BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 892,674
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Apr2025
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BLUF: UK Court Says Biology Defines 'Woman' / US Pastor Rescued in South Africa / China Says Show Respect, US Raises Tariffs Again / SCOTUS vs. Trump Over Deported Immigrant / Two SECDEF Advisors Sacked for Leaks / ChokePoint 2.0 Continues, Implicates Fed Reserve / South Korean Presidential Candidate Wants Crypto / Oklahoma Kills SBR Bill / BitBonds Draw Interest for US Debt / China May Sell 15K Bitcoin / Mortgage Applications Drop on Higher Rates / China Says NSA Hacked Winter Games / New Grok Release Facilitates Coding / Bitcoin Miners Have to Sell Some BTC
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,035, 25.41 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $86,429 / Lo: $83,100
Vol: $28B (Down 2%)
Mkt Cap: $1.66T (Down 2%)
HashRate: 902 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 83%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling: Britain’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the definition of a woman in equality legislation refers to “a biological woman and biological sex.” “This ruling brings clarity and confidence, for women and service providers such as hospitals, refuges, and sports clubs,” the spokesperson added. “Single-sex spaces are protected in law and will always be protected by this Government.” (CNN)
2. American pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly police shootout: The pastor, 34-year-old Josh Sullivan, of Tennessee, was kidnapped by several armed, masked men last week at his church in the Eastern Cape, Fellowship Baptist Church Motherwell. Police said they received tips that Sullivan was inside a safe house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha. When they arrived at the home, suspects inside a car on the premises began firing at law enforcement and attempted to flee. A "high-intensity shootout" took place and three unidentified suspects were killed. (Fox)
3. China Open to Talks If US Shows Respect: In response to increased tariffs by the U.S., China is open to negotiations if treated with respect, according to a statement from Lin Jian, a Foreign Ministry spokesman. Meanwhile, The U.S. has escalated trade tensions by announcing a 245% tariff on imports from China. This measure was disclosed in response to what the White House describes as China's retaliatory trade actions. (GroundNews, X)
-US Events-
1. Supreme Court Ruling Ignored: Trump vs. El Salvador Over Deported Immigrant: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member and illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was ordered to remain in the United States by a court but was deported during the Trump administration. Despite a unanimous 9-0 Supreme Court decision stating that his removal was illegal, President Trump has maintained that foreign policy, not judicial rulings, dictates the handling of such cases. This has led to a standoff between judicial authority and executive action, with El Salvador's President Bukele refusing to return Garcia, citing national security concerns. (X)
2. Two Top Advisers to Pete Hegseth Escorted Out of the Pentagon for Alleged Leaking: The officials were Dan Caldwell, a top adviser to Hegseth, and Darin Selnick, the Pentagon deputy chief of staff. It is not clear what their motives were, but one official said Caldwell leaking information to “far-left reporters to hurt the secretary.” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto’s debanking problem persists despite new regulations: The early days of the second administration of President Donald Trump have seen many of these repealed or changed. One of the first was the repeal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. Despite these victories, Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, said on March 21 that debanking is likely to remain a problem for crypto firms into 2026. Long said the non-partisan board of governors of the Federal Reserve is “still controlled by Democrats,” alluding to Democrats’ more skeptical stance on crypto. Long claimed that “there are two crypto-friendly banks under examination by the Fed right now, and an army of examiners was sent into these banks, including the examiners from Washington, a literal army just smothering the banks.” (CoinTelegraph)
2. South Korean presidential contender vows to push crypto 'as much as' Trump: "To foster blockchain and virtual assets as an industry, I will reform regulations as much as the Trump administration in the United States," Hong Joon-pyo, a candidate for People Power Party's presidential primary. (TheBlock)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Oklahoma Kills Bitcoin Reserve Proposal in Senate Committee Vote: With the failure of Oklahoma’s Bitcoin reserve bill, New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona now lead the push for state-level BTC reserves. (Deecrypt)
2. VanEck proposes Bitcoin-linked Treasury bonds to offset $14 trillion in US debt: VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has proposed the introduction of “BitBonds,” a hybrid debt instrument combining US Treasuries with Bitcoin (BTC) exposure, as a novel strategy for managing the government’s looming $14 trillion refinancing requirement. (CryptoSlate)
