. Chemical Signals Detected on Exoplanet Suggests Potential for Alien Life: The University of Cambridge announced the discovery of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b. This finding, detected by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, could indicate the presence of life beyond Earth. (Decrypt)
2. US Mulls DeepSeek Ban Amid Fears of China's AI Dominance: The U.S. government is considering penalties against Chinese AI company DeepSeek to prevent China from gaining a technological edge in AI. DeepSeek's breakthrough with a cost-effective chatbot has raised concerns about China's AI capabilities surpassing the U.S. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining Struggles With Declining Hashprice, Network Security Risks, and Trump's Trade War Impact: Bitcoin mining faces challenges as hashprice drops to $44, risking network security and profitability. Trump's trade war exacerbates the situation, leading to concerns about centralization and Bitcoin's long-term trust. The high network difficulty and declining hashprice are causing turmoil in the mining industry. (DLNews)
2. Bitcoin Core V29 Ends Battle Dating Back To Satoshi: he announcement arrived with a statement in the release notes explaining that, starting with v28.0, the “-mempoolfullrbf” startup option had defaulted to 1 and that, with widespread adoption of the practice, the option was now removed entirely. Full Replace-by-Fee (Full-RBF) is a policy that allows any unconfirmed transaction sitting in the mempool to be replaced by another transaction that pays a higher fee, regardless of whether the initial transaction signaled replaceability. (Bitcoinist)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 30/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 892,674
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: UK Court Says Biology Defines 'Woman' / US Pastor Rescued in South Africa / China Says Show Respect, US Raises Tariffs Again / SCOTUS vs. Trump Over Deported Immigrant / Two SECDEF Advisors Sacked for Leaks / ChokePoint 2.0 Continues, Implicates Fed Reserve / South Korean Presidential Candidate Wants Crypto / Oklahoma Kills SBR Bill / BitBonds Draw Interest for US Debt / China May Sell 15K Bitcoin / Mortgage Applications Drop on Higher Rates / China Says NSA Hacked Winter Games / New Grok Release Facilitates Coding / Bitcoin Miners Have to Sell Some BTC
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,035, 25.41 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $86,429 / Lo: $83,100
Vol: $28B (Down 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.66T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 902 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 83%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling: Britain’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the definition of a woman in equality legislation refers to “a biological woman and biological sex.” “This ruling brings clarity and confidence, for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges, and sports clubs,” the spokesperson added. “Single-sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by this Government.” (CNN)
2. American pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly police shootout: The pastor, 34-year-old Josh Sullivan, of Tennessee, was kidnapped by several armed, masked men last week at his church in the Eastern Cape, Fellowship Baptist Church Motherwell. Police said they received tips that Sullivan was inside a safe house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha. When they arrived at the home, suspects inside a car on the premises began firing at law enforcement and attempted to flee. A "high-intensity shootout" took place and three unidentified suspects were killed. (Fox)
3. China Open to Talks If US Shows Respect: In response to increased tariffs by the U.S., China is open to negotiations if treated with respect, according to a statement from Lin Jian, a Foreign Ministry spokesman. Meanwhile, The U.S. has escalated trade tensions by announcing a 245% tariff on imports from China. This measure was disclosed in response to what the White House describes as China's retaliatory trade actions. (GroundNews, X)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court Ruling Ignored: Trump vs. El Salvador Over Deported Immigrant: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member and illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was ordered to remain in the United States by a court but was deported during the Trump administration. Despite a unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision stating that his removal was illegal, President Trump has maintained that foreign policy, not judicial rulings, dictates the handling of such cases. This has led to a standoff between judicial authority and executive action, with El Salvador's President Bukele refusing to return Garcia, citing national security concerns. (X)
2. Two Top Advisers to Pete Hegseth Escorted Out of the Pentagon for Alleged Leaking: The officials were Dan Caldwell, a top adviser to Hegseth, and Darin Selnick, the Pentagon deputy chief of staff. It is not clear what their motives were, but one official said Caldwell leaking information to “far-left reporters to hurt the secretary.” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto’s debanking problem persists despite new regulations: The early days of the second administration of President Donald Trump have seen many of these repealed or changed. One of the first was the repeal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. Despite these victories, Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, said on March 21 that debanking is likely to remain a problem for crypto firms into 2026. Long said the non-partisan board of governors of the Federal Reserve is “still controlled by Democrats,” alluding to Democrats’ more skeptical stance on crypto. Long claimed that “there are two crypto-friendly banks under examination by the Fed right now, and an army of examiners was sent into these banks, including the examiners from Washington, a literal army just smothering the banks.” (CoinTelegraph)
2. South Korean presidential contender vows to push crypto 'as much as' Trump: "To foster blockchain and virtual assets as an industry, I will reform regulations as much as the Trump administration in the United States," Hong Joon-pyo, a candidate for People Power Party's presidential primary. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Oklahoma Kills Bitcoin Reserve Proposal in Senate Committee Vote: With the failure of Oklahoma’s Bitcoin reserve bill, New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona now lead the push for state-level BTC reserves. (Deecrypt)
2. VanEck proposes Bitcoin-linked Treasury bonds to offset $14 trillion in US debt: VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has proposed the introduction of “BitBonds,” a hybrid debt instrument combining US Treasuries with Bitcoin (BTC) exposure, as a novel strategy for managing the government’s looming $14 trillion refinancing requirement. (CryptoSlate)
3. China Plans To Sell 15,000 Bitcoin On Offshore Exchanges: China has its sights on a mass sale of a cache of Bitcoins confiscated from illicit activities, threatening to sink prices in the short term. Chinese authorities are sitting on 15,000 Bitcoin, sparking debates over the handling of seized cryptocurrencies. (CoinGape)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Semler Scientific Aims to Boost Its Bitcoin Holdings Through a $500 Million Securities Offering: Semler Scientific, a healthcare tech firm, plans to raise $500 million through a securities offering to increase its Bitcoin holdings. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Jump, Applications Drop: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances in the US soared to 6.81% in the week ended April 11th 2025, from 6.61% in the previous week. Meanwhile, mortgage application volumes in the US slumped by 8.5% (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Holds Steady Ahead of Powell Speech: The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.33% on Wednesday after sliding for two straight sessions, as investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. China accuses NSA of launching cyberattacks on Asian Winter Games: China on Tuesday accused three alleged employees of the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on the Asian Winter Games in February. The public security bureau in Harbin, where the games were held, said the purported operatives were involved in the attacks on behalf of the agency’s Office of Tailored Access Operations. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. xAI Grok's New 'Studio' Feature Lets You Build Apps, Write Docs, and Even Game Like a Pro: With the new functionality on the platform, users can expect to see a canvas-style space where they can create and edit documents, apps, and code in real time. It's available for free and paid users. (TechTimes) (AC-The AI race between X and OpenAI is not only blistering, it's personal. The animosity between Musk and Sam Altman is entertaining at least and a multi billion-dollar conflict at most. AI users are presently the beneficiaries.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Miners Sell $1.1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Following Low Price, High Mining Costs: Bitcoin miners faced increased pressure as they sold 15,000 BTC in a day, worth at least $1.12 billion, due to low prices and high mining costs. President Trump's announcements on tariffs added to market volatility, leaving miners uncertain about their operations. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Down 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 892,380
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 14Apr2025
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BLUF: China Halts Rare Earth Exports / US-Iran to Meet Again / Palm Sunday Missile Attack Kills 30+ in Ukraine / PA Governor House Lit on Fire / Chinese National Arrested by ICE for Spying / Bukele Meets Trump Today / Sen Lummis Say SBR Would Cut Debt in Half / Metaplanet, MSTR Buy the Dip / Imports, Exports Drop, Can Bitcoin Help? / Real ID Mandate Begins, Starts Debate / AI Uses a Lot of Power / Samson Mow Say Nation-States Adopting Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,980, 26.31 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $85,449 / Lo: $83,027
Vol: $31B (Up 8%)
Mkt Cap: $1.68T (up 1%)
HashRate: 903 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 66%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US-China Trade War: Beijing Halts Rare Earth Exports, Affecting Global Tech, Auto, Defense Sectors: China has abruptly suspended exports of critical rare earth minerals and high-powered magnets—materials vital to the global tech, automotive, aerospace, and military industries. China dominates the global rare earth market, producing nearly 90% of the world's supply of these 17 essential elements. (IBTimes)
2. Trump team holds 'constructive' face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend: The meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was the first face-to-face exchange since President Donald Trump returned to office. The talks took place on the outskirts of Oman’s capital, Muscat, and lasted just over two hours. "Iran either has to talk or get their nuclear facilities bombed," a senior fellow at the Lexington Institute said. (Fox)
3. More than 30 Ukrainians killed by Russian ballistics in Palm Sunday strike: Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the city of Sumy at around 10:15 a.m., according to Ukrainian officials. Images from the city show a building blasted to rubble, vehicles on fire in a street and several bodies on the ground. An initial investigation determined at least 32 people were killed in the attack, the Prosecutor General's Office said. At least 84 others were injured, including 10 children. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Reveals Arsonist ‘Set Fire’ to Governor’s Mansion: “Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg,” Shapiro wrote. “The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished.” (Breitbart) (AC-A suspect is now is custody.)
