BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 863,635 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 01Oct24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: IDF Sends Troops Into Lebanon / New PM in Japan / Freedom Party Wins in Austria / US Dockworkers Begin Strike on East Coast / Chemical Plant Fire Still Affecting GA Counties / US Sending Thousands More Troops to Mideast / VP Debate Tonight / Ohio May Accept BTC for Taxes / UBS Warns Against US Dollar / Apple, Starlink Step up in Disaster Zone / Square Receives Payment Patent Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,779, 24.07 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $64,778 / Lo: $62,873 Vol: $32B (Up 20%) Mkt Cap: $1.26T (Even) HashRate: 627 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 87%) Nodes: 18,930 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel launches ground war in southern Lebanon: The Israeli military informed United Nations peacekeeping forces on Monday of its intention to “undertake limited ground incursions into Lebanon,” “Any crossing into Lebanon is in violation of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a violation of resolution 1701. We urge all actors to step back from such escalatory acts, which will only lead to more violence and more bloodshed,” the UN said. Israel’s stated war goal is to “ensure the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes,” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Thursday, and its military has also said it is striking Hezbollah targets, particularly across southern Lebanon and Beirut. (CNN) 2. Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense: Ishiba entered the Prime Minister’s Office and formed his Cabinet, which includes several security and defense experts, as he has called for a stronger regional military alliance and a more equal Japan-U.S. security partnership. (AP) 3. Austrian far-right party pushes to form government after election win: Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl hailed a "new era" after preliminary results showed Sunday that the FPÖ had become the first far-right party to win in the country's parliamentary election since World War II. (Axios) -US Events- 1. Dockworkers Launch Strike at Ports From Maine to Texas: The ILA is seeking a 77% wage increase over six years as a condition to sit down to talks with maritime employers. The walkout shuts down some of the country’s main gateways for imports of food, vehicles, heavy machinery, construction materials, chemicals, furniture, clothes and toys. Executives say a walkout lasting a week or longer would push up shipping costs and might trigger product shortages. (WSJ) 2. BioLab fire: Rockdale County shelter-in-place warning issued after weather change: Rockdale County has resumed its shelter-in-place and evacuation orders after a chemical fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia. The effects of the fire were felt beyond Rockdale County. Residents across Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, and other nearby counties reported seeing a haze and experiencing symptoms related to chemical irritants. (Fox5ATL) 3. Pentagon sending thousands of more troops to the Middle East: The Pentagon announced Monday that the US is sending thousands of more troops to the Middle East as Israel initiates “ground raids” into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah terrorists. The “few thousand” additional forces will up the total number of US troops stationed at bases in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and other Middle Eastern countries to some 43,000. (NYPost) 4. Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are set to meet Tuesday night in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election – and in what might be the last time the two campaigns square off onstage. Officials say the weather overnight has led the plume of chemicals to bank down and move through the county. -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Ohio Senator Introduces Bill to Allow Bitcoin, Crypto Payments for State Taxes: The proposed legislation requires all political subdivisions in Ohio to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments, with the specific digital assets yet to be determined. The bill also seeks to permit state universities and pension funds to invest in the asset class. (Decrypt) -Central Bank Digital Currencies/World Currencies- 1. UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings: Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies like currency hedging and diversifying into other currencies and assets like gold to reduce risk. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs see over $500 million inflows in past 2 days (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. S&P 500 Closes at Record after Powell’s Remarks: US stocks finished in the green on Monday, as investors digested Powell’s comments. The S&P 500 closed at record high adding 0.4% and the Nasdaq also gained 0.4%, while the Dow Jones closed marginally higher. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Apple and Starlink 'Literally Saving Lives' During Hurricane Helene Crisis: Apple iPhone users with later models can use satellite technology to send messages while cellular and WiFi services are down thanks to a new feature in iOS 18 that's "literally saving lives" in flood-ravaged North Carolina, residents say. The new feature “kinda just popped up for me and was like ‘connect to satellite,’" Matt Van Swol, an Asheville resident, told Decrypt via Twitter. “I’ve never been more thankful to be an iPhone user.” Another satellite technology being brought to bear in Asheville and across the South is Elon Musk’s Starlink, whose terminals are being deployed across the impacted areas. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin miner CleanSpark restores 200MW in the wake of Hurricane Helene: CleanSpark shuts down 365 MW at Georgia sites and begins phased restoration after Hurrican Helene, and has restored 200 MW at Georgia sites, with full restoration by Oct. 4. CleanSpark expects bitcoin hashrate to reach 28 EH/s once fully operational. (TheBlock) 2. Square’s Patent For Crypto Payment Network Approved: Other payment processors like BitPay have allowed automatic conversion of cryptocurrencies into local currency before. The main difference is the high level of market penetration that Square has across the globe. Dorsey also says that Square’s interest in Bitcoin goes beyond just buying and selling it. The Square Cash app already features bitcoin trading, adding a cryptocurrency payment system to the app is a good move if Square really wants to promote bitcoin usage. (CoinTrust) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 50/100 (Down 11 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report image
BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 863,492 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Southeast is Disaster Area / Israel Strikes all Iranian Proxies / Russia and Ukraine Ramp it Up / Chemical Fire Near Atlanta / Longshoremen Strike Set to Begin Tomorrow / EL Salvador, Argentina Eschew Globalist Ideas / Fake Wallet App on Android Steals / Meta Stored Your Passwords in Plaintext / Truck With EV Batteries on Fire Shuts Down LA Port / SpaceX Rescue Mission to ISS Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,817, 24.18 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,806 / Lo: $63,273 Vol: $27B (Up 93%) Mkt Cap: $1.26T (Down 3%) HashRate: 602 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 14 sats/vBtye (Up 700%) Nodes: 18,933 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Rollup of Israel Conflict: (Target Hezbollah): More than 100 people were killed across Lebanon by Israeli strikes on Sunday, according to the country’s health ministry. Israeli Special Forces Launch Raids Into Lebanon Ahead of Possible Ground Incursion. A strike was carried out near the Kola intersection in central Beirut in the early hours of Monday morning, the first time Beirut has been hit outside the southern suburbs since 2006. (Guardian, WSJ) (Target Hamas): The Israel Air Force struck a Hamas command and control center late on Sunday night, which was located in a former school within the northern Gaza Strip, Israel's military said shortly after the strike.(JPost) (Target Houthis): Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi targets in Yemen with 'extensive' operation. The IDF said targets included power plants and a seaport used to import oil, "which were used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transfer Iranian weapons to the region, in addition to military supplies and oil." (Fox) 2. Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones: Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions. The southwestern region of Volgograd came under particularly heavy fire, with 67 Ukrainian drones reportedly downed by Russian air defenses. Elsewhere, 16 civilians were injured in an overnight barrage on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia after Ukrainian military leaders warned that Moscow could be preparing for a new military offensive in the country’s south. (AP) -US Events- 1. One storm, 95 dead and a 500-mile path of destruction. Now comes the hard work of recovering from Helene: At least 95 people have died across six states and officials believe there could be more. So far, state and county officials said 36 people died in North Carolina, 25 in South Carolina, 17 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, four in Tennessee and two in Virginia. Many more remain missing, perhaps unable to leave their location or unable to contact family where communications infrastructure is in shreds. Hundreds of roads remain closed, especially in the Carolinas, hampering the delivery of badly-needed supplies. And more than 2 million customers remain without power. (CNN) 2. A fire at a Georgia chemical plant forces evacuations and road closures: The fire broke out on the roof of BioLab in Conyers, Georgia, around 5 a.m. Water from what officials earlier described as a malfunctioned sprinkler head “came in contact with a water reactive chemical and produced a plume,” county officials explained on their website. Conyers is about 30 miles east of Atlanta. The fire was put out around 4 p.m., Rockdale County Fire and Rescue Chief Marian McDaniel said, but the plume from the chemical reaction can still be seen for miles and is causing problems for area residents. The smoke may be visible for several days, she added. Air quality surveys conducted by state and federal agencies “revealed the harmful irritant chlorine” emitting from the facility, county officials said in a news release Monday morning. (CNN) 3. US East and Gulf Coast Ports Face Imminent Shutdown as Union Announces Intent to Strike: The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. he strike would involve 85,000 ILA members and impact ports from Maine to Texas, the ILA said. Despite the high stakes, the Biden administration has indicated that the president does not plan to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act, a federal law that allows presidential intervention in labor disputes that create a national emergency. (QCaptian) (AC-The fact that the USG is not set to intervene indicates there is a political, and probable electoral, dimension to this strike.