image ⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 927,427 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Dec2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Thai-Cambodia Conflict Heats Up / US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela / US Judge Says Trump Must End L.A. Deployment / Washington State Evacuates Areas From Flooding / NDAA Passes House / Crypto Market Bill Tabled Over Holiday / BPI Calls for Samourai Devs Pardon / Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Guilty of Laundering / Twenty-One Debuts on NYSE / Gemini Gets Into Prediction With a Crypto Twist / US Fed Drops Rate 25 bps, Yields Drop, Stocks Up / US to Scour Incoming Foreigners Social Media Accounts / People Uploading Medical Histories to ChatGPT / OpenAI Warns Next Models Increase Cyber Risk Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,048, 21.38 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $94,477 / Lo: $89,459 Volume: 67B (Even) Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 90%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Half a Million Evacuated on Thai-Cambodia Border Amid Conflict: Thai and Cambodian military forces engaged in clashes along their shared border, resulting in the evacuation of approximately 500,000 residents from affected areas. The fighting has intensified despite a recent peace agreement, with both sides deploying additional troops and artillery. U.S. President Trump has initiated diplomatic efforts to mediate and end the hostilities, scheduling talks with regional leaders. (TheGuardian) 2. U.S. Seizes Cuba-Bound Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast: An unnamed source said “the ship was enroute to Cuba, where the state firm Cubametales was planning to sell it to Asian energy brokers.” Due to U.S. sanctions, most of Venezuela’s oil product is sold to China. “It was seized because of its past links to smuggling illicit Iranian oil, not because of ties to the Maduro regime, although it was carrying Venezuelan oil. A federal judge authorized a seizure warrant for the tanker roughly two weeks ago,” a US official said. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles: A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered an end to Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and directed that they be returned to the control of the state's Democratic governor, finding that the Republican president had exceeded his authority. (Reuters) 2. Atmospheric River Drives Record Flood Threat in Washington as Governor Declares Emergency: Meteorologists described a moisture 'jet stream' pushing heavy rain into western Washington as the Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 41 feet in Mount Vernon on Friday, risking floodwall overtopping. Mount Vernon city officials ordered Level 3 'Leave Now' evacuations for neighborhoods along the Skagit River. (GroundNews) 3. House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases: Overall, the sweeping bill calls for a 3.8% pay raise for many military members as well as housing and facility improvements on military bases. Lawmakers overseeing the military said the bill would change how the Pentagon buys weapons, with an emphasis on speed after years of delay by the defense industry. The legislation next heads to the Senate, where leaders are working to pass the bill before lawmakers depart Washington for a holiday break. (AP) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Upcoming Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup Likely Pushed To Post-Holiday: The much-anticipated crypto market structure bill, intended to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, appears to be facing significant delays. Recent discussions among a bipartisan group of pro-crypto senators suggest that a markup, initially expected before Christmas, may be postponed until after the holiday season. (Bitcoinist) 2. Pardoning the Samourai Developers Would Restore Legal Clarity and Protect Non-Custodial Code: This case has already had a measurable chilling effect on developers working on privacy and security tools in the United States. Leaving the convictions in place would discourage responsible innovation and push critical work to jurisdictions that do not share our commitment to open research and transparent development. A pardon would correct a clear misapplication of federal law, protect the integrity of long-standing distinctions in financial regulation, and reaffirm that publishing non-custodial software is not—and should not become—a criminal act. (BitcoinMag) 3. Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Agrees to Plead Guilty, Hit With $7.5 Million in Penalties: Paxful pleaded guilty to federal charges and will pay $7.5 million total in criminal and civil penalties for enabling money laundering and criminal activity on its Bitcoin exchange. Paxful operated as a peer-to-peer exchange through which users traded Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for fiat, prepaid cards, and gift cards. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Treasury Company Twenty One Debuts on NYSE: Twenty One, a Bitcoin treasury company, listed on the NYSE and saw its shares drop 25% in initial trading. The debut priced shares at $10 through a PIPE arrangement. The company focuses on holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset for corporate treasuries. (CoinDesk) 2. Gemini Approved by CFTC for U.S. Prediction Markets: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted approval to Gemini for offering prediction markets in the U.S. The platform will allow users to trade contracts on event outcomes using cryptocurrencies. Gemini's stock rose nearly 14% following the announcement.(CoinDesk) -Economic Indicators- 1. