BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 911,930
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27AUG2025
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BLUF: Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in/ Heavy Rainfall in India’s Himalayas/ Drone Debris Sparks Roof Fire in Rostov-on-Don/ U.S. Security Support — European-Led Mission in Ukraine/ Danish Diplomat Summoned Over U.S. Activity in Greenland/ FEMA Staff Placed on Administrative Leave/ Cracker Barrel Reverts to Classic Logo/ First U.S. Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed/ U.S. Economic Data Goes On-Chain/ Trump Media & Crypto.com Launch $6.4B CRO Treasury Firm/ U.S. Security & Privacy Breach — Social Security Account Data Exposed by DOGE/ Social Security Account Data Exposed by DOGE/ Meta Superintelligence Labs Faces Key Departures/ Teen’s Parents Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $111,292 32.96 oz Gold, .26 Median US House
24hr Hi: $112,399 / Lo: $109,337
Volume: $37.70 B
Mkt Cap: $2.21 T
HashRate: 970 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
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-International Events-
1. Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance
U.S. enacted a punitive 50% tariff on a broad range of Indian exports starting Aug 27, doubling August's initial 25% duties citing India's purchases of discounted Russian oil. The measures target labor-intensive commodities like garments, jewelry, seafood, and chemicals, while temporarily exempting pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Prime Minister Modi denounced the tariffs as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable,” and pledged tax reforms while calling on citizens to embrace “Made in India” goods and self-reliance. He also defended farmers and local industries, promising to shield them from trade shocks. A planned U.S. trade delegation visit was canceled, and Modi scheduled a trip to China, signaling a strategic pivot (Guardian)
2. Heavy Rainfall in India’s Himalayas
Devastating monsoon rains pummeled India’s Himalayan region over the past 24 hours, triggering deadly landslides and flash floods. A landslide near the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra area claimed at least 30 lives and caused extensive disruption. The region received an astonishing 726% above-normal rainfall since August 23. Multiple rivers overflowed, infrastructure was damaged, and critical services like power and communications were severely impacted.
(AP)
3. Drone Debris Sparks Roof Fire in Rostov-on-Don
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones over the Rostov region. Falling debris from one downed drone caused an explosion that ignited a fire on the roof of a four-story apartment building in Rostov-on-Don. The fire prompted the evacuation of 15 residents. Authorities confirmed that the blaze was quickly contained and that, importantly, no injuries were reported. (Yahoo)
4. U.S. Security Support — European-Led Mission in Ukraine
The United States has informed its allies that it stands ready to provide an array of military enablers—including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), command-and-control systems, air defense assets, and aircraft—to bolster a European-led postwar security mission in Ukraine. The plan envisages U.S. support without direct deployment of ground troops, enabling a European “coalition of the willing” to take primary responsibility. The proposed U.S. role covers enabling no-fly zones, feeding ISR data via satellite, and monitoring ceasefire adherence—effectively underpinning the mission with critical air-domain and surveillance capabilities. European leaders, especially from the UK and France, are coordinating troop commitments in concert with U.S. strategic support (FT)
-US Events-
1. U.S. Domestic Security — Trump Vows Unconstrained Power to Send Troops to Chicago
President Trump reiterated his intention to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, stating in the Oval Office, “I have the right to do anything I want to do,” framing it as a measure to curb what he calls rampant crime in the city. He has issued an executive order directing the creation of a rapid-response Guard force deployable nationwide. Chicago officials—Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker—have denounced the proposal as unconstitutional, unauthorized, and absent any formal state request. (Politico)
2. Danish Diplomat Summoned Over U.S. Activity in Greenland
Denmark has summoned the U.S. ambassador over suspected covert operations in Greenland involving individuals tied to the Trump administration. This follows renewed strategic interest in the Arctic, including Trump’s past proposals to acquire Greenland. Danish officials condemned the conduct as unacceptable interference in domestic affairs. (Reuters)
3. FEMA Staff Placed on Administrative Leave
More than a dozen FEMA employees were placed on administrative leave after signing an open dissent letter critiquing the Trump administration’s leadership and cuts to mitigation and disaster recovery programs. The letter, signed by approximately 180 current and former FEMA staffers, warned that inexperienced leadership and budget cuts could erode agency readiness to levels similar to the pre-Katrina era. Those on leave entered a "non-duty status" but continue to receive pay and benefits. (AP)
4. Cracker Barrel Reverts to Classic Logo
Within hours of intense backlash including sharp criticism from President Trump Cracker Barrel announced its decision to abandon its new minimalist logo and restore the original “Old Timer” design. The rebrand, unveiled as part of the “All the More” modernization campaign, removed key nostalgic elements sparking accusations of abandoning brand heritage and igniting a “woke” backlash among loyal customers. The stock rebounded immediately, rising approximately 9% in after-hours trading following the announcement. (Daily Beast) (AC maybe this was a genius marketing idea, when was the last time you talked about Cracker Barrel?)
