image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 918,031 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: First Female PM Named in Japan / Gaza Talks Begin Today / Canada PM Visits Trump / FBI Reveals Spying on GOP for Political Purposes / Illinois, Chicago Sue US Government Over Deployment / SCOTUS Begins Big Session / Sen Lummis Say US SBR May Begin Soon / Biggest BTC Inflows / Bitcoin, Gold at ATHs / EU 'Chat Control' May Cause Signal to Depart / ChatGPT Goes From Chat to Platform Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $124,316, 31.40 oz Gold, .29 Median US House 24hr Hi: $126,198 / Lo: $123,431 Volume: 70B (Up 33% Mkt Cap: $2.47T (Even) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. The woman poised to be Japan’s first female prime minister faces challenges: Japan’s embattled governing party has a new leader: former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, immediately needs to seek ways for her long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party to stay in power and regain public support by delivering measures to address inflation and diplomatic challenges. (AP) 2. Israel-Hamas Indirect Talks Begin in Egypt: Indirect negotiations between Israeli and Hamas officials commenced in Egypt yesterday, focusing on U.S.-proposed ceasefire terms, hostage releases, and a potential end to the Gaza conflict. (GlobalNews) 2. Canadian PM To Visit White House To Talk Tariffs: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to visit Washington again Tuesday in hopes of convincing President Donald Trump to ease US tariffs that are negatively impacting Canada's economy. (IBTimes) -US Events- 1. FBI: Jack Smith, Biden DOJ Tracked Phone Calls of GOP Senators, Congressman: Nearly ten Republican senators and a representative had their private communications allegedly tracked by former Special Counsel Jack Smith under the Biden administration, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed Monday. (Breitbart) 2. Illinois Sues Over National Guard Deployment to Chicago: Illinois and Chicago officials filed a lawsuit on October 6, 2025, challenging President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to the city as part of immigration enforcement operations. The suit argues the move violates state sovereignty and lacks congressional approval. (Fox/USNews) 3. Supreme Court Begins Term with Presidential Power Cases: The SCOTUS opened its new term on October 6, 2025, set to hear cases challenging presidential authority, including executive orders on immigration and tariffs. Justices rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal, upholding her conviction on sex trafficking charges. (USNews) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. US could start funding Strategic Bitcoin Reserve “anytime,” Lummis confirms: “Legislating is a slog, and we continue to work toward passage, but thanks to President Trump, the acquisition of funds for an SBR can start anytime,” the Senator said, without disclosing any other details. (CryptoNews) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Record Week With $4.5 Billion Combined Inflows: Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off October with unstoppable momentum. Bitcoin ETFs amassed $3.24 billion in inflows, while ether ETFs added $1.3 billion. (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. Bitcoin Hits Record $126,000 High During U.S. Government Shutdown:Investors shifted to the cryptocurrency as a safe-haven amid stock market dips. (X) -Security Concerns- 1. Signal calls on Germany to vote against ‘Chat Control,’ saying it would leave EU market: The president of the Signal Foundation on Friday said the end-to-end encrypted messaging app will leave the European Union market rather than comply with a potential new regulation known as Chat Control. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI Just Turned ChatGPT Into an App Platform: OpenAI's new SDK lets developers build interactive tools that run inside chats, integrating services like Expedia, Canva, and Zillow. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,901 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: France Government in Chaos / IDF Airstrikes in Gaza, Pressure on Hamas / US Hits Another Venezuelan Boat / Judge Halts CA National Guard Deployment to Oregon / Woman Agitator Shot by DHS in Chicago / SEC and CFTC Meet Over Crypto Regs / 5 Days in, Gov't Shutdown Has No End in Sight / If You Invested Your COVID Stimulus Into Bitcoin... / Engineer Makes Dashboards for Bitcoin Reserve Companies / Morgan Stanley Guidance Says Buy Bitcoin / Compare 5 Year S&P Gains to Bitcoin / ICE to Establish Social Media Intel Team / Buy a House with Bitcoin / Bitcoin on 60 Minutes Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $124,429, 31.56 oz Gold, .29 Median US House 24hr Hi: $124,526 / Lo: $122,459 Volume: 54B (Up 9% Mkt Cap: $2.47T (Down 19%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. France in crisis as government quits just hours after being appointed: The swift, unexpected resignation came after allies and foes alike threatened to topple the new government, with Lecornu saying that meant he could not do his job. The centrist president Macron could now call new snap elections, resign or try to appoint yet another prime minister. (Reuters) 2. Israeli Strikes in Gaza. Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes on multiple targets in Gaza on October 5, 2025, resulting in at least 25 Palestinian casualties and significant damage to residential structures, according to local health officials. Indirect negotiations commenced in Egypt involving Israeli, Palestinian, and international mediators to discuss hostage exchanges and potential ceasefire terms. (PBS) 3. Trump says US hit another boat off Venezuela coast on Saturday: Russia condemned the U.S. military strike on October 3, which killed four people, asserting it poses a danger for the entire Caribbean region. (GroundNews) -US Events- 1. Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard — or any Guard troops — in Oregon: Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to seek a court order to stop President Trump from deploying 300 of the state’s National Guard troops in Oregon, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday night. The federal judge who issued the restraining order Sunday evening had, just a day before, temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to federalize Oregon’s National Guard. (LATimes) 2. DHS: Agents ‘Rammed by Vehicles’ Outside Chicago, Fired ‘Defensive Shots’: “Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen who drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds,” DHS Spokesman McLaughlin added. The woman had been “named” in a CBP “intelligence bulletin last week for doxing agents” and calling for people to “f*ck those mother f*ckers up.” (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC and CFTC Host First Joint Roundtable in 14 Years, Focus Turns to Crypto Regulation: The session focused heavily on establishing clear crypto regulations, examining market structure, and identifying common ground in rulemaking. The roundtable marked a shift toward increased cooperation between the two agencies, which have historically maintained separate approaches to financial oversight. (Bitget) 1. US Government Shutdown May Last Weeks, Analysts Warn: "Right now, both sides are dug in and there's very little talk of compromise." At the heart of the showdown is a Democratic demand for an extension of health care subsidies that are due to expire -- meaning sharply increased costs for millions of low-income Americans. (IBTimes) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Here’s How Much Covid Stimulus Checks Are Worth Now If Invested in Bitcoin: If you had invested that first $1,200 into Bitcoin, which was changing hands at $6,878 at the close of April 11, 2020, then you would have around 0.1744 BTC, worth about $21,270 today. That represents a gain of 1,672%. (Decrypt) -Institutional Concerns- 1. 'Sell Shovels': This Firm Makes Dashboards for Strategy and Dozens of Bitcoin Treasuries: As Bitcoin treasury firms proliferate in the U.S., an engineer-by-day is building dashboards for them on the other side of the world and cashing in on the industry’s latest craze. For a while, mNAV was called MicroStrategist, but its recent rebrand reflects a newfound focus on building dashboards for these companies. (Decrypt) 2. Morgan Stanley’s new investment guidance could channel up to $80B into Bitcoin: The bank’s analysts now view the world’s largest crypto as a “scarce asset similar to digital gold,” recommending an allocation of 2% to 4% depending on risk appetite. (CryptoSlate) 3. Strategy's Bitcoin Unrealized Profits Reach $31 Billion: Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, reported $31 billion in unrealized profits from its Bitcoin holdings, benefiting from a continuous BTC bull market. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. Warren Buffett loves the S&P 500, but it’s down 88% on Bitcoin: While the S&P 500 has surged 106% in USD value since 2020, it has “collapsed” significantly in BTC denomination. The S&P 500 has continued to break new records in 2025 and is currently at $6,715.79, having risen 14.43% since the start of the year. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is up 32% on the year after hitting $125,000 for the first time ever on Saturday. (CoinTelegraph) 2. US Futures Rise, AMD Surges on OpenAI Deal: US stock futures were higher on Monday, with S&P 500 contracts up 0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.8%, and Dow Jones futures rising roughly 100 points, as AI-related partnerships continued to support investor sentiment. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares soared more than 22% in premarket trading after the company reached a deal with OpenAI. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. ICE Plans to Add a Social Media Surveillance Team to Hunt for Leads on Wanted Individuals: The plan is for ICE's new team to go and scour for any kind of information, including individuals part of its Most Wanted list, on various social media platforms like Facebook, X, and more. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. Opendoor CEO Announces Bitcoin Acceptance for Home Purchases: Opendoor Technologies, a San Francisco-based iBuyer valued at $6 billion, announced plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment for home purchases. The firm operates in dozens of U.S. markets and has processed billions in sales amid a volatile housing sector. (X) 2. Cover Story on Bitcoin Adoption. A news program aired a cover story on October 5, 2025, detailing corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset, including case studies from five Fortune 500 companies that integrated it into balance sheets. The segment highlighted regulatory compliance measures and blockchain analytics tools used for transaction tracking. Viewers were provided with resources on secure wallet management from industry associations. (CBS60Minutes) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Up 8 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,502 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Terror Attack at UK Synagogue / France Detains Suspect Tanker / Venezuela Claims 5 US Jets Approached Coastline / Trump Informs Congress US at War With Cartels / One of Two Refineries on Fire in California / New York Want to Tax Bitcoin Miners / ECB Money Printing May Lead to Bitcoin Rise / Demand for Bitcoin Outpacing Supply / US, China Continue Trade Negotiations / Stocks, Gold, Bitcoin Up / Apple Removes ICE Tracking App / Thief Snaps Pic of Seedphrase, Steals $1.7M Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $120,220, 31.15 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $121,086 / Lo: $118,611 Volume: 73B (Up 9% Mkt Cap: $2.4T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. ‘An unrelenting wave of Jew hatred’: UK Jews say terror attack was only a matter of time: UK terror attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur services on Thursday. The terrorist, Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, rammed his car into people outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, and then began stabbing them, killing two members of the Jewish community and seriously injuring four before he was shot dead by police on the scene. (TimesofIsrael) 2. France detains two crew members of Russia-linked tanker off western French coast: The tanker is suspected of being involved in drone overflights in Denmark, and the two detained crew members "presented themselves as the ship's captain and his first mate". The tanker and other ships could have been used either as launch platforms or as decoys. (France24) 3. Venezuela Claims Five U.S. Jets Approached Its Coastline: 'Military Harassment': Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said "I am denouncing this military harassment in front of the world," the official said in a televised address. "This is a great threat." The U.S. Army has drawn up plans for strikes inside Venezuela, but the White House has not approved them, the NY Times said. Since they (White House) claim Maduro leads a criminal organization, removing him could be framed as a counternarcotics operation. (IBTimes) -US Events- 1. Trump Declares US at War with Drug Cartels: Former President Donald Trump stated in a document sent to Congress on October 2, that the United States is at war with drug cartels. The declaration was part of ongoing efforts to address border security and narcotics trafficking. (Reuters) 2. Massive fire breaks out at Chevron oil refinery in California: U.S. energy major Chevron on Friday said emergency services were actively responding to a fire at its El Segundo oil refinery in California. No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident and impact on the refinery is still unclear. (CNBC) (AC- As the public withdrawal of Chevron HQ from California has recently irked the state's politicians, one of the two remaining refineries catches fire. It's timing and effect is suspect, but it seems the biggest effect will be on California residents.) 3. Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia's bid to reopen immigration case: The Department of Homeland Security said Abrego Garcia's final order of removal stands. (CBS) (AC-The political slant is so strong on this issue that more details on this report is difficult to assess.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. New York Democratic Lawmakers Want Bitcoin Miners to Pay More Tax: New York lawmakers are trying to tax Bitcoin miners, citing excessive electricity use driving up bills for ordinary citizens as the reason for a new bill. Democratic Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles introduced a bill Wednesday trying to impose an excise tax on proof-of-work crypto miners. (Decrypt) (AC- 'The Sovereign Individual' book talks extensively how statists will try to capture and control power though regulations just like this, yet the nature of networks, entrepreneurship, and reason will decentralize power until State actors begin to woo those who hold such powers. This is the beginning of the rise 'Network-State' power and decline of Nation-State power.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Arthur Hayes Claims ECB Money Printing Will Drive Bitcoin Higher: Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will surge as the European Central Bank prints money to address France's debt crisis, forcing investors toward scarce assets like cryptocurrencies. (Blockonomi) (AC-There is a reason companies are flocking toward Bitcoin reserves.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Institutional Demand Surges as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Over $900 Million Inflows: Bitcoin ETFs logged $627 million in inflows on Thursday, their fourth straight day of gains. (BitcoinCom) 2.BlackRock’s $24 billion Bitcoin flywheel is moving BTC liquidity with 800% growth: The immediate question is how sustained ETF allocation interacts with Bitcoin’s post-halving issuance. Current supply is near 450 BTC per day. As $24 billion arrived over roughly 275 days, the run rate is about $87 million. At $90,000 per BTC, that equates to about 970 BTC of implied daily demand, at $120,000, about 725 BTC per day, and at $130,000, about 670 BTC per day. (CryptoSlate) (AC-The study of economic mechanics show that at some point, demand will outpace daily supply, leading to a much higher price equilibrium.) -Economic Indicators- 1. Breakthrough Possible in U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Soy Tensions: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday predicted a “pretty big breakthrough” in upcoming U.S.-China trade talks, even as the Trump administration moves to support American farmers hit by a sharp drop in Chinese soybean purchases. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Close at Records on AI Rally Amid Shutdown Concerns: US major stock indices close at fresh records on Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.1%, the Nasdaq rising 0.4%, and the Dow adding 80 points. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump AG pressure: Apple said that it was removing apps from its App Store that can be used to track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The FBI said a gunman whose recent attack on a Dallas ICE facility led to the deaths of two detained immigrants and the wounding of a third detainee searched apps tracking the presence of ICE agents. ICEBlock has been downloaded more than 1 million times since it was introduced this year. (CNBC) (AC- Another sign of intelligence being used to target in the burgeoning war within the US.) 2. Thief Snaps Photo of Victim’s Seed Phrase in Apartment, Steals $1.7M in Crypto: A former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) diver has admitted in court to stealing $1.7 million in cryptocurrency after secretly photographing a seed phrase belonging to a Chinese national living in Singapore. 