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**BITCOIN VETERANS – Q1 SITREP**\ *Date: 31 MAR 2025*\ *Prepared For: Command & Community*\ *Tone: Serious, Motivational* --- **MISSION STATUS:**\ Bitcoin Veterans continue to execute the mission across the homeland and abroad. From mining operations to educational deployments, media engagements, and nonprofit mobilizations—our troops remain active, effective, and inspired. The battlefield is ideas. The enemy is ignorance, coercion, and centralized decay. Morale is high. Mission tempo is increasing. --- ### **INTEL: MEDIA + MESSAGING** - **BV Mentioned: POD256 EP65** – *“How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology”*\ ➤ Broadcast via Fountain.fm: [Listen Here](

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) --- ### **UNIT REPORTS** --- **BV TIM & JEFF (Illinois Frontline)** - Continue leading the *Lincolnland Bitcoin Meetup* (monthly since 2020). - Sponsored a local youth baseball travel team. - Co-founding the *Illinois Bitcoin Council*, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit for Bitcoin education, advocacy, and collaboration.\ ➤ Mission expanding beyond community. Building statewide operational capability. --- **BV WAHID (Cohort 2501 / Training Pipeline)** - Enlisted in *Operation Bitcoin Cohort 2501* to deepen and share knowledge. - Deployed a *NerdQAxe home miner*, actively contributing to OCEAN.\ ➤ Demonstrating initiative and technical capability. --- **BV “A” (Multi-Theater Operator)** - Authored a whitepaper on using the Lightning Network for global Christian mission support. [Read It](

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) - Participated in the *Heatpunk Summit* (Denver). Returned to build a garage-heated mining setup (70Th/s, LuxOS-regulated). - Acquired BitAxe Game for solo mining. Networked through BV. - Currently job-seeking in the Bitcoin industry; background in biz dev and account management. - Supporting *BitcoinBay.live* (501c3) with outreach, funding, and partnerships in Tampa Bay region.\ ➤ Secured banner placement on the Tampa Riverwalk.\ ➤ Connected Bitcoin Bay with Tampa Club for sponsorship event. - Maintains leadership role in *Jefferson, GA Meetup* - Exploring *HAM radio* with local mentor—preparing for long-range decentralized comms. - Active on *Nostr*, sharing faith and daily devotionals. - Operating 2x BitAxe miners (3.5Gh/s) with plans to donate hash to BV pool. **Quote:** *“Thank the president for cheap sats.”* --- **AIR FORCE BV** - Operating a *BitAxe* rig from office—quiet, steady, mission-aligned. --- **BV GREENY** - Operational activity logged: [Satellite Earth Node](https://blob.satellite.earth/091b0bb63f873c6f99ce9e96a37894b7c6cbb6088830a9191a9179cf9e0355cc) --- **BV BART G (Bismarck Theater)** - Host of *Bismarck Bitcoin Meetups*, now held at The Innovation Barn.\ ➤ Q1 focus: Chapters 1–5 of My First Bitcoin (MFB) Diploma Workbook. - Presented at *1 Million Cups* small biz event, educating community. - Launched *Bitcoin Research Club* at Bismarck State College.\ ➤ First MFB student nearing graduation.\ ➤ Presented during *Financial Wellness Week* on campus.\ ➤ Acquired travel grants + fundraiser success for attending *Bitcoin Educators Unconference* in Nashville (April 8–10). - Heating garage with 10Th/s Heatbit miner.\ ➤ Integration of education, mining, and heating—high-value tactical execution. --- **BV MONTANI (Appalachia Operations / Media Command)** - Established *HODL in the Holler* – WV-based Bitcoin meetup network expanding through Appalachia. - **Documentary Ops:**\ ➤ Bitcoin Veterans Doc: credits being compiled.\ ➤ Invited to **Bitcoin Film Festival, Warsaw** (May 22–25).\ ➤ Prepping new *Bitcoin Alaska* documentary and event.\ \- Featuring Simply Bitcoin, Get Based & others. - Built 2x Loki mining rigs (Slim19, Nakamoto). - Launching hardware redistribution campaign for hash donations to BV pool.\ ➤ Contact Rick (Montani) or Dr. Nickamoto for miner logistics. - Partnering with *Bitcoin Sports Network* for *Memorial Day Kickoff* in Vegas (May 26).\ ➤ 10% proceeds to *Operation Bitcoin*. - *(Mining Pod announcement pending command approval)* --- **BV NEAL FLESHER (Literary Command / Moral Intel Division)** - Finalizing publication of **Modern Chains** (66K words)\ ➤ “From Mesopotamia to the Federal Reserve, slavery has evolved… Bitcoin offers real emancipation.”\ ➤ A powerful narrative weaving history, philosophy, and monetary truth.\ ➤ Published by En Route Books & Media. - Message to the force:\ *“Leadership is being seen. Standing tall. It’s going to take real leadership to guide communities through this monetary hellscape. BV is uniquely positioned to support.”* --- ### **ASSESSMENT** Morale: HIGH\ Activity: ACTIVE\ Community Engagement: WIDESPREAD\ Technical Deployment: INCREASING\ Public Narrative: GAINING GROUND\ Recruitment Potential: STRONG --- **FINAL WORD** The mission is long. The terrain is hostile. But we are not civilians—we are Bitcoin Veterans. Our strength is in each other, our conviction, and our ability to take action at the edge. We do not wait for permission. We lead. We build. We hash. And we *never* forget what we’re fighting for. **End of Report – Q1 2025**\ *Prepared by: AN AVERAGE BITCOIN VETERAN*\ **For Internal Use Only – Bitcoin Veterans** 🟧

