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image BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 925,117 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Nov2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv / China Warns Trump Over Taiwan / Judge Dismisses Comey and James' Cases Brought by DOJ / Trump Health Plan Panned Before Release / Trump EO Ignites Energy Plan for AI / Mallers' Debanking by JPMorgan Gets Public Attention / MSTR Still Under Pressure / Metaplanet Borrows More to Buy More / Exodus Buys Company With Bitcoin / Stocks Up / Two Wrench Attack Stories Get Violent / Is Taiwan Under Threat? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,570, 21.16 oz Gold, .20 Median US House 24hr Hi: $89,206 / Lo: $85,272 Volume: 68B (Up 1%) Mkt Cap: $1.74T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv: Russian forces launched a missile-and-drone barrage on Kyiv, resulting in at least six fatalities and significant infrastructure damage, occurring shortly after reports of progress in peace negotiations. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack disrupted power supplies in several districts, with emergency services responding to multiple sites. (NYTimes) 2. China's Stance on Taiwan: Chinese President Xi Jinping informed US President Donald Trump that Taiwan's return to China is considered an integral part of the post-war international order, amid ongoing territorial claims by Beijing. China maintains that Taiwan is part of its sovereign territory, rejecting any moves toward independence. This communication occurred during recent high-level discussions between the two leaders. (TheGuardian) (AC-See below) -US Events- 1. Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James, Finding Trump Prosecutor Was Unlawfully Appointed: A federal judge on Monday tossed out separate criminal charges against the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey and New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, saying the loyalist prosecutor installed by President Trump to bring the cases was put into her job unlawfully. The dismissals, while embarrassing for the White House and the Justice Department, are unlikely to be the last word on an issue of constitutional authority that many legal experts expect could be appealed to the Supreme Court. (NYTimes) 2. Republicans balk at Trump’s health care proposal before it’s even released: The White House on Monday delayed its proposal for averting a spike in Affordable Care Act premiums amid harsh blowback from an array of Republican allies and lawmakers. The proposal drew heavy criticism from conservatives who panned the proposal for including an extension of key enhanced ACA subsidies that are due to expire at the end of the year. (CNN) (AC-Truly a hard place to be in for both executive and legislative branches to be in. Continued interference in market dynamics by a government trending towards socialist health care (and back) can only exacerbate the problems of super-managed healthcare and inhibit affordability and quality for customers.) 3. Trump Launches Genesis Mission AI Project: The Genesis Mission aims to train scientific foundation models by harnessing massive federal scientific datasets, while the Department of Energy creates an American Science and Security Platform to centralize research infrastructure. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the program will help lower energy prices and boost electricity grid efficiency, though analysts warn AI data centers could consume 6.7% to 12% of US electricity by 2028, up from 4.4% in 2023. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Strike CEO Jack Mallers Debanked by JPMorgan as Bank Faces Epstein Tensions: JPMorgan Chase abruptly closed Strike CEO Jack Mallers’ accounts, citing “concerning activity,” reigniting crypto debanking fears amid the bank’s ongoing Epstein controversies. Mallers, who has a history of publicly calling out JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon, used the moment to promote Bitcoin. He posted on X: “Seek truth. Stand with integrity. Fight for freedom. Protect Bitcoin at all costs.” (BitcoinMag) (AC-The ire against JPMorgan is growing according to social media.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Strategy Removal From Leading Indices Could Lead to Further Stock Drop: Strategy, a Bitcoin-buying firm, broke its usual pattern by not adding more Bitcoin to its stockpile, causing its stock price to remain low. Analysts predict potential removal from MSCI indices could lead to significant outflows and further stock declines. (Decrypt) 2. Metaplanet borrows another $130 million | 1,486 BTC against its bitcoin holdings to buy more BTC. (Decrypt) 3. Exodus Acquires W3C Using Bitcoin: Exodus is funding a $175 million | 2,003 BTC acquisition of W3C Corp (Monavate, Baanx) with its Bitcoin holdings, expanding into onchain payments. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Who says you can't buy things with Bitcoin?) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Rally on Tech Strength: US stocks rallied to start the holiday shortened week with the S&P 500 up 1.6% the Nasdaq jumping 2.7% and the Dow adding just over 240 points as investors grew more confident the Fed will ease policy soon. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Heist: Family Members Waterboarded, Sexually Assaulted as Attackers Steal $1.6 Million | 18.29 BTC: The “wrench attack,” or physical attack in which an assailant attempts to gain access to a victim’s cryptocurrency, took place on April 27-28, 2024. During the home invasion, four men unlawfully entered the victims' home, first gaining access when two of the men dressed as Canadian Post workers sought a signature for a fake package. Once inside, the victims—a husband, wife, and daughter—were restrained with zip ties. The men also waterboarded the husband and wife, and threatened to cut off the husband’s genitals if he did not provide them with the access to his funds. (Decrypt) 2. A fake delivery driver stole $11 million | 126 BTC in crypto this weekend as home invasion heists increase: A suspect posing as a delivery worker entered a Mission Dolores (San Francisco) home near 18th and Dolores around 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 22, restrained the resident, and stole a phone, laptop, and about $11 million | 126 BTC in cryptocurrency, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (CryptoSlate) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The recent focus by China on the island of Taiwan in interactions with Japan and now Pres. Trump, indicate a possible new concern over potential actions toward the nation. The years of miliary drills and buildup to practice invasions of the island are giving way to harsh words over outside intervention in what China considers their own sovereign land. This may simply be continued 'programming' of global narratives to facilitate a reason to invade, or an actual precursor to action. This is the time for world powers to plan accordingly and deter or buildup if choosing to defend Taiwan. 