5. First U.S. Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed
The CDC confirmed the first U.S. human case this year of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasitic fly, in a Maryland resident who recently traveled from El Salvador. The diagnosis occurred on August 4, 2025, and the individual has since fully recovered. The USDA responded by launching surveillance within a 20-mile radius and accelerating a plan to build a sterilized-fly production facility in Texas capable of releasing 300 million sterile male flies per week. This strategy mirrors successful eradication efforts dating back to the 1960s. Authorities assert the public health risk is very low and there have been no detected cases in animals. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. U.S. Economic Data Goes On-Chain
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced during a White House Cabinet meeting that it will begin publishing key economic statistics including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data on a blockchain platform to enhance transparency and modernize federal data sharing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described the initiative as the first step, with expectations to expand the system across other government agencies once the technical details are finalized. He noted this approach would allow stakeholders to “use the blockchain for data and distribution.” (Cointelegraph) (AC: Eye roll)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Trump Media & Crypto.com Launch $6.4B CRO Treasury Firm
Trump Media & Technology Group has formed a partnership with Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp. to launch Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a publicly traded treasury firm focused on holding Cronos (CRO) tokens. The venture is backed by approximately $6.4 billion in funding. Trump Media will purchase $105 million worth of CRO and integrate it into its platforms, including Truth Social, via Crypto.com's wallet infrastructure. Crypto.com, in return, is investing $50 million in Trump Media stock. (CoinDesk)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. U.S. Security & Privacy Breach — Social Security Account Data Exposed by DOGE
A whistleblower complaint from SSA Chief Data Officer Charles Borges alleges that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) copied the entire Social Security Administration database containing names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers of over 300 million Americans onto a cloud server lacking proper security controls and oversight. No breach has been reported, but experts warn this constitutes a significant vulnerability that could lead to mass identity theft. (AP)
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-Security Concerns-
1. U.S. Security & Privacy Breach — Social Security Account Data Exposed by DOGE
On August 19, 2025, an investor was defrauded of 783 Bitcoin in a social engineering attack where perpetrators impersonated both hardware wallet support and a crypto exchange. The attacker convinced the victim to hand over sensitive wallet credentials by posing as support staff. This allowed them to transfer the full amount in one go. Shortly after the theft, the stolen BTC was routed through Wasabi Wallet. The investigator did not identify the impersonated companies in question. (CoinDesk) (AC: Never input your private keys into anything. They are YOUR secret words.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Meta Superintelligence Labs Faces Key Departures
Less than 2 months after Zuck announced Meta Superintelligence Labs, at least 8 engineers, researchers, and leaders have already walked. Departing names include AI veterans behind PyTorch, Llama, and core GPU systems - many defecting to OpenAI, Anthropic, and startups. Some new hires didn’t even stick around a month. Departures are attributed to leadership instability and misalignment in vision, prompting concerns about internal cohesion. (Wired)
2. Teen’s Parents Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role
Matt and Maria Raine have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that their son Adam was driven to suicide after prolonged interactions with ChatGPT. According to the complaint, the chatbot validated Adam’s suicidal ideation, provided step-by-step methods for self-harm, helped draft suicide notes, and discouraged him from seeking help from his parents—even when he uploaded a photo of a noose. (Reuters)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 51/100 (up 3)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 917,360
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02OCT2025
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BLUF: Israel Detains Greta's Ships / Trump Vows to Defend Qatar With EO / Russia Warns of Retaliation if Europe Give Assets to Ukraine / US Shutdown Gives Trump Ability to Fire / Hung Cao Confirmed For Under Secretary of Navy / US Treasury Drops Tax on Unrealized Digital Asset Gains / UK Government Wants to Keep $7B Seized Bitcoin / Privacy AltCoin Surges / Stocks up on Shutdown News / China Hacking Group Outed / Who is Tilly Norwood? /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,816, 30.59 oz Gold, .28 Median US House
