BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 928,126
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16 DEC 2025
Precedence: Routine FNG (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Bondi Beach, Hero Recovery, Syria—Attack, Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine, Manhunt reset, Fentanyl Designated as WMD, US Military Actions on Drug Vessels, New Year’s Eve bomb plot, Minnesota fraud case, SNAP/immigration, Trump filed a $10B lawsuit against the BBC, KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting, Strategy Buys More Bitcoin, American Bitcoin Co. Adds 261 BTC, Ford Takes $19.5 Billion EV Charge, Stock Markets Slide Amid Data Wait, Key jobs report delayed due to a computer-system issue, Trump threatened broadband funding, US Suspends Tech Deal with UK, Amazon Launches Leo Satellite Project
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,094 20.31 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $89,874 / Lo: $85,129
Volume: $32.23 B
Mkt Cap: $1.73 T
HashRate: 1,177.54 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Bondi Beach Mass Shooting in Sydney: On December 14, 2025, a mass shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 fatalities and 40 wounded from two gunmen. Australian authorities confirmed the attackers used semi-automatic weapons and were neutralized by police within minutes. The incident prompted immediate global condemnation and calls for enhanced security at public events. Investigations revealed one gunman had ties to extremist groups, while the other remains unidentified pending forensic analysis. Leaders from New Zealand, Iran, and other nations denounced the Bondi Beach attack, expressing solidarity with Australia and the Jewish community. The United Nations issued a statement urging vigilance against hate crimes. Diplomatic channels activated for sharing intelligence on potential international links. No group claimed responsibility as of December 16. (Al Jazeera)
2. Hero Recovery After Tackling Gunman: Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two and local business owner, underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds sustained after disarming one of the attackers. Witnesses reported his actions prevented further casualties. Police commended his bravery in official reports. (Reuters)
3. Syria—Attack in Palmyra killed U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter. The U.S. Army identified two Iowa National Guard soldiers (Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown) killed in a shooting near Palmyra, Syria, alongside a U.S.interpreter; three other Guard members were wounded. AP reported the attacker was linked to Islamic State and was killed at the scene. State and federal officials publicly issued condolence statements and indicated retaliation messaging toward IS. (AP)
4. Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine: Ukrainian forces reported successfully targeting a Russian submarine in a Black Sea port using underwater drones on December 13, marking the first such operation. The strike caused significant damage, with Russian naval assets relocating in response. Intelligence confirms the vessel was a Kilo-class submarine used for missile launches. Casualty figures remain unverified. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Manhunt reset after release of detained “person of interest” Providence officials announced late Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 that a detained “person of interest” in the Dec. 13 Brown University shooting would be released from custody, and the suspect remained at large. Reuters reported police went door-to-door seeking home surveillance footage and publicly released additional video/stills showing a stocky-built suspect wearing dark clothing and a face covering near campus about two hours before the attack. Reuters said the gunman fled after opening fire in a classroom in the Barus & Holley engineering/physics building, where outer doors had been left unlocked during exams. AP News identified the two students killed as Ella Cook (19) and MukhammadAziz Umurzokov (18) and reported nine others were wounded. (Primary Source: Reuters)
2. Fentanyl Designated as WMD: The White House announced on December 16 the classification of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction to enable stronger enforcement measures. This allows for expanded federal resources in combating distribution networks. Over 100,000 annual overdose deaths were cited. International cooperation is sought. (Reuters)
3. US Military Actions on Drug Vessels: On December 14, US forces intercepted and attacked three vessels in the eastern Pacific, identified as drug trafficking boats carrying cocaine. Eight people were killed in total, three in the first vessel, two in the second and three in the third. The operation involved naval assets and resulted in the seizure of 2 tons of narcotics.
(Al Jazeera)
4. U.S. homeland security—DOJ charged four in alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot. U.S. prosecutors announced arrests of four suspects accused of planning coordinated bombings set for New Year’s Eve in Southern California. The filing described a multi-target plan and laid out charging instruments; operational details were expected to be litigated in federal court. The case was presented as an active counterterrorism-style disruption rather than a completed attack. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Treasury/FinCEN—New scrutiny planned for money-services flows tied to Minnesota fraud case. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Treasury would increase reporting requirements for money services businesses and issue a geographic targeting order after a major Minnesota fraud case involving COVID relief funds. Reuters reported Treasury personnel were examining involved businesses and that FinCEN would issue investigation notices. The reporting emphasized focus on flows to areas of concern including Somalia. (Reuters)
2. SNAP/immigration—Federal judge ordered USDA to extend state compliance timeline. A U.S. judge required USDA to give states more time to implement immigration-related eligibility restrictions tied to SNAP guidance. Reuters reported the injunction extends the grace period into April 2026 and came after a lawsuit by 21 Democratic-led states plus D.C. The judge cited confusion and potential state harm in the ruling. (Reuters)
3. Defamation—Trump filed a $10B lawsuit against the BBC. AP reported President Trump sued the BBC for defamation, seeking $10 billion, alleging deceptive editing of his Jan. 6, 2021 speech in a pre-election documentary. The complaint argues editing choices created a false impression about intent and affected the 2024 election environment. The matter moves into civil litigation with defenses expected around editorial judgment and legal standards for public figures. (AP)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk. The Nasdaq exchange told KindlyMD (NAKA) that it faces being delisted after its share price dropped below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. The health-care company that is building a bitcoin treasury has until June 8 to regain compliance, which requires the stock to close at or above $1 for at least 10 consecutive business days. The shares first fell below $1 in late October, and closed Monday at $0.38. (Coindesk)
2. Strategy Buys More Bitcoin. On Monday Dec. 15th Strategy acquired 10,645 BTC for ~$980.3 million at an average price of $92,098 per bitcoin. As of 12/15/2025, Strategy holds 671,268 Bitcoin (Strategy Public Release)
3. American Bitcoin Co. Adds 261 BTC American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. bought 261 BTC for $23.5 million, lifting its total to 5,044 BTC worth about $434 million. This move ranks the Nasdaq-listed company 21st among top corporate holders, ahead of ProCap Financial's 5,000 BTC. (BTC Treasuries.net)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. Ford Takes $19.5 Billion EV Charge: Ford announced on December 16 a $19.5 billion accounting charge due to reduced electric vehicle demand and production cuts. The move includes asset writedowns and supplier contract terminations. Sales data showed a 20% drop in EV units. Restructuring plans follow. (Fortune)
2. Stock Markets Slide Amid Data Wait: Global stocks declined on December 15 as investors awaited delayed US economic data and central bank decisions. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, with tech sectors leading losses. Bond yields rose slightly. Volatility index increased 5%.
