BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 917,901
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06OCT2025
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BLUF: France Government in Chaos / IDF Airstrikes in Gaza, Pressure on Hamas / US Hits Another Venezuelan Boat / Judge Halts CA National Guard Deployment to Oregon / Woman Agitator Shot by DHS in Chicago / SEC and CFTC Meet Over Crypto Regs / 5 Days in, Gov't Shutdown Has No End in Sight / If You Invested Your COVID Stimulus Into Bitcoin... / Engineer Makes Dashboards for Bitcoin Reserve Companies / Morgan Stanley Guidance Says Buy Bitcoin / Compare 5 Year S&P Gains to Bitcoin / ICE to Establish Social Media Intel Team / Buy a House with Bitcoin / Bitcoin on 60 Minutes
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $124,429, 31.56 oz Gold, .29 Median US House
24hr Hi: $124,526 / Lo: $122,459
Volume: 54B (Up 9%
Mkt Cap: $2.47T (Down 19%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. France in crisis as government quits just hours after being appointed: The swift, unexpected resignation came after allies and foes alike threatened to topple the new government, with Lecornu saying that meant he could not do his job. The centrist president Macron could now call new snap elections, resign or try to appoint yet another prime minister. (Reuters)
2. Israeli Strikes in Gaza. Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes on multiple targets in Gaza on October 5, 2025, resulting in at least 25 Palestinian casualties and significant damage to residential structures, according to local health officials. Indirect negotiations commenced in Egypt involving Israeli, Palestinian, and international mediators to discuss hostage exchanges and potential ceasefire terms. (PBS)
3. Trump says US hit another boat off Venezuela coast on Saturday: Russia condemned the U.S. military strike on October 3, which killed four people, asserting it poses a danger for the entire Caribbean region. (GroundNews)
-US Events-
1. Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard — or any Guard troops — in Oregon: Hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to seek a court order to stop President Trump from deploying 300 of the state’s National Guard troops in Oregon, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday night. The federal judge who issued the restraining order Sunday evening had, just a day before, temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to federalize Oregon’s National Guard. (LATimes)
2. DHS: Agents ‘Rammed by Vehicles’ Outside Chicago, Fired ‘Defensive Shots’: “Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen who drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds,” DHS Spokesman McLaughlin added. The woman had been “named” in a CBP “intelligence bulletin last week for doxing agents” and calling for people to “f*ck those mother f*ckers up.” (Breitbart)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. SEC and CFTC Host First Joint Roundtable in 14 Years, Focus Turns to Crypto Regulation: The session focused heavily on establishing clear crypto regulations, examining market structure, and identifying common ground in rulemaking. The roundtable marked a shift toward increased cooperation between the two agencies, which have historically maintained separate approaches to financial oversight. (Bitget)
1. US Government Shutdown May Last Weeks, Analysts Warn: "Right now, both sides are dug in and there's very little talk of compromise." At the heart of the showdown is a Democratic demand for an extension of health care subsidies that are due to expire -- meaning sharply increased costs for millions of low-income Americans. (IBTimes)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Here’s How Much Covid Stimulus Checks Are Worth Now If Invested in Bitcoin: If you had invested that first $1,200 into Bitcoin, which was changing hands at $6,878 at the close of April 11, 2020, then you would have around 0.1744 BTC, worth about $21,270 today. That represents a gain of 1,672%. (Decrypt)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. 'Sell Shovels': This Firm Makes Dashboards for Strategy and Dozens of Bitcoin Treasuries: As Bitcoin treasury firms proliferate in the U.S., an engineer-by-day is building dashboards for them on the other side of the world and cashing in on the industry’s latest craze. For a while, mNAV was called MicroStrategist, but its recent rebrand reflects a newfound focus on building dashboards for these companies. (Decrypt)
2. Morgan Stanley’s new investment guidance could channel up to $80B into Bitcoin: The bank’s analysts now view the world’s largest crypto as a “scarce asset similar to digital gold,” recommending an allocation of 2% to 4% depending on risk appetite. (CryptoSlate)
3. Strategy's Bitcoin Unrealized Profits Reach $31 Billion: Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, reported $31 billion in unrealized profits from its Bitcoin holdings, benefiting from a continuous BTC bull market. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Warren Buffett loves the S&P 500, but it’s down 88% on Bitcoin: While the S&P 500 has surged 106% in USD value since 2020, it has “collapsed” significantly in BTC denomination. The S&P 500 has continued to break new records in 2025 and is currently at $6,715.79, having risen 14.43% since the start of the year. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is up 32% on the year after hitting $125,000 for the first time ever on Saturday. (CoinTelegraph)