24hr Hi: $119,453 / Lo: $116,283
Volume: 68B (Up 11%
Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla: The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The group has alleged that one vessel within the flotilla was "deliberately rammed at sea" and said additional boats were hit by water cannons. The Israeli government, which has branded the GSF's attempt to transport humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza as "provocation", said: "Greta and her friends are safe and healthy." (BBC)
2. Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar — though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP)
3. Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine: The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that it would seek the prosecution of individuals and countries engaged in the “theft” of frozen Russian sovereign assets in Europe, as European leaders convened to discuss a proposal to lend $165 billion to Ukraine based on the frozen funds. Analysts say that Russia could respond to the European proposal by seizing the assets of foreign companies and individuals from nations backing the loan. (NYTimes)
-US Events-
1. Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown: Trump warned the administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, most notably through a new wave of fresh layoffs. Under the Antideficiency Act, a federal law that guides the government through shutdowns, federal agencies are not permitted to spend funds, the Government Accountability Office outlines, except for a limited set of missions, such as performing constitutional duties. The executive branch is charged with interpreting those exceptions. (Fox)
2. Senate Confirms Hung Cao to Serve as Under Secretary of the Navy: Retired U.S. Navy captain and former Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao was confirmed to serve as the Under Secretary of the U.S. Navy in a 52-45 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. In Trump’s post he praised Cao as being the “embodiment of the American Dream,” and highlighted how Cao had “served in combat as a Special Operations Officers” for 25 years. (Breitbart) (AC-He was in Navy EOD for most of his career.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Treasury Softens Crypto Tax Rules, Easing Pressure on Bitcoin Taxes: Good news for Bitcoin holders: The U.S. Treasury clarified that unrealized crypto gains won’t be taxed under CAMT, sparing firms from tax liabilities as Congress debates digital asset taxation. Had CAMT applied to digital assets, Strategy risked facing tens of billions in tax liability annually, potentially disrupting its accumulation strategy. (BitcoinMag)
2. UK Government Wants to Keep $7 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin It Has Seized: Zhimin Qian pleaded guilty on counts of possessing and transferring criminal property. This conviction now raises the question of who will keep the 61,000 BTC originally seized by UK authorities in 2018, with upwards of 120,000 victims in China seeking compensation for their losses. (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement: Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Yes, an altcoin, but with a privacy component to it worth watching.)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics)
2. Trump Vows Farmer Support, Puts Soybeans on Xi Meeting Agenda: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a key topic when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea at the end of October. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. China-linked hacking group Phantom Taurus targeting embassies, foreign ministries: A previously undocumented nation-state hacking group dubbed Phantom Taurus is targeting government and telecommunications organizations with the goal of obtaining information connected to geopolitical events and military operations. The group has been operating for about two-and-a-half years. (TheRecord)
-Technology and Science-
1. AI-generated actor sparks outrage in Hollywood as creator seeks representation: Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. Her greatest role? Pretending to be human. That's because Tilly Norwood is a 100% AI-generated product, created by Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden, founder of a company named Xicoia. (CBS)
-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 15 pts)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 915,238
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18SEP2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
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BLUF: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact / Venezuela Holds Caribbean Military Exercises / ANTIFA May be Designated Terrorist Org / Shootout In PA Kills 3 Officers / DHS, ICE Start Funding Local LEAs / MoneyGram To Use Stablecoins / BTC ETFs Outflow / Metaplanet Expands into USA / Fed Drops Rate 25 bps, Markets Sideways / Ark and Spark To Supercharge Lightning Network / Google DeepMind Solves Difficult Problem / BTC Whale Exchanges $136M Worth Into Fiat / Italian Tram Adverts Bitcoin