3. China Plans To Sell 15,000 Bitcoin On Offshore Exchanges: China has its sights on a mass sale of a cache of Bitcoins confiscated from illicit activities, threatening to sink prices in the short term. Chinese authorities are sitting on 15,000 Bitcoin, sparking debates over the handling of seized cryptocurrencies. (CoinGape)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Semler Scientific Aims to Boost Its Bitcoin Holdings Through a $500 Million Securities Offering: Semler Scientific, a healthcare tech firm, plans to raise $500 million through a securities offering to increase its Bitcoin holdings. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Rates Jump, Applications Drop: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances in the US soared to 6.81% in the week ended April 11th 2025, from 6.61% in the previous week. Meanwhile, mortgage application volumes in the US slumped by 8.5% (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Holds Steady Ahead of Powell Speech: The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.33% on Wednesday after sliding for two straight sessions, as investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. China accuses NSA of launching cyberattacks on Asian Winter Games: China on Tuesday accused three alleged employees of the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on the Asian Winter Games in February. The public security bureau in Harbin, where the games were held, said the purported operatives were involved in the attacks on behalf of the agency’s Office of Tailored Access Operations. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. xAI Grok's New 'Studio' Feature Lets You Build Apps, Write Docs, and Even Game Like a Pro: With the new functionality on the platform, users can expect to see a canvas-style space where they can create and edit documents, apps, and code in real time. It's available for free and paid users. (TechTimes) (AC-The AI race between X and OpenAI is not only blistering, it's personal. The animosity between Musk and Sam Altman is entertaining at least and a multi billion-dollar conflict at most. AI users are presently the beneficiaries.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Miners Sell $1.1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Following Low Price, High Mining Costs: Bitcoin miners faced increased pressure as they sold 15,000 BTC in a day, worth at least $1.12 billion, due to low prices and high mining costs. President Trump's announcements on tariffs added to market volatility, leaving miners uncertain about their operations. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Down 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,501
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Apr2025
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BLUF: Pope's Funeral on Saturday / Tariff War Targets Solar Panels / More Dem Lawmakers in El Salvador / NIH Cuts Grants to DEI, Anti-Semitic Universities / Concerted Narrative Effort Targets SECDEF / SEC Chair Atkins Sworn In / Coinbase Eyes Banking License / BTC ETFs Inflow Highest Since January / Gold Over $3,500, Stock Sinks, Bond Yields Up / SE Asia Fraud Industry Growing / AI Power Draw May Get Big / El Salvador Signs AI Lab Deal With NVIDIA
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $88,639, 25.65 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,821 / Lo: $86,408
Vol: $37B (Up 38%)
Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 843 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 40%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday. (AP)
2. US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels: The United States has announced tariffs up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies.(GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Four More Democrats Travel to El Salvador to ‘Pressure Trump Administration’ to Return Illegal Migrant: Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), and Robert Garcia (D-CA) — who is formerly an illegal immigrant himself — touched down in the Latin American country on Monday “to pressure the Trump Administration to abide by a Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Breitbart)
2. NIH bans all future grants to universities with DEI programs or Israel boycotts: Harvard University is expected to face significant impacts due to its $488 million in National Institutes of Health funding, with its medical school being hit the hardest, according to The Harvard Crimson. The funding cuts could lead to financial pressures for universities relying on federal research grants, which may result in layoffs and budget cuts. (GroundNews)