2. Chinese National Convicted of Acting as Spy for China Arrested by ICE Agents: Ming Xi Zhang, the owner of Ya Ya Noodles in Montgomery Township, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on March 24, 2025, following his conviction for acting as an unregistered agent for China. (GroundNews)
3. El Salvador President Meets Trump: Economic and Crypto Talks: El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has arrived in the United States for a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025. Discussions are anticipated to revolve around economic collaboration, including topics like cryptocurrencies, due to Bukele's known advocacy for Bitcoin. The meeting underscores a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leaders. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Holding 1M BTC Would Cut US Debt in Half, Says Senator Lummis: She says this is based on the best modeling available if you hold Bitcoin for 20 years. (BitcoinSensus)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 4,525 BTC, $MSTR has acquired 3,459 BTC for ~$285.8 million and holds 531,644 $BTC acquired for ~$35.92 billion at ~$67,556 per bitcoin. (Decrypt, X)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US imports crater 64%, exports 30% as trade war opens path to Hyper Bitcoinization: The broader implications for the US economy extend beyond logistics. Tariff shocks create friction across credit, inventory, and pricing cycles, amplifying uncertainty in ways difficult to hedge through traditional instruments. In scenarios where fiat-based systems experience frequent or unpredictable distortions, asset holders may explore Bitcoin as a reserve option to mitigate currency politicization. While still volatile in spot terms, Bitcoin offers a deterministic monetary policy and a final settlement layer, both of which appeal during periods of high counterparty risk. The economic logic for Bitcoinization strengthens not from hype but breakdown, as predictable systems encounter political variability with compounding costs. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Although somewhat speculative in assessment, the logic is sound and expected by most studied Bitcoiners.)
2. US 10-Year Yield Holds Near 4.5%: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered just below 4.5% on Monday, holding steady after last week's sharp rise driven by mounting concerns over the potential economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. REAL ID Requirement Sparks Debate on Security vs. Privacy: Starting May 7th, 2025, U.S. citizens will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities, following an announcement by Secretary Kristi Noem of Homeland Security. The REAL ID Act, originally recommended post-9/11, aims to enhance security by making identification harder to forge. Public reaction varies, with some citizens expressing concerns over privacy and governmental overreach, while others see it as a necessary measure for safety or have had no issues obtaining the ID. (X)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI's Dirty Secret: Artificial Intelligence Is Fueling a Global Energy Crisis, Says IEA: The rise of artificial intelligence is igniting more than just innovation—it's triggering a dramatic spike in world energy use. A groundbreaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says energy consumption from data centers, those running AI included, will double within the next five years. By 2030, they will account for an eye-watering 3% of global electricity. AI alone may be the cause of more than half that surge. (TechTimes) (AC-This sounds very familiar.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. JAN3 CEO Samson Mow: Adoption Is Accelerating, US Purchases to Ramp up This Year: Mow believes that the adoption process of bitcoin by nation-states is imminent, declaring that it might even start this year. If you look at everything that’s happening in the world today, the timeline is rapidly accelerating. It is just a matter of time before legislation turns into active buy pressure.” he assessed. “They actually need to be buying this year; it is not about what they want, it’s about necessity,” Mow concluded. (BitcoinCom) (AC-The term "adoption" in his context appears not to means as a P2P medium of exchange as most understand it, but rather as a nation-state store of value. The difference is
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 31/100 (Up 6 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): All indications are pointing to a 'coiled up' demand for Bitcoin with uncertainty rising from global economic disarray. After a price consolidation phase and a demonstration of some relative stability, the political, economic, and social channels for renewed fundamental interest in Bitcoin as a SOV and global MOE are gaining momentum. The probabilities of increased demand of Bitcoin are high at the present.
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 891,927
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Apr2025
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BLUF: China Ups Tariffs to 125% / US-Iran Talks Today / Tourist Helo Crashes in Hudson, Family Killed / House Passes SAVE Act / Space Force Colonel Sacked for VP Vance Email / AZ Passes Bitcoin Home Miner Bill / Block Fined in NY for "Lax" KYC / BTC ETFs Continue Outflow / USD Index at 6-Year Low / UST Yields Up / Bitcoin HODLers Still Mostly Green / Oregon EV Agency Hacked / ChatGPT Remembers More / Ross to Speak at Vegas / New Bitcoin Life Insurance Startup Raises Money
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,092, 25.46 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $82,918 / Lo: $78,456
Vol: $46B (Down 32%)
Mkt Cap: $1.62T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 883 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China Hikes Tariffs On US Goods To 125%: China on Friday announced steep tariff hikes on U.S. imports, raising duties to as much as 125%, up from the previous level of 84%. Chinese exports to the U.S. are now facing tariffs as high as 145%. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the European Union to stand with the Asian country against what he described as American "bullying," (IBTimes)
Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asia as tariff war spurs China to strengthen ties: Foreign ministry confirms the Chinese leader will tour Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia in what will be his first foreign visits of the year. (SCMP)
2. Ahead of Trump admin-Iran talks, new report says Iran nuclear threat rises to 'extreme danger': The possibility of Iran deciding to build nuclear weapons has been increased by the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East, pitting Iran and its proxy forces against Israel and its allies, a conflict Iran is losing. The volatile security situation is now combined with the perception, if not the reality, that Iran is preparing to build nuclear weapons." (FOX)
-US Events-
1. Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed: The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon. The five-person family was from Barcelona, Spain, two Spanish officials told ABC News. (ABC)
2. House Passes SAVE Act: Citizenship Proof Required for Voting: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. The bill directs states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. The bill passed with opposition from 208 Democrats. (X)
3. Space Force Colonel Relieved After Critical Email: Colonel Susan Meyers of the U.S. Space Force, stationed at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, was relieved of her command following an email she sent to base personnel. The email criticized Vice President JD Vance's visit and expressed concerns that the issues discussed did not reflect the situation at Pituffik. (SpaceComPR)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Arizona Bill Safeguarding Home-Based Bitcoin Miners Heads to Governor's Desk: Arizona's HB 2342 bill, passed by the state legislature, protects home-based Bitcoin miners and blockchain node operators from local zoning restrictions. The bill, defining "computational power" broadly, is part of Arizona's progressive stance on crypto adoption. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Block Inc faces $40 million fine for lax Bitcoin transactions oversight: Block Inc., the company behind Cash App and led by Jack Dorsey, has been fined $40 million by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). According to the NYDFS, the company’s compliance program did not detect or flag Bitcoin transactions linked to wallets associated with illicit or sanctioned activity unless certain thresholds were exceeded. Another area of concern was Block’s handling of transactions routed through crypto mixers, services that mask the origin and destination of funds, making them attractive to criminals. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This echoes the shakedown efforts by Nigeria with Binance.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see sixth straight day of outflows as tariff tensions fuel flight to safe havens (TheBlock)
2. Over 85% Of Bitcoin Holders Still In Profit Despite Tariff-Driven Correction: Despite recent volatility, Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong. IntoTheBlock’s In/Out of the Money chart reveals that even during this week’s lows, over 85% of Bitcoin holders remained in profit. (BItcoinist)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US corporate bankruptcies rise to highest Q1 level since 2010: In the first quarter of 2025, 188 bankruptcies were filed, an increase from 139 filings in the same period of 2024, according to S&P Global. Notable companies that filed for bankruptcy include Nikola, Joann Fabrics, and Hooters, (GroundNews)
2. Dollar Slides to Three-Year Low: The dollar index fell over 1% to 99.2 on Friday, its lowest level in nearly three years, as investors continued to pull out of US assets. (TradingEconomics)
3. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Posts Steep Weekly Rise: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note approached 4.5% before settling around 4.4% on Friday and is on track to post a nearly 43bps increase for the week, signaling Treasuries may be losing their safe-haven appeal. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Oregon’s environmental agency shuts down network after cyberattack: Officials at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) were forced to shut down the organization’s network following a cyberattack on Wednesday. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. ChatGPT Memory Boost Is Here: Better Conversations, Improved Recall Now Available: OpenAI has announced via X that it is now rolling out an improved version of ChatGPT, which has received a "memory boost" that allows it to be remember past conversations better. According to OpenAI, the chatbot "can now reference all of your past chats," which in turn makes conversations better. (TechTimes) (AC-Pros and cons here. Centralized, detailed conversations are a major privacy risk.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Ross Ulbricht to Speak at Bitcoin Conference Following Trump Pardon: Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, will speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, marking his first public appearance since his release from prison earlier this year. Ulbricht, who operated the Silk Road marketplace under the alias "Dread Pirate Roberts," was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump in January. (Decrypt)