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points: The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% to support maximum employment and curb somewhat elevated inflation amid moderate economic growth and slowing job gains. (BitcoinMag) 2. US 10-Year Yield Extends Fall on Dovish Fed View: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.12%, marking a second consecutive session of declines after the Federal Reserve delivered its third quarter-point rate cut this year, in line with expectations. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Extend Gains After Fed: The Dow Jones extended gains, closing 1.1% higher, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq reversed early losses to end 0.4% higher on Wednesday as traders reacted to the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Powell’s remarks. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. U.S. to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists' Social Media Histories: The U.S. government plans to expand reviews of foreign tourists' social media accounts for visa approvals. This includes checking posts for security risks, potentially delaying authorizations. A travel firm warned of longer processing times due to increased data collection. (NYTimes) (AC-A slippery slope of privacy-related issues. Once US government officials are permitted to scour personal accounts (in the name of terrorist ideologies) that door is open to all manner of data collection for whatever administration is in office.) -Technology and Science- 1. People Uploading Medical Records to AI Chatbots: Individuals are sharing personal health data, such as blood tests, with AI chatbots for analysis. This practice raises risks of breaches and inaccurate advice, as platforms may not follow HIPAA standards. Experts highlight low user awareness of privacy implications. (NYTimes) 2. OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk: OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly. The AI models might either develop working zero-day remote exploits against well-defended systems or assist with complex enterprise or industrial intrusion operations aimed at real-world effects, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post. (Reuters) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩
image ⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 927,272 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Dec2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Goes to Tariffs Over Mexico Water Dispute / US, EU and Russia FUD Grows / Dems Win Miami Mayor / Mamdani Goes with Felon for Security Team / Shooting at KY State Kills 1 / Banks Can Act at Intermediaries on Crypto / US Rep. Inserts Anti-CBDC Clause in NDAA / BTC ETFs Inflow Again / PNC Bank Offers Bitcoin Sales / Fed Rate Decision Today / Modern Battlefield in Unrecognizable to Vets Now / SpaceX Preps For IPO Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,006, 21.92 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $94,601 / Lo: $90,051 Volume: 67B (Up 20%) Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 10 sats/vBtye (Up 900%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Threatens 5% Tariff and $12B Bailout for Farmers Amid Tensions with Mexico Over Water Disputes: Donald Trump has escalated his standoff with Mexico by threatening a 5% tariff on imports and a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, accusing Mexico of violating decades-old water-sharing obligations under the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty. He added that Mexico still has to deliver 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply over the past five years, and needs at least 200,000 acre-feet of water before 31st December. 'That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn't released, IMMEDIATELY.', he wrote on TRUTH social. (IBTimes) 2. The widening rift between Trump and Europe is a gift to Putin: On Tuesday, Trump doubled down on his administration’s criticism of Europe, saying in a newly published interview with Politico that European nations were “weak” and “decaying” because of their immigration policies. The jubilation likely expressed in Moscow over Washington’s put-downs of Europe is reminiscent of the glee over Trump and Vance’s public scolding of Zelensky in the Oval Office later that month. But there appears to be a deliberate Russian strategy here. Russian policy has been clearly aimed at chipping away European support for Ukraine, while seizing an opportunity to sow doubt about the viability of the NATO alliance. (CNN) (AC-This article is similar in tone to the 'Russian collusion' narratives from 2016. The saber-rattling by the EU over Russia is louder than ever, making reasoning observers wondering why Europeans are full of dread of an impending Russian invasion. The geopolitical atmosphere concerning Europe, the US and Russia is thick with maneuver and 5th Gen warfare.) -US Events- 1. Democrats flip Miami mayor’s office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years: Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff, routing Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez 59% to 40% and ending nearly 30 years of Republican control. (GroundNews) 2. Zohran Mamdani Picks Convicted Armed Robber to Lead Public Safety Transition Team: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped Mysonne Linen, formerly incarcerated rapper, to lead his City Hall transition team on public safety. (Breitbart) 3. Suspect in deadly shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus identified: One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus Tuesday. Frankfort Police report that a suspect is in custody and is not a KSU student.The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana. He is charged with murder and first-degree assault. (WKYT) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has clarified that national banks may engage in “riskless principal” transactions involving crypto-assets. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. U.S. Lawmaker Pushes CBDC Ban Into NDAA After ‘Broken Promises’ Claim: Rep, Keith Self revealed that he has formally submitted an amendment to add a ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment aims to stop the Federal Reserve from creating, testing, or supporting any digital asset that works like a CBDC, even under a different name. However, the proposal also blocks Federal Reserve banks from offering accounts or financial services directly to individuals. (CoinPedia) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Fidelity Bitcoin ETF Sees $199M Inflow: Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF recorded a $199 million net inflow, leading spot Bitcoin ETFs. (CoinGecko) 2. Coinbase Drives a New Institutional Milestone With PNC Bitcoin Access: Coinbase’s expanded partnership with PNC Bank opens direct bitcoin access inside PNC’s private-banking platform, signaling a pivotal step toward mainstream digital-asset integration as wealth clients seek regulated, seamless exposure. (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Treasury Yields at 3-Month High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered near 4.2% on Wednesday, its highest level in three months, as markets braced for the FOMC’s policy decision later in the day. While the Fed is widely expected to deliver a third consecutive 25 bps rate cut, attention is firmly on updated projections and guidance for 2026. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Modern Warfare: Lessons From Ukraine: The future of war is looking more science-fiction by the day. In Ukraine, each side uses tens of thousands of these drones per month. They’re so common that 12 gauge shotguns have become essential kit for soldiers on the front-lines. It turns out that birdshot is among the most effective counters. It’s not just flying drones. Unmanned ground combat vehicles (UGVs) are also coming into play. For now, these ground-based drones are crude with limited range and ammunition. But within a few years they will evolve into intimidating juggernauts roaming the battlefield. In the near future tanks and artillery will also be unmanned. Drones and missiles are already becoming capable of autonomous action. But both sides are understandably secretive about their capabilities. The bottom line is that the hunter-killer robots from The Terminator are moving from sci-fi to reality. (ZeroHedge) (AC-These technological advancements are not just limited to the battlefield, but also to semi-permissive and even permissive environments and localized conflicts. As veterans of recent conflicts, the rapid evolution of tactics and strategy disassociate us from the modern battlefields. For example, are snipers and recon units even relevant anymore? It is significantly a new world of combat, only 3+ years in the making.) 2. SpaceX Plans Record-Breaking Public Offering, Raising Billions for Starlink Expansion: SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is preparing for a major public offering next year that could raise more than $25 billion and value the company at over $1 trillion. The initial public offering may take place around June or July. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩
image ⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 927,133 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Dec2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Earthquake Hit Northern Japan / Zelenskyy Meets Pope / Nigerian Organ-Harvesting Ring Discovered / New Aid to US Farmers / Florida Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood Terror Orgs / Palantir To Help ICE / CEOs Meet Lawmakers Over CLARITY Act / Islamic Bank Offers Bitcoin / Nunchuk Secures $1B BTC in Custody / All Eyes on Fed This Week / Crypto's 'Oceans 11' Team Convicted / Snapchat to Verify Age (and more) / Cloudfare Has 2nd Outage / ChatGPT Removed 'Share' Feature Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,553, 21.52 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $92,099 / Lo: $89,586 Volume: 56B (Down 2%) Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Down 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit northern Japan on December 09, 2025, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a 2-foot tsunami that affected coastal areas. Authorities issued warnings for potential aftershocks, advising residents to stay alert as stronger tremors could occur within the coming days. No fatalities were reported, but infrastructure assessments are ongoing in the affected regions. (BBC) 2. Zelenskyy Meets Pope Amid Ukraine Peace Preparations: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis yesterday to discuss ongoing peace efforts as Ukraine prepares to send updated proposals to the U.S. The meeting focused on humanitarian concerns and ceasefire violations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for international support. (NBC) 3. Nigeria Investigates Organ-Harvesting Ring After Discovering Mutilated Corpses: The horror is an especially grim example of Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic, in which every sort of malevolent group — from Islamic State jihadis to huge bandit gangs and small groups of petty criminals — kidnaps vulnerable people. Over a hundred bodies were found at the “organ-harvesting slaughterhouse.” Both the hotel and mortuary were sealed by police while forensic teams examined the scene. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers: President Trump unveiled a $12 billion bailout for U.S. farmers yesterday, during a round-table meeting, aimed at offsetting losses from ongoing trade wars with China. The aid includes direct payments to affected producers, following China's boycott of American agricultural products. Farmers in key states like Iowa and Ohio are expected to receive the bulk of the funds through federal programs. (NYTimes) 2. Florida designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist groups: Florida has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations, "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Monday evening — prompting CAIR to vow it'll sue his administration. (Axios) 3. Palantir Building ICE "ImmigrationOS" To Track Migrants: A contract first reviewed by Business Insider stated that ICE and Palantir are working to deploy the Immigration Lifecycle Operating System — or ImmigrationOS — to support ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in response to urgent deportation national security goals outlined in President Trump's Executive Orders. (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. CEOs Of Leading Banks To Discuss Crypto Market Structure With US Senators This Week: In the wake of the GENIUS Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump in July, attention is now turning to the CLARITY Act, commonly known as the crypto market structure bill. This legislation has encountered substantial delays, exacerbated by the recent government shutdown and a lack of consensus in Congress. This week, the CEOs of Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are scheduled to meet with both Republican and Democratic senators to discuss the evolving legislation. (Bitcoinist) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Bitcoin's Weakest November Since 2018: Bitcoin recorded its weakest November since 2018, with significant selling pressure originating from the European market. BTC and ETH declined 20-25%. (CoinGecko) -Institutional Concerns- 1. UAE Islamic Bank Makes History With Bitcoin Access: An Islamic bank is now letting clients buy and sell Bitcoin inside its mobile app. The bank partnered with Fuze to ensure security and Sharia compliance. Crypto inflows to the UAE have surged, encouraging regulated institutions to participate. (CoinDoo) 2. Nunchuk: The Open-Source Mobile Multi-Sig Wallet Now Securing Over $1 Billion | 11,073 BTC in Bitcoin: Nunchuk Inc. is an open source, multi-signature mobile wallet for advanced bitcoin security, self-custody, and inheritance. Launched in 2020, the app offers users a feature-rich toolkit to set up high-security bitcoin wallets, with little competition on the mobile app market, as most other mobile wallets do not support multi-signature functionality at all. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Start the Week in the Red: US stocks extended losses to close lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%, the Dow Jones off 0.4% and the Nasdaq slipping 0.2% as investors reassessed the 2026 Fed policy path. A Wednesday cut remains priced in at roughly 90% yet firmer inflation signals have kept expectations tethered to a cautious stance. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty in $263M | 2,909 BTC Crypto Social-Engineering Scheme: A 22-year-old California man has become the ninth defendant to plead guilty in a RICO-style crypto theft ring that drained roughly $263 million in Bitcoin from a single Washington, D.C. victim, and hundreds of millions more from other targets across the U.S. Prosecutors say the crew laundered the stolen crypto by first converting portions into privacy coin Monero, then routing funds through opaque exchanges and “crypto-to-cash” brokers, all while spending the proceeds on opulence. (Decrypt) (AC-This crew built a 'Oceans 11' style system to go after known crypto holders, but didn't have the same genius of movie crew to not stay out of jail. It certainly worked though.) 2. Snapchat Introduces Age Verification Amid Social Media Ban Concerns: Snapchat announced on December 09, 2025, that users under 16 can verify age via selfies for account access, raising privacy issues as Australia's social media ban for minors takes effect. The process involves facial analysis without storing images long-term, according to company statements. (ABC) -Technology and Science- 1. Banks, Shopify, Zoom Hit Again as Cloudflare's Second December Outage Reveals The Internet's Fragility: A wave of 500 Internal Server Errors swept across the internet on 5 December 2025, knocking offline major banks, stock trading platforms, e-commerce giants, and video conferencing tools — marking Cloudflare's second significant outage within three weeks. (IBTimes) 2. OpenAI Removes ChatGPT Share Tool Due to Privacy Risks: OpenAI discontinued the ChatGPT conversation-sharing feature on December 05, 2025, after reports of privacy vulnerabilities, including Google indexing shared links. The tool allowed users to export chats but exposed sensitive data without adequate safeguards. Company engineers are reviewing alternatives to prevent future breaches. (BusinessStandard) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩
image ⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 926,520 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Dec2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Ex-Spy Chief Warns of Venezuela's Plans / Anti-Hamas Leader Killed / Putin Won't Give Up Territory / J6 Bomber Suspect Arrested, Evidence Gathered Dust / SCOTUS Allows Texas Redistricting / OpenAI Ordered To Give Up Chat Logs / Digital Payments Must be Approved By UAE Central Bank / Malaysians Target Illegal Bitcoin Miners / Precious Metals Outshine Bitcoin This Year / US Lawmakers to Outlaw NVIDIA Chips to China / Bitcoin on Truth / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,718, 21.49 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $93,223 / Lo: $90,841 Volume: 58B (Down 18%) Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 67%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Warns Trump of Maduro's Narco-Terror Plot: Carvajal, who once ran Venezuela's military intelligence under Chávez and Maduro before defecting in 2017 and pleading guilty to narco-terrorism charges this June, accuses the Maduro regime of running the Cartel de los Soles to flood U.S. cities with cocaine, backed by Cuba, FARC, ELN, and Hezbollah. He details how the regime exported the Tren de Aragua gang to commit crimes like kidnappings and extortion in the U.S., alongside decades of spying, including Russian listening posts and paid U.S. officials. Carvajal also claims personal involvement in rigging Venezuela's elections via Smartmatic, which he says was designed to keep the regime in power and later exported with ties to U.S. systems—though such U.S. rigging claims lack evidence. (X, Various) (AC-If these claims are true, this could be the ultimate reasoning for the US pressure and potential conflict with Maduro and Venezuela.) 2. Leader of anti-Hamas militia armed by Israel killed in Gaza: Yasser Abu Shabab, who led a militia controlling a patch of territory in Rafah in southern Gaza, was killed while trying to “de-escalate a conflict” between members of a family in a public square. Abu Shabab, who was in his early 30s, appeared to be spreading his reach slowly in southern Gaza as he tried to carve out an area free of Hamas. (CNN) 3. Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: Putin said there were parts of the American proposal he "can’t accept," including requirements for Russia to withdraw from occupied Ukrainian territory. (Fox) -US Events- 1. AG Bondi: Evidence Leading to J6 Pipe Bomber Arrest ‘Collecting Dust’ at Biden’s FBI for 4 Years: Brian Cole Jr. was arrested and charged with placing the pipe bombs at the RNC and the DNC on January 5, 2021. He was also charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and the attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials, with more charges likely to result from the ongoing investigation. The arrest raises questions about the lack of progress made by the Biden administration under FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Breitbart) 2. Supreme Court Allows Texas Redistricting Map: The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Texas GOP to implement a newly redistricted congressional map temporarily. Texas state officials approved the map during the summer. (CBS) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. OpenAI Ordered to Produce Chat Logs: OpenAI must produce millions of anonymized chat logs from ChatGPT users in its high-stakes copyright dispute with the New York Times and other news outlets, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled. The judge rejected OpenAI's privacy-related objections to an earlier order requiring the artificial intelligence startup to submit the records as evidence. "There are multiple layers of protection in this case precisely because of the highly sensitive and private nature of much of the discovery," Wang said. (Reuters) 2. Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank: The new rules say that anyone “carrying on, issuing, or facilitating, whether directly or indirectly, any Licensed Financial Activity, regardless of the medium, technology or form employed – shall be subject to the licensing, regulatory, and oversight jurisdiction of the Central Bank.” Conducting regulated financial activities without the requisite regulatory approval is also a criminal offense, which can carry prison terms. On the brighter side, the new law also lays the legal foundation for recognizing the digital dirham—the CBUAE’s CBDC—as legal tender. This means that the digital dirham is now on a legal footing with physical cash in the UAE. (CoinGeek) (AC-While some countries look to build Bitcoin payment rails, this harsh example shows the tyranny of centralization of digital assets, and the continued 'progress' toward a highly-managed financial system.) 3. Malaysian Authorities Are Using Drones to Target Power-Stealing Bitcoin Miners: Malaysian authorities are cracking down on Bitcoin mining operations stealing power from the grid using drones and handheld sensors. A special committee was formed to target illicit actors, resulting in the shutdown of almost 2,400 operations and the discovery of 14,000 illicit mining operations over the past five years. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Gold and Silver Outshine Bitcoin Amid Concerns Over Fed Policy and Inflation: Gold and silver have significantly outperformed Bitcoin this year, with returns of 86% and 60% respectively, while Bitcoin has dipped by -1.2%. Investors are turning to precious metals due to fears of monetary debasement and a potential Fed policy error. (Decrypt) -Security Concerns- 1. US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China: bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including prominent Republican China hawk Tom Cotton, on Thursday unveiled a bill that would block the Trump administration from loosening rules that restrict Beijing's access to artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia and AMD for 2.5 years. (reuters) -Technology and Science- 1. Bitcoin is quietly becoming the ultimate expert witness, forcing judges to accept a new standard of truth: Bitcoin introduced an alternative way to preserve a history of events, one that does not assume a single office or country will remain honest or functional. A satoshi can come to stand for a share in a company, a document hash, or a pointer to a land parcel held in a separate database. The timechain then becomes a permanent index of when those markers moved between keys, whether or not any court noticed at the time. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