(Reuters)
3. U.S. economy—Key jobs report delayed due to a computer-system issue. The U.S. Commerce Department delayed publication of the October jobs report because of a computer-system problem, according to Reuters. The delay affected scheduled market and policy consumption of the data. The department indicated the report would be released after the issue was resolved. (Reuters)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. AI policy—Trump threatened broadband funding cuts for states with restrictive AI laws. Reuters reported President Trump said states judged to be restraining AI innovation could lose access to the $42B BEAD broadband program. The administration’s line emphasized centralized approval and reduced state-by-state compliance burdens. The action was presented as an executive-order-driven enforcement posture.(AP News)
2. US Suspends Tech Deal with UK: The US suspended a technology-sharing agreement with Britain on December 16 over artificial intelligence concerns. The deal, signed earlier in 2025, aimed at boosting ties. Reasons include data security protocols. Negotiations for revisions underway. (Reuters)
3. Amazon Launches Leo Satellite Project: Amazon announced on December 15 the deployment of Leo satellites to expand global internet access, competing with Starlink. Initial launches involve 100 units for testing. Coverage targets remote areas. Regulatory approvals secured in multiple countries. (CNN)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (down 3)
Analyst Comments NSTR
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,575
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: US, Japan Show of Strength in East China Sea / Thai PM Dissolves Parliament / Machado in Norway for Peace Prize / Trump May Ease Marijuana Regs / MS-13 Leader Arrested in Nebraska / Kirk Killer Trial Starts / Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years / Texas Buys First Round of Bitcoin / 65% of BTC Treasuries Underwater / Coinbase Gets into Prediction, Tokenization Markets / Charity Fund to Hold Bitcoin for Years / Stocks Up on Liquidity Injections / Apple CEO Makes Case For Privacy / Ring Facial ID Under Scrutiny / Bitcoin HODLers Do Well, Short-Timers Hurting / Statue of Nakamoto at NYSE Seems Strange / What is Low Time Preference?
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,501, 21.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,554 / Lo: $89,335
Volume: 68B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.84T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Bombers Join Japanese Jets in Show of Force After China-Russia Drills: U.S. B-52 bombers conducted joint exercises with Japanese fighter jets over the East China Sea following recent military drills by China and Russia in the region. The operation involved aerial refueling and formation flying, demonstrating allied readiness in response to increased regional tensions. Tokyo reported no direct confrontations during the exercise. (Reuters)
2. Thai PM dissolves parliament to 'return power to people': Thailand has dissolved parliament after nearly a week of fresh clashes along its border with Cambodia, with a general election to be called within 45 to 60 days. (BBC) (AC-Thailand is in crisis mode with the fresh conflict with Cambodia, and now the dissolution of parliament and various political parties vying for power.)
3. Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Arrives in Norway After Hiding: Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado surfaced in Norway hours after the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, having evaded capture by the Maduro government for months. She traveled via fishing boat and private jet, crossing borders undetected. Machado plans to continue advocacy from exile while seeking international support. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Trump Poised To Greatly Ease Federal Marijuana Regulation: In a move seen as long overdue by many people on both sides of America's left-right political divide, President Trump is expected to use an executive order to dramatically reduce federal restrictions on marijuana. The order, which may come in the next few weeks, will direct federal agencies to move toward reclassifying marijuana as a "Schedule III" drug, which would put it on the same level as common prescription painkillers. (ZeroHedge)
2. DHS Arrests Illegal Alien MS-13 ‘Assassination Squad’ Leader in Nebraska: Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto allegedly bribed his way out of Honduran prison after being linked to the July 2022 killing of Said Lobo Bonilla, the son of former Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, and three other victims. Cuadra Soto, known as “Fantasma” within MS-13, is then alleged to have entered the United States later that year by illegally crossing the southern border. He then obtained a California driver’s license in his true identity, DHS said. (Breitbart)
3. Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, appears in Utah courtroom for first time in person: Robinson is facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder, in connection with Kirk’s Sept. 10 death. Prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. (SaltLakeTribune)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years For Collapse of UST and Luna: Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing an "unusually serious" fraud that led to the collapse of UST and Luna. Judge Engelmayer compared Kwon to a cult leader who traded on victims' trust, impacting investors' lives. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Texas Launches State Crypto Reserve with $5M | 55.73 BTC Bitcoin Purchase: Texas became the first U.S. state to establish a cryptocurrency reserve fund, acquiring $5 million | 55.73 BTC in Bitcoin as an initial investment. (CNBC)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. 65% of Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are Underwater: Corporate Bitcoin treasuries swung into widespread unrealized losses in November, as Bitcoin’s brief drop below $90,000 | 0.98 BTC left roughly 65% of measurable corporate holders in the red. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Low vs. high time preferences matter.)