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 880,208 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Jan25 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Inaugurated, Starts EO Marathon / South Korean President Yoon In Court / Taliban-US Prisoner Exchange / Houthis Say Will Target Only Israeli Ships Now / Jan 6th Prisoners Pardoned / Rubio Approved For SECSTATE / CBP Officer Shot, Killed in VT / Winter Storm Blankets South / Trump Ghosts Crypto, Bitcoin on 1st Day / Vivek Bows Out of DOGE / Trump MemeCoins Crash / Rumble Buys 1st Bitcoin / TradFi Markets Unsteady / CIA Analyst Guilty of Passing Data / TikToc Alive, For Now Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $104,742, 38.16 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $107,965 / Lo: $100,103 Vol: $103B (Down 9%) Mkt Cap: $2.07T (Down 2%) HashRate: 779 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Down 62%) Nodes: 21,469 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. South Korea's Yoon defends actions at impeachment hearing over martial law decree: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended on Tuesday a Constitutional Court hearing of his impeachment trial where he denied ordering military commanders to drag lawmakers out of parliament during his short-lived bid to impose martial law. His lawyers outlined arguments in defence of Yoon's martial law declaration, saying it was meant to sound the alarm over abuses committed by the opposition Democratic Party. (Reuters) 2. Afghan Taliban Government Announces Prisoner Swap With US: The Taliban government said Tuesday it had released American citizens from prison in return for an Afghan fighter held in the United States, in a deal brokered by Qatar. The family of US citizen Ryan Corbett, who was detained by the Taliban in 2022, confirmed he was released and expressed "overwhelming gratitude" that he was coming home. US media named William McKenty as the second American detainee, noting little was known about what he was doing in Afghanistan and that his family had asked the US government for privacy in his case. (IBTimes) 3. Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ll now limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli ships: Yemen’s Houthi rebels signaled Monday they now will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships after a ceasefire began in the Gaza Strip, but warned wider assaults could resume if needed. (AP) -US Events- 1. Supporters Rally Outside D.C. Jail After Trump Pardons J6ers: Demonstrators rally outside the Central Detention Facility, also known as the D.C. Jail, after President Donald Trump pardoned and commuted thousands sentences of participants in the January 6 Capitol riot. (Breitbart) (AC-There are a large number of executive orders signed by President Trump, many of which has significant ramifications globally. 2. First Trump Cabinet Pick Approved: Senate Confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: The U.S. Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99-0 vote, with his former colleagues voicing no opposition to the appointment. (Breitbart) 3. US Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont traffic stop: The DHS said that a Border Patrol agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Coventry, Vermont on Monday at 3:15 p.m. Coventry is near the U.S.-Canada border. During the traffic stop, two suspects were in the car. Officials confirmed that one of the suspects was dead. (Fox) 4. Dangerous 'rare winter storm' hits Gulf Coast as it braces for historic snowfall: "A bitterly cold airmass will remain in place for much of the South and eastern U.S. over the next couple of days," the National Weather Service said early Tuesday in a forecast as it advised the public about the prospect of heavy snow, freezing rain and a “significant winter storm.” (NBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Absent from President Trump's First Day Executive Orders: President Donald Trump's second term began without any mention of crypto in his inaugural speech or executive actions, disappointing the community. Despite expectations, he did not address key issues like a Bitcoin reserve or the SEC's rule "SAB 121." The absence of immediate action has left the crypto industry in limbo, with market optimism dampened by the president's silence. (Decrypt) 2. Vivek Ramaswamy exits DOGE role as Elon Musk takes control: Ramaswamy announced this in a Jan. 20 post on X, stating that he would no longer co-lead DOGE, a department focused on streamlining US government operations. Observers believe Ramaswamy may be preparing to launch a gubernatorial campaign, although he has yet to confirm these reports. (CryptoSlate) -Central Bank Digital Currencies/World Currencies- 1. Trump Meme Coins Crash Following US Presidential Inauguration: First Lady Melania Trump’s newly launched meme coin, Melania Meme (MELANIA), has fallen more than 60% from its debut high. MELANIA now sits with a market cap of $625.5 million, per CoinGecko data. At the same time, Donald Trump’s meme coin, Official Trump (TRUMP), also took a sharp hit, falling 43% to $45 from a peak of $73.43 earlier in the week. Billed as a collectible and entertainment token, the project’s FAQ noted it is “not a financial instrument or investment.” (Decrypt) (AC-Don't shitcoin.