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Argentina and El Salvador Fight Against the International Agenda: Argentina has parted ways with the United Nations Pact of the Future, commonly called the 2045 Agenda. The resolution, which was approved by 193 countries by the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday, includes 56 different actions engineered to face the “greatest challenges of our time,” including social media censorship, artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, climate change, and the strengthening of global governance structures. Meanwhile, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele issued a warning about the path that the Western world is taking, highlighting that El Salvador could become a shelter for the upcoming “new dark age.” (BitcoinCom) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Is BRICS’ new gold-backed currency imminent?: While the gold-backed BRICS currency is still speculative, the idea comes from official statements and hints by members. For example, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has spoken openly about the potential to use a gold-backed stablecoin to challenge U.S. dollar dominance. So, while there has been no official announcement yet, there have been hints from some BRICS big-wigs. The upcoming summit in Kazan is expected to shed light on the matter. (CoinGeek) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock Bitcoin Holdings Grow to Nearly $24 Billion: BlackRock's Bitcoin holdings have surged to nearly $23.7 billion after recent acquisitions of $35 million in Bitcoin and $6.4 million in Ethereum. The asset manager's Ethereum reserves now total 350,000 ETH, valued at around $989 million. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Week Ahead - Oct 1st: It will be a very busy week in the United States, with the labor market report and appearances by several Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, taking center stage. Other key data to watch includes JOLTS job openings, ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI, and factory orders. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Fake Wallet App on Android Steals Over $70K From Users: A fake WalletConnect app on Google Play Store stole over $70,000 in a phishing attack before being removed. The malware tricked users into authorizing transactions, accessing their funds, and was downloaded 10,000 times. (Decrypt) 2. Meta Fined €91 Million for Storing Millions of Facebook and Instagram Passwords in Plaintext: In a statement shared with Associated Press, Meta said it took "immediate action" to fix the error, and that it "proactively flagged this issue" to the DPC. (HackerNews) 3. Truck With EV Batteries Caught Fire, Closing Down Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Bridges: A truck hauling a load of electric vehicle batteries rolled over in Los Angeles and it saw an explosion following the accident, which led to the batteries catching fire and burning for an extended period. It took a long time for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) marshals to extinguish the EV batteries that caught on fire, with some still burning until now, according to reports. The LAFD also claimed that it was expected that the fire would run for as much as 24 to 48 hours, and has since led to authorities closing off the Port of Los Angeles and the nearby Port of Long Beach. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. SpaceX Launches Rescue Mission For Two Stranded Boeing Starliner Astronauts On ISS: Elon Musk's space company launched a Falcon rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday to rescue the stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov are aboard the Dragon capsule and will reach the ISS on Sunday afternoon. (ZeroHedge) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin maximalist paradox: BTC adoption threatening founding principles: Bitcoin was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis as the people’s currency to bypass the manipulation and mismanagement of the financial systems by governments, financial institutions and special interest groups. Bitcoin has become increasingly concentrated among governments, exchange-traded funds dominated by financial institutions, corporations and whales . Today, 6.5% of total wallets hold 98% of Bitcoins. Somewhere along the way, an inherent paradox emerged within the Bitcoin maximalist community: Believing in the ideals and purpose of Bitcoin, yet celebrating and depending upon the very institutions Bitcoin was built to circumvent. (CoinTelegraph) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The hurricane in the southeast is having surprising extended effects of the population. After the initial shock of the devastation, the response has been outnumbered by those in need and in bad situations. Roads into western NC are all down and power and water are still out in much of FL, GA, SC, NC, TN and VA. Government responses are simply inadequate and neighbors are stepping in to do the work. Volunteers and social media are simply saving lives. While this is occurring, the longshoremen strike is set to stop shipments into eastern ports and even a chemical fire near Atlanta is forcing a whole region to stay indoors, without AC, in 90 degree weather and many without power. The situation in not good in the southeast. If you are reading this, be proactive now and stock up food, water, medicines and supplies before thing get worse. Become one of those volunteers today and check in on others or help out where you can. 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SITREP: Bitcoin Bull Run
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Bitcoin Veterans • Bitcoin Veterans SITREP: Bitcoin Bull Run - Analyzing Market Sentiment and Institutional Interest • Listen on Fountain
In this episode, we discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene, the importance of defending our rights and freedoms, and the exciting developments in t...
BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 862,947 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Says No to Ceasefire / Putin Ups the Stakes For the West / Biden Guarantees More For Ukraine / Hurricane Helene Seeks to Destroy / NYC Mayor Adams Indicted / Man Tosses Backpack Bomb in Santa Barbara Courthouse / Israel to Go Cashless / UST Yield Dropping / Chinese Hackers Target US ISPs / BTC Mining Difficulty Drops Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,540, 24.09 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $64,489 / Lo: $62,669 Vol: $27B (Down 9%) Mkt Cap: $1.27T (Up 1%) HashRate: 621 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even) Nodes: 19,104 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel's Netanyahu says troops will keep fighting Hezbollah "with full force" as U.S., France propose cease-fire: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office deflected international calls for a cease-fire with Hezbollah Thursday, hours after President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement calling for them to back a temporary truce proposal with wide international support. Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said definitively on social media early Thursday: "There will be no cease-fire in the north." (CBS) (AC-There is a high likelihood of a ground incursion into Lebanon by the IDF in the near future.) 2. Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could respond with nuclear weapons if it were attacked with conventional arms in the latest changes to the country’s nuclear doctrine. On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “this should be considered a definite signal” to the West. (AlJazeera) 3. Biden announces nearly US$8 billion aid in weapons for Ukraine, including JSOW and Patriot munitions: Biden specifically asked the US Department of Defense to allocate the remaining security assistance funds to Ukraine before the conclusion of his term. I also have authorized US$5.5 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority to ensure this authority does not expire, so that my Administration can fully utilize the funding appropriated by Congress to support the drawdown of US equipment for Ukraine and then replenish US stockpiles," Biden said. (UkrainskaPravda) -US Events- 1. Hurricane Helene strengthening on track to Florida and Southeast: Helene could be the strongest hurricane to hit the United States in over a year – and time is running out for those in its path to prepare. The eye is expected to make landfall this evening with its primary target located around Tallahassee, FL. (CNN) 2. Eric Adams Is Indicted After Federal Corruption Investigation: Eric Adams, a retired police captain who was elected as New York City’s 110th mayor nearly three years ago on a promise to rein in crime, has been indicted in a federal corruption investigation. The indictment remained sealed on Wednesday night, and it was unclear what charge or charges Mr. Adams will face. When the indictment is made public, Mr. Adams, a Democrat, will become the first New York City mayor to face a federal charge while in office. (NYTimes) 3. Man tossed bomb into California courthouse, injuring six: Six people were injured after a 20-year-old man tossed a backpack that exploded at a security screening area of a courthouse in Santa Maria on Wednesday, authorities said. The blast from the backpack was caused by “an intentionally set improvised explosion device,” a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said in a social media post. The man was identified as Nathaniel McGuire, a Santa Maria resident who was arrested July 28 after deputies found him carrying a loaded revolver that was not registered. (LATimes) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Haven Dubai Turns Strict on Marketing Crypto Investments: Starting next week October 1, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the United Arab Emirates will have to prominently state that “virtual assets may lose their value in full or in part, and are subject to extreme volatility”. (CoinGape) 2. Israel Goes Cashless: Israel’s promoting a new plan to abolish 200 shekel banknotes, forbid possession of physical gold & silver, and use AI for enforcement, while Gaza's state of cash deteriorates. The official excuse? fighting financial crimes and black money in the Arab society. (BitcoinMag) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF dominates ETF flows yesterday with $184.4 million inflow amid positive Ethereum ETF movements (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls Back Below 3.8%: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell back to below 3.8% amid increasing expectations the Fed will deliver another 50bps reduction in the fed funds rate in November. The odds for such a move increased to about 60%, much higher than around 39% in the previous week. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Campaign: Nation-state threat actors backed by Beijing broke into a "handful" of U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign orchestrated to glean sensitive information, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Investigators are exploring whether the intruders gained access to Cisco Systems routers, core network components that route much of the traffic on the internet. The end goal of the attacks is to gain a persistent foothold within target networks, allowing the threat actors to harvest sensitive data or launch a damaging cyber attack. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Network Eases Up: Difficulty Falls 4.6% at Block 862,848: Bitcoin miners got a bit of a breather on Wednesday as the network’s difficulty dropped by 4.6% at block height 862,848. For the next two weeks, the process of finding a block subsidy is 4.6% easier than it was during the previous 2,016 blocks, which had the highest difficulty level ever recorded. (BitcoinCom) 2. MARA Stock Eyes 3x Rally As Marathon Digital Plans Big AI Push: MARA stock could see a 3x surge if Bitcoin reaches $90,000, as Marathon Digital unveils advanced cooling technology to meet rising AI demand. (CoinGape) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 50/100 (Down 17 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): For the FBI to not overlook the corruption now so common throughout the political class (simply research net worth values of politicians over time), NYC Mayor Adams likely did something out-of-step of his party's guidelines. This could be one possibility: "Adams’ support for cryptocurrency has been a defining aspect of his tenure. Shortly after taking office in January 2022, he pledged to receive his first three paychecks in Bitcoin and Ethereum." -Decrypt) Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report image
SITREP: Bitcoin News, Black Rock and the Energy Grid with Greg Foss, Sam Callahan, Joe Carlasare and more.
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In this episode, we discuss: The importance of defending the values of free speech, freedom of religion, and due process, and how Bitcoin plays a ...
BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 862,809 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Biden Addresses UN / Hezbollah Targets Mossad in Tel Aviv / US Supply Ship Damaged / FCC Fast-Tracks Soros' Media Scoop Up / Storm Eyes Florida / Harris Office in Tempe Catches Bullets / Son of Would-Be Assassin Routh Curiously Arrested / Gensler on the Hill / Milei Says No to UN Agenda / FTX Ellison Gets 2 Years, $11B Fine / Chinese Citizens Moving to Bitcoin / Bitcoin Energy Usage Fact-Checked Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,798, 24.02 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $64,804 / Lo: $62,751 Vol: $29B (Up 9%) Mkt Cap: $1.26T (Even) HashRate: 697 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 66%) Nodes: 19,061 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Biden bids farewell to UN amid global turmoil: “As much as I love the job, I love my country more. I decided after 50 years of public service, it’s time for a new generation of leadership to take my nation forward,” Biden said. “We’re also working to bring a greater measure of peace and stability in the Middle East,” Biden said Tuesday. “The world must not flinch from the horrors of Oct. 7. Any country, any country, would have the right and responsibility to ensure that such an attack would never happen again.” “I’ve seen a remarkable sweep of history,” the president said. (TheHill) 2. Israel Intercepts First Missile Hezbollah Has Fired at Tel Aviv: Israel said it intercepted the first missile Hezbollah had ever fired at the commercial capital of Tel Aviv, with the militant group saying it was targeting the command headquarters of Israel’s Mossad spy agency. Hezbollah said that Mossad, the target of the missile, is responsible for the assassination of several of its leaders, as well as pager attacks on its members. (WSJ) 3. US Navy replenishment ship damaged after refueling warships in the Middle East: The USNS Big Horn was damaged after it resupplied the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. A website that tracks vessels described the Big Horn as having “ran aground ... and partially flooded off the coast of Oman.” (AP) -US Events- 1. FCC moves with 'unprecedented' speed to approve Soros' capture of 200+ radio stations with foreign cash just before election: On Wednesday, the FCC reportedly adopted an order to approve the purchase, meaning that in a matter of days, Soros will likely take control of communications to over 165 million Americans with the help of unvetted foreign investors whom Democrats have spared from the FCC's customary national security review process. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and other critics noted, however, that such a transfer would be problematic as the reorganized company would exceed legally acceptable foreign ownership limits. (TheBlaze) 2. Tropical Storm Helene begins to intensify, expected to hit Florida as major hurricane: "Significant strengthening is anticipated before landfall on the northeast Gulf coast", the NHC said. (WESH) 3. Arizona: Shots Fired into Kamala Harris Campaign Office in Tempe: “We can confirm that on 9/23/24, what appears to be damage from gunfire at … a DNC Campaign Office, was discovered,” Tempe police told NBC News on Tuesday. Sgt. Ryan Cook confirmed that no injuries occurred and that the shots were fired during overnight hours. (Breitbart) 4. Son of Ryan Routh arrested for child pornography: The son of Ryan Routh, the man arrested in connection with the second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, has been taken into custody on federal charges of possessing child pornography. Investigators said the pornography was found on a Samsung Galaxy Note device located inside Oran Routh's primary bedroom in the residence, as well as another Galaxy Note device in Routh's possession. (ABC) (AC-If reading between the lines, one might conclude that an 'unrelated' arrest of the son of Ryan Routh might be useful as leverage over any possible damning testimony by the would-be assassin. After all, this is how a powerful gang such as the mafia or intelligence agencies might pressure a target to stay quiet.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Congressman Blasts SEC Chair Over Crypto Regulation Failures: Congressman Tom Emmer sharply criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler during a congressional hearing, questioning his leadership and approach to cryptocurrency regulation. “The SEC broke the law, your attorneys lied to the court, and no one in your leadership here in D.C. has been held accountable,” the lawmaker stressed. (BitcoinCom) 2, Argentina Rejects UN Pact for the Future as Milei Breaks With International Agenda: he government of Argentina has refused to endorse the United Nations Pact for the Future, a framework that proposes solutions for “the biggest challenges of our time.” Foreign Minister Diana Mondino stated on Monday before the UN Assembly that these agendas weren’t binding and that Argentina wanted to have “wings to grow in freedom.” Other countries also rejected the pact including Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, North Korea, and Belarus. (BitcoinCom) 3. Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years: Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison was sentenced to 24 months – or two years – in prison by a federal judge on Tuesday. The judge said Ellison, 29, who will also have to forfeit about $11 billion. (CoinDesk) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs set to attract liquidity and speculation as IBIT options trading gains approval: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved BlackRock’s proposal to list and trade options for its spot bitcoin ETF. Retail traders typically use options for speculation while larger institutions use options as a hedge. (TheBlock) 2, Chinese Investors Seek Shelter In Bitcoin As Economy Struggles: A report by Chainalysis shows that Chinese investors have been moving to Bitcoin even long before the Bank of China announced its stimulus policy. According to the study, inflows into China’s OTC brokers have reached up to $20 billion in each of the three quarters through June. Over these nine months, these brokers have recorded a total of $75.4 billion in inflows. (CoinGape) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances declined by 2bps to 6.13% in the week ended September 20th, 2024, reaching a new low since September 2022. (TradingEconomics) 2. S&P 500 Tops Fresh Record: The S&P 500 added 0.2% to close at a new record on Tuesday, and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5%, largely due to a surge in Nvidia shares, which climbed 4%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. ChatGPT macOS Flaw Could've Enabled Long-Term Spyware via Memory Function: A now-patched security vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT app for macOS could have made it possible for attackers to plant long-term persistent spyware into the artificial intelligence (AI) tool's memory. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treating Depression With Fewer Side Effects Than Common Antidepressants: The report, published Saturday in medical and health news outlet Medical Xpress by researchers from the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, said psilocybin and standard selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants show similar improvement in depressive symptoms. Better yet, psilocybin offers additional longer-term benefits, the study revealed. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin mining does not use 8% of global electricity although US talk show hosts think so: On a recent episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Maher claimed that crypto consumes 8% of global electricity, likening its impact to adding 15.7 million gas-powered cars to the road. However, data indicates these figures may be significantly inflated. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, consumes approximately 150 terawatt-hours of electricity annually—less than 1% of global electricity usage, according to the International Energy Agency. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 67/100 (Up 13 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The UN General Assembly has passed a very significant resolution this week called "The US Pact for the Future" with key provisions granting the UN significant powers over international affairs, some in times of 'uncertainty' or over technological areas like global AI governance. Not much is being reported on this WEF-style power grab in the US as it would rub freedom-minded or national sovereignty-minded Americans the wrong way. It may be true that global initiatives like this often lack actual traction on national affairs, until times of global distress. Consider reading up on it to learn more about the globalist agendas. 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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 862,664 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Strikes Lebanon Hard / UN Host World Leaders to Design Future / Japanese Jet Fighters Fire Flares at Russian Surveillance Plane / Questions of Why DOJ Releases Shooter Letter / Hurricane Headed to Central FL / More US Troops to Mideast / US Lawmakers Look to Reign in SEC on Crypto / BRICS Designing USD Alternatives / US Stocks Up, Manufacturing Down / Telegram Gives In / Digital ID Coming / Overseas Remittances Still Lacking in Cryptocurrencies, Why? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,559, 24.18 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $63,944 / Lo: $62,737 Vol: $27B (Down 8%) Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even) HashRate: 671 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 50%) Nodes: 19,068 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli strikes kill 492 in Lebanon’s deadliest day of conflict since 2006: Israeli strikes Monday on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, including more than 90 women and children, Lebanese authorities said, in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Thousands of Lebanese fled the south, and the main highway out of the southern port city of Sidon was jammed with cars heading toward Beirut in the biggest exodus since 2006. In a recorded message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese civilians to heed Israeli calls to evacuate, saying “take this warning seriously.” (AP) 2. World leaders meet under shadow of global divisions, 3 wars and possible Mideast conflict: World leaders will open their annual meeting at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday under the shadow of increasing global divisions, major wars in Gaza, Ukraine and, Sudan and the threat of an even larger conflict in the wider Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres previewed his opening “State of the World” speech to presidents, prime ministers, monarchs and ministers at Sunday’s “Summit of the Future,” saying “our world is heading off the rails — and we need tough decisions to get back on track.” He also cited huge inequalities, the lack of an effective global system to respond to emerging and even existential threats, and the devastating impact of climate change. (AP) 3. Japan Warns Russia Over Violating Airspace, Fires Flares for First Time: Japanese jet fighters fired warning flares at a Russian military reconnaissance plane that violated Japan’s airspace on Monday, the first time Tokyo has taken such an aggressive stance against incursions of its airspace mostly carried out by Moscow. A Russian IL-38 patrol plane entered Japanese airspace three times between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time Monday/ (WSJ) -US Events- 1. Former AG Barr 'dumbfounded' at DOJ’s decision to release letter of Trump would-be assassin: Former Attorney General William Barr says he is "dumbfounded" that the Justice Department released a chilling letter penned by would-be assassin Ryan Wesley Routh on Monday, calling the decision "rash" and serving no purpose "other than to risk inciting further violence." The DOJ obtained the letter from a witness who says they received it inside a box delivered to them by Routh several months prior to the assassination attempt. (Fox) 2. Hurricane, tropical storm watches issued for Florida ahead of possible Category 3 hurricane: The storm that is expected to become a hurricane Wednesday could become a Category 3 hurricane with 115-mph winds by the time it makes landfall Thursday. "The potential for