2. Coinbase Gears Up for Launch of Prediction Markets, Tokenized Stocks: Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to introduce prediction markets and tokenized equities, two popular financial products, during a showcase on December 17. The tokenized stocks will be launched directly by Coinbase, not through external partners. (Bloomberg) (AC-Some companies chase the money while very few stick to principles. Such is lot of free enterprise.)
3. Save the Children's new Bitcoin Fund seeks to maximize donation value with up to four-year holding strategy: The fund was developed in partnership with digital asset firm Fortris and is designed to allow the charity to hold, manage, and deploy bitcoin donations during crises. The Bitcoin Fund enables Save the Children to securely hold donated bitcoin for up to four years, hoping to maximize the value of contributions. (TheBlock) (AC-The value of giving and receiving charity with a low time preference Bitcoin mindset changes so many things and opens up new opportunities to be good stewards for those who need it.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. S&P 500 Rebounds, Dow at Fresh Record: The Dow jumped 1.4% to a fresh record and the S&P 500 reversed early session losses to close 0.3% higher, while the Nasdaq pared losses to 0.3% on Thursday afternoon as investors rotated out of richly valued tech names and into cyclicals and beaten down value stocks after the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50% to 3.75% and signaled a conditional easing path. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Apple CEO Pushes for Changes in US Child Online Safety Bill: Apple CEO Tim Cook advocated for amendments to a U.S. bill on child online safety, citing potential privacy risks from expanded data collection. The meeting with lawmakers focused on balancing protection with user rights. The legislation remains under debate in Congress. (Reuters)
2. Ring's Facial Recognition Feature Under Scrutiny: Amazon's Ring doorbell facial recognition tool faces questions over privacy implications, particularly for delivery personnel scanned without consent. A U.S. senator requested details on data handling practices. The company affirmed compliance with existing laws. ((WWLP)
-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Accumulation by Long-term Holders Continues Despite Short-term Holders Facing Significant Losses: Accumulator wallets have been buying up Bitcoin, with 75,000 BTC purchased in early December, despite short-term holders facing 20-30% losses. The market is experiencing significant stress, with unrealized losses totaling around $350 billion. (Decrypt) (AC-The phenomena of low time preference is growing worldwide as the effects of a scarce, immutable asset affect the choices and incentives of millions. Read Von Mises.)
2. Satoshi Nakamoto Statue at NYSE: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was honored with a statue at the New York Stock Exchange, marking a symbolic presence in traditional finance. (CoinGecko) (AC-A P2P e-cash system is the antithesis of trad-fi, but change is in the air.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Even)
Analyst Comments (AC): Today's theme is the incentive structure of human thinking and planning, and how a low time preference changes that in so many ways. For further understanding of the Austrian economic concept, read the 'Bitcoin Standard' by Ammous, or numerous articles within the Mises Institute and other sources. Life under a low time preference leads to more peace of mind, and even better decisions.
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,427
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Dec2025
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Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Thai-Cambodia Conflict Heats Up / US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela / US Judge Says Trump Must End L.A. Deployment / Washington State Evacuates Areas From Flooding / NDAA Passes House / Crypto Market Bill Tabled Over Holiday / BPI Calls for Samourai Devs Pardon / Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Guilty of Laundering / Twenty-One Debuts on NYSE / Gemini Gets Into Prediction With a Crypto Twist / US Fed Drops Rate 25 bps, Yields Drop, Stocks Up / US to Scour Incoming Foreigners Social Media Accounts / People Uploading Medical Histories to ChatGPT / OpenAI Warns Next Models Increase Cyber Risk
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,048, 21.38 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,477 / Lo: $89,459
Volume: 67B (Even)
Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 90%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Half a Million Evacuated on Thai-Cambodia Border Amid Conflict: Thai and Cambodian military forces engaged in clashes along their shared border, resulting in the evacuation of approximately 500,000 residents from affected areas. The fighting has intensified despite a recent peace agreement, with both sides deploying additional troops and artillery. U.S. President Trump has initiated diplomatic efforts to mediate and end the hostilities, scheduling talks with regional leaders. (TheGuardian)
2. U.S. Seizes Cuba-Bound Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast: An unnamed source said “the ship was enroute to Cuba, where the state firm Cubametales was planning to sell it to Asian energy brokers.” Due to U.S. sanctions, most of Venezuela’s oil product is sold to China. “It was seized because of its past links to smuggling illicit Iranian oil, not because of ties to the Maduro regime, although it was carrying Venezuelan oil. A federal judge authorized a seizure warrant for the tanker roughly two weeks ago,” a US official said. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles: A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democratic governor, finding that the Republican president had exceeded his authority. (Reuters)
2. Atmospheric River Drives Record Flood Threat in Washington as Governor Declares Emergency: Meteorologists described a moisture 'jet stream' pushing heavy rain into western Washington as the Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 41 feet in Mount Vernon on Friday, risking floodwall overtopping. Mount Vernon city officials ordered Level 3 'Leave Now' evacuations for neighborhoods along the Skagit River. (GroundNews)
3. House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases: Overall, the sweeping bill calls for a 3.8% pay raise for many military members as well as housing and facility improvements on military bases. Lawmakers overseeing the military said the bill would change how the Pentagon buys weapons, with an emphasis on speed after years of delay by the defense industry. The legislation next heads to the Senate, where leaders are working to pass the bill before lawmakers depart Washington for a holiday break. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Upcoming Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup Likely Pushed To Post-Holiday: The much-anticipated crypto market structure bill, intended to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, appears to be facing significant delays. Recent discussions among a bipartisan group of pro-crypto senators suggest that a markup, initially expected before Christmas, may be postponed until after the holiday season. (Bitcoinist)
2. Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code: This case has already had a measurable chilling effect on developers working on privacy and security tools in the United States. Leaving the convictions in place would discourage responsible innovation and push critical work to jurisdictions that do not share our commitment to open research and transparent development. A pardon would correct a clear misapplication of federal law, protect the integrity of long-standing distinctions in financial regulation, and reaffirm that publishing non-custodial software is not—and should not become—a criminal act. (BitcoinMag)
3. Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Agrees to Plead Guilty, Hit With $7.5 Million in Penalties: Paxful pleaded guilty to federal charges and will pay $7.5 million total in criminal and civil penalties for enabling money laundering and criminal activity on its Bitcoin exchange. Paxful operated as a peer-to-peer exchange through which users traded Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for fiat, prepaid cards, and gift cards. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Debuts on NYSE: Twenty One, a Bitcoin treasury company, listed on the NYSE and saw its shares drop 25% in initial trading. The debut priced shares at $10 through a PIPE arrangement. The company focuses on holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset for corporate treasuries. (CoinDesk)
2. Gemini Approved by CFTC for U.S. Prediction Markets: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted approval to Gemini for offering prediction markets in the U.S. The platform will allow users to trade contracts on event outcomes using cryptocurrencies. Gemini's stock rose nearly 14% following the announcement.(CoinDesk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points: The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and curb somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains. (BitcoinMag)
2. US 10-Year Yield Extends Fall on Dovish Fed View: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.12%, marking a second consecutive session of declines after the Federal Reserve delivered its third quarter-point rate cut this year, in line with expectations. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Extend Gains After Fed: The Dow Jones extended gains, closing 1.1% higher, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq reversed early losses to end 0.4% higher on Wednesday as traders reacted to the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Powell’s remarks. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. U.S. to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists' Social Media Histories: The U.S. government plans to expand reviews of foreign tourists' social media accounts for visa approvals. This includes checking posts for security risks, potentially delaying authorizations. A travel firm warned of longer processing times due to increased data collection. (NYTimes) (AC-A slippery slope of privacy-related issues. Once US government officials are permitted to scour personal accounts (in the name of terrorist ideologies) that door is open to all manner of data collection for whatever administration is in office.)
-Technology and Science-
1. People Uploading Medical Records to AI Chatbots: Individuals are sharing personal health data, such as blood tests, with AI chatbots for analysis. This practice raises risks of breaches and inaccurate advice, as platforms may not follow HIPAA standards. Experts highlight low user awareness of privacy implications. (NYTimes)
2. OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk: OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly. The AI models might either develop working zero-day remote exploits against well-defended systems or assist with complex enterprise or industrial intrusion operations aimed at real-world effects, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post. (Reuters)
-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Up 3 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,272
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
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BLUF: Trump Goes to Tariffs Over Mexico Water Dispute / US, EU and Russia FUD Grows / Dems Win Miami Mayor / Mamdani Goes with Felon for Security Team / Shooting at KY State Kills 1 / Banks Can Act at Intermediaries on Crypto / US Rep. Inserts Anti-CBDC Clause in NDAA / BTC ETFs Inflow Again / PNC Bank Offers Bitcoin Sales / Fed Rate Decision Today / Modern Battlefield in Unrecognizable to Vets Now / SpaceX Preps For IPO
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,006, 21.92 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,601 / Lo: $90,051
Volume: 67B (Up 20%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 10 sats/vBtye (Up 900%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Trump Threatens 5% Tariff and $12B Bailout for Farmers Amid Tensions with Mexico Over Water Disputes: Donald Trump has escalated his standoff with Mexico by threatening a 5% tariff on imports and a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, accusing Mexico of violating decades-old water-sharing obligations under the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty. He added that Mexico still has to deliver 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply over the past five years, and needs at least 200,000 acre-feet of water before 31st December. 'That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn't released, IMMEDIATELY.', he wrote on TRUTH social. (IBTimes)
2. The widening rift between Trump and Europe is a gift to Putin: On Tuesday, Trump doubled down on his administration’s criticism of Europe, saying in a newly published interview with Politico that European nations were “weak” and “decaying” because of their immigration policies. The jubilation likely expressed in Moscow over Washington’s put-downs of Europe is reminiscent of the glee over Trump and Vance’s public scolding of Zelensky in the Oval Office later that month. But there appears to be a deliberate Russian strategy here. Russian policy has been clearly aimed at chipping away European support for Ukraine, while seizing an opportunity to sow doubt about the viability of the NATO alliance. (CNN) (AC-This article is similar in tone to the 'Russian collusion' narratives from 2016. The saber-rattling by the EU over Russia is louder than ever, making reasoning observers wondering why Europeans are full of dread of an impending Russian invasion. The geopolitical atmosphere concerning Europe, the US and Russia is thick with maneuver and 5th Gen warfare.)