34-year-old Teo Rong Xuan, who previously served in the military’s Naval Diving Unit, admitted to charges including housebreaking, misusing a computer system and dealing with ill-gotten gains in court on October 1. (Decrypt) (AC-Singapore will not be kind to him.) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 63/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Lots of ACs above. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,360 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283 Volume: 68B (Up 11% Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC) 2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP) 3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox) 2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag) 2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics) 2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,360 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283 Volume: 68B (Up 11% Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC) 2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP) 3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox) 2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag) 2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics) 2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,360 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283 Volume: 68B (Up 11% Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC) 2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP) 3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox) 2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag) 2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics) 2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,360 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283 Volume: 68B (Up 11% Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC) 2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP) 3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox) 2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag) 2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics) 2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,360 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283 Volume: 68B (Up 11% Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC) 2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP) 3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox) 2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag) 2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics) 2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,233 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 01OCT2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Hamas Still Considering Peace Plan / Spain Blocks US Arms Going to Israel / South African Ambassador to France Dead / US Government Financially Shut Down / SECWAR Hegseth Directs Leaders to Lead as Warriors / SEC Ruling Opens Up Avenues for More Crypto Custodians / Kentucky Senator Sued Over Bitcoin Mine / The Utility of Bitcoin is Value Transfer, Implications / Blackrock Starts Bitcoin Income ETF / Metaplanet Now # 4 / US Job Cuts Surprises / USG Shutdown Spooks World Markets / Tractor Supply Sold Your Data / California Passes AI Oversight Law / Bitcoin-Backed Loans Take Off Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $116,669, 30.07 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $116,897 / Lo: $112,805 Volume: 63B (Even) Mkt Cap: $2.32T (Up 3%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Qatar, Egypt and Turkey said to urge Hamas to accept Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal: Qatari PM said to tell terror group in Doha that it won’t get a better deal; conflicting reports emerge on stance of Hamas leaders inside Gaza; BBC says group planning to reject plan. (TimesofIsrael) 2. Spain Blocks US Military From Transferring Arms To Israel Through Its Bases: It's government this week has moved to prohibit US military planes and ships from using its territory to transfer weapons and equipment to Israel. The new decision applies specifically to the Rota naval base and the Morón air base, both located in the southwestern part of the country - long used as key Mediterranean region transfer hubs. (ZeroHedge) 3. South Africa's ambassador to France, found dead in Paris, left suicide note: Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa's lifeless body was discovered by a security guard on Tuesday morning in the interior courtyard of the hotel in western Paris, where he had booked a room on the 22nd floor, the prosecutor said. (Reuters) (AC-The article won't say it, but the implication is he jumped voluntarily.) -US Events- 1. Government Shutdown: The U.S. federal government initiated a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation due to partisan disputes. Essential services remain operational, but approximately 800,000 federal workers face furloughs or unpaid work. Negotiations between lawmakers are ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight. (Reuters) 2. Military Leaders Reportedly Clash with Hegseth Over Draft Defense Strategy: Defense Secretary Hegseth announces major military overhaul at a Quantico summit, requiring stricter physical standards and emphasizing homeland defense while removing several top military leaders. Military personnel face twice-yearly fitness tests and equal physical standards regardless of gender, while focus shifts from international allies to domestic operations and law enforcement (AC-not quite true) roles. (GroundNews) (AC-Reports of Hegseth's speech are so politically perspective-driven as to be laughable. The left media excoriated SECWAR for a 'departure' from 'modern' military values and standards, while veterans and right media interpreted the speech as outstanding and a return to a warrior ethos. For a clear assessment, watch the entire Hegseth speech for yourself and decide.