2. US Futures Rise, AMD Surges on OpenAI Deal: US stock futures were higher on Monday, with S&P 500 contracts up 0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.8%, and Dow Jones futures rising roughly 100 points, as AI-related partnerships continued to support investor sentiment. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares soared more than 22% in premarket trading after the company reached a deal with OpenAI. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. ICE Plans to Add a Social Media Surveillance Team to Hunt for Leads on Wanted Individuals: The plan is for ICE's new team to go and scour for any kind of information, including individuals part of its Most Wanted list, on various social media platforms like Facebook, X, and more. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
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-Bitcoin Community-
1. Opendoor CEO Announces Bitcoin Acceptance for Home Purchases: Opendoor Technologies, a San Francisco-based iBuyer valued at $6 billion, announced plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment for home purchases. The firm operates in dozens of U.S. markets and has processed billions in sales amid a volatile housing sector. (X)
2. Cover Story on Bitcoin Adoption. A news program aired a cover story on October 5, 2025, detailing corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset, including case studies from five Fortune 500 companies that integrated it into balance sheets. The segment highlighted regulatory compliance measures and blockchain analytics tools used for transaction tracking. Viewers were provided with resources on secure wallet management from industry associations. (CBS60Minutes)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Up 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 918,862
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13OCT2025
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BLUF: All Israeli Hostages Freed / Russia Testing New 'Strategic' Weapon / China Rare Earth Move Results in US Tariffs / Explosion at Tennessee Plant Kills 16 / JPMorgan to Invest $1.5T in USA / Pentagon Pulls R&D Money to Pay Troops / Will Trump Pardon Binance CEO Zhao? / Uganda Testing CBDC / MARA Buys the Dip / Trump One of the Biggest Bitcoin Holders / Stocks Ready to Soar Today / Bitcoin Core V30 Launched / Steak N Shake Drops ETH Poll, BTC only / New Bitcoin Retirement Calculator
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $114,418, 28.04 oz Gold, .27 Median US House
24hr Hi: $115,955 / Lo: $111,340
Volume: 94B (Up 36%)
Mkt Cap: $2.28T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 66%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Release: All 20 surviving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released and transferred to Israeli custody on October 13, 2025, marking a major step in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal after two years of conflict. Hamas deployed fighters during the handover process in a display of strength, while the Israeli military confirmed receipt of the hostages through the Red Cross. U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel to address the Knesset amid the developments. (Reuters)
2. Putin Says Russia is Testing New Strategic Weapon: "If Putin announced a new weapon, it means that this weapon will be of strategic purpose, but probably more selective and more destructive. I think that NATO command posts, wherever they are, especially in Finland, 300 km from the border with Russia, anywhere in the world, cannot hide. Where it will be located, no one knows. I think it will be more powerful than the Hazel. If Putin speaks, then it already exists." Kolesnik, State Duma deputy. (GroundNews)
3. Here's Why Beijing's Rare-Earth Rules Triggered Trump's Tariff Move: China is asserting control not just over raw extraction but over the flow of critical inputs into advanced tech supply chains. The Trump administration views Beijing's recent moves as a direct assault on U.S. industrial and defense capabilities. Trump has decided to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, set to take effect Nov.1 in response. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. 16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday and there are no survivors: On Friday, a blast at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in Bucksnort, Tennessee, left 19 workers unaccounted for. Rescue crews and the Hickman County Emergency Management Agency continue searching while local roads and the plant perimeter remain closed. (GroundNews)
2. JPMorgan unveils $1.5 trillion plan to boost investments in US strategic industries: JPMorgan plans $1.5 trillion over 10 years targeting energy, defense, manufacturing, and advanced tech to reduce reliance on foreign sources, CEO Jamie Dimon said. (GroundNews) (AC-This is a big number.)