-US Events-
1. Democrats flip Miami mayor’s office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years: Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff, routing Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez 59% to 40% and ending nearly 30 years of Republican control. (GroundNews)
2. Zohran Mamdani Picks Convicted Armed Robber to Lead Public Safety Transition Team: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped Mysonne Linen, formerly incarcerated rapper, to lead his City Hall transition team on public safety. (Breitbart)
3. Suspect in deadly shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus identified: One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus Tuesday. Frankfort Police report that a suspect is in custody and is not a KSU student.The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana. He is charged with murder and first-degree assault. (WKYT)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks may engage in “riskless principal” transactions involving crypto-assets. (BitcoinMag)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. U.S. Lawmaker Pushes CBDC Ban Into NDAA After ‘Broken Promises’ Claim: Rep, Keith Self revealed that he has formally submitted an amendment to add a ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment aims to stop the Federal Reserve from creating, testing, or supporting any digital asset that works like a CBDC, even under a different name. However, the proposal also blocks Federal Reserve banks from offering accounts or financial services directly to individuals. (CoinPedia)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Fidelity Bitcoin ETF Sees $199M Inflow: Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF recorded a $199 million net inflow, leading spot Bitcoin ETFs. (CoinGecko)
2. Coinbase Drives a New Institutional Milestone With PNC Bitcoin Access: Coinbase’s expanded partnership with PNC Bank opens direct bitcoin access inside PNC’s private-banking platform, signaling a pivotal step toward mainstream digital-asset integration as wealth clients seek regulated, seamless exposure. (BitcoinCom)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Treasury Yields at 3-Month High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered near 4.2% on Wednesday, its highest level in three months, as markets braced for the FOMC’s policy decision later in the day. While the Fed is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive 25 bps rate cut, attention is firmly on updated projections and guidance for 2026. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. Modern Warfare: Lessons From Ukraine: The future of war is looking more science-fiction by the day. In Ukraine, each side uses tens of thousands of these drones per month. They’re so common that 12 gauge shotguns have become essential kit for soldiers on the front-lines. It turns out that birdshot is among the most effective counters. It’s not just flying drones. Unmanned ground combat vehicles (UGVs) are also coming into play. For now, these ground-based drones are crude with limited range and ammunition. But within a few years they will evolve into intimidating juggernauts roaming the battlefield. In the near future tanks and artillery will also be unmanned. Drones and missiles are already becoming capable of autonomous action. But both sides are understandably secretive about their capabilities. The bottom line is that the hunter-killer robots from The Terminator are moving from sci-fi to reality. (ZeroHedge) (AC-These technological advancements are not just limited to the battlefield, but also to semi-permissive and even permissive environments and localized conflicts. As veterans of recent conflicts, the rapid evolution of tactics and strategy disassociate us from the modern battlefields. For example, are snipers and recon units even relevant anymore? It is significantly a new world of combat, only 3+ years in the making.)
2. SpaceX Plans Record-Breaking Public Offering, Raising Billions for Starlink Expansion: SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is preparing for a major public offering next year that could raise more than $25 billion and value the company at over $1 trillion. The initial public offering may take place around June or July. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Up 4 pts)
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 927,133
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Earthquake Hit Northern Japan / Zelenskyy Meets Pope / Nigerian Organ-Harvesting Ring Discovered / New Aid to US Farmers / Florida Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood Terror Orgs / Palantir To Help ICE / CEOs Meet Lawmakers Over CLARITY Act / Islamic Bank Offers Bitcoin / Nunchuk Secures $1B BTC in Custody / All Eyes on Fed This Week / Crypto's 'Oceans 11' Team Convicted / Snapchat to Verify Age (and more) / Cloudfare Has 2nd Outage / ChatGPT Removed 'Share' Feature
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,553, 21.52 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,099 / Lo: $89,586
Volume: 56B (Down 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit northern Japan on December 09, 2025, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a 2-foot tsunami that affected coastal areas. Authorities issued warnings for potential aftershocks, advising residents to stay alert as stronger tremors could occur within the coming days. No fatalities were reported, but infrastructure assessments are ongoing in the affected regions. (BBC)
2. Zelenskyy Meets Pope Amid Ukraine Peace Preparations: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis yesterday to discuss ongoing peace efforts as Ukraine prepares to send updated proposals to the U.S. The meeting focused on humanitarian concerns and ceasefire violations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for international support. (NBC)
3. Nigeria Investigates Organ-Harvesting Ring After Discovering Mutilated Corpses: The horror is an especially grim example of Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic, in which every sort of malevolent group — from Islamic State jihadis to huge bandit gangs and small groups of petty criminals — kidnaps vulnerable people. Over a hundred bodies were found at the “organ-harvesting slaughterhouse.” Both the hotel and mortuary were sealed by police while forensic teams examined the scene. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers: President Trump unveiled a $12 billion bailout for U.S. farmers yesterday, during a round-table meeting, aimed at offsetting losses from ongoing trade wars with China. The aid includes direct payments to affected producers, following China's boycott of American agricultural products. Farmers in key states like Iowa and Ohio are expected to receive the bulk of the funds through federal programs. (NYTimes)
2. Florida designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist groups: Florida has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations, "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Monday evening — prompting CAIR to vow it'll sue his administration. (Axios)
3. Palantir Building ICE "ImmigrationOS" To Track Migrants: A contract first reviewed by Business Insider stated that ICE and Palantir are working to deploy the Immigration Lifecycle Operating System — or ImmigrationOS — to support ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in response to urgent deportation national security goals outlined in President Trump's Executive Orders. (ZeroHedge)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. CEOs Of Leading Banks To Discuss Crypto Market Structure With US Senators This Week: In the wake of the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July, attention is now turning to the CLARITY Act, commonly known as the crypto market structure bill. This legislation has encountered substantial delays, exacerbated by the recent government shutdown and a lack of consensus in Congress. This week, the CEOs of Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are scheduled to meet with both Republican and Democratic senators to discuss the evolving legislation. (Bitcoinist)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Bitcoin's Weakest November Since 2018: Bitcoin recorded its weakest November since 2018, with significant selling pressure originating from the European market. BTC and ETH declined 20-25%. (CoinGecko)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. UAE Islamic Bank Makes History With Bitcoin Access: An Islamic bank is now letting clients buy and sell Bitcoin inside its mobile app. The bank partnered with Fuze to ensure security and Sharia compliance. Crypto inflows to the UAE have surged, encouraging regulated institutions to participate. (CoinDoo)
2. Nunchuk: The Open-Source Mobile Multi-Sig Wallet Now Securing Over $1 Billion | 11,073 BTC in Bitcoin: Nunchuk Inc. is an open source, multi-signature mobile wallet for advanced bitcoin security, self-custody, and inheritance. Launched in 2020, the app offers users a feature-rich toolkit to set up high-security bitcoin wallets, with little competition on the mobile app market, as most other mobile wallets do not support multi-signature functionality at all. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Start the Week in the Red: US stocks extended losses to close lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Dow Jones off 0.4% and the Nasdaq slipping 0.2% as investors reassessed the 2026 Fed policy path. A Wednesday cut remains priced in at roughly 90% yet firmer inflation signals have kept expectations tethered to a cautious stance. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty in $263M | 2,909 BTC Crypto Social-Engineering Scheme: A 22-year-old California man has become the ninth defendant to plead guilty in a RICO-style crypto theft ring that drained roughly $263 million in Bitcoin from a single Washington, D.C. victim, and hundreds of millions more from other targets across the U.S. Prosecutors say the crew laundered the stolen crypto by first converting portions into privacy coin Monero, then routing funds through opaque exchanges and “crypto-to-cash” brokers, all while spending the proceeds on opulence. (Decrypt) (AC-This crew built a 'Oceans 11' style system to go after known crypto holders, but didn't have the same genius of movie crew to not stay out of jail. It certainly worked though.)