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $117,058, 31.93 oz Gold, .27 Median US House
24hr Hi: $117,906 / Lo: $114,794
Volume: 65B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $2.33T (Even)
HashRate: 977 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel’s attack on Qatar: While not specifically discussing nuclear weapons, the agreement states “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” according to statements issued by both Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. “Pakistan has nuclear weapons and delivery systems that can hit targets across the Middle East, including Israel. It also is developing systems that can reach targets in the U.S.. (AP)
2. With Eye On US Threat, Venezuela Holds Caribbean Military Exercises: Venezuela said Wednesday it had begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region. "There will be air defense deployments with armed drones, surveillance drones, submarine drones... We are going to implement electronic warfare actions," he added, citing the "threatening, vulgar voice" of the United States, said the Defense Minister. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. Trump designates anti-fascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organization: Trump characterized Antifa as a harmful and extreme left-wing threat and announced he intends to push for comprehensive investigations into those financially supporting the group, adhering to the strictest legal standards. (GroundNews)
2. Rural Pennsylvania community shaken after shooting leaves 3 officers killed, 2 wounded: When officers in rural Pennsylvania approached a farmhouse to serve a warrant Wednesday afternoon, they had no idea of the danger they would face as an armed man dressed in camouflage lurked in nearby cornfields. The shooter began opening fire, striking and killing three officers. (CNN)
3. DHS, ICE Secures 1,000 Partnerships with State, Local Law Enforcement: The 287(g) program gives states and local law enforcement agencies the tools and authority to arrest murderers, gang members, rapists, pedophiles, and terrorists from American communities. ICE will fully reimburse agencies for the annual salary and benefits of each eligible trained 287(g) officer, including overtime coverage up to 25 percent of the officer’s annual salary. Law enforcement agencies will be eligible for quarterly monetary performance awards based on the successful location of illegal aliens provided by ICE. (Breitbart) (AC-This is kind of a 'federalization' of local police officers-dangerous ground.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. MoneyGram Introduces Stablecoin-Backed App in Colombia: MoneyGram has launched a new mobile app in Colombia using USD-pegged stablecoins on the Stellar blockchain to modernize cross-border remittances. The app allows instant money transfers into a US dollar balance backed by Circle’s USDC stablecoin, addressing the volatility of local currencies like the Colombian peso. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See First Outflow: Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $51 million net outflow on September 17. This ended seven consecutive days of inflows for the funds. (CoinPedia)
2. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Operations Globally: Metaplanet established new subsidiaries in the US and Japan for Bitcoin operations. The Miami unit will focus on Bitcoin income and derivatives trading. (CoinTurk)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Quarter Point, Markets Hold Steady: The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% due to economic concerns, including a decrease in job creation and signs of a faltering economy. (Decrypt)
2. US Futures Rise, Intel Soars: US futures rose on Thursday, with S&P 500 contracts up 0.9%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 1.3%, and the Dow Jones climbing more than 300 points, as traders reacted to the Fed’s first interest rate cut of the year. Trading was volatile immediately after the decision and during Chair Powell’s press conference, where he described the move more as a “risk management” cut and noted that there are no risk-free paths. Investors now appear to be betting that the central bank will focus on its employment mandate. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. Ark and Spark: The Channel Factories We’ve Been Waiting For: Ark and Spark revolutionize Lightning Network’s scalability in 2025, slashing on-chain transactions with shared UTXOs for fast, cheap Bitcoin payments. Their interoperable, trust-minimized designs overcome channel factory hurdles, cementing Lightning’s role in Bitcoin’s layer-2 future. (BitcoinMag)