3. Elizabeth Warren Says We’re ‘Starting to See the Cracks of Fear’ in Trump After Latest Pete Hegseth Scandal: After the latest Signal story came out, there were leaks from within the Trump administration that they were actively seeking a replacement for the former Fox News host, though the White House soon denied those reports. (Yahoo) (AC-This article is a clear influence attempt in an very strong effort to target the SECDEF and good example of 5th Gen narrative warfare. Most legacy media headlines are carrying similar messages indicating a strong, organized campaign.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC's New Chairman Paul Atkins Officially Sworn In, Aims For Crypto-friendly Approach: Paul Atkins brings a crypto-friendly approach, aiming to facilitate capital formation, maintain market efficiency, and protect investors. He plans to resign from his private sector role at Patomak Global Partners within 90 days of confirmation. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Coinbase considering applying for US banking license: “This is something Coinbase is actively considering but has not made any formal decisions yet,” the spokesperson said. (CoinTelegraph)
2. Bitcoin ETFs Saw $381 Million In Inflows, Highest Since January: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest single-day performance since January, with ARK's fund leading inflows amid broader bitcoin market strength. (BitcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold Prices Soar Over $3,500 on the Wings of a Weak Dollar: The precious metal broke again its all-time high price, blowing past the $3,500 mark in COMEX, with future contracts reaching $3,506.35 per troy ounce. (BitcoinCom)
2. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held its recent advance to above 4.4% on Tuesday as investors sold off US bonds, equities, and the dollar amid deepening concerns over economic policy and political stability. (TradingEconomics)
3. Wall Street Sinks as Trump Slams Fed: US stocks closed sharply lower on Monday after President Trump escalated his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, stoking fears over the central bank’s independence and rattling investor confidence. The sell-off was swift and broad, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively. The Dow dropped 971 points. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Southeast Asian cyber fraud industry at ‘inflection point’ as it expands globally: Despite China- and Thailand-led crackdowns on scam compounds in Myanmar, the organized crime groups behind the industry are growing increasingly professional and deepening ties with other regions and illicit actors. Criminal groups are able to move operations seemingly overnight within the region in response to law enforcement activity, researchers said — and they are increasingly expanding abroad. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI Power Demand Is Remaking Our Energy Ecosystem, While Painting A Target On Its Own Back: Even in its most conservative projections, AI-driven booms in electricity use are poised to provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity—and imperative—to secure our grid against PRC cyber attacks. (ZeroHedge)
2. El Salvador sets ambitious AI goals with national lab launch amid NVIDIA deal: Bitcoin Office Director Stacy Herbert revealed that the initiative will focus on building domestic AI infrastructure and training local talent. She described the AI Lab as a first-of-its-kind project aligned with the country’s broader vision of technological self-sufficiency. (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 47/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 893,366
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Apr2025
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BLUF: Pope Francis Passes Away / IDF Investigates Gaza Medics Death / China Warns Countries to Not Deal With USA / Klaus Schwab Resigns / Boston Celebrates Revere Ride / FSU Shooting Kills 2 / Russian Trade Mostly Rubles / Circle Targets Remittances / Dollar Down, Futures Down, Gold, Bitcoin Up / North Korean Hackers Move Assets Into Bitcoin / NASAs Oldest Astronaut Returns to Earth / Swiss Supermarket Takes Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $86,955, 25.57 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $87,774 / Lo: $83,976
Vol: $27B (Up 81%)
Mkt Cap: $1.72T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 863 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 150%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday: Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. The pope passed away the morning after the holiest day in the Christian year, when the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (CNN)
2. 'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says: Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed on 23 March after a convoy of PRCS ambulances, a UN car and a fire truck came under fire by the Israeli military. In a statement, the IDF said its troops opened fire believing they were facing a threat from enemy forces. (BBC)
3. China warns countries against making trade deals with the US unfavorable to Beijing: Governments including those of Taiwan, Japan and South Korea have begun negotiations with Washington after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against almost all of America’s trading partners on April 2. “China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement. “If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures in a reciprocal manner. China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests.” (AP) (AC-The tariff war continues to escalate.)