3. Pentagon preparing to pull $8 billion from ‘unobligated’ R&D coffers to pay troops: The unusual move comes nearly two weeks into the government shutdown, prompting DoD to begin furloughing some its civilian workforce. Those in uniform, however, have been required to continue working without a paycheck. (BreakingDefense)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Trump White House Could Soon Pardon Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao: People close to Changpeng Zhao say the Trump White House is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for the former Binance CEO, who served time and paid $4.3 billion in fines after a 2023 money-laundering conviction. (BitcoinMag/Fox)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Uganda to Pilot CBDC Backed by Treasury Bonds and Mobile Access: Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Diacente Group to launch a $5.5 billion tokenized economy in Uganda’s Karamoja region. (BitcoinCom)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. MARA Holdings Buys $46 Million | 403 BTC in Bitcoin Post-Crypto Market Tumble: Analysts say the acquisition points to the firm’s confidence that Bitcoin has "more room to run" as Trump softens tariff rhetoric and global monetary easing remains on the table. (Decrypt)
2. Trump Holds $870M | 7,084 BTC in Bitcoin, Forbes Reports: Forbes reported Donald Trump holds approximately US$870 million in Bitcoin. This positions him as one of the largest BTC investors in the United States. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin Price Crashes to $108,000 As Trump To Impose 100% Tariffs on China: Bitcoin price dumped as a result of the news, dumping from roughly $117,000 in early afternoon to below $108,000. (BitcoinMag)
2. US Futures Rally Strongly: US stock futures climbed sharply on Monday, with contracts on the S&P 500 up 1.3%, the Nasdaq 100 surging 1.9%, and the Dow Jones rising more than 400 points, rebounding from Friday’s steep losses that marked the S&P’s biggest one-day drop since April.(TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. Bitcoin Core v30 Update Launches: Bitcoin Core released its v30 update, featuring a controversial increase to the OP_RETURN data limit. The community is split regarding this significant change. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Steak ’n Shake Suspends ETH Poll, Declares Allegiance to Bitcoin; Vitalik Buterin Backs Decision: Steak ’n Shake halted an X poll asking whether it should accept ETH payments after a wave of criticism from Bitcoin maximalists, posting: “Poll suspended. Our allegiance is with Bitcoiners. You have spoken. Who even allowed this? I’m back at my desk. — Steaktoshi.” (BitcoinCom)
2. How much Bitcoin will you need to retire? This new calculator will tell you: CryptoSlate’s Bitcoin Retirement Calculator turns a complex question into a practical plan. Plug in your age, target spending, and BTC stack, then compare Base, Bull, and Bear outcomes shaped by real macro and policy factors. Link: https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-retirement-calculator/ (AC-Not financial advice.)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 38/100 (Down 24 pts)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 918,443
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10OCT2025
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BLUF: Gaza Ceasefire Begins / Peru Congress Ousts President / Venezuela Opposition Leader Wins Nobel Peace Prize / USG Shutdown Effects Take Hold / Palisades Arson Suspect Burned Bible / NDAA Advances in Congress / Push for Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Purchases / Luxembourg Invests in Bitcoin / Study Says Institutional Bitcoin Investment to Double / Stocks Quiet / YouTube May Give Second Chances / Roger Ver Reaches DOJ Settlement /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $121,531, 30.50 oz Gold, .28 Median US House
24hr Hi: $123,739 / Lo: $119,812
Volume: 74B (Up 24%)
Mkt Cap: $2.42T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 200%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire is now in effect: The Israeli military said a ceasefire is now in effect in Gaza, as its forces pull back in accordance with the deal approved by the government overnight. The US is sending 200 troops to the Middle East to monitor the plan’s implementation alongside soldiers from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE. Hamas said a “formal declaration” ending the war must be made before hostages are released. (CNN)
2. Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime': Peru's lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country's new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina Boluarte, as anger mounted over rising crime and accusations of corruption. (Reuters)
3. Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Machado, who has lived in hiding for the past year, was honoured "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. Ongoing Government Shutdown Impacts: The US federal government shutdown entered its second week, with no resolution in sight amid congressional deadlock over funding and Obamacare subsidies. Military families face potential missed paychecks on October 15, while food safety inspections have been relaxed due to labor shortages, allowing temporary hiring of non-veterinarians. Essential services like TSA screenings continue but with delays, and national parks remain open using state funds in some areas. (CNN)
2. Palisades Arson Suspect Felt ‘Liberated,’ ‘Amazing’ After Burning Bible Prior to Destructive Blaze: Investigators allege that Rinderknecht disclosed to a family member that he had burned a bible months before he allegedly ignited the deadly fire. He also allegedly disclosed this information with ChatGPT. He also ranted on Facebook about a coming eco-apocalypse while mocking President Trump and encouraging people to become vegans. (Breitbart)