2. Google DeepMind claims ‘historic’ AI breakthrough in problem solving: A version of the company’s Gemini 2.5 AI model solved a complex real-world problem that stumped human computer programmers to become the first AI model to win a gold medal at an international programming competition held earlier this month in Azerbaijan. “Even bigger, it is reasoning more towards the real world, not just a constrained environment [like Chess and Go] … because of that I think this advance has the potential to transform many scientific and engineering disciplines.” He cited drug and chip design. (TheGuardian)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Whale Sells $136M, Price Drops: A Bitcoin whale sold $136 million worth of BTC, which resulted in prices dropping to $115,000. (BlockchainReporter)
2. Bitcoin-themed tram rolls out in Milan, Italy: A Bitcoin-themed tram has been revealed by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino as operating in Milan, Italy, promoting the upcoming Lugano Plan B Forum and highlighting the region’s growing embrace of digital assets. The tram features Bitcoin branding and imagery as it travels through the Italian city. (CryptoBriefing)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 52/100 (Even)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 909,560
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Aug2025
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BLUF: IDF Airstrikes Kill Journalists / EU Leaders Support Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks / Trump May Act on DC Crime Unilaterally / CDC Says 'Misinformation' Led to Atlanta Shooting / Bo Hines Leaves White House Crypto Force / BTC ETF Inflow for 3 Days / Harvard Reveals BTC ETC Investments / Rumble to Buy Bitcoin Miner / Bitcoin Near ATH / Instagram Now Shares Location Data / US AI Chip Exports Now Face 15% USG 'Fee' / El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Education Compulsory / Sheetz Giving Crypto Discounts / Lyn Alden Shares Why 'Nothing Stops This Train'
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $120,223, 35.84 oz Gold, .28 Median US House
24hr Hi: $122,321 / Lo: $118,105
Volume: 80B (Up 37%)
Mkt Cap: $2.39T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 913 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 20%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza: Israel's military conducted a strike in Gaza that killed Anas Al Sharif, a journalist for Al Jazeera. The network stated that four of its journalists have been killed in similar incidents. (Reuters)
2. European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Saturday’s statement, signed by the president of the European Union and leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland and the UK, stressed the need for a “just and lasting peace” for Kyiv, including “robust and credible” security guarantees. “Next Friday will be important because it will be about testing Putin — how serious he is — on bringing this terrible war to an end,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Trump Promises Crackdown on Homelessness and Crime in Washington D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to evict homeless individuals from Washington D.C. immediately and address crime, potentially deploying the National Guard. Federal agents have been activated for the operation. The FBI is sending agents to patrol Washington D.C. streets in support. (Reuters, WaPo)
2. CDC union says vaccine misinformation put staff at risk after Atlanta shooting: A union representing US CDC employees has demanded that the federal government condemn vaccine misinformation after a man who evidently blamed the Covid-19 vaccination for making him depressed and suicidal aimed gunfire Friday at the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta. The CDC workers’ union said the deadly violence Friday was not random and “compounds months of mistreatment, neglect, and vilification that CDC staff have endured”. It said vaccine misinformation had put scientists at risk. (TheGuardian) (AC-In other words, new details of CDC actions have led to this violence, and these details are still considered 'misinformation'. This story highlights the real-world effects of 5th Gen Warfare (5GW) practices and it's myriad effects. The COVID debacle should be a case study in 5GW.)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bo Hines Leaves the White House Crypto Council: Hines made it clear his crypto initiatives are not over. He specifically stated that he intends to return to the private sector and continue supporting the development of crypto in the United States. (BitcoinSensus) (AC- There are multiple possibilities for the departure reasoning. We'll maybe find out soon enough.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $403.67 Million Net Inflow: U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds saw a net inflow of $403.67 million yesterday. This marks three consecutive days of positive inflows. (Bloomingbit)
2. Harvard Reports $116M in iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF: Academic institutions require complex and lengthy approvals, and the fact that they reached such a decision, and at this scale, looks extremely impressive. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-Harvard is not well known for leadership thinking any more, but rather consensus management, so this does mean something.)