2. Snapchat Introduces Age Verification Amid Social Media Ban Concerns: Snapchat announced on December 09, 2025, that users under 16 can verify age via selfies for account access, raising privacy issues as Australia's social media ban for minors takes effect. The process involves facial analysis without storing images long-term, according to company statements. (ABC)
-Technology and Science-
1. Banks, Shopify, Zoom Hit Again as Cloudflare's Second December Outage Reveals The Internet's Fragility: A wave of 500 Internal Server Errors swept across the internet on 5 December 2025, knocking offline major banks, stock trading platforms, e-commerce giants, and video conferencing tools — marking Cloudflare's second significant outage within three weeks. (IBTimes)
2. OpenAI Removes ChatGPT Share Tool Due to Privacy Risks: OpenAI discontinued the ChatGPT conversation-sharing feature on December 05, 2025, after reports of privacy vulnerabilities, including Google indexing shared links. The tool allowed users to export chats but exposed sensitive data without adequate safeguards. Company engineers are reviewing alternatives to prevent future breaches. (BusinessStandard)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 2 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 926,520
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Ex-Spy Chief Warns of Venezuela's Plans / Anti-Hamas Leader Killed / Putin Won't Give Up Territory / J6 Bomber Suspect Arrested, Evidence Gathered Dust / SCOTUS Allows Texas Redistricting / OpenAI Ordered To Give Up Chat Logs / Digital Payments Must be Approved By UAE Central Bank / Malaysians Target Illegal Bitcoin Miners / Precious Metals Outshine Bitcoin This Year / US Lawmakers to Outlaw NVIDIA Chips to China / Bitcoin on Truth /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,718, 21.49 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,223 / Lo: $90,841
Volume: 58B (Down 18%)
Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 67%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Warns Trump of Maduro's Narco-Terror Plot: Carvajal, who once ran Venezuela's military intelligence under Chávez and Maduro before defecting in 2017 and pleading guilty to narco-terrorism charges this June, accuses the Maduro regime of running the Cartel de los Soles to flood U.S. cities with cocaine, backed by Cuba, FARC, ELN, and Hezbollah. He details how the regime exported the Tren de Aragua gang to commit crimes like kidnappings and extortion in the U.S., alongside decades of spying, including Russian listening posts and paid U.S. officials. Carvajal also claims personal involvement in rigging Venezuela's elections via Smartmatic, which he says was designed to keep the regime in power and later exported with ties to U.S. systems—though such U.S. rigging claims lack evidence. (X, Various) (AC-If these claims are true, this could be the ultimate reasoning for the US pressure and potential conflict with Maduro and Venezuela.)
2. Leader of anti-Hamas militia armed by Israel killed in Gaza: Yasser Abu Shabab, who led a militia controlling a patch of territory in Rafah in southern Gaza, was killed while trying to “de-escalate a conflict” between members of a family in a public square. Abu Shabab, who was in his early 30s, appeared to be spreading his reach slowly in southern Gaza as he tried to carve out an area free of Hamas. (CNN)
3. Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: Putin said there were parts of the American proposal he "can’t accept," including requirements for Russia to withdraw from occupied Ukrainian territory. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. AG Bondi: Evidence Leading to J6 Pipe Bomber Arrest ‘Collecting Dust’ at Biden’s FBI for 4 Years: Brian Cole Jr. was arrested and charged with placing the pipe bombs at the RNC and the DNC on January 5, 2021. He was also charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and the attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials, with more charges likely to result from the ongoing investigation. The arrest raises questions about the lack of progress made by the Biden administration under FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Breitbart)
2. Supreme Court Allows Texas Redistricting Map: The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Texas GOP to implement a newly redistricted congressional map temporarily. Texas state officials approved the map during the summer. (CBS)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. OpenAI Ordered to Produce Chat Logs: OpenAI must produce millions of anonymized chat logs from ChatGPT users in its high-stakes copyright dispute with the New York Times and other news outlets, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled. The judge rejected OpenAI's privacy-related objections to an earlier order requiring the artificial intelligence startup to submit the records as evidence. "There are multiple layers of protection in this case precisely because of the highly sensitive and private nature of much of the discovery," Wang said. (Reuters)
2. Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank: The new rules say that anyone “carrying on, issuing, or facilitating, whether directly or indirectly, any Licensed Financial Activity, regardless of the medium, technology or form employed – shall be subject to the licensing, regulatory, and oversight jurisdiction of the Central Bank.” Conducting regulated financial activities without the requisite regulatory approval is also a criminal offense, which can carry prison terms. On the brighter side, the new law also lays the legal foundation for recognizing the digital dirham—the CBUAE’s CBDC—as legal tender. This means that the digital dirham is now on a legal footing with physical cash in the UAE. (CoinGeek) (AC-While some countries look to build Bitcoin payment rails, this harsh example shows the tyranny of centralization of digital assets, and the continued 'progress' toward a highly-managed financial system.)