3. Senate advances 2026 defense bill after weeks of delay as shutdown drags on: "In this time, when we can't seem to muster up a 60-vote majority to keep us in business as a federal government, we were able to pass the National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 26-to-1," Senate Chairman Wicker said. (Fox)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Dorsey, Lummis Push for Bitcoin Tax Relief as Block Expands BTC Payments: Block founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a call for a de minimis tax exemption on everyday Bitcoin transactions, prompting Sen. Cynthia Lummis to reply she's "Working on it." (Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
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-Institutional Concerns-
1. Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests in Bitcoin: Luxembourg became the first European nation to invest in Bitcoin, allocating 1% of its $811 million sovereign wealth fund to BTC ETFs. (Decrypt)
2. Institutions Plan to Double Bitcoin And Crypto Exposure by 2028, State Street Research Finds: nstitutions are expected to double their digital asset portfolio exposure from 7% to 16% within three years, according to new research from State Street. (BItcoinMag)
-Economic Indicators-
1. S&P 500, Nasdaq Pull Back from Record Highs: US stocks pulled back on Thursday as investors paused to digest optimism around AI, interest-rate cuts, and the ongoing government shutdown. The S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 down 0.1%, retreating from record highs reached in the prior session, and the Dow Jones fell 243 points. (TradingEconomics)
2. US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Move Down: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.30% as of October 9, 2025, down from 6.34% in the previous week. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. YouTube's Second Chance: Banned Creators May Apply Under New Program to Create New Accounts: It is being emphasized that only select creators would be given a second chance via an option to request a new channel after logging into their YouTube Studio accounts on desktop. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Roger Ver and DOJ reach tentative $48M tax settlement deal: Prosecutors alleged that Ver concealed ownership of large Bitcoin holdings from the IRS while living abroad, thereby depriving the U.S. government of tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue. Ver would pay roughly the same $48 million amount to the US government. If he agrees to the settlement’s terms, the Justice Department could move to drop the criminal charges. (CryptoSlate)
2. Bitcoin Dominates Criminal Crypto Wallets: Chainalysis reports public criminal crypto wallets now hold $75 billion. Bitcoin accounts for 75% of these illicit balances stored long-term. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 62/100 (Down 8 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): It's one of those days that seems kind of quiet. Enjoy the weekend!
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Block: 918,311
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09OCT2025
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BLUF: Israel, Hamas Agree on Phase 1 of Ceasefire / Venezuela, US Tensions High / Half of IRS on Furlough / Man Arrested Over Palisades Fire / SECDEF Fires Navy Chief of Staff / EU May Oversee Crypto Firms / Square Makes Bitcoin Acceptance Fees Zero / Life Insurer Using Bitcoin for Risk Mitigation / Stocks at Record Highs / New Wrench Attack in Tel Aviv / Discord Hack Exposes Millions of Government IDs / Polymarket Founder Youngest Self-Made Billionaire / Bitcoin Futurists to Meet in Dubai
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $123.082, 30.47 oz Gold, .29 Median US House
24hr Hi: $124,167 / Lo: $121,191
Volume: 59B (Down 28%)
Mkt Cap: $2.45T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 66%)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan: Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that will allow for the release of all hostages in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal to an agreed point, and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Trump said the hostages are likely to be released on Monday. His announcement did not address some sticking points in the proposal, including Hamas disarmament and governance of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his government today to vote on the agreement.(CNN)
2. Venezuelan Defense Minister Says U.S. Might Send Special Forces To Carry Out Targeted Assassinations: "There are many ways to attack and disturb us, not just through a military attack from the Caribbean but also the entry of special forces to carry out disruptive actions, including sabotaging the electrical and gas systems, train tracks, targeted assassinations," Padrino Lopez said during a televised address. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. IRS furloughs nearly half of its workforce due to government shutdown: Taxpayers filing extension returns will face harder access to assistance as IRS supervisors and furloughed employees received up to four hours to close out work. (GroundNews)
2. Man Arrested in Connection with Start of Deadly Pacific Palisades Fire: Justice department officials announced at a news conference that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Florida, had been detained. The fire was sparked on 7 January near a popular hiking trail overlooking the wealthy coastal neighborhood. The blaze became the most destructive inferno in Los Angeles history. (Breitbart)
3. Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff: “Jon Harrison will no longer serve as the Chief of Staff of the Secretary of the Navy. We are grateful for his service to the Department,” An official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press, said Harrison had attempted to limit the role of the undersecretary, Navy veteran Cao, and had reassigned aides meant to help Cao in his new role. (MilitaryTimes)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bank of France Proposes EU Oversight of Major Crypto Firms: The Bank of France has recommended that the European Securities and Markets Authority directly supervise major crypto firms to ensure consistent standards across the EU. This proposal comes as crypto companies expand their presence in Europe.(Decrypt)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Jack Dorsey's Company Block Launches Bitcoin Payment and Wallet for Small Businesses Using Square: Block, Jack Dorsey's company, introduces a new Bitcoin payment and crypto wallet for small businesses using Square's point-of-sale system. Merchants can convert received money into BTC with zero fees and access the wallet, with the ability to accept and convert up to 50% of daily sales revenue into Bitcoin starting November 10. (Decrypt)
2. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Life Insurer, Secures $82M to Meet Soaring Demand for Inflation-Proof Savings: Funding will accelerate global access to BTC-denominated life insurance, annuities, savings and insurance bonds through institutional partners, protecting policyholders worldwide from inflation and currency risk. (CryptoSlate) (AC- It was only a matter of time before other financial derivatives latched onto Bitcoin's scarcity.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. S&P 500, Nasdaq Push to Fresh Record Highs: US stocks extended their records on Wednesday, as technology shares led gains and investors parsed the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes for policy clues amid a prolonged government shutdown. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6%, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.1%, buoyed by strength in AI-linked megacaps and chipmakers, while the Dow finished flat. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Two Indicted in Tel Aviv Over $600,000 ‘Wrench Attack’ on Bitcoin Trader: A Herzliya crypto trader was reportedly stabbed twice and robbed of nearly $600,000 in crypto after three assailants ambushed him in his apartment building. The attack lasted over an hour, with captors allegedly threatening his family and cleaning the crime scene with disinfectant before fleeing with Bitcoin, USDT, and a $50,000 Rolex. A security expert reported 52 such "wrench attacks" globally in 2025, averaging one per week. (Decrypt)
2. Discord Claims 70,000 Government IDs May Have Been Compromised in Recent Breach: Discord said that the other information that could have been compromised includes users' names, their Discord usernames, email, and other contact information they shared with customer service providers. A updated report said that as many as 2.1 million government IDs, like driver's licenses and/or passports, may have been leaked in the latest attack, and this figure is far from what Discord initially reported. (TechTimes)
-Technology and Science-
1. Polymarket Founder Shayne Coplan Becomes Youngest Self‑Made Billionaire: Coplan, the 26‑year‑old entrepreneur who launched the blockchain‑based prediction market in 2020, has been reported by multiple outlets as reaching billionaire status, making him one of the youngest individuals to attain that net worth through crypto and startup equity. (BItcoinCom)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. The Bitcoin 2140 Forum comes to Dubai Knowledge Park, powered by bepay money, the global cross-border payment platform. With its 100% Bitcoin-focused agenda, the forum positions itself as the premier institutional platform for Bitcoin’s evolution, sustainability, and adoption. Dubai’s emergence as a global hub for Bitcoin and Web3, supported by progressive regulations and substantial capital inflows, makes it the ideal venue for this milestone gathering. (BlockchainReporter)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Up 10 pts)
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BLUF: Gaza Talks Continue / Assassination Attempt on Ecuador President / US Shutdown Day 7, No Progress / Chicago Mayor Says ICE Should be Arrested / Comey Arraignment Today / Texas Guard Arrives in Chicago / Swedes May Exempt Bitcoin Taxes / New Platform Bring Bitcoin Standard to EU / SpaceX Trims Bitcoin Holdings / S&P Launches Digital Asset Index / Bitcoin on Exchanges Running Low / UST Yields Drop, Sentiment Low / EU Want Apple Data Backdoor, Crypto Keys at Risk / New Hackathon Seeks Bitcoin Apps /
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $122,660, 30.39 oz Gold, .28 Median US House
24hr Hi: $125,194 / Lo: $120,681
Volume: 82B (Up 22%)
Mkt Cap: $2.44T (Dow 1.5%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 50%)
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-International Events-
1. Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israel intercepts another aid flotilla: Negotiations to finalize a deal based on US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan are expected to continue for a third day in Egypt. A source said Israel and Hamas have made “progress.” Meanwhile, days after Israel detained dozens of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, another fleet of Gaza-bound aid ships carrying journalists, activists and medical professionals has been intercepted by Israeli authorities, organizers said. (CNN)
2. Five arrested after alleged ‘assassination attempt’ on Ecuador President Noboa: Noboa’s car was surrounded by a group of around 500 people throwing rocks as he traveled in a convoy to Cañar province, where he was scheduled to announce a set of infrastructure projects. Signs of bullet damage were later found on the car, according to the minister, but Noboa was not hurt in the attack. (CNN)
-US Events-
1. Government Shutdown Enters Seventh Day with Back Pay in Question: The US federal government shutdown continued as Congress failed to pass funding legislation, impacting essential services and furloughing workers. President Trump indicated that back pay for furloughed employees depends on individual circumstances, with the White House considering denying it to some. Airport delays spread nationwide due to staffing shortages from the impasse. (Reuters)
2. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for Arrests of ICE Officers: Chicago’s Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested on Tuesday that the Chicago Police should arrest ICE agents and other federal officers who he claims are breaking his new executive order aimed at hampering immigration enforcement. (Breitbart) (AC-This conflict between city, state control vs. federal control is expanding at a dangerous pace.)