4. Klaus Schwab Resigns from World Economic Forum: Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-time chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has resigned from his position with immediate effect after 55 years. The WEF has appointed Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chairman to ensure leadership continuity while a search for a permanent successor is conducted. (X)
-US Events-
1. Boston Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride with Warning ‘Tyranny Is at Our Door’: Crowds gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday evening to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn that British troops were approaching. (Breitbart)
2. FSU Suspected Shooter Son Of Sheriff's Deputy: A suspected gunman is in custody after an active shooter was reported Thursday at the university. The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, who currently attends FSU and is the son of a sheriff's deputy. It is reported that he killed two people and injured at least six others. (IBTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russia Reaches Historic Milestone by Paying for Over Half of Its Imports in Rubles: According to the Central Bank of Russia, 53.5% of all imports to the country were paid for with Russian rubles in February, marking a historic record. Currencies from unfriendly countries, including the U.S. dollar, accounted for only 17.2%, representing a success for a nation facing unilateral sanctions from the U.S. government. (BitcoinCom)
2. Circle to Launch New Payments Network Targeting Remittances: Circle, known for the USDC stablecoin, is launching a new payments network targeting remittances to compete with Mastercard and Visa. The firm's CEO will unveil the vision at an event in New York City, aiming to solidify its position in the evolving stablecoin space. (CoinDesk) (AC-The global remittance flows are approximately $900B last year with digital currencies capturing between $27 to $121B of that flow.)
-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR
-Economic Indicators-
1. Dollar Crashes On Powell Removal Speculation, Gold Soars To All Time High And Bitcoin Suddenly Spikes: The plunge in the dollar is just what the admin quietly wants (they have repeatedly stated they want a strong dollar "in the long term", but certainly not in the short, when the collapse in the greenback will boost US exports). Gold which is storming to new record highs this evening, spiking above $3,373. This suggests that with gold approaching ridiculous prices, the next flight to safety away from the collapsing dollar will be bitcoin - after all, it's only a matter of time before all other central banks unleash a money printing frenzy to hammer their own currencies. (ZeroHedge)
2. US Futures Point to Losses at the Open: US stock futures fell about 1% on Monday, with contracts on the major indexes pointing lower as traders returned from the long weekend to renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. North Korean Hackers Converted 84% of Stolen Bybit ETH to Bitcoin: North Korea's Lazarus Group stole $1.4 billion from Bybit; 68.6% remains traceable while hackers laundered funds through mixers and swaps. (Blockonomi)
-Technology and Science-
1. NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday: Astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling toward Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). (PhysOrg)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Swiss Supermarket SPAR Begins Accepting Bitcoin: SPAR in Zug, Switzerland now accepts Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network, facilitated by DFX Swiss's OpenCryptoPay solution. This move aligns with Switzerland's progressive stance on Bitcoin adoption, with cities like Zug and Lugano leading the way in integrating cryptocurrency into daily transactions. (BItcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 39/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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Block: 892,836
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Apr2025
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BLUF: Xi Building New Trade Partners / DPRK Threatens Over Bombers / FAA Contractor Spied For Iran / Greece Excited for New US Ambassador / Puerto Rico Loses All Power / CA Sues Trump Over Tariffs / US Sen. Van Hollen in El Salvador Advocating for Deportee / Panama City Takes Bitcoin Payments / A16Z Want RIAs to Self-Custody / Fed's Powell Tried to Calm Markets / 1 BTC Reward for Quantum Crack of Bitcoin Encryption / AI Deepfake of CZ Worries / Chemicals on Exoplanet Hints at Life / US May Ban DeepSeek / Bitcoin Miners Challenged / Bitcoin Core V29 Released
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $84,752, 25.42 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $85,428 / Lo: $83,314
Vol: $25B (Down 9%)
Mkt Cap: $1.68T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 917 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China’s Xi wraps up Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia: Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his first visit to Malaysia in over a decade on Thursday with a flurry of trade and investment pledges – including support for Chinese-made aircraft sales and semiconductor cooperation – as Beijing seeks to position itself as Southeast Asia’s most dependable partner amid Washington’s intensifying trade war. (SCMP)