2. Startup Raises $40 Million for Bitcoin Life Insurance Push: A startup raised $40 million in series A funding for life insurance and annuities denominated in bitcoin. The investment was led by Framework and Fulgur Ventures, with Wences Casares participating. The firm aims to help policyholders guard against inflation by keeping premiums and benefits in bitcoin. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Down 11 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 891,777
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US, EU Pause Tariffs / Spain Looks To China For Trade / SECDEF in Panama to Deter China / NJ Police Prohibited in Helping ICE / Trump EOs Target Defense Industry / Unemployment Claim Fraud Revealed / Paul Atkins Confirmed to Lead SEC / ECB Wants to Rush CBDC / Sweden Considers Bitcoin For Reserve / Pakistan Talks to Bitcoin Miners for Stranded Energy / Tariff Negotiations Lead to Stocks, Bitcoin, Bonds Volatility / Senate Looks at New NSA Nominee / Will Signal Switch to Bitcoin Payments? / Lawsuit Seeks Fed Data on Satoshi / Block Gives Open Source Tools For BTC Reserves
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $81,534, 26.17 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $83,541 / Lo: $76,000
Vol: $68B (Up 11%)
Mkt Cap: $1.61T (Up 7%)
HashRate: 909 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. European Union to put countermeasures to U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days: The European Union will pause the adoption of its retaliatory tariffs on a swathe of U.S. goods for 90 days, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, a day after the White House issued a reprieve on most of its own levies. (GroundNews)
2. Spain pushing for EU pivot to China to counter Trump tariffs: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s trip to see President Xi Jinping will offer a chance to swap notes on a common problem: how to respond to an increasingly unreliable United States. (FinancialPost)
3. Pentagon Chief In Panama Vows To Counter China 'Threat': "Make no mistake, Beijing is investing and operating in this region for military advantage and unfair economic gain," Hegseth said. But together, we must prevent war by robustly and vigorously deterring China's threats in this hemisphere," he said. (IBTmes)
-US Events-
1. NJ Gov. Orders Local Police to Stop Working with Immigration Officials: The orders came from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin. (Breitbart)
2. Defense acquisition, exports, and shipbuilding figure in trio of new executive orders: The acquisition order aims to “reform our antiquated defense acquisition processes with an emphasis on speed, flexibility, and execution". A second order aims to bolster U.S. arms exports by reducing regulation and aims to streamline the rules involved in “developing and executing” foreign defense sales. Another order, “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance,” aims to “revitalize and rebuild domestic maritime industries and workforces, (DefenseOne)
3. Unemployment Claims: $382M in Questionable Payments: An investigation into Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020 has revealed significant discrepancies, including claims made by individuals over 115 years old, children between 1 and 5 years old, and even individuals with birth dates in the future. The Department of Government Efficiency reported that 24.5 thousand people over 115 years old claimed $59 million in benefits, 28 thousand children aged 1-5 claimed $254 million. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Paul Atkins Confirmed As SEC Chair, Plans to Reform Digital Assets Policy: Paul Atkins, confirmed as SEC chair, aims to reform digital assets policy. The agency, under Biden, faced backlash for suing major crypto companies. Atkins plans a different crypto approach. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. ECB Exec Renews Push For Digital Euro To Counter US Stablecoin Growth: ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone has penned another article highlighting concerns over the growing popularity of US dollar stablecoins, arguing that launching a CBDC could help preserve the eurozone’s monetary sovereignty. A potential digital euro “would limit the potential for foreign currency stablecoins to become a common medium of exchange within the euro area,” Cipollone wrote. (ZeroHedge) (AC-Some do understand the impending loss of fiat monetary power, even if they do not understand the much more powerful monetary shift that are not stablecoins.)
2. Sweden Discusses Possibility of Including Bitcoin in Foreign Reserves: Rickard Nordin, a member of the Swedish Parliament introduced the benefits that holding a part of the country’s reserves in bitcoin would offer, stating that “its monetary properties are comparable to those of gold, especially in a time of increasing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.” (BitcoinCom)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Pakistan plans to fuel bitcoin mining with surplus electricity: Pakistan is considering using surplus electricity to power its bitcoin mining and AI data centers, and there have already been talks with several mining firms. The plan is expected to help the country overcome the challenge of having leftover energy amid high electricity tariffs and the expansion of alternative energy sources. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Donald Trump’s tariff pause sparks huge short liquidations and insider trading probe: The surge followed President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause tariffs for 90 days on most countries, excluding China. After a week of heavy selling, this move sparked a swift rebound in risk assets, including stocks and crypto. Just hours before the tariff pause, Trump posted an unusually bullish message on his Truth Social account, saying: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.” (CryptoSlate)
2. US 10-Year Yield Eases as Tariff Relief Calms Markets: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 4.28% on Thursday, down from a peak of 4.5% in the previous session, as President Trump announced a pause on many of the new tariffs introduced this week. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Skyrocket as Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause: US stocks soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his new tariffs, causing a major market rally. The S&P 500 skyrocketed 9.5%, marking its biggest gain in five years, the Dow Jones rallied 2,960 points, or 7.9%, its biggest gain since 2020, while the Nasdaq jumped 12.1%, its largest one-day jump since 2001. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. New US Cyber Command, NSA chief glides in first public appearance: U.S. senators on Wednesday took a light touch with the acting head of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed bewilderment over the firing of his predecessor less than a week ago. Army Lt. Gen. William Hartman faced largely boilerplate questions during a hearing. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. Jack Dorsey pushes Signal to adopt Bitcoin payments: Dorsey’s call to action was echoed by other industry leaders, including former PayPal president David Marcus, who wrote that “all non-transactional apps should connect to Bitcoin.” The messenger currently offers in-app payments in MobileCoin (MTCN), a privacy-focused ERC-20 token, which rebranded to Sentz in November 2023. (CoinTelegraph)
2. ShareRing's Self-Sovereign Identity Platform to Be Tested With Australian School Students: ShareRing, a Melbourne-based blockchain firm, will pilot a self-sovereign identity platform with school students in Darwin to test age verification for social media restrictions. The technology aims to address privacy concerns by allowing users to control their personal data securely. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Feds Know Satoshi? Lawsuit Demands DHS Release Hidden Bitcoin Founder's Interview: A high-stakes lawsuit demands the U.S. government release buried documents revealing bitcoin’s true creators, after claims of a secret DHS interview with Satoshi Nakamoto. (BitcoinCom)
2. Jack Dorsey’s Block Launches Open Source Tools to Simplify Bitcoin Treasury Management: Block unveils a real-time Bitcoin dashboard and pricing API for corporate treasuries, aiming to lower the operational barrier for companies managing digital assets. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 39/100 (Up 21 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 891,496
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 08Apr2025
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BLUF: Ukraine Troops in Another Russian Region / France Weighs in on Gaza / US to Meet With Iran / China-US Tariff War Escalates / SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Deportations / US Army Reenlists COVID Drops / Rumors of US at Bagram Air Base / SEC to Host Crypto Reps at Roundtable / Is Bretton Woods 2.0 Trump's Endgame? / CZ Tapped to Advise Pakistan / Q1 Rough on MSTR Balance Sheet / Bitcoin Did Well During Turmoil / High Volatility in Yesterday's Markets / Aussies Go After Pig Butchers / Dire Wolf Makes a Return / Apple Flies in iPhones / BTC Devs Look at Quantum Defenses
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $80,000, 26.54 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $81,119 / Lo: $75,793
Vol: $67B (Down 7%)
Mkt Cap: $1.58T (Up 5%)
HashRate: 921 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Zelensky confirms for first time that Ukrainian troops active in Russia’s Belgorod region: Ukrainian troops remain in parts of the neighboring Russian region of Kursk eight months after a cross-border incursion, though Russian forces have recaptured much lost territory. “We continue active operations in the enemy’s border areas and this is absolutely justified. The war must return to where it came from. (CNN)
2. Hamas ‘must have no role’ in Gaza governance, says Macron in meeting with Sissi: French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that Hamas should play no part in governing Gaza while publicly backing the Egyptian-led Gaza reconstruction plan during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. Macron threw his support behind the Gaza reconstruction plan unveiled by the Arab League in March, saluting Egypt’s “crucial work” and saying it “offers a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza.” (TimesOfIsrael)