3. Ex-FBI Director James Comey to be arraigned after Trump called for his prosecution: Comey is expected to be presented with the charges and plead not guilty at Wednesday’s hearing, which begins at 10 a.m. (NBC)
4. Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump’s crackdown: Chicago has already seen a ramping up of immigration enforcement in the past few weeks, as well as increasingly violent altercations in the suburb of Broadview, where law enforcement has been filmed deploying tear gas and pepper gas against protestors. The White House accused the Chicago mayor of “aiding and abetting criminal illegal immigrant killers, rapists, traffickers, and gang bangers”. (TheGuardian)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Sweden Proposes Bitcoin Tax Exemption: A Swedish MP proposed exempting Bitcoin transactions used for everyday payments from capital gains tax. This aims to simplify crypto use. (CoinGecko)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Europeans Can Now Live On The Bitcoin Standard With Bringin: Estonian-based Bringin has launched its full Bitcoin financial services platform after successful beta testing. The platform offers eurozone users a comprehensive solution to save, store, send, receive, and spend Bitcoin in one simple app, allowing them to 'live the standard.' (BitcoinMag) (AC-Look for more of this type of offer in the marketplace, as living on a Bitcoin standard is currently not simple for the average person.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. SpaceX Slashes Bitcoin Holdings, Maintains $1 Billion | 8,135 BTC Crypto Reserve: The aerospace manufacturer reduced its reserves from a 2021 peak of 28,000 BTC to the current 8,285 BTC. (Blockonomi)
2. S&P Dow Jones Indices to Unveil S&P Digital Markets 50 Index Tracking Cryptocurrencies, Digital Asset-focused Companies: S&P Dow Jones Indices will introduce the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index, tracking 35 companies and 15 cryptocurrencies in the digital asset space. The index aims to provide market participants with consistent tools to evaluate and gain exposure to the evolving industry. (Decrypt)
3. 114,000 BTC withdrawn from exchanges in 2 weeks: exchange reserves have fallen to 2.45 million BTC, their lowest level since 2017 according to CryptoQuant. And this, while bitcoin has broken new heights beyond $125,000. (CoinTribune) (AC-A key indicator of smart money pulling BTC off the exchanges.)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Decline: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to 4.1% on Wednesday after slipping about 4 basis points in the previous session, as growing concerns about the economic impact of the ongoing US government shutdown and global uncertainties lifted demand for safe-haven assets. (TradingEconomics)
2. US Economic Sentiment at 5-Month Low: The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index for the US fell to 48.3 in October 2025, its lowest reading since May and below market expectations of 49.3. This marks the second consecutive month the index has remained below the neutral 50 mark, signaling ongoing consumer pessimism. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Will Apple give governments Bitcoin private key backups via $80M iCloud backdoor?: The United Kingdom is weighing measures that could compel Apple to provide access to some iCloud data, raising a precise question for crypto users who keep wallets on iPhones and Macs. Users frequently produce screenshots of seed phrases and store them in Photos, jot down recovery words in Notes, or leave wallet app data inside a device backup. (CryptoSlate) (AC-DO NOT EVER LET YOUR KEYS TOUCH THE DIGITAL WORLD! Don't take pics of them, put them in notes, or even electronic password keepers.)