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC No-Action Letter Creates Opening for More Firms to Serve as Crypto Custodians: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said in a letter on Tuesday that it did not plan to take action against registered investment advisors, issuers of crypto funds, and other entities for using state-chartered trusts to hold digital assets. The updated guidance creates a potential opening for a greater number of organizations to serve as custodians for these assets, including affiliates of prominent crypto-focused firms such as Coinbase and Ripple. (Decrypt) 2. Kentucky State Senator Sued Over Bitcoin Mining Business: Kentucky Senator Brandon Smith faces two lawsuits over his Bitcoin mining repair company Mohawk Energy, including claims of misrepresentation and breach of contract. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. The Utility of Bitcoin: Moving Value Like Information: What’s less obvious is Bitcoin’s utility, and how that is going to recast our economic lives in the coming decades. Bitcoin is a way to move value. That’s its core utility. Value transfer — moving value at will directly between sender and recipient — represents a momentous shift from the conventional payment paradigm. (BItcoinMag) (AC-A great article that delineates the differences in traditional payment exchanges and true value exchange, without resorting to rote Bitcoin rhetoric. Highly suggested read.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETF News: BlackRock Moves to Launch Premium Income Fund on Nasdaq: Unlike the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which simply tracks Bitcoin itself, the new fund is structured around a covered call approach. This means investors will still have exposure to BTC through holdings in spot Bitcoin, IBIT shares, and cash, but the ETF will also sell call options on those assets or on indices that follow Bitcoin ETFs. (Coindoo) 2. Metaplanet Becomes 4th-Largest Bitcoin Holder: Japanese firm Metaplanet acquired Bitcoin, making it the 4th-largest corporate holder. Its Bitcoin holdings now exceed 30,000 BTC, following an acquisition of 5,268 BTC. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Private Sector Cuts Jobs: ADP: Private businesses in the US cut 32,000 jobs in September 2025, following a revised loss of 3,000 in August, defying forecasts of a 50,000 gain. (TradingEconomics) (AC-The markets will surely take this as grounding for more Fed Rate cuts.) 2. Dollar Stabilizes Amid US Government Shutdown: The dollar index held steady around 97.8 on Wednesday after three consecutive sessions of losses, as investors weighed the impact of the first US federal government shutdown in nearly seven years while awaiting key economic data later today. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. CPPA fines Tractor Supply Company $1.4 million for privacy violations: The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on Tuesday announced that Tractor Supply has agreed to pay $1.35 million to resolve allegations that it violated California consumer privacy law for a host of violations, including by not giving people the right to opt out of having their personal data sold and shared. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. California Passes First AI Safety Law: Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the legislation mandates prominent AI developers to make their safety practices public and establishes a reporting framework for threats, making the state a trailblazer in AI regulation. The legislation, SB 53, compels big AI firms like OpenAI and Meta to disclose publicly their safety and security practices. (TechTimes) (AC-Not sure why any business would continue to stay in California.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Are Creating A New Financial Symbiosis: Bitcoin holders deposit their BTC as collateral to borrow USD stablecoins. Those stablecoins are often sourced from depositors seeking yield. The bitcoin collateral serves as security for the dollars lent, typically $200k of BTC backs a $100k loan. When borrowers pay interest on their loans (around 12%), depositors earn their 6-8.5% yield, and the platform keeps the spread. (Forbes) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 49/100 (Down 1 pt) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 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 ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 917,063 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30SEP2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Gaza Peace Plan Offered, Hamas Reviews / Taliban Cuts All Internet / US Government Shutdown Arrives Tonight / YouTube Concedes Payment to Trump Over Suspension / Illegal Migrant Who Ran Des Moines Schools Arrested / WI Bill To Protect Crypto Users From Money Transmitter Law / Stablecoins Plus Bitcoin May be New Global Order / Digital Advertiser in SEC Crosshairs for 2,000% Stock Increase / Stocks, Gold, Bitcoin Up / Scammer Who Put Almost $8B Stash Into Bitcoin Arrested / US Says No to UN AI Innovation Oversight / Indonesian Uni Puts Records on Blockchain Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $113,094, 29.64 oz Gold, .26 Median US House 24hr Hi: $114,836 / Lo: $111,965 Volume: 63B (Up 39%) Mkt Cap: $2.25T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Announces Peace Plan for Gaza: President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a 20-point proposal to end the Gaza war during a joint news conference. The plan includes provisions for ceasefire, hostage release, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Hamas officials stated