3. Trump says US will deal 'directly' with Iran in high-level meeting on Saturday: "We have a very big meeting on Saturday, and we're dealing with them directly," Trump told reporters from the Oval Office while sitting next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Fox)
4. China Vows 'Fight To The End' As Trump Warns 50% More Tariffs: If the US insists on going its own way, China will fight it to the end," a spokesperson for Beijing's commerce ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Trump's threat "once again exposes the US's blackmailing nature". "If the US escalates its tariff measures, China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests," the ministry said. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Deportations of Gang Members Under Alien Enemies Act: The Supreme Court of the United States lifted a block from U.S. District Judges James Boasberg, which prevented the Trump administration from deporting suspected illegal alien gang members under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Per the outlet, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court justices found that “the migrants had improperly challenged their deportations in Washington, D.C.,” when they should have challenged them in Texas, “where they were being held” (Breitbart)
2. Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine: The Army has reenlisted more than 23 soldiers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, implementing President Donald Trump's order to rehire them and provide back pay. (GroundNews, AP)
3. Unverified Claims of U.S. Control Over Bagram Air Base: Recent social media posts have circulated claims that the United States has reassumed control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan at the request of the Taliban government. These claims suggest that several U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft have landed at the base, carrying military equipment and senior intelligence officials. However, there is no concrete evidence or official statements from either the U.S. or Taliban governments to confirm these reports. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC to host former legal rivals Coinbase, Cumberland DRW and Uniswap Labs at crypto roundtable: The upcoming event, titled "Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading," is part of a series of roundtable discussions organized by the SEC's crypto task force meant to bring more clarity to crypto regulation. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. VC Chamath Palihapitiya Predicts Bretton Woods 2.0 as Trade War Endgame: On social media, Palihapitiya declared that Trump will maintain these tariffs for a few weeks, allowing other countries to present proposals to end them for their exports. Nonetheless, Palihapitiya believes this wave of capitulation will embolden Trump, who will try to achieve something greater. What would follow is the establishment of a new world order a la Bretton Woods through the “Mar-a-Lago agreements,” focusing on securing the future of the U.S. as world hegemon. He states these agreements will be seen as a great bargain, negotiating favorable trade conditions and other elements with 80+ countries in one swoop. (BitcoinCom)
2. Pakistan's Crypto Council Taps Binance Founder CZ as Advisor: Binance co-founder CZ Zhao will advise Pakistan's Crypto Council to enhance crypto regulations, infrastructure, education, and adoption. The council aims to boost foreign investment and position Pakistan as the crypto capital of South Asia. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Down Nearly $6 Billion in Q1: Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, faces unrealized losses of $5.91 billion on Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter, potentially impacting future profitability. The company spent $7.7 billion on Bitcoin in Q1, with holdings unchanged at 528,185 Bitcoin worth $41.3 billion. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin weathers global tariff storm, suggesting safe-haven potential: “Bitcoin’s behavior in recent weeks reveals an important shift — while it remains sensitive to macro shocks, it’s starting to decouple from broader risk assets during moments of peak stress.” a Binance report said. (CryptoSlate)
2. Dow Tumbles For 3rd Day: US stocks closed mostly lower on Monday, as markets reacted to President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China, including a threat to impose an additional 50% tariff if Beijing did not back down from its retaliatory measures. The S&P 500 fell 0.7%, the Dow Jones dropped 342 points in a wild session marked by record intraday swings, the Nasdaq 100 closed up 0.2% after earlier plunging over 3%. Volatility spiked across asset classes, with equities, Treasuries, and commodities all whipsawed by conflicting headlines, including speculation of a 90-day tariff pause, a rumor the White House quickly denied. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Small Business Sentiment Weaker than Expected: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.3 points to 97.4 in March 2025, its lowest level since October 2024 and well below the market expectation of 101.3. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Crypto Scam: Australia Shuts Over 90 Companies Linked To Pig Butchering Schemes: Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission has sought the court’s approval to shut down 95 firms reportedly connected to crypto scams. The Federal Court of Australia signaled a green light to the securities watchdog to wind down the companies. (CoinGape)
-Technology and Science-
1. Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf: A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal,” according to Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences. Colossal scientists have created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf’s closest living relative, the company announced Monday. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner. (CNN) (AC-Jurassic World anyone?)
2. Apple Reportedly Flies Planes of iPhones to the US From India, China to Avoid Trump's Tariffs: Apple and Tim Cook may have aligned themselves with President Donald J. Trump's good side, but it is still not enough as the company is now reportedly rushing to stockpile iPhone units from India and China. In the past few weeks, Apple has reportedly been flying planes full of iPhones from its Asian manufacturing plants to avoid facing the higher tariffs that the 47th POTUS is about to impose. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Why Wait? Bitcoin Developer Proposes Plan to Fight Quantum Computing Threat: Bitcoin developers are proposing a Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol to safeguard the cryptocurrency from potential quantum decryption threats. The protocol would require users to transition their Bitcoin to new, quantum-resistant addresses before a set deadline to protect against future attacks. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Up 1 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 891,339
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Global Markets Dump / Iran Militias in Iraq Consider Trump's Threats / Netanyahu at WH Today / 'Hands Off' Protest Nationwide / US Southern Storms Kill 17 / Budget Battle This Week in Congress / Brazil Can Now Take Crypto on Exchanges / Stablecoin Legislation in Congress / Russia Delays CBDC Rollout / Money Rolls Out of BTC ETFs / New Malware Targets Seed Phrases / Exploding Star May be Seen in Night Sky / Dorsey says Bitcoin SOV Not Enough
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $76,719, 25.17 oz Gold, .18 Median US House
24hr Hi: $82,765 / Lo: $74,436
Vol: $71B (Up 427%)
Mkt Cap: $1.52T (Down 7%)
HashRate: 903 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Market Panic Mounts As World Scrambles To Temper Trump Tariffs: Global stock markets experienced significant declines, with Hong Kong's market seeing the largest drop at 13.2%, marking its biggest one-day fall since 1997. China's stock market also suffered, recording its worst single-day loss since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Other markets, including those in Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Singapore, and Sweden, also saw substantial decreases. Bitcoin is currently down 5%. (Various)
2. Iran-backed Iraqi militias consider disarming amid threats from Trump administration: Several powerful Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm for the first time to avert the threat of an escalating conflict with the US Trump administration, 10 senior commanders and Iraqi officials told Reuters. The commanders said their main ally and patron, Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) military force, had given them its blessing to take whatever decisions they deemed necessary to avoid being drawn into a potentially ruinous conflict with the United States and Israel. (Reuters)
3. Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House as Israel seeks tariff relief, discussions on Iran, Gaza hostages: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, with Washington’s recently imposed global tariffs set to be part of their talks. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. Nationwide 'Hands Off!' Protests Draw Over Half a Million Against Trump and Musk Policies: Over 1,200 protests organized by 150+ groups across all 50 states oppose Trump administration's federal worker firings, agency closures, and social program cuts. Thousands gather at National Mall and major cities with Elon Musk's DOGE department facing criticism. (GroundNews) (AC-The protest looked well-organized and funded, even if the purpose was to support big government.)
2. US Storms, 'Devastating' Flooding Death Toll Climbs To 17: Flood warnings remain in effect, particularly in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama, according to forecasters. Tennessee has been the hardest hit, with 10 deaths recorded in the western part of the state. (Breitbart)
3. Johnson faces fraught week as House takes up Trump budget blueprint: A handful of conservatives have explicitly said they plan to vote against the Senate’s budget resolution, which sets up Trump’s legislative agenda of tax cuts, border funding and energy policy. (TheHill)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Cryptocurrency Assets Are Now Legally Seizable in Brazil: In a historic decision, the National High Court of Brazil decided that when funds are not available for seizure in the banking system, judges can directly send letters to cryptocurrency exchanges to investigate if debtors have crypto and seize it. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Legislation like this may justSta push self-custody adoption.)