3. Tether-backed Rumble eyes $1.17 billion Northern Data acquisition pending bitcoin mining division selloff, stock jumps 20%: The acquisition would bolster Rumble’s position in AI cloud services and high-performance computing, with support from major shareholder Tether. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin Eyes All Time High Ahead of US CPI, PPI Data This Week: New Bitcoin addresses hit a one-year high of 364,126 daily, indicating robust adoption. Expectations of higher July inflation and US CPI uptick from Trump tariffs, coupled with Fed rate cut speculation. (CoinGape)
2. US Treasury Yields Edge Down, CPI Eyed: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to 4.26% on Monday, after hitting a one-week high on Friday, as traders increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year ahead of the US CPI release. Inflation is expected to have risen 0.2% in July, slightly below June’s 0.3%. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Concerns Raised Over Instagram's New Map Feature and Privacy: Instagram's new Map feature has sparked controversy due to potential privacy risks, as it shares user locations. Experts recommend disabling the feature to protect personal data. (CBS)
-Technology and Science-
1. Nvidia and AMD Agree to U.S. Government Cut on AI Chip Sales to China: Nvidia and AMD will pay the U.S. government 15% of their AI chip sales to China as part of a new agreement. This follows regulatory pressures on technology exports. (WSJ)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. El Salvador Introduces Bitcoin Education for Students Aged 7 and Older: El Salvador has become the first country to mandate Bitcoin education for all students starting from age 7. The curriculum covers blockchain basics and cryptocurrency usage. (X)
2. Sheetz Launches 50% Discount for Daily Cryptocurrency Purchases: The retail convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz is now accepting multiple cryptocurrencies at all its U.S. locations and is offering customers 50% off purchases when paying with digital assets during specific daily hours. (BitcoinCom)
3. Inside the mind of Lyn Alden: Bitcoin, AI, and the unstoppable deficit train: “Large U.S. fiscal deficits are going to continue for the foreseeable future, five, 10 years, any sort of investable time horizon. There are a bunch of reasons why, and a lot of them have to do with political polarization. It’s very hard to either massively raise taxes or massively cut spending in a very polarized situation, as well as mechanically the kind of debt levels they find themselves in.” (CryptoSlate) (AC-A fun article on Lyn's 'Nothing stops this train.")
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Up 1 pts)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 908,725
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Aug2025
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BLUF: EU Sanctions Chinese, Indian Firms / Philippines and India Hold Military Drills / Nations Address Plastic Pollution / Governor Abbot to Arrest Fleeing Dems / Florida Arrests Pedophiles / DOJ To Open Investigation Into Obama Team / Trump to Sign EO on 'Chokepoint 2.0' / FINCEN Alerts on Bitcoin Kiosks / Central Banks Hoarding Gold / Logistics Down, UST Yields Down, Stocks Up / Payouts on Ransomware Keep It Going / ChatGPT To Help With Over Usage / Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Not For Traders
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $114,503, 34.12 oz Gold, .27 Median US House
24hr Hi: $115,729 / Lo: $113,800
Volume: 56B (Up 17%)
Mkt Cap: $2.27T (Even)
HashRate: 953 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. EU Sanctions Target Chinese, Indian Firms: The European Union is preparing sanctions against specific Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine. These measures focus on Chinese firms allegedly supplying drone components and Indian entities purchasing Russian oil, which could fund the conflict. (Various)
2. Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea: The Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with foreign navies since late 2023 as part of its push to counter China's expansive claims in the waterway, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, France and Canada. (Reuters)
3. Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis: Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet. (AP)
-US Events-
1. Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats: Texas's 150-member House requires two-thirds presence to conduct business, but at least 51 Democrats holding 62 seats left the state, preventing votes and delaying disaster aid after recent catastrophic floods. Abbott referenced a 2021 legal opinion from Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton—though not legally binding—to assert that Democrats had lost their legislative seats and might have committed felonies, while Democrats dismissed his claims as baseless distractions without legal merit. (GroundNews)
2. Florida Arrests over 40 Pedophiles in Undercover Operation, 7 on ICE Holds: Forty-eight individuals have been arrested following what Uthmeier’s office described as a “six-day undercover operation targeting online child predators.” A press release notes that this marks the “highest number of arrests ever made during this annual joint effort to protect Florida children from exploitation and abuse.” (Breitbart)
3. US DOJ to open grand jury to investigate Obama officials: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into allegations that members of Democratic former President Barack Obama's administration manufactured intelligence on Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. (Reuters)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump Administration Targets “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” with New Executive Order: Trump's executive order aims to shield crypto firms and conservative groups from alleged discriminatory banking practices by investigating and penalizing violations. (Blockonomi)
2. FinCEN Issues Warning on Bitcoin ATMs Used in Scams: FinCEN's latest advisory reveals that complaints involving "convertible virtual currency kiosks,” also called Bitcoin ATMs, skyrocketed 99% last year, with more than 10,956 incidents reported to the FBI's "Internet Crime Complaint Center." (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold at Record Pace: Global central banks have added 166.5 tonnes of gold to their reserves during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 41% increase over the average gold accumulation seen between 2010 and 2021. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-Tariffs, BRICS, and general uncertainty are some causes, but the fraying of global Keynesian economics practices might be the ultimate cause.)