life-threatening storm surge and damaging hurricane-force winds along the coast of the Florida Panhandle and the Florida west gulf coast is increasing," the Hurricane Center said. (TallahaseeDemocrat) 3. US is sending more troops to the Middle East as violence rises between Israel and Hezbollah: Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, would not say how many more forces would be deployed or what they would be tasked to do. The U.S. now has about 40,000 troops in the region. (AP) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Republicans Push to Rescind SEC's Controversial Crypto Custody Rule: Over 40 Republican lawmakers, led by Patrick McHenry and Cynthia Lummis, have urged the SEC to rescind the controversial crypto custody rule, SAB 121. Critics argue the rule disrupts traditional accounting standards and increases consumer risks in the crypto industry. (Decrypt) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Russia Pushes for Sustainable BRICS Interbank Networks and Payment Systems: Russia is pushing to develop independent interbank networks and payment systems within BRICS to boost the bloc’s financial influence. Moscow aims to expand cross-border settlements and the use of national currencies in BRICS trade, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Western financial institutions. These efforts have gained attention during Russia’s BRICS presidency, drawing interest from countries looking for alternatives to the dollar and euro. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. S&P 500, Dow Rise to Fresh Records: The S&P 500 rose by 0.3%, and the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, both achieving fresh record highs on Monday after last week's rally prompted by the Fed's first rate cut in four years, set at 50 basis points. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Manufacturing Activity Unexpectedly Falls Faster: The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI fell to 47 in September of 2024 from 47.9 in the previous month, contrasting with market expectations that it would rise to 48.5, marking the third consecutive month of contraction in the US factory activity at the sharpest pace in over one year. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Telegram says it will share phone numbers and IP addresses of ‘bad actors’ to authorities: Founder Pavel Durov said on Monday that Telegram will now disclose the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate the app’s rules to relevant authorities “in response to valid legal requests.” The new policy applies to users suspected of any violation of Telegram’s rules. (RecordedFuture) (AC-With sufficient pressure, such as arresting and charging the CEO with child porn, centralized systems can be co-opted relatively easy.) -Technology and Science- 1. Apple Wallet's Gov't ID Support Coming Soon to 4 New Regions After Rolling Out in California: First, three additional US states would support Apple Wallet's digital ID capabilities to be used at certain checkpoints, allowing its constituents to present their identification through the iPhone and Apple Watch. These states include Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia. (TechTimes) (AC-Digital ID is coming, the choice rests in centralized or decentralized DID.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Central Reserve Bank: Only 1.1% of Remittances Involve Cryptocurrency in El Salvador: The adoption of cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, for remittances has failed to surge in El Salvador, even with the support of President Nayib Bukele’s administration. According to data provided by the Central Reserve Bank, only 1.1% of all remittances sent to the country from January to August 2024 include cryptocurrency. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Why have remittances in cryptocurrencies fallen in ES over the last 3 years even after government incentives to do so? The answer to this question may open up worldwide adoption very quickly. There is a practical aspect of P2P worldwide transfers that most bitcoiners are missing. Opportunity knocks.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. 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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 862,518 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Hammers Lebanon / IRGC Orders Soldiers to Stop Using Devices / UN Adopts WEF-Style Plan / Shootout in Birmingham, AL / Deep State and IRS Supports Harris / BRICS Says Already Off USD Support / BTC ETF Options Approved / GPS Spoofing Up, Spooks Pilots / Bukele and Musk Meet for Deep Convo / Online Hitmen Now Take Bitcoin Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,424, 24.19 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $64,733 / Lo: $62,440 Vol: $29B (Up 92%) Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Even) HashRate: 660 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 33%) Nodes: 18,854 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel tells civilians to evacuate as it launches widespread strikes in southern Lebanon: Israel launched more than 80 airstrikes, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. "The IDF will engage in extensive, precise strikes, against terror targets which have been embedded widely throughout Lebanon," Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said. (CBS) 2. Iran’s Guards ban communication devices after Hezbollah device explosions: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication device after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters. (TimesOfIsrael) 3. UN reform plan adopted despite Russian opposition: "The Pact for the Future has been adopted by member countries by consensus at UN Headquarters in New York. The adoption will help pave the way for greater international cooperation for our common future," the UN official account wrote on X. The pact outlines 56 "actions," including commitments to multilateralism, upholding the UN Charter and peacekeeping. This pact includes declarations of intent to reform the UN Security Council and calls for an adjustment of the international financial system in favor of the so-called Global South. It also calls for renewed efforts to combat climate change, promote disarmament, and