2. Stablecoin bill advances in Senate: After years of uncertainty, stablecoin regulation is finally gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. Three competing bills—the GENIUS Act, the STABLE Act, and an unnamed proposal from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)—are vying to define the future of digital dollars in the U.S. This long-overdue push for clear rules could determine whether stablecoins could become a mainstream financial tool or remain stuck in regulatory limbo. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russia’s CBDC Delay and Its Impact on Global Cryptocurrency Regulation and Financial Innovation: The CBDC launch in Russia has been officially delayed until mid-2026. The Bank of Russia had initially planned to roll out the CBDC for mass use by July 2025, but various technical challenges and implementation concerns have forced a significant delay in the project’s timeline. (WatcherGuru)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see nearly $100 million in net outflows as stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff news: Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $99.86 million leave the products on Thursday, reversing the previous day’s inflows of $220.76 million. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Drop as Market Rout Deepens: US stock futures plunged on Monday, extending the market rout to a third consecutive session as the White House continued push for aggressive tariffs on major trading partners despite the selloff. Dow and S&P 500 futures declined around 4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped another 5%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks: A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers to send spam messages containing cryptocurrency seed phrases in an attempt to drain victims' digital wallets. Targets of PoisonSeed include enterprise organizations and individuals outside the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto companies like Coinbase and Ledger, and bulk email providers such as Mailchimp, SendGrid, Hubspot, Mailgun, and Zoho are among the targeted crypto companies. (HackerNews) (AC- Never let your seed phrase become digitized-no photos, notes, or inputted onto any device.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Blaze star to explode in a dazzling display visible to the naked eye from Earth despite being 3,000 lightyears away: A rare celestial event is about to dazzle the night sky. The Blaze Star, or T Coronae Borealis, located 3,000 lightyears away, is on the verge of a powerful explosion. Visible as brightly as Polaris, this once-in-80-years event could occur anytime. To witness it, look towards the Corona Borealis constellation between Arcturus and Vega. (EconomicTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Jack Dorsey: Bitcoin Can Fail If Only Used As Digital Gold, Store of Value: Twitter founder and Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey has recently shared his thoughts on why Bitcoin would fail if pursued only as a store of value of “digital gold”. Although BTC is often seen as a hedge to the equity market, it has largely moved in tandem with it and is still considered a risk-ON asset considering volatility. Dorsey believes that it’s high time that BTC enters mainstream financial payments. (CoinGape)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Down 5 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,877
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 04Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: South Korea President Removed From Office / IDF Advances Hamas Operations / China Retaliates with 34% Tariff / DIRNSA Fired / Fauci's Wife Fired From NIH / Anti-CBDC Bill Moves Forward / Money Flows Out of BTC ETFs, Stocks, USTs Down on Tariffs / Bitcoin Companies Get Funded / Senators to Look Increase USSS Ability to Prosecute Digital Asset Crimes / Wrench Attack Nets $50M / AI Sucking Up All Data / BTC Miners Drop
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,406, 26.47 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $84,696 / Lo: $81,282
Vol: $41B (Down 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.63T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 850 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 86%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. South Korean court removes impeached President Yoon from office: South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his brief martial law declaration last December that saw troops deployed to the National Assembly. Yoon is due to stand trial on insurrection charges in relation to the emergency declaration that sparked massive protests and threw the U.S. ally into political turmoil before he rescinded it. His supporters swarmed the streets of the South Korean capital Seoul and video from the scene showed a heavy police presence as the court's verdict was delivered. (Axios)
2. IDF widens ground operation in northern Gaza, kills senior Hamas official in Lebanon: The IDF said that so far, troops have killed several terror operatives and destroyed infrastructure, including a Hamas command center. Israel had issued sweeping evacuation orders for parts of northern Gaza ahead of ground operations. The UN humanitarian office said around 280,000 Palestinians have been displaced since the ceasefire with Hamas fell apart last month. (TimesOfIsrael)
3. China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.: China will impose a reciprocal 34% tariff on all imports from the United States starting April 10. China stated that this action violates WTO rules and undermines multilateral trade systems. The country indicated that there may be a phased retaliation, reserving stronger actions for potential escalation. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: The Trump administration fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble. Haugh also served as commander of the U.S. Cyber Command – a position from which he was also dismissed. Noble was reassigned to serve in the office of the undersecretary of defense for intelligence. An undisclosed number of NSC employees were dismissed on Thursday, but Trump has said Loomer was not involved in those firings. (Fox) (AC-For context, Laura Loomer met with Trump yesterday, allegedly giving him a list of officials not 'supporting' the MAGA movement. There were a number of firings following this meeting, indicating a limited purge of non-loyalists.)
2. RFK Jr. Fires Fauci’s Wife Christine Grady from NIH Bioethics Department: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has fired Anthony Fauci’s wife, Christine Grady, from her post heading up the National Institutes of Health Clinical Centers’ bioethics department. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US House Committee Votes to Move Forward on Anti-CBDC Bill: Minnesota Republicans’ Anti-CBDC Act passes key committee, aiming to curb federal surveillance through digital currencies. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see nearly $100 million in net outflows as stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff news: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds logged $99.86 million in net outflows Thursday, as the U.S. stock market tumbled following Trump's tariff announcement. Grayscale's GBTC led the outflows with $60.2 million, followed by Bitwise BITB's outflows of $44.19 million and Fidelity FBTC's $23.27 million. (TheBlock)
2. Bitcoin-native startups see funding boost despite overall capital decline in 2024: The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.5% on a yearly basis, while the number of individual transactions grew 31.8%. TVP defined a “Bitcoin-native” company as one founded on the principle that Bitcoin serves as a foundational global monetary asset and digital cash, with business models aligned to the Bitcoin protocol stack. This emerging category includes startups building infrastructure, applications, and services that leverage the base Bitcoin network or related layers. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Interesting study on startups committed to Bitcoin 'Unit of Account' and 'Medium of Exchange' methods.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles to 6-Month Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped by as much as 16 basis points to 3.89%, its lowest level in six months, after China retaliated against US tariffs. China’s finance ministry announced a 34% tariff on all US imports starting April 10, in response to recent US tariffs imposed by President Trump. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Suffer Sharp Declines Amid Tariff Concerns: US equities faced their steepest decline in over two years on Thursday, as major stock indexes suffered sharp losses. The S&P 500 plunged 4.8%, erasing roughly $2 trillion in market value, marking its largest drop since 2020. The Dow fell nearly 1,680 points, while the Nasdaq dropped 5.9%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Lawmakers seek to close loophole limiting Secret Service investigations into cyber laundering: U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said the Secret Service works with the Treasury Department, DOJ and other law enforcement to investigate cybercrimes but are hampered by rules that limit their jurisdiction over unlicensed money transmitting businesses. The reintroduced Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act would update current laws to authorize the Secret Service to investigate all new forms of criminal activity involving digital assets. (TheRecord)
2. A Thriller Gone Real: Alleged Scammer Kidnapped by Fake Police, Loses $50 Million: An individual wanted by Interpol, lost $50 million in a kidnapping that involved drugs, fake police officers, and a daring escape in Brazil. Rodrigo Perez was kidnapped on March 24 by fake police officers who kept him drugged and handcuffed to a bed for five days. Perez’s kidnapping marks an increase in the prevalence of $5 wrench attack cases in the crypto industry.(BitcoinCom) (AC-A tale too long for the DIB, but another interesting wrench attack.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Wikimedia Complains About AI Bots Scraping as It Strains Servers, Causing Bandwidth to Surge by 50%: AI bots that are scraping data from their platforms have already caused a significant strain to their servers, and while many organic users still head to their websites for information, bots make up the majority. (TechTimes) (AC-Interesting developments at AI and LLMs platforms scrape data, storing it other places. The data shift could have important ramifications.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Fall Hard as Trump Tariffs Rattle Investors: Shares of top U.S. Bitcoin mining companies dropped between 6-8% following President Trump's announcement of global tariffs. The tariffs, including a 10% baseline and 34% on Chinese imports, could impact companies relying on Chinese ASIC manufacturers. (Decrypt)
2. Bitcoin hashrate hits record 972 EH/s as US miners capture 30% of market (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,703
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Hungary Withdraws From ICC / Israel Air Strikes Throughout Syria / Tariff Trade War Ignites / WA Roofing Company Raided by ICE / New LA Homeless Tax Confounds / WH Says 'Not so fast" on Elon Departure / FTX Bankruptcy Court Says 'No KYC, No Refund' / Anti-CBDC Bill Passes US Committee / JPMorgan Says Gold Still the Hedge King / Bitcoin, Stocks, Bonds All Dislike Tariffs / Rise in Job Cuts Due to DOGE / X Data Breach of Most Users / North Korea Infiltrates EU Crypto Industry / New Camera in Orbit Sees Far
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,859, 26.87 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,466 / Lo: $82,182
Vol: $54B (Up 95%)
Mkt Cap: $1.64T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 836 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 500%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli leader visits: Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, it said on Thursday, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. (Reuters)
2. In Warning To Turkey, Israel Strikes Several Bases Across Syria: Israel on Tuesday carried out several major airstrikes on Syria, including targeting the capital of Damascus, according to state agency SANA. Since Bashar al-Assad's ouster on December 8, Israel has conducted hundreds of strikes on army bases, weapons storehouses, and alleged chemical weapons sites. The timing of these fresh strikes is interesting especially given Turkey's growing closeness to the new Jolani regime. (ZeroHedge)
3. Trump Sparks Trade War With Sweeping Global Tariffs: US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping 10 percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh additional levies on key trading partners. "For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike," Trump said. said that he was "very kind" and so was only imposing half the amount that the "worst offenders" taxed US exports. For the rest, Trump said he would impose a "baseline" tariff of 10 percent, including another key ally, Britain. (IBTimes) (AC-Do research before coming to a conclusion on this one-it is a nuanced issue.)
-US Events-
1. Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people: ICE agents arrested 37 individuals at Mt. Baker Roofing in Bellingham on Wednesday.Authorities enforced immigration law, leading to the arrests for misrepresentation of immigration status. Owner Mark Kuske said federal actions targeting workers harm small businesses like his roofing company. (GroundNews) (AC-Shot across the bow for small businesses using illegal labor, this may effect many trades/industries throughout the US.)
2. Shock for L.A. Consumers as ‘Homeless Tax’ — Which They Voted for — Takes Effect: Consumers in Los Angeles County were shocked Tuesday as a new quarter-percent sales tax, ostensibly to raise funds for services for the homeless, went into effect following a referendum in November. L.A. residents recently learned that $2.3 billion spent on homeless services in Los Angeles had been unaccounted for — and the money had come from the same sales taxes that referendums like Measure A had been designed to fund. Two cities in the county, Lancaster and Palmdale, are now paying a sales tax of 11.25% — the highest in the U.S. (Breitbart) (AC-Funny, not funny.)