3. Malaysian Authorities Are Using Drones to Target Power-Stealing Bitcoin Miners: Malaysian authorities are cracking down on Bitcoin mining operations stealing power from the grid using drones and handheld sensors. A special committee was formed to target illicit actors, resulting in the shutdown of almost 2,400 operations and the discovery of 14,000 illicit mining operations over the past five years. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold and Silver Outshine Bitcoin Amid Concerns Over Fed Policy and Inflation: Gold and silver have significantly outperformed Bitcoin this year, with returns of 86% and 60% respectively, while Bitcoin has dipped by -1.2%. Investors are turning to precious metals due to fears of monetary debasement and a potential Fed policy error. (Decrypt)
-Security Concerns-
1. US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China: bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including prominent Republican China hawk Tom Cotton, on Thursday unveiled a bill that would block the Trump administration from loosening rules that restrict Beijing's access to artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD for 2.5 years. (reuters)
-Technology and Science-
1. Bitcoin is quietly becoming the ultimate expert witness, forcing judges to accept a new standard of truth: Bitcoin introduced an alternative way to preserve a history of events, one that does not assume a single office or country will remain honest or functional. A satoshi can come to stand for a share in a company, a document hash, or a pointer to a land parcel held in a separate database. The timechain then becomes a permanent index of when those markers moved between keys, whether or not any court noticed at the time. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 2 pts)
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 926,405
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 04Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Maduro Looks For Support / Putin Visits India / Trump Reverses Fuel Standards / Green Card Status Frozen for 19 Countries / Bill May Raise VA Disability Compensation / EU Investigates Meta / BPI Calls For Samourai Dev Pardon / 21 Capital Goes Public / Fink Reverses Course on Bitcoin / Japan Yields at 18-Year High / Austrian Torture and Murder for Crypto / Ledger Faces Another Security Risk / Bitcoin Mining Cheap In Columbia / Bitcoin MENA Draws 12K
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,684, 22.12 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $94,060 / Lo: $91,782
Volume: 70B (Down 17%)
Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 200%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Maduro Strengthens Alliances Amid Trump Threats: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is bolstering ties with Russia and China in response to threats from the Trump administration. The U.S. has warned of potential sanctions and military intervention if Maduro refuses to relinquish power. Diplomatic negotiations have begun but remain strained as of December 3, 2025. (NYTimes)
2. Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push: Putin’s 30-hour speed trip also coincides with a tense turn in relations between Washington and New Delhi, with the US also punishing India with tariffs and a sanctions threat for its strong historic ties with Russia and a surge in its purchase of Russian crude during the Ukraine war. (ALJazeera)
-US Events-
1. Trump Administration Rolling Back Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards that Drove Up Car Prices: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is resetting Biden-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that increased car prices. (Breitbart)
2. Your Green Card Status Could Be Frozen as US Targets 19 Countries, Eyes Expansion to 32: The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green card and citizenship processing, for nationals from 19 countries. This sweeping crackdown has left thousands facing an uncertain future, with many scheduled appointments suddenly cancelled. (IBTimes)
3. Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors: A bill in Congress would significantly increase the amount of disability compensation awarded to veterans with catastrophic injuries and survivors, but lawmakers are sparring over how to cover its estimated $7 billion cost. The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, HR 6047, would raise the amount of disability compensation provided to these families by $10,000 a year and increase payments for survivors by 1% each year for five years. (MilitaryTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. EU launches antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp: The EU said Thursday it has opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc's competition rules. (France24)
2. Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for Samourai pardon as petition tops 3,200: A Washington think tank and prominent Bitcoiners say jailing the Samourai Wallet developers for an “unlicensed money transmitter” conspiracy criminalizes non-custodial code. (CoinTelegraph)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin Firm Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE This Month: Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-focused firm, is set to trade on the NYSE December 9 under the ticker "XXI," after merging with Cantor Equity Partners (CEP). The merged entity, led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers, aims to provide public equity exposure to Bitcoin. (Decrypt)
2. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift’ in His View: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a Bitcoin critic, now sees it as a hedge and potential portfolio asset, while BlackRock expands into crypto and asset tokenization. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Tracks Global Peers Higher: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to around 4.08% on Thursday, reversing the previous session’s decline and following a global rise in bond yields amid an increasingly hawkish monetary policy outlook in other major economies. Japan’s 10-year bond yield surged to a fresh 18-year high on speculation that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates later this month, with an auction of 30-year JGBs drawing the strongest demand since 2019. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Austrian Police Arrest Two Ukrainians for Allegedly Torturing and Murdering a Student Over Crypto: Two Ukrainian nationals were arrested by Austrian police for the torture and murder of a 21-year-old student found burned in his Mercedes with his crypto wallet emptied. The suspects, apprehended in Ukraine, will not be extradited as the case is now with Ukrainian authorities. (Decrypt)
2. Ledger Warns of Vulnerability in Smartphone Chips Allowing for Full Device Control: Researchers discovered an unpatchable flaw in MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 chip, allowing full device control through electromagnetic attacks on the boot ROM. Ledger's report highlights the vulnerability, emphasizing the need for secure-element chips in self-custody. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Horeb Energy and Veolia Are Mining Bitcoin At 2.5¢/kWh With Colombian Landfil Biogas: Colombian Bitcoin and crypto mining company Horeb Energy reveals 2.5 cents per kWh of green biogas energy in the North Santander region of the Latin American country. The company has achieved energy prices 50% lower than the North American average of 3.5 to 6 cents per kwh for Bitcoin mining operations, through a strategic alliance with multinational energy company Veolia. (BitcoinMag)