they are reviewing the details provided by mediators. (NPR) 2. Taliban Cuts Afghanistan's Internet in Nationwide Blackout: Taliban authorities imposed a total internet blackout across Afghanistan, disconnecting fiber-optic networks and reducing connectivity to 14% of normal levels, affecting communications, banking, and essential services nationwide. The shutdown has devastated Afghanistan's economy, affecting 80% of businesses, paralyzing 150 bank branches, and cutting off 120,000 women from digital employment while severing access to education and information. (GroundNews) -US Events- 1. US Careens Toward Government Shutdown As Both Parties Dig In: The US government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats and Republicans digging in on their respective demands. A last-gasp meeting at the White House on Monday yielded no breakthrough on the issue. (IBTimes) 2. YouTube to Pay $24.5M to Settle Trump Lawsuit over Suspending His Account: President Donald Trump has signed settlement papers that will require YouTube to pay $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit after the company suspended the president’s account in January 2021 following the riot outside of the U.S. Capitol building. 3. Iowa Superintendent Arrested by ICE Loses State License and Is Placed on Unpaid Leave: The public school system in Des Moines remained in upheaval on Monday as district leaders struggled to respond to the detention of their superintendent, Ian Roberts, and accusations by federal law enforcement that he had been living and working in the country illegally. School officials said Dr. Roberts, whose base salary is about $286,000, had filled out forms at the time of his hiring that were intended to prove that he was allowed to work in the United States. Roberts said on those forms that he was a United States citizen, and that he had provided a driver’s license and Social Security card. (NYTimes) (AC-Kind of like 'Catch me if you can'.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Wisconsin Bill Seeks to Exempt Crypto Activities From Money Transmitter Laws: The moderate bipartisan bill would exempt node operators, stakers, and developers from money transmitter licensing requirements. (Decrypt) 2. SEC Crypto Policy: Chairman Atkins Vague on Wallet Rules: Chairman Atkins has stated that he plans to bring securities markets on-chain but still hasn’t provided insight into whether or not wallets used to trade these assets will require legal identification. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Stablecoins: Genius Act Paves Way for Bitcoin to Dominate Global Infrastructure: As the Genius Act solidifies a Treasury-backed stablecoin world, Bitcoin's decentralized network positions it as the superior blockchain for global adoption, countering declining demand for U.S. bonds in a multipolar world. (BitcoinMag) (AC-This article draws a line from the decline of the US dollar dominance to growing medium-of-exchange systems via stablecoins, backed by the strength of the best store-of-value asset of Bitcoin. It's a significant global monetary shift that may or may not come true, as complexity, competing paradigms and innovation will also be inputting variables.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. SEC Halts Trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum Treasury Firm QMMM After 2,000% Stock Surge: Digital advertising firm QMMM Holdings earlier this month announced a plan to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana—causing an explosion in the price of its stock. In September alone, its price has risen by more than 2,100%. But Wall Street's biggest regulator said Monday that it was suspending trading of the security until October 10 as it investigates "potential manipulation" of the stock. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Shutdown Threatens U.S. Jobs Report, Key Data: The U.S. Labor and Commerce departments warned on Monday that a partial government shutdown would halt key economic data releases (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Rise Amid AI Gains, Shutdown Concerns: US stocks closed higher on Monday as investors tried to stabilize the market following last week’s losses driven by cracks in AI-related trading and concerns over new tariffs. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.4%, and the Dow Jones added 69 points, supported by gains in tech and AI-focused companies. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. U.K. Police Just Seized £5.5 Billion in Bitcoin — The World's Largest Crypto Bust: A Chinese national has been convicted for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme after law enforcement authorities in the U.K. confiscated £5.5 billion (about $7.39 billion) during a raid of her home in London. The cryptocurrency seizure, amounting to 61,000 Bitcoin, is believed to be the single largest such effort in the world, the Metropolitan Police said. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. U.S. Rejects UN AI Oversight Proposal: The United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for international oversight of artificial intelligence development. Officials cited concerns over national security and innovation stifling. Discussions continue among member states on alternative frameworks. (AINews) 2. Indonesian University Rolls Out On-chain Records At No Cost to Students: Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), one of Indonesia’s oldest and largest public research universities, announced Tuesday that it will begin storing student course records on-chain by adopting Space and Time, a decentralized database platform. Students who complete courses will have their records written directly to the Space and Time network, creating an immutable credential they can share with employers or other schools. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. 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