3. White House Responds to Report Elon Musk 'Will Leave Soon': White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded on social media platform X.
“This ‘scoop’ is garbage,” she wrote. Elon Musk and President Trump have both *publicly* stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete. (WesternJournal)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. FTX bankruptcy team rejects claims from non-compliant creditors amid KYC crackdown: Bankrupt FTX has received court approval to reject creditor claims from users who failed to begin the Know Your Customer (KYC) process before March 3, 2025. He added that the exchange could disqualify up to $655 million in claims under $50,000 and around $1.9 billion in more significant claims if users fail to submit KYC documents. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This situation reminds us of the bitcoin maxim, 'Not your keys, not your coins'.
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Reintroduced anti-CBDC bill passes US House Financial Services Committee: The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1919) passed voting in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, with 27 in favor and 22 opposed. The bill, introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., aims to prevent the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy and prohibit Federal Reserve banks from offering products and services directly to an individual. (TheBlock) (AC-There is still a lot of wiggle room for a nation-run digital currency.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. JPMorgan says bitcoin's 'digital gold' narrative is under pressure, highlights gold's strength in debasement trade: "Bitcoin's volatility and correlation with equities raises questions over its 'digital gold' narrative," JPMorgan analysts said. "Looking forward, we see gold continuing to rise as the major beneficiary of the debasement trade." (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Trump’s Tariffs Erase $74B From Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Under an Hour: Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs send shockwaves through financial markets, triggering a $74 billion Bitcoin market cap drop, $2.5 trillion erased from the S&P 500, and $220 million in crypto liquidations. The Dow Jones futures plunge 1,100 points, while the Nasdaq 100 drops 900 points, marking one of the worst pre-market performances in recent history as investors scramble to reassess risk exposure. (BitcoinSensus)
2. US Job Cuts Hit Fresh 2020-Highs on DOGE Layoffs: US employers announced 275.240K job cuts in March 2025, the highest value since May 2020, compared to 172.017K in February. March 2025 figure is the third-highest monthly total ever recorded. “Job cut announcements were dominated last month by DOGE plans to eliminate positions in the federal government. (TradingEconomics)
3. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls as Tariffs Heightened Growth Concerns: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to 4.08% on Thursday, its lowest level since mid-October, as President Trump’s latest reciprocal tariff announcement triggered a broad flight to safety. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Massive X Data Breach Exposes Information on 200 Million Users: A hacker named ThinkingOne exposed a 34GB file containing data of 201 million X users, combining information from a recent 2025 breach with email addresses from a 2023 leak. The breach allegedly originated from a disgruntled employee during mass layoffs. The leaked data includes user IDs, full names, locations, email addresses, follower counts, and profile data. While no passwords or payment information were exposed, the breach raises serious identity theft and impersonation risks for affected users. (GroundNews)
2. Google Uncovers North Korean Infiltration in European Crypto Firms: North Korean-linked IT workers have reportedly expanded their operations beyond the United States, targeting crypto, blockchain and web development projects in the United Kingdom and Europe, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These individuals, operating under false identities, have allegedly embedded themselves into remote crypto, blockchain-related positions in order to generate revenue for the North Korean regime. (Bitcoinist)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA’s SPHEREx Takes First Images, Preps to Study Millions of Galaxies: NASA’s SPHEREx (short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) has turned on its detectors for the first time in space. Initial images from the observatory, which launched March 11, confirm that all systems are working as expected. (NASA)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 25/100 (Up Down 19 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,543
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: WHO Hurting for Money / China's Xi Blocks Panama Port Sale / Russia Shuts Down Kazakhstan Oil Pipeline / Liberal Wins WI Court Seat / Tariffs Announced Today / Blackrock Approved for ETP in EU / USG to Announce Crypto Holdings / Circle Under Fire During IPO / Signal App Has Human Weakness / EU Want Encryption Keys and New FBI-like Powers / Starliner Flight Was Precarious / Coal Use Down With Bitcoin Miners / Are Hardware Wallets Keeping Bitcoin Adoption Down?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,539, 27.12 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $85,487 / Lo: $82,550
Vol: $28B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.67T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 830 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. WHO Facing $2.5-bn Gap Even After Slashing Budget: As the United Nations health agency has been bracing for the planned full US withdrawal next January, it has gradually shrunk its two-year budget for 2026-2027 from $5.3 billion to $4.2 billion. (IBTimes)
2. China Blocks Panama Canal Port Sale — Report Claims Xi Jinping Infuriated by Deal Sought Without His Approval: Chinese antitrust regulators on Friday blocked a deal by the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison conglomerate to sell two ports along the Panama Canal to a consortium led by investment giant BlackRock. (Breitbart)
3. Russia Halts Large Chunk Of Kazakhstan's Oil Export Capacity: Russia has ordered shut two of the three moorings of the main oil export terminal on the Black Sea handling Kazakhstan’s oil exports, which could seriously disrupt Kazakh crude shipments if the suspension lasts more than a few days. The port handles most of Kazakhstan’s crude exports from giant oilfields in Kazakhstan operated by international oil firms, including U.S. supermajor Chevron. (ZeroHedge)
-US Events-
1. Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk: Susan Crawford won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating Brad Schimel, which maintains the 4-3 liberal majority on the court. Over $90 million was spent by the candidates and their allies during the race, making it one of the most expensive court races in U.S. History. Crawford's campaign received support from Planned Parenthood and emphasized Schimel's anti-abortion stance. Elon Musk and groups he funded contributed over $21 million to the election effort. (GroundNews)
2. Trump’s tariff strategy: Boost US production, reduce trade imbalances: Using economic pressure to force the world’s manufacturers to set up shop in the United States, President Trump hopes to slash the roughly $1.2 trillion annual trade deficit, boost national self-sufficiency, raise federal revenues, and unleash a jobs boom. On Wednesday, which he calls “Liberation Day,” he’s due to announce his reciprocal tariffs – taxing imported goods at levels that, the administration says, are equivalent to trade barriers that other nations impose on the U.S. (CSM)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. BlackRock approved to offer crypto services in UK, expanding digital asset footprint: BlackRock's FCA approval restricts operations to ETP support, significantly narrowing its crypto asset activities. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US Government To Unveil Crypto Holdings: The US Government is expected to unveil its Bitcoin and altcoin holdings this week. The audit will bring clarity to the government's plan to include XRP, SOL & ADA to crypto reserves. The move could also expose the government's reserve management strategies. (CoinGape)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Circle holds just 73 BTC, raising questions about its Bitcoin commitment amid $5 billion valuation: Circle’s crypto holdings show a surprising underweight position in Bitcoin and Ethereum. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company held just 73 BTC, valued at roughly $6.78 million, and 1,746 ETH, worth about $5.82 million. These figures are notably small, especially compared to Tether’s 92,000 BTC, worth approximately $7.64 billion. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Circle is conducting an IPO, which is opening it up to disclosures and the resultant critical analysis.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Steady as Markets Brace for Trump Tariffs: US stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors awaited the implementation of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal and other tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly assured lawmakers that the new tariffs would act as a “cap,” allowing countries to take measures to reduce them. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Secure Messaging Apps Are Not as Safe as You Think, Says NSA: The NSA's latest alert, prompted by Google's Threat Intelligence Group, highlighted that Russia's GRU had influenced Ukrainian officials to provide access to their Signal accounts. This was not a result of Signal or other messaging apps' vulnerability, but resulted from users' behavior. The NSA's warning was stern. Users should alter their messaging settings to prevent such an occurrence. The first weak link is the Linked Devices. This option synchronizes your messages from more than one device. Take some time to review and unlink any unknown devices in your app's settings to avoid unauthorized use. Another one is the Group invite links, which are convenient for adding new members, but can share sensitive conversations with the wrong users. Signal provides disabling group links under group settings. (TechTimes) (AC-Conduct a security self-audit often to find these threat openings. Close them immediately!)