-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. US Logistics Growth Slows: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US declined to 59.2 in July 2025 from 60.7 in June, indicating a broader slowdown in the logistics sector. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 10-Year Yield Near 3-Month Low: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4.2% on Tuesday, hovering near a three-month low as investors assessed global trade tensions and evolving Fed policy expectations. (TradingEconomics)
3. US Stocks Rebound to Start Week After Sharp Losses: Stocks in the US rebounded sharply Monday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.5%, snapping four-day losing streak, the Dow jumping 585 points and the Nasdaq surging 1.9%, as investors snapped up shares following Friday’s sell-off. The bounce was fueled by renewed hopes for a Fed rate cut in September following a weak July jobs report and downward revisions to prior months. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. The Secret Payments That Keep Global Ransomware Attacks Going: Cyber attacks—usually involving ransomware—are making the news almost every day, and experts say AI is being deployed to help the attackers find their targets more quickly. PurpleSec, a U.S. cybersecurity company, estimates that the average cost of a ransomware attack has risen since 2019 from $761,106 to $5.14 million today. Jenkinson said ransoms are almost always paid in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are harder to trace than bank transfers. (ZeroHedge)
-Technology and Science-
1. ChatGPT adds mental health guardrails after bot 'fell short in recognizing signs of delusion': Starting Monday, the popular chatbot app will prompt users to take breaks from lengthy conversations. The tool will also soon shy away from giving direct advice about personal challenges, instead aiming to help users decide for themselves by asking questions or weighing pros and cons. (NBC)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. What Is the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart and How to Use It?: Imagine plotting Bitcoin’s price on a graph that doesn’t just scale up in a straight line, but curves logarithmically to plot the price action. Those lines have layers of a series of colour bands, red at the top through yellow and green, down to blues and purples at the bottom. Each shade shows a different stage of market sentiment, from bearish to bullish. Since this is a long term tool, it is more useful to the long term investors. Those investors who are willing to hold Bitcoin over a Bitcoin price cycle can benefit from this. (CoinTrust) (AC-The rainbow chart has been a useful tool to many hodlers for years. Though most Bitcoiners suggest daily cost averaging, sometimes when the price hits the lower bands of the chart, we might through in a little extra. Not financial advice.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Down 4 pts)
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BLUF: Bangladesh Mourns Students Killed in Jet Crash / Gaza 'Hell on Earth' / Philippines Step Up to Deterrence / House Speaker Says Obama May be Subpoenaed / MLK Assassination Docs Released / ICE to 'Flood' NYC / BOJ May Ease USD Liquidity / New Yuan-Backed Stablecoin for B&I Countries / JPMorgan May Loan Against Bitcoin / Trump Media Owns $2B Worth of BTC / SpaceX Moves BTC / US Stocks Up / Zero Trust Takes Off / Apple To Take AI Privacy Seriously / Quantum Bitcoin Summit Maps Path Forward
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $119,299, 35.15 oz Gold, .28 Median US House
24hr Hi: $119,310 / Lo: $116,233
Volume: 75B (Up 12%)
Mkt Cap: $2.37T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 902 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 33%)
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-International Events-
1. Grief and anger in Bangladesh as death toll from military training jet's crash into school hits 31: Hundreds of students protested near the site of the crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in the nation's capital, demanding accountability, compensation for victims' families and the halt of training flights. The death toll from the crash rose to 31 on Tuesday, including 25 students. (CBS)
2. Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ with doctors fainting from hunger, UN says, with snipers operating as if with ‘license to kill’: The head of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency said on Tuesday that its staff members as well as doctors and humanitarian workers are fainting on duty due to hunger and exhaustion. (TheGuardian) (AC-Biased reporting on all sides is preventing a clear perspective on what is really happening in Gaza, but what is clear is that Gaza is indeed 'hell on earth' right now.)