-Technology and Science-
1. Breez, Lightspark, and Tether Launch Time2Build, Global Hackathon with $25K | 0.2 BTC In Prizes to Boost Open-Source Bitcoin Integrations: This ambitious hackathon looks to create sustainable adoption of peer-to-peer money in applications used by millions. Eligible projects must use free and open-source software (FOSS) licenses, have active communities, and serve real-world users. (BitcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin's Investor Base Has Shifted From Retail Speculators to Long-term Allocators: At the Token2049 conference, executives from Bitwise Asset Management and Aspen Digital noted the shift of Bitcoin's investor base from retail traders to long-term allocators. They highlighted the significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a more durable demand. Institutional participation in the crypto market has matured, with infrastructure improvements and reduced volatility. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Down 10 pts)
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 918,031
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07OCT2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: First Female PM Named in Japan / Gaza Talks Begin Today / Canada PM Visits Trump / FBI Reveals Spying on GOP for Political Purposes / Illinois, Chicago Sue US Government Over Deployment / SCOTUS Begins Big Session / Sen Lummis Say US SBR May Begin Soon / Biggest BTC Inflows / Bitcoin, Gold at ATHs / EU 'Chat Control' May Cause Signal to Depart / ChatGPT Goes From Chat to Platform
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $124,316, 31.40 oz Gold, .29 Median US House
24hr Hi: $126,198 / Lo: $123,431
Volume: 70B (Up 33%
Mkt Cap: $2.47T (Even)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Even)
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-International Events-
1. The woman poised to be Japan’s first female prime minister faces challenges: Japan’s embattled governing party has a new leader: former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, immediately needs to seek ways for her long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party to stay in power and regain public support by delivering measures to address inflation and diplomatic challenges. (AP)
2. Israel-Hamas Indirect Talks Begin in Egypt: Indirect negotiations between Israeli and Hamas officials commenced in Egypt yesterday, focusing on U.S.-proposed ceasefire terms, hostage releases, and a potential end to the Gaza conflict. (GlobalNews)
2. Canadian PM To Visit White House To Talk Tariffs: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to visit Washington again Tuesday in hopes of convincing President Donald Trump to ease US tariffs that are negatively impacting Canada's economy. (IBTimes)
-US Events-
1. FBI: Jack Smith, Biden DOJ Tracked Phone Calls of GOP Senators, Congressman: Nearly ten Republican senators and a representative had their private communications allegedly tracked by former Special Counsel Jack Smith under the Biden administration, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed Monday. (Breitbart)
2. Illinois Sues Over National Guard Deployment to Chicago: Illinois and Chicago officials filed a lawsuit on October 6, 2025, challenging President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to the city as part of immigration enforcement operations. The suit argues the move violates state sovereignty and lacks congressional approval. (Fox/USNews)
3. Supreme Court Begins Term with Presidential Power Cases: The SCOTUS opened its new term on October 6, 2025, set to hear cases challenging presidential authority, including executive orders on immigration and tariffs. Justices rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal, upholding her conviction on sex trafficking charges. (USNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
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-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. US could start funding Strategic Bitcoin Reserve “anytime,” Lummis confirms: “Legislating is a slog, and we continue to work toward passage, but thanks to President Trump, the acquisition of funds for an SBR can start anytime,” the Senator said, without disclosing any other details. (CryptoNews)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Record Week With $4.5 Billion Combined Inflows: Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off October with unstoppable momentum. Bitcoin ETFs amassed $3.24 billion in inflows, while ether ETFs added $1.3 billion. (BitcoinCom)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Bitcoin Hits Record $126,000 High During U.S. Government Shutdown:Investors shifted to the cryptocurrency as a safe-haven amid stock market dips. (X)
-Security Concerns-
1. Signal calls on Germany to vote against ‘Chat Control,’ saying it would leave EU market: The president of the Signal Foundation on Friday said the end-to-end encrypted messaging app will leave the European Union market rather than comply with a potential new regulation known as Chat Control. (RecordedFuture)
-Technology and Science-
1. OpenAI Just Turned ChatGPT Into an App Platform: OpenAI's new SDK lets developers build interactive tools that run inside chats, integrating services like Expedia, Canva, and Zillow. (Decrypt)
-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 1 pts)
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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)
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-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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