guide the development of artificial intelligence. The pact promises to accelerate efforts to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, intensify the fight against hunger, and promote gender equality and education. (DW) -US Events- 1. Manhunt launched for 'multiple shooters' after at least 4 killed and 17 injured in Birmingham: “We believe there was a hit, if you will, on that particular person as far as someone willing to pay money to have that person killed.” The shooting happened outside Hush, a lounge in the city’s historic Five Points South nightlife district. (NBC) 2. National security chiefs on letter backing Kamala Harris include many who signed infamous Hunter Biden doc: A group called the National Security Leaders for America, which bills itself as a bipartisan group of former senior military and national security leaders, published a letter Sunday endorsing Harris for the White House. A total of 741 former high-ranking national security officials signed the letter. Nine high-ranking former national security and military officials who signed a letter Sunday endorsing Vice President Harris’ run for the Oval Office also signed a letter nearly four years ago dismissing Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop as Russian disinformation ahead of the 2020 election. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Kamala Harris breaks silence on digital assets vowing to encourage innovation as President: She reportedly said: “To build that opportunity economy, I will bring together labor, small business, founders and innovators and major companies. We will partner together to invest in America’s competitiveness, to invest in America’s future. We will encourage innovative technologies like AI and digital assets while protecting consumers and investors.” Harris also promised to establish regulatory clarity for these rapidly evolving sectors. “We will create a safe business environment with clear and consistent rules,” she added. (CryptoSlate) (AC- A purposefully ambiguous statement in the style of a word-salad artist.) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. BRICS Beats Dollar Dependence: National Currency Settlements Exceed USD Payments: The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies, BRICS Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samip Shastri stated. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Nasdaq's Wins Approval to List Bitcoin Options on BlackRock's ETF: The SEC has approved Nasdaq's request to list and trade options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, expanding derivative products linked to Bitcoin. The decision follows amendments addressing market manipulation concerns, setting position limits at 25,000 contracts for IBIT options. (Decrypt) 2. Institutions are no longer aggressively shorting Bitcoin: CME Bitcoin futures net short positions have declined significantly, dropping 75% over the past five months, as reported by CryptoQuant. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises to Kick Off the Week: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note increased to 3.74%, the highest level in about three weeks, as traders continue to mull the monetary policy outlook, after the Fed started the easing cycle and delivered a jumbo 50bps rate cut. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Electronic Warfare Spooks Airlines, Pilots and Air-Safety Officials: Pilots, aviation-industry officials and regulators said spoofed Global Positioning System signals are spreading beyond active conflict zones near Ukraine and the Middle East. The attacks started affecting a large number of commercial flights about a year ago, pilots and aviation experts said. The number of flights affected daily has surged from a few dozen in February to more than 1,100 in August. Pilots are meanwhile getting preflight briefings about how to identify potential spoofing and respond—which may at times include turning off certain features or ignoring false “pull up!” commands from a safety system heralded for sharply reducing crashes. (WSJ) 2. US Indicts Two in $260M Bitcoin Heist and Laundering Scheme: Two individuals have been arrested for orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency heist, stealing over 4,100 bitcoins. Their complex laundering operation involved using multiple mixers and VPNs to cover their tracks. With the stolen funds, they lived lavishly, buying luxury cars and other high-end items. -Technology and Science- 1. Nayib Bukele and Elon Musk Discuss AI, Robotics, and Future of Humanity: El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk at the Texas Gigafactory, discussing AI, robotics, and humanity’s future. The two exchanged views on innovation, and Musk praised Bukele’s leadership. Their conversation emphasized how cutting-edge technologies could shape global progress, aligning with El Salvador’s forward-thinking stance. (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Tennessee woman sentenced to prison for hiring hitman with $10K in Bitcoin to kill wife of man she met on dating site: A Knoxville woman accepted a plea deal on Wednesday for 100 months in prison for hiring an online hitman to kill the wife of a man she met on a dating website, according to authorities. Melody Sasser, 48, shelled out nearly $10,000 in Bitcoin to a hitman through the dark website ‘Online Killers Market’ in 2023, according to court documents. (NYPost) (AC-Bitcoin adoption among hitmen must be on the rise.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 50/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): With the announcement of over 700 National Security officials and the IRS backing VP Harris for president, the deep state is showing its hand, and losing credibility at the same time. The more government officials wade into politics overtly, the more they show themselves to be lackeys for more government power and centralization. Government in the US was designed to be working for the people, the taxpayers of the USA, not politicians who consistently give more power to these officials. We can accept the corruption of the offices of government employees as "just how things are", or work to change this paradigm both from the inside and out. 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