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Rumble Makes First Bitcoin Purchase As Part of $20 Million Strategy: In the short X post, Pavlovski said, “On Friday, Rumble $RUM made its first-ever purchase of bitcoin. It won’t be the last.” (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Futures Point to Gains at the Open, Trump Eyed: US stock futures edged higher on Tuesday, with contracts on the three major indexes gaining about 0.4% as traders prepared for Donald Trump’s second administration. On his first day in office yesterday, Trump took several steps to advance his agenda but refrained from immediately imposing tariffs, as many had anticipated. However, he later indicated plans to introduce a 25% levy on Mexico and Canada while avoiding mention of China. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Ex-CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Sharing Top-Secret Data: Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was an employee of the CIA since 2016 and had a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). He was charged with two counts of unlawfully transmitting NDI in November 2024 following his arrest. Multiple reports from Axios and CNN revealed around that time that the release was linked to Israel's plans to attack Iran. (HackerNews -Technology and Science- 1. Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy : Trump issued a 45-day pause in the TikToc ban, but in China, where TikTok’s parent company is based, the reception has been less positive, largely because Trump has suggested he could require the company to give up a 50% stake to avert a shutdown and suggested tariffs on Chinese goods could hinge on whether Beijing approves a potential future deal. (CNN) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 76/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): There are a large number of executive orders signed by President Trump, many of which has significant ramifications globally. As many as 200 more are expected to be signed over the next few days. We will give updates on the most significant ones as information continues to flow. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 879,497 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Jan25 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Not Quite Yet on Hamas Hostages Deal / Detained President Yoon Stays Quiet / Biden Gives Dark Speech on Way Out / LA Fires Dwindle / DOJ to Give $9B of Bitcoin Back to Bitfinex / Oklahoma Latest State to Vote on Bitcoin Reserve / Eight US Blockchain Lobby Group Unite / Trump May Consider Other Crypto Reserves / Several Argentina Companies Have Bitcoin Reserves / World Liberty Positions for Crypto Boom / CPI Say Inflation Slowing Down, Wall Street Likes It / LinkedIn "Recruiters" May Be NK Spies / Bezos Puts Rocket in Space Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $99,094, 36.12 oz Gold, .23 Median US House 24hr Hi: $100,781 / Lo: $96,814 Vol: $58B (Up 16%) Mkt Cap: $1.99T (Up 2%) HashRate: 735 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Down 33%) Nodes: 21,198 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal: Netanyahu began signaling there were issues with the deal just hours after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete. The objection created a dual reality: War-weary Palestinians in Gaza, the relatives of hostages held there and world leaders all welcomed an agreement, expected to begin Sunday, even as Netanyahu said it was not yet finalized. The deal announced Wednesday would see a scores of hostages held in Gaza released and a pause in fighting with a view to eventually wind down a 15-month war that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests. (AP) 2. Detained South Korean President Yoon refuses second day of questioning: South Korea’s arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to attend a second day of questioning by investigators on Thursday, further stonewalling a criminal investigation into whether he committed insurrection with his martial law bid. Authorities have 48 hours to question the suspended president, after which they must release him or seek a warrant to detain him for up to 20 days. (NBC) -US Events- 1. Biden Warns US Heading For 'Oligarchy' Under Trump, Musk In Dark Farewell Speech: U.S. President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to "stand guard" against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address before stepping down next week. Biden also warned of the dangers of AI, saying that America must take the "lead" over China on the transformative technology, and said that "powerful forces" threatened his climate achievements. (IBTimes) 2. Los Angeles wildfires: As winds ease, officials warn residents ‘not out of the woods yet’: A window of dangerous fire weather conditions has closed, but firefighters battling the Los Angeles blazes are still contending with “extreme hazards and the potential for fire growth,” a Cal Fire official said. Forecasters warn another round of Santa Ana Winds are expected early next week. But even for those whose homes were not destroyed, getting back to their neighborhoods may be delayed by the critical work of removing hazardous debris. That cleanup process could take three to six months. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Department of Justice Orders Return of $9 Billion in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack: The DoJ stated that the recovered Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack, valued at $9 billion today, should be returned to the exchange as there are no specific victims. Despite efforts to reimburse customers, some have contested the claim of being fully compensated. (Decrypt) 2. Oklahoma lawmaker proposes bill for state to invest in bitcoin: Oklahoma Representative Cody Maynard announced on Wednesday that “House Bill 1203,” or the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” seeks to allow the state’s savings accounts and pension funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Representatives from states, including Texas, Pennsylvania and Ohio, have recently pushed to build bitcoin reserves in their respective states. (TheBlock) 3. Eight U.S. Blockchain Lobby Groups Unite Ahead of Trump's Crypto Friendly Regime: Blockchain associations from eight U.S. states announced on Tuesday the creation of the North American Blockchain Association (NABA), an organization aiming to provide cohesive crypto policy recommendations to the federal government. Members include the Texas Blockchain Council, the Alabama Blockchain Alliance, the California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, the Florida Blockchain Business Association, the Ohio Blockchain Council, the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition, the Virginia Blockchain Council and the Washington Technology Industry Association Cascadia Blockchain Council. (CoinDesk) -Central Bank Digital Currencies/World Currencies- 1. Donald Trump Open to Having XRP, Solana and USDC Strategic Reserves: The latest report from New York Post shows that Donald Trump and his transition team are preparing to issue pro-crypto executive orders which will also include repealing the controversial crypto accounting policy aka SAB 121. A source familiar with the matter said that one idea that’s causing more controversy is the idea of having an America-first strategic reserve. This means that the Trump transition team would prioritize cryptocurrencies founded in the US such as XRP, Solana, and the USDC stablecoin for strategic reserves. (CoinGape) (AC-Single source speculative reporting is not high on the reliability scale. This could be an influence tactic or actual truth that it's being "considered". Probability lies in the former.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Fever Reaches Corporate Argentina: These Unicorns Already Hold BTC: The so-called “bitcoin standard” pushed by Michael Saylor, using Microstrategy as its corporate driver, is becoming popular. Companies like Semler Scientific, Genius Group, Metaplanet, and KULR are diversifying their reserves using BTC. The Argentine company that holds the most bitcoin is, unsurprisingly, Bitfarms, a BTC miner. The mining company owns nearly 870 BTC as part of its operations. Mercado Libre, one of the largest e-tailers in Latam, is the second Argentine company with the most bitcoin, storing 412 BTC in its vaults. Finally, Globant, an IT and software engineering company, possesses 15 BTC. (BitcoinCOM) (AC-Just a reminder that BTC is a global phenomena, and US reporting is incomplete.) 2. World Liberty Financial Swaps $10 Million Bitcoin for Ethereum: World Liberty Financial, associated with the Trump family, exchanged 103 wrapped BTC for 3,075 ETH on Jan. 14, transferring $61.4 million worth of ETH to various wallets, including Coinbase Prime. The exchange clarified that these movements were for business purposes, not token sales, reducing its portfolio from $83 million to $17.27 million. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Inflation Rate Rises for Third Month, but Core Rate Slows: The annual inflation rate in the US rose for a 3rd consecutive month to 2.9% in December 2024 from 2.7% in November, in line with market expectations. (TradingEconomics) 2. Wall Street Rallies After CPI Report, Bank Earnings: The three major US stock indices posted their biggest daily gains in over two months on Wednesday, driven by strong bank earnings and lower-than-expected core inflation data. The S&P 500 gained 1.8%, the Dow Jones advanced 703 points, or 1.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.4%. The CPI report showed progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation target, with core CPI rising 3.2% yoy, down from 3.3% in November. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Lazarus Group Targets Web3 Developers with Fake LinkedIn Profiles in Operation 99: The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has been attributed to a new cyber attack campaign dubbed Operation 99 that targeted software developers looking for freelance Web3 and cryptocurrency work to deliver malware. "The campaign begins with fake recruiters, posing on platforms like LinkedIn, luring developers with project tests and code reviews." (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight: Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket on its first test flight, sending a prototype satellite into orbit thousands of miles above Earth. The New Glenn rocket, named after John Glenn, took off from Florida and successfully reached orbit 13 minutes later, receiving praise from Elon Musk. The mission is part of Blue Origin's plans for six to eight flights this year, with future missions expected to send spacecraft to Mars. (GroundNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 75/100 (Up 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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