2. North Korea threatens a response to US flying long-range bombers over South Korea: The ministry described the bombers' deployment as a 'reckless and unnecessary abuse of strength' and a 'grave provocation.' The North warned that U.S. Military actions could have 'serious negative consequences' for its own security situation. (GroundNews)
3. Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry: Abouzar Rahmati pleaded guilty to conspiring to act and acting as an agent of the Iranian government in the US without prior notification to the attorney general. (Fox)
4. Guilfoyle-Mania Sweeps Greece: Hellenic Republic Ready for Kimberly as U.S. Ambassador: The top ally of President Donald Trump, who the president nominated as his U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is eagerly awaited here in the Hellenic Republic. Leaders from the Prime Minister on down through his top officials throughout government to cultural, business, and political leaders throughout the nation are excited to have such a high profile ambassador coming as soon as she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. ‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power: More than 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico lost electricity on Wednesday when all of the island’s power plants were knocked out of service, the latest frustrating blackout for residents who have suffered years of them. (NYTImes)
2. California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs: California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Trump's broad tariffs on foreign trade partners. California's lawsuit argues that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs. It claims that the law Trump used to justify the tariffs—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—does not give him the power to apply broad taxes on imports without proper justification. (IBTimes)
3. Senator Van Hollen's El Salvador Mission Stalls: Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to advocate for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported following a controversial court ruling. Despite his efforts, including discussions with U.S. embassy staff and Salvadoran officials, Van Hollen was unable to secure a meeting or a phone call with Garcia. (X)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Panama City Mayor Announces Bitcoin and Ether Acceptance for Government Payments: Panama City will accept Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins for taxes and fees, joining Colorado, Lugano and other crypto-friendly jurisdictions. (Blockonomi)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. A16z Urges SEC to Allow RIAs to Self-custody Crypto Assets, Proposes New Guidance: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has submitted a formal letter to the SEC's Crypto Task Force, advocating for registered investment advisers to directly hold crypto assets under specific conditions. The firm outlined five core "Crypto Custody Principles" to guide reform efforts and ensure investor protections. (Deccyrpt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady as Powell Signals Patience: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held above 4.3% on Thursday, steadying after three consecutive days of declines, as investors weighed Federal Reserve policy signals against a backdrop of evolving trade dynamics. In a speech on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that tariffs could stoke inflation and dampen economic growth, complicating the central bank’s dual mandate of price stability and full employment. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Quantum Computing Competition Tests Bitcoin Security with 1 BTC Reward: Project Eleven launched “Q-Day Prize” offering 1 BTC to whoever cracks the largest Bitcoin elliptic curve cryptography key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer. Over 10 million Bitcoin addresses with exposed public keys could be at risk from quantum computing advances. Participants have until April 5, 2026 to complete the challenge, with even small successes (like cracking a 3-bit key) considered newsworthy. (Blockonomi)
2. AI deepfake perfectly clones ex-Binance CEO CZ’s voice, reigniting fraud fears: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, stated Thursday that he had encountered an AI-generated video that replicated his voice so accurately that he could not distinguish it from a real recording. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology and Science-
1. Chemical Signals Detected on Exoplanet Suggests Potential for Alien Life: The University of Cambridge announced the discovery of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b. This finding, detected by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, could indicate the presence of life beyond Earth. (Decrypt)