2. European Commission takes aim at end-to-end encryption and proposes Europol become an EU FBI: Among its aims is establishing Europol as “a truly operational police agency to reinforce support to Member States,” something potentially comparable to the U.S. FBI, with a role “in investigating cross-border, large-scale, and complex cases posing a serious threat to the internal security of the Union.” Alongside the new Europol, the Commission said it would create roadmaps regarding both the “lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement” and on encryption. (TheRecord) (AC-Centralization of power will continue in the EU until crisis hits hard.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Starliner’s flight to the space station was far wilder than most of us thought: As it flew up toward the International Space Station last summer, the Starliner spacecraft lost four thrusters. A NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore, had to take manual control of the vehicle. But as Starliner's thrusters failed, Wilmore lost the ability to move the spacecraft in the direction he wanted to go. (Arstechnica) (AC-A dramatic read that may end up as a movie, though Boeing may squash it.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Shift: Coal Use Drops While Renewables Rise: Coal energy usage, which once made up 63% of Bitcoin’s mining energy in 2011, has now dropped dramatically to just 20% in 2024. This transition comes amid growing concerns over environmental impact and increasing pressure for sustainable mining practices. (Bitcoinist)
2. Hardware Wallets: Bitcoin’s Biggest Adoption Barrier: There are roughly half a billion crypto users around the world and, at the most generous estimate, only 2.5% are using hardware wallets. Hardware wallets’ underlying technology is essentially unchanged from the days when their primary utility was as a secure, offline keysafe. It’s the same with UX, with users still expected to write down their seed words and then squint at a tiny screen every time they want to approve a transaction. Hardware wallets’ continued reliance on closed, proprietary systems is not just a security nightmare: it’s also terrible for Bitcoin innovation and adoption. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Editorials usually don't make the DIB, but there are relevant facts in this article to Bitcoiners to consider and debate.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Up 10 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,391
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 1Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: China Circles Taiwan / Hamas Spokesman Call to Arms Worldwide / Three of Four Missing Soldier Bodies Found / Milei Releases Nazi Docs / WI Court Election Today / States Cases Against Coinbase Dropped / CA Amendment May Protect Digital Asset Rights / Tether Buys More BTC / Tariff Day Weighs on Markets / Darknet Move Back to Bitcoin / ChatGPT Sees Spike / Brazilians Like Crypto / MIT Freedom Tech /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,008, 26.79 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $83,476 / Lo: $81,725
Vol: $28B (Up 32%)
Mkt Cap: $1.66T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 831 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 88%)
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-International Events-
1. Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan: The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that include an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self-ruled island democracy against seeking formal independence. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6 a.m. (AP)
2. Hamas Issues Call To Arms Against Displacement As Israel Orders New Evacuations: A senior Hamas official urged supporters worldwide on Monday to take up weapons and fight plans to displace Gaza's people, as Israel issued a sweeping evacuation order in the territory's south, stepping up its renewed offensive. "In the face of this sinister plan -- one that combines massacres with starvation -- anyone who can bear arms, anywhere in the world, must take action," Sami Abu Zuhri said in a statement Monday. "Do not withhold an explosive, a bullet, a knife, or a stone. Let everyone break their silence." (IBTimes)
3. Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered: The four soldiers were assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Georgia. Their identities are being until their families are notified. Search and recovery operations continue to find the fourth soldier, the statement said. (CNN)
4. Milei Releases Documents on Nazis in Argentina: Argentinian President Javier Milei has ordered the release of documents related to Nazis who fled to Argentina after World War II. These documents have sparked discussions and claims on social media that Adolf Hitler escaped to Argentina and lived there until the mid-1960s. (X)
-US Events-
1. Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Schimel vs. Crawford: The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, taking place on April 1st, features candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. Recent polls indicate a close race, with Crawford at 50.8% and Schimel at 49.2%. The outcome of this election could influence the redistricting of congressional seats in Wisconsin, which may have implications for the control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Both candidates have been actively campaigning, with endorsements and calls for voter turnout being highlighted on social media platforms. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Kentucky, South Carolina, and Vermont Have Now All Dismissed Lawsuits Against Coinbase: Kentucky has joined South Carolina and Vermont in dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase over staking services, citing violations of state securities laws. The move follows a trend of states retracting enforcement actions against the exchange, with seven states still pursuing legal action. (Decrypt)
2. California’s Amended Digital Assets Act Would Protect Crypto Payments, Self-Custody: Introduced on Friday, the new amendment from Democrat assembly member Avelino Valencia renames the bill as the Digital Assets Act. Its main focus is on authorizing individuals and businesses within California to accept cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and services, as well as in payments between private individuals. The amendment also prohibits “public entities from prohibiting, restricting, or imposing any requirements on that use,” while also preventing the state of California from imposing taxes on the use of crypto as payment for goods and services. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Tether bought 8,888 bitcoin in Q1, bringing its total holdings to $7.8 billion — the sixth largest in a single wallet: Stablecoin issuer Tether purchased an additional 8,888 bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025 for about $735 million, bringing its total holdings to 92,646 BTC, worth roughly $7.8 billion at current prices. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Fresh Tariffs: The US dollar index hovered around 104 on Tuesday, trading sideways as investors awaited the implementation of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs to gain clarity on the economic outlook. Uncertainty persists regarding the scope of the levies, as Trump has indicated they will apply broadly to all countries, while reports suggest he is urging advisors to take a more aggressive trade stance. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. It's Back to Bitcoin for Darknet Markets After Monero's Binance Delisting: Chainalysis: Darknet markets are returning to bitcoin as their primary cryptocurrency after privacy-focused coin monero was delisted from major exchanges including Binance. Only some 0.14% of all crypto transactions, or about $50 billion, involve illicit activity. (CoinDesk)
2. Firefox fixes flaw similar to Chrome zero-day used against Russian organizations: Mozilla has patched a critical security flaw in its Firefox browser, just days after Google addressed a similar vulnerability that had been exploited as a zero-day in espionage attacks against Russian organizations. The Firefox flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-2857, allows attackers to escape the browser’s sandbox protections and gain broader system access. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Celebrates ChatGPT Earning 1M Users in Only an Hour—Is It Because of AI Image Generation: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared a new post via X which details the latest milestone that the company is currently celebrating for ChatGPT, particularly as the chatbot platform saw one million users sign up in only an hour. The latest ChatGPT feature allows users to create AI-generated images directly from their prompts. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. More Brazilians Invest in Cryptocurrency Than in Dollars, Gold and Stocks: The survey, commissioned by Coinbase and Hashdex, found that while savings accounts were Brazil’s most used investment instrument, cryptocurrency was more popular than other options, including stocks and gold, among Brazilians. (BitcoinCom)
2. The MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025: Freedom Tech: The MIT Bitcoin Club—a passionate coalition of students, alumni, researchers, and community members—presents the 12th annual MIT Bitcoin Expo (April 5–6, 2025), a landmark event exploring how Bitcoin and freedom technologies empower individuals worldwide. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 34/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,239
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 31Mar2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: France's Le Pen Guilty of Embezzlement / Searches Continue After Asia Quake / Indiana University MIA After Federal Investigation / NM GOP HQ Firebombed / Trump Floats '3rd Term' / US Bank Exec Killed in Plane Crash / Trump's New Stablecoin Draws Concern / Japan Labels Crypto a Financial Product / Trump Family Enters Bitcoin Mining With Hut 8 / MARA Raises $2B for BTC Buys / Stock Futures Down on Tariff War / Federal Judge Personal Info Available Online / xAI Buys X, Intertwining AI and Social Media / Early Bitcoin Miner Billionaire Goes to Space / Hydro-Cooled ASICs Reign Hashrate
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $85,163, 26.28 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $83,245 / Lo: $81,293
Vol: $21B (Up 46%)
Mkt Cap: $1.62T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 820 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 16 sats/vBtye (Up 466%)
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-International Events-
1. Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case: France's Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of misappropriating European funds to finance her far-right National Rally (RN) party, in a case which could lead to her being barred from standing in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen was accused, along with more than 20 other senior party figures, of hiring assistants who worked on her RN party affairs rather than for the European Parliament which paid them. (BBC)
2. Search for quake survivors intensifies in Myanmar, Thailand; death toll expected to rise: Survivors were pulled out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed around 2,000. (Reuters)
-US Events-
1. Indiana University Professor Xiaofeng Wang Missing Amid Federal Searches: FBI and DHS agents searched two homes belonging to Indiana University Professor Xiaofeng Wang and Nianli Ma in Bloomington and Carmel. Wang, who managed $23 million in research projects over 21 years, was placed on administrative leave weeks before the raids. The prominent cryptography and cybersecurity expert has mysteriously disappeared, with his university profiles and contact information removed. Federal agents collected evidence for hours, but the nature of the investigation remains unclear. (GroundNews)
2. Headquarters of New Mexico Republican Party Targeted in ‘Deliberate Act of Arson’: “Early this morning, the entryway of the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters in Albuquerque was destroyed in a deliberate act of arson which also included spray painting the words ‘ICE=KK,'” the party said. (Breitbart)
3. Trump Considers Third Term, Cites 'Methods': President Donald Trump has stated in an interview with NBC News that he is 'not joking' about the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the limitation set by the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Trump suggested that 'there are methods' for achieving a third term, but did not elaborate on what these methods might be. (Various)