2. Bitcoin MENA Event Expects 12,000 Attendees: The Bitcoin MENA event in Abu Dhabi anticipates 12,000 attendees this December. Focus areas include Bitcoin, institutional capital, energy, and regulation. (BitcoinCom)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 2 pts)
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📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 926,282
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Dec2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Japan Yields to China Pressure / N. Ireland Politicians Threatened / Nor'easter Hits East Coast / Republican Wins TN Election / Trump Pardons Honduran Ex=President / Next Fed Chief Teased / Aussie Bitcoiners Fight FUD / UK Bill States Crypto is Property / Gensler Says Only Bitcoin Legit / Bitcoin Settles As Much As VISA / B of A Endorses 4% Crypto Allocation / Employment Down / MSTR Negotiates With MSCI Index / Anthropic Preps for Big IPO
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $93,178, 22.07 oz Gold, .22 Median US House
24hr Hi: $93,965 / Lo: $87,646
Volume: 85B (Up 23%)
Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Up 6%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 80%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reaffirms Taiwan is a part of China: Japan’s position on Taiwan remains unchanged, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday, referring to a 1972 commitment that led to the normalisation of ties between Beijing and Tokyo. Takaichi’s comments come nearly a month after she told the parliament that an attack on Taiwan by the PLA could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” – one that could allow Tokyo to engage in military action. (SCMP)
2. Masked Gunmen Threaten N. Ireland Politicians in Video: Three masked, armed men calling themselves the New Republican Movement posted a video last week threatening elected officials in Newry, Mourne and Down, calling them 'legitimate targets' over immigration policies and claiming to know their addresses and movements. Police launched a criminal investigation to identify those responsible for what officials condemned as an attack on democracy. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Winter Storm Hits Eastern US: A Nor'easter brought heavy snow, ice, and flooding to the East Coast, affecting over 75 million people under weather alerts. The storm caused power outages, travel disruptions, and flight cancellations. Some areas received over a foot of snow, with ongoing rescue efforts. (NPR)
2. Tennessee Special Election Results: Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee's 7th District special election against Democrat Aftyn Behn, securing a relatively tight victory. The race saw millions in ad spending and rallies from Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson. Van Epps' win strengthens GOP control in the House. (NYTimes)
3. Trump Pardons Former Honduran President: President Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández, the ex-Honduran leader convicted in a major drug-trafficking case linked to global narco-networks. The pardon sparked bipartisan criticism, with accusations of undermining justice. Hernández was released from prison following the decision. (NYPost)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Next Fed Chair Teased: US President Trump said he will be announcing Fed Chair in early 2026, while he commented that even JPM's Dimon said Powell should reduce rates and reiterated that US Treasury Secretary Bessent doesn't want the job. It was later reported that President Trump said they looked at ten Fed candidates and have it down to one, while he referred to NEC Director Kevin Hassett as a potential Fed chair. (ZeroHedge)
2. UK Passes Digital Assets Bill Recognizing Crypto as Property: The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill confirms that digital assets have the same legal status as traditional forms of property, a shift designed to protect ownership rights, inheritance claims and recovery efforts. (Decrypt)
3. Australian Bitcoin Group Challenges ABC News Over 'Misleading' Coverage: The Australian Bitcoin Industry Body filed its grievance with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday, targeting an article that the group claims "misrepresented Bitcoin's purpose, conflated it with criminal activity, omitted long-standing publicly available information, and relied on sensational language rather than evidence." (Decrypt) (AC-Pushback is needed everywhere.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Only Bitcoin Escapes the “High-Risk” Label, Warns Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler: In a fresh conversation with Bloomberg TV, he separated Bitcoin from the rest of the industry once again, arguing that nearly every other token functions as a speculative gamble rather than a sound investment. (CoinDoo) (AC-For once, we agree.)
2. Bitcoin now settles Visa-scale volumes, but most is for wholesale, not coffee: Bitcoin settled $6.9 trillion worth of payments over the past 90 days, which is “on par with or above Visa and Mastercard,” according to blockchain data platform Glassnode. Bitcoin’s settlement volume is mainly attributed to trading, remittances, and store-of-value investment, as global merchant adoption remains low. (CoinTelegraph)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bank of America Endorses up to 4% Allocation to Cryptocurrencies for Wealth Management Clients: Bank of America plans to introduce digital asset exposure for wealth management clients, allowing up to 4% allocation to cryptocurrencies starting next year. This move aims to cater to investors with varying risk profiles, with coverage of Bitcoin ETFs from various providers also set to begin in January. (Decrypt)
2. MSCI Index Removal Threat Grows as Strategy Enters Negotiation Talks, Saylor Confirms: Strategy has officially started off talks with top index firm MSCI. Michael Saylor has confirmed that the negotiations are underway in a bid to remove his firm from the key index. (CoinGape)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin just ripped 11% after the Fed quietly restarted a $38 billion money printer mechanism: The Federal Reserve formally ended quantitative tightening (QT) on Dec. 1, coinciding with the New York Fed conducting approximately $25 billion in morning repo operations and another $13.5 billion overnight, the largest such injections since 2020. (CryptoSlate)
2. US Private Sector Cuts Jobs Again: ADP: Private businesses in the US cut 32K jobs in November 2025, following an upwardly revised 47K gain in October, and compared to forecasts of a 10K rise. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
NSTR
-Technology and Science-
1. Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: The start-up, led by chief executive Dario Amodei, was also pursuing a private funding round that could value it above $300 billion, including a $15 billion combined commitment from Microsoft and Nvidia, per the report. (CNBC)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 4 pts)
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