2. US Mulls DeepSeek Ban Amid Fears of China's AI Dominance: The U.S. government is considering penalties against Chinese AI company DeepSeek to prevent China from gaining a technological edge in AI. DeepSeek's breakthrough with a cost-effective chatbot has raised concerns about China's AI capabilities surpassing the U.S. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining Struggles With Declining Hashprice, Network Security Risks, and Trump's Trade War Impact: Bitcoin mining faces challenges as hashprice drops to $44, risking network security and profitability. Trump's trade war exacerbates the situation, leading to concerns about centralization and Bitcoin's long-term trust. The high network difficulty and declining hashprice are causing turmoil in the mining industry. (DLNews)
2. Bitcoin Core V29 Ends Battle Dating Back To Satoshi: he announcement arrived with a statement in the release notes explaining that, starting with v28.0, the “-mempoolfullrbf” startup option had defaulted to 1 and that, with widespread adoption of the practice, the option was now removed entirely. Full Replace-by-Fee (Full-RBF) is a policy that allows any unconfirmed transaction sitting in the mempool to be replaced by another transaction that pays a higher fee, regardless of whether the initial transaction signaled replaceability. (Bitcoinist)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 30/100 (Up 1 pts)
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Block: 891,339
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Apr2025
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BLUF: Global Markets Dump / Iran Militias in Iraq Consider Trump's Threats / Netanyahu at WH Today / 'Hands Off' Protest Nationwide / US Southern Storms Kill 17 / Budget Battle This Week in Congress / Brazil Can Now Take Crypto on Exchanges / Stablecoin Legislation in Congress / Russia Delays CBDC Rollout / Money Rolls Out of BTC ETFs / New Malware Targets Seed Phrases / Exploding Star May be Seen in Night Sky / Dorsey says Bitcoin SOV Not Enough
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $76,719, 25.17 oz Gold, .18 Median US House
24hr Hi: $82,765 / Lo: $74,436
Vol: $71B (Up 427%)
Mkt Cap: $1.52T (Down 7%)
HashRate: 903 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Market Panic Mounts As World Scrambles To Temper Trump Tariffs: Global stock markets experienced significant declines, with Hong Kong's market seeing the largest drop at 13.2%, marking its biggest one-day fall since 1997. China's stock market also suffered, recording its worst single-day loss since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Other markets, including those in Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Singapore, and Sweden, also saw substantial decreases. Bitcoin is currently down 5%. (Various)
2. Iran-backed Iraqi militias consider disarming amid threats from Trump administration: Several powerful Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm for the first time to avert the threat of an escalating conflict with the US Trump administration, 10 senior commanders and Iraqi officials told Reuters. The commanders said their main ally and patron, Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) military force, had given them its blessing to take whatever decisions they deemed necessary to avoid being drawn into a potentially ruinous conflict with the United States and Israel. (Reuters)
3. Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House as Israel seeks tariff relief, discussions on Iran, Gaza hostages: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, with Washington’s recently imposed global tariffs set to be part of their talks. (Fox)
-US Events-
1. Nationwide 'Hands Off!' Protests Draw Over Half a Million Against Trump and Musk Policies: Over 1,200 protests organized by 150+ groups across all 50 states oppose Trump administration's federal worker firings, agency closures, and social program cuts. Thousands gather at National Mall and major cities with Elon Musk's DOGE department facing criticism. (GroundNews) (AC-The protest looked well-organized and funded, even if the purpose was to support big government.)
2. US Storms, 'Devastating' Flooding Death Toll Climbs To 17: Flood warnings remain in effect, particularly in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama, according to forecasters. Tennessee has been the hardest hit, with 10 deaths recorded in the western part of the state. (Breitbart)
3. Johnson faces fraught week as House takes up Trump budget blueprint: A handful of conservatives have explicitly said they plan to vote against the Senate’s budget resolution, which sets up Trump’s legislative agenda of tax cuts, border funding and energy policy. (TheHill)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Cryptocurrency Assets Are Now Legally Seizable in Brazil: In a historic decision, the National High Court of Brazil decided that when funds are not available for seizure in the banking system, judges can directly send letters to cryptocurrency exchanges to investigate if debtors have crypto and seize it. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Legislation like this may justSta push self-custody adoption.)