4. US Bank executive Terry Dolan believed to be dead following plane crash near Minneapolis: Dolan, 63, became the company’s vice chair in 2023. He was in charge of marketing and analytics at the company, among other operations. (NYPost)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump’s USD1 stablecoin deepens concerns over conflicts of interest: World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family’s crypto project, is planning to release a stablecoin, raising concern over the US president’s exposure to the digital asset industry. Observers have already begun to raise the alarm about the possible security risks posed by a stablecoin connected to the president. There are also concerns over the possibility of market manipulation and violations of the emoluments clause of the US Constitution. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Japan Aims to Reclassify Cryptocurrencies As Financial Products: Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products, implementing insider trading restrictions similar to traditional markets. The proposed changes aim to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, differentiating digital assets from securities while recognizing their investment characteristics. (Decrypt)
3. Trump family enters Bitcoin mining industry with American Bitcoin 20% stake in Hut 8: Hut 8 has partnered with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to launch American Bitcoin, a new entity focused exclusively on industrial-scale Bitcoin mining and strategic reserve development. The venture emerged following Hut 8’s transfer of a substantial portion of its ASIC mining assets to American Data Centers Inc., which was subsequently renamed American Bitcoin. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Miner MARA Raising $2 Billion With a Stock Offering to Buy BTC: The agreement allows them to sell up to $2 billion worth of MARA stock “from time to time,” with proceeds earmarked for “general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital." (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Tumble: US futures tumbled on Monday, with S&P 500 contracts down 1.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures sinking 1.7%, and Dow Jones futures dropping about 300 points, as trade war concerns continued to weigh on the economic outlook and investor sentiment. Reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect on April 2nd, including a 25% levy on "all cars that are not made in the US." (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Personal info on federal judges is widely accessible online, leading to safety risks: More than half of U.S. appellate court judges examined in a recent study were shown to have their personal data, including home addresses, phone numbers, names of relatives and case rulings listed on people search sites. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. Elon Musk Says xAI Acquired Social Media Platform X via Stocks, Signaling an 'Intertwined' Future: Musk claimed that the combination of both companies "values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt)." The goal of this acquisition is to build a platform that would "not only reflect the world" but also help accelerate its human progress, which combines the artificial intelligence tech from xAI and human input via X. (TechTimes)
2. SpaceX is set to launch 4 people on a first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles: Malta-based investor Chun Wang is financing the mission, who made his fortune with bitcoin mining operations, and he paid SpaceX an undisclosed sum of money to conduct this mission. The mission stands out because no humans have traveled directly over the Earth’s poles from space, which requires a flight path that’s far more fuel-intensive than chasing orbits closer to the equator. (CNN)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Hashrate Kings – Inside the Hydro-Cooled ASICs Dominating Bitcoin Mining in 2025: Today’s top mining hardware now operates within a hashrate spectrum stretching from 400 terahash per second (TH/s) to 860 TH/s. While the Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U unit flaunts 860 TH/s, it maintains an energy efficiency ratio of 13 joules per terahash (J/T). Unquestionably, liquid-cooled systems—be they immersion or hydro-powered—have emerged as the undisputed sovereigns in this thermal arms race, eclipsing antiquated airflow-reliant rivals. (BitcoinCom)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 34/100 (Down 10 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 889,825
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28Mar2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Putin Negotiates on Ukraine / US Strike Houthis in Sanaa / Israel Hosts Antisemitic Conference / Trump EO Ends Collective Bargaining at NatSec Departments / Over 300 Student Visas Revoked at US Colleges / SEC Drops Most Crypto Cases / DOJ Takes Hamas' Crypto / Rep Tom Emmer Says Wyoming Stablecoin Just a CBDC / Gamestop Stock Drops on BTC News / BTC ETFs Still Inflowing / Stocks Down on Tariffs News / Decentralized Science (DeSci) Makes Entrance / Key Cancer Researcher Thinks Covid Shots Responsible for Aggressive Cancers / Trump, Bitcoin White Paper Video a Fake / Bitcoin Miners Look to AI for Diverse Income
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $85,163, 27.62 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $87,702 / Lo: $84,809
Vol: $31B (Up 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.69T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 863 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 200%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine could be placed under a “temporary administration” as part of a peace process that could include help from North Korea and other Moscow allies, according to Russian state media. Putin also said he was ready to work with Europe, as well, although it was “acting inconsistently, constantly trying to fool us”. (AlJazeera)
2. Suspected US strikes pummel Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen: Initial reports from the Houthis described at least seven people being hurt in the attacks Friday in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital that the rebels have held since 2014. (AP)
3. Israel’s antisemitism conference draws Europe’s far-right leaders to Jerusalem: Thursday’s conference illuminated the increasingly strained relationship between Israel and its traditional allies in the West, which have grown uneasy with Israeli politics and the direction of the country’s devastating war in Gaza. (AP) (AC-Interesting note that any politician not considered globalist or statist is labeled 'far-right' numerous times in this article. Also interesting is Israel's continued narrative warfare strategy of antisemitism.)
-US Events-
1. Trump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national security: President Donald Trump announced moves to end collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions. The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was cited as giving Trump authority to end bargaining because of these agencies' roles in safeguarding national security. Unions have vowed to fight the move, which the White House called necessary to avoid obstruction of Trump's agenda to protect Americans. (GroundNews)
2. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says 300 Foreign Students Had Visas Revoked: “Maybe more, it might be more than 300 at this point,” Rubio said. “We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa.” Rubio said he hopes the numbers rise as time goes on. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC Officially Drops Cases Against Kraken, ConsenSys, Cumberland DRW, and Crypto(.)com: The SEC dismissed enforcement actions against Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland DRW LLC, finalizing the decisions. The agency also closed its case against Crypto(.)com, part of a broader shift in U.S. crypto regulation. (Decrypt)
2. US Department of Justice Seizes $200K in Crypto Linked to Hamas: The U.S. DOJ seized $201,400 in cryptocurrencies intended for Hamas, uncovering a wallet with $89,900 and three accounts holding $111,500. These funds were used to launder over $1.5 million for Hamas since October 2024, part of a crackdown on illicit financing. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Rep. Tom Emmer Slams Wyoming Stablecoin as CBDC By Another Name: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticized Wyoming's plan to issue a stablecoin, expressing strong opposition to any government issuing a tokenized currency. Despite concerns about central bank digital currencies, Wyoming plans to launch its stablecoin, WYST, backed by reserves like U.S. Treasuries. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. GameStop shares drop 22% after the retailer issues debt to buy bitcoin: The meme stock plunged 22.1%, following an almost 12% rally the previous session. The reversal came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes due in 2030 to buy bitcoin. “With GameStop already trading at more than 2x its cash holdings it is unlikely that its conversion of cash into Bitcoin will drive an even greater premium,” (CNBC)
2. Spot bitcoin ETFs report 10th straight day of net inflows, analyst says bitcoin demand persists: "This suggests that while institutions are not aggressively risk-on, there is still demand for bitcoin exposure in the market," said Min Jung, analyst of Presto Research. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Fall as Tariffs Concerns Weigh: US stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors reacted to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on foreign-made autos, sparking concerns about a potential trade war and its broader impact on the global economy. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3%, the Dow Jones lost 155 points, and the Nasdaq 100 declined by over 0.5%. Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars, effective in April, heightened fears of escalating trade tensions, particularly with key trading partners like the EU and Canada. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Sei Foundation looks to acquire bankrupt 23andMe in major DeSci move: In a statement released on March 27, the Foundation revealed that the acquisition would mark a significant step toward protecting genetic data through on-chain solutions. According to the Foundation: “We believe user data sovereignty is a matter of national security. When an American biotech pioneer faces bankruptcy, personal genomic data of millions becomes vulnerable to parties that may not share the same values of transparency and open access.” Sei believes its acquisition would allow individuals to gain complete control over their personal information by transitioning the company’s genetic records to a blockchain-based system. The organization sees the potential acquisition as a strategic push into Decentralized Science (DeSci), an emerging field that applies blockchain principles to scientific research and data management.(CryptoSlate) (AC-The DeSci moniker is relatively new and based upon the science industry's effort to open-source and 'blockchain' research, funding, and dissemination of scientific efforts. The shift compels continued observations.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Billionaire Cancer Researcher Says Covid & Vaccine Likely Causing Surge In Aggressive Cancers: Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong - a transplant surgeon-turned-biotech billionaire renowned for inventing the cancer drug Abraxane, claims that the COVID-19 pandemic, and the very vaccines developed to fight it, may be contributing to a global surge in “terrifyingly aggressive” cancers. He tells (Tucker) Carlson that in 50 years of medical practice, it was extraordinarily rare to see cancers like pancreatic tumors in children or young adults, yet recently such cases are appearing. (ZeroHedge)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Fake Video of Trump With Bitcoin Whitepaper in White House Goes Viral: A viral video shows a fake scene of Donald Trump revealing the Bitcoin whitepaper in the Oval Office, sparking discussions on his supposed embrace of crypto. The manipulated clip features Trump showcasing the whitepaper to Fox News host Laura Ingraham, creating a buzz on social media platforms. (Decrypt)
2. Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI Data Centers to Manage Costs, New Opportunities: Bitcoin miners are exploring AI data centers due to increased competition and costs, with some pivoting infrastructure to meet AI demand. Transitioning to AI requires skill and care, as it involves significant energy consumption and operational differences compared to mining. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Up 4 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST
Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST
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Analyst: BV2A
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