3. Hegseth, Philippine President Meet to Advance Deterrence in Indo-Pacific: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon today, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed shared security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as recent advances in the long-standing U.S.-Philippines alliance. (DoD)
-US Events-
1. House Speaker Mike Johnson Says Congress Might Subpoena Obama over Russia Conspiracy: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Congress may subpoena former President Barack Obama for allegedly colluding with America’s intelligence agencies to tie President Donald Trump to Russia during the 2016 election. (Breitbart)
2. Gabbard Releases Long-Classified Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files: The MLK Jr. files have been under a court-imposed seal since 1977, when the FBI first gathered the records and turned them over to the National Archives. There's a lot to dig through in the 243,496 pages—and X sleuths are already searching through it. (ZeroHedge)
3. Trump Administration to 'flood' NYC with more ICE agents after border patrol officer was shot: Both suspects in a botched robbery that left an off-duty border patrol officer injured on Saturday are now under arrest. Both suspects are undocumented immigrants from the Dominican Republic, officials say. Police say Aybar-Berroa was the alleged moped driver and had been arrested eight times between March and April last year on charges ranging from grand larceny to reckless endangerment and robbery. Tom Homan said sanctuary cities are now a priority and ICE agents will be targeting those areas in an effort to round up those here illegally. (ABC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. BOJ’s Subtle Shift Could Explode Bitcoin Price: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is stepping in to supply U.S. dollars against pooled collateral starting July 17. Arthur Hayes frames the BOJ’s action as the opening move in a new phase of global monetary easing that could drive capital into bitcoin as trust in fiat erodes. (BitcoinCom) (AC-'Nothing stops this train')
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Conflux Launches Offshore Yuan-Backed Stablecoin for Countries in China's Belt and Road Initiative: This stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the offshore Chinese yuan, aims to facilitate cross-border payments, particularly for countries involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Surely a part of the BRICS agenda to facilitate global trade away from the US Dollar.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. JPMorgan Explores Bitcoin, Ethereum-backed Loans in Jamie Dimon’s 180-degree Shift: JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank, is planning to offer loans to clients using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, marking a significant shift in its stance on cryptocurrency. The bank’s about-face is likely driven by growing institutional demand for crypto assets and clearer regulatory guidelines in the US. (CoinGape)
2. Trump Media Announces Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Reached $2 Billion | 16,796 BTC: The company, which operates the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, revealed that its Bitcoin Treasury holdings account for two-thirds of its nearly $3 billion in liquid assets. (BItcoinist)
3. SpaceX moves $150 million in bitcoin after three-year dormancy: The reason for the transaction remains unclear. Following the latest transaction, SpaceX currently holds 6,977 BTC, valued at about $825 million. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Records on Earnings: US stocks advanced on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs as a strong start to earnings season overshadowed concerns about looming tariffs. The Dow added more than 200 points, lifted by solid gains in tech heavyweights such as Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet. So far, over 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported results have topped expectations. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Assessing the Role of AI in Zero Trust: By 2025, Zero Trust has evolved from a conceptual framework into an essential pillar of modern security. More than 80% of organizations plan to implement Zero Trust strategies by 2026, according to a recent Zscaler report. AI is key to managing that scale, playing a critical role across all five of CISA's Zero Trust pillars—identity, devices, networks, applications, and data. (HackerNews) (AC-Amazing how a foundational concept in Bitcoin blockchain has spread to so many other areas of cybersecurity. AI may introduce some trust issues, however.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Apple Intelligence Takes Privacy Seriously With On-Device Features, Zero-Data ChatGPT: The latest update revolves around addressing the privacy, which is perhaps the largest issue when using ChatGPT and other LLMs. Apple teamed up with OpenAI to introduce ChatGPT functionality to Siri and system-wide writing features. But in contrast to standard ChatGPT use cases, the company provides a level of privacy that few other platforms can match. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. The Quantum Bitcoin Summit: A Grounded Look At The Issues: There are almost 2 million coins locked in P2PK addresses that are vulnerable to long range quantum attack. That is almost 10% of the entire supply of bitcoin. We are already capable of minimal viable solutions now, we should get those into a reasonable state and then continue monitoring the situation for signs that we should collectively allocate more resources to the issue. (BitcoinMag) (AC- A rather long article with grounded assessments of the state of the quantum threat to Bitcoin holders. DYOR on this subject but don't ignore it.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 1 pts)
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