2. Stablecoin bill advances in Senate: After years of uncertainty, stablecoin regulation is finally gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. Three competing bills—the GENIUS Act, the STABLE Act, and an unnamed proposal from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)—are vying to define the future of digital dollars in the U.S. This long-overdue push for clear rules could determine whether stablecoins could become a mainstream financial tool or remain stuck in regulatory limbo. (CryptoSlate)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Russia’s CBDC Delay and Its Impact on Global Cryptocurrency Regulation and Financial Innovation: The CBDC launch in Russia has been officially delayed until mid-2026. The Bank of Russia had initially planned to roll out the CBDC for mass use by July 2025, but various technical challenges and implementation concerns have forced a significant delay in the project’s timeline. (WatcherGuru)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see nearly $100 million in net outflows as stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff news: Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $99.86 million leave the products on Thursday, reversing the previous day’s inflows of $220.76 million. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Drop as Market Rout Deepens: US stock futures plunged on Monday, extending the market rout to a third consecutive session as the White House continued push for aggressive tariffs on major trading partners despite the selloff. Dow and S&P 500 futures declined around 4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped another 5%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks: A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers to send spam messages containing cryptocurrency seed phrases in an attempt to drain victims' digital wallets. Targets of PoisonSeed include enterprise organizations and individuals outside the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto companies like Coinbase and Ledger, and bulk email providers such as Mailchimp, SendGrid, Hubspot, Mailgun, and Zoho are among the targeted crypto companies. (HackerNews) (AC- Never let your seed phrase become digitized-no photos, notes, or inputted onto any device.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Blaze star to explode in a dazzling display visible to the naked eye from Earth despite being 3,000 lightyears away: A rare celestial event is about to dazzle the night sky. The Blaze Star, or T Coronae Borealis, located 3,000 lightyears away, is on the verge of a powerful explosion. Visible as brightly as Polaris, this once-in-80-years event could occur anytime. To witness it, look towards the Corona Borealis constellation between Arcturus and Vega. (EconomicTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Jack Dorsey: Bitcoin Can Fail If Only Used As Digital Gold, Store of Value: Twitter founder and Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey has recently shared his thoughts on why Bitcoin would fail if pursued only as a store of value of “digital gold”. Although BTC is often seen as a hedge to the equity market, it has largely moved in tandem with it and is still considered a risk-ON asset considering volatility. Dorsey believes that it’s high time that BTC enters mainstream financial payments. (CoinGape)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Down 5 pts)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 890,877
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 04Apr2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: South Korea President Removed From Office / IDF Advances Hamas Operations / China Retaliates with 34% Tariff / DIRNSA Fired / Fauci's Wife Fired From NIH / Anti-CBDC Bill Moves Forward / Money Flows Out of BTC ETFs, Stocks, USTs Down on Tariffs / Bitcoin Companies Get Funded / Senators to Look Increase USSS Ability to Prosecute Digital Asset Crimes / Wrench Attack Nets $50M / AI Sucking Up All Data / BTC Miners Drop
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,406, 26.47 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $84,696 / Lo: $81,282
Vol: $41B (Down 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.63T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 850 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 86%)
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-International Events-
1. South Korean court removes impeached President Yoon from office: South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office over his brief martial law declaration last December that saw troops deployed to the National Assembly. Yoon is due to stand trial on insurrection charges in relation to the emergency declaration that sparked massive protests and threw the U.S. ally into political turmoil before he rescinded it. His supporters swarmed the streets of the South Korean capital Seoul and video from the scene showed a heavy police presence as the court's verdict was delivered. (Axios)
2. IDF widens ground operation in northern Gaza, kills senior Hamas official in Lebanon: The IDF said that so far, troops have killed several terror operatives and destroyed infrastructure, including a Hamas command center. Israel had issued sweeping evacuation orders for parts of northern Gaza ahead of ground operations. The UN humanitarian office said around 280,000 Palestinians have been displaced since the ceasefire with Hamas fell apart last month. (TimesOfIsrael)
3. China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.: China will impose a reciprocal 34% tariff on all imports from the United States starting April 10. China stated that this action violates WTO rules and undermines multilateral trade systems. The country indicated that there may be a phased retaliation, reserving stronger actions for potential escalation. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: The Trump administration fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh and civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble. Haugh also served as commander of the U.S. Cyber Command – a position from which he was also dismissed. Noble was reassigned to serve in the office of the undersecretary of defense for intelligence. An undisclosed number of NSC employees were dismissed on Thursday, but Trump has said Loomer was not involved in those firings. (Fox) (AC-For context, Laura Loomer met with Trump yesterday, allegedly giving him a list of officials not 'supporting' the MAGA movement. There were a number of firings following this meeting, indicating a limited purge of non-loyalists.)
2. RFK Jr. Fires Fauci’s Wife Christine Grady from NIH Bioethics Department: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has fired Anthony Fauci’s wife, Christine Grady, from her post heading up the National Institutes of Health Clinical Centers’ bioethics department. (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US House Committee Votes to Move Forward on Anti-CBDC Bill: Minnesota Republicans’ Anti-CBDC Act passes key committee, aiming to curb federal surveillance through digital currencies. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see nearly $100 million in net outflows as stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff news: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds logged $99.86 million in net outflows Thursday, as the U.S. stock market tumbled following Trump's tariff announcement. Grayscale's GBTC led the outflows with $60.2 million, followed by Bitwise BITB's outflows of $44.19 million and Fidelity FBTC's $23.27 million. (TheBlock)
2. Bitcoin-native startups see funding boost despite overall capital decline in 2024: The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.5% on a yearly basis, while the number of individual transactions grew 31.8%. TVP defined a “Bitcoin-native” company as one founded on the principle that Bitcoin serves as a foundational global monetary asset and digital cash, with business models aligned to the Bitcoin protocol stack. This emerging category includes startups building infrastructure, applications, and services that leverage the base Bitcoin network or related layers. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Interesting study on startups committed to Bitcoin 'Unit of Account' and 'Medium of Exchange' methods.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Tumbles to 6-Month Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped by as much as 16 basis points to 3.89%, its lowest level in six months, after China retaliated against US tariffs. China’s finance ministry announced a 34% tariff on all US imports starting April 10, in response to recent US tariffs imposed by President Trump. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Stocks Suffer Sharp Declines Amid Tariff Concerns: US equities faced their steepest decline in over two years on Thursday, as major stock indexes suffered sharp losses. The S&P 500 plunged 4.8%, erasing roughly $2 trillion in market value, marking its largest drop since 2020. The Dow fell nearly 1,680 points, while the Nasdaq dropped 5.9%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Lawmakers seek to close loophole limiting Secret Service investigations into cyber laundering: U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said the Secret Service works with the Treasury Department, DOJ and other law enforcement to investigate cybercrimes but are hampered by rules that limit their jurisdiction over unlicensed money transmitting businesses. The reintroduced Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act would update current laws to authorize the Secret Service to investigate all new forms of criminal activity involving digital assets. (TheRecord)
2. A Thriller Gone Real: Alleged Scammer Kidnapped by Fake Police, Loses $50 Million: An individual wanted by Interpol, lost $50 million in a kidnapping that involved drugs, fake police officers, and a daring escape in Brazil. Rodrigo Perez was kidnapped on March 24 by fake police officers who kept him drugged and handcuffed to a bed for five days. Perez’s kidnapping marks an increase in the prevalence of $5 wrench attack cases in the crypto industry.(BitcoinCom) (AC-A tale too long for the DIB, but another interesting wrench attack.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Wikimedia Complains About AI Bots Scraping as It Strains Servers, Causing Bandwidth to Surge by 50%: AI bots that are scraping data from their platforms have already caused a significant strain to their servers, and while many organic users still head to their websites for information, bots make up the majority. (TechTimes) (AC-Interesting developments at AI and LLMs platforms scrape data, storing it other places. The data shift could have important ramifications.)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Fall Hard as Trump Tariffs Rattle Investors: Shares of top U.S. Bitcoin mining companies dropped between 6-8% following President Trump's announcement of global tariffs. The tariffs, including a 10% baseline and 34% on Chinese imports, could impact companies relying on Chinese ASIC manufacturers. (Decrypt)
2. Bitcoin hashrate hits record 972 EH/s as US miners capture 30% of market (CryptoSlate)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 3 pts)
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