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: 924,992 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Nov2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: China Still Upset With Japan / Suicide Bombers Attack Pakistan HQ / FAA Warns Over Venezuela / IDF Kills Hezbollah Leader / Tally on Kidnapped Students Over 300 in Nigeria / Rep. MTG to Resign Over Trump Tussle / CA Lawmakers' Phone Calls Recorded by FBI / DOJ Staffer Arrested on Terrorism Charge / DOGE Ends / JPMorgan Debanks Jack Mallers / Manufacturer Bitmain Under NatSec Scrutiny / Bitcoin Mining Up to 14% in China / Japanese DATs Have Tax Advantages / MSTR Down 68% / Dollar, Stocks Up / Wrench Attack in UK Nets $4.3M in Crypto / License Plate Readers Capture Protestor's Cars / Musk Gets Serious About Making AI Chips Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $85,968, 21.07 oz Gold, .20 Median US House 24hr Hi: $88,038 / Lo: $85,672 Volume: 6B (Up 56%) Mkt Cap: $1.72T (Even) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 33%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says: Remarks earlier this month by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that a Chinese naval blockade or other action against Taiwan could be grounds for a Japanese military response were “shocking,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a statement posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website. (AP) 2. Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary HQ: The attackers opened fire as they forced themselves into the headquarters of the frontier constabulary in Peshawar city before blowing themselves up inside the complex, police said. Three paramilitary personnel were killed, said Javed Iqbal, the deputy commandant of the force. (Reuters) 3. FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’: The warning comes as the Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. military has conducted bomber flights up to the coast of Venezuela, sometimes as part of a training exercise to simulate an attack, and sent the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford into the region. (AP) 4. Israel Kills Hezbollah Military Leader in Beirut Strike: Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in Beirut, targeting and eliminating a senior Hezbollah commander responsible for multiple attacks on Israeli positions.(Reuters) 5. Over 300 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria: Armed gunmen abducted more than 300 students from a school in northern Nigeria during an overnight raid, marking one of the largest such incidents in recent years. Security forces launched a rescue operation, resulting in the escape of approximately 50 children, while negotiations with the captors are underway.(TheGuardian) -US Events- 1. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign from US Congress After Fallout with Trump: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress, effective January 5, 2026, in a 10-minute social media video on X. The dispute traced to Greene's support for forcing disclosure of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, souring her relationship with President Donald Trump. Her resignation opens a GOP contest in Georgia's 14th District, with Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte and state Sen. Colton Moore as potential successors. (GroundNews) 2. FBI warns California Capitol officials their calls may have been recorded in corruption probe: The FBI letter tells recipients that even if they were not a target of this investigation, some of their phone conversations have been recorded. The FBI said this was part of a court order allowing investigators to intercept wire and electronic communications between May and June of 2024. (CBS) 3. DOJ Staffer in Texas Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Doxxing Federal Agent During Raid: Karen Olvera De Leon was arrested on charges stemming from a criminal indictment. Olvera De Leon is an employee with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas in Brownsville and is charged with one count of terrorism and one count of tampering with physical evidence. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. DOGE Has Prematurely Ceased Operations: The Department of Government Efficiency, established by executive order under President Donald Trump, has stopped functioning eight months before its scheduled closure. Despite having time left, the office is no longer operational, as confirmed by the administration's personnel chief. (Decrypt) 2. JPMorgan Chase Closes Strike CEO's Accounts, Reignites Debanking Concerns: JPMorgan Chase closed Strike CEO Jack Mallers' bank accounts, citing "concerning activity" without specifics, in a move that reignited worries about debanking practices towards crypto executives. The bank's actions have raised questions about the alleged Biden-era campaign to deny banking services to crypto companies. (Decrypt) 3. Bitcoin-miner Bitmain Faces Federal Investigation Over National Security Issues: Bitmain Technologies Ltd., the Chinese manufacturer behind most of the world’s Bitcoin mining machines, has been the focus of a federal investigation assessing whether its products pose national security risks. The inquiry, dubbed “Operation Red Sunset,” led by the Department of Homeland Security, reportedly examined whether the company’s machines could be remotely manipulated for espionage or sabotage of critical US infrastructure. (BItcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Bitcoin mining in China rebounds, defying 2021 ban: Bitcoin mining is quietly staging a comeback in China despite being banned four years ago, as individual and corporate miners exploit cheap electricity and a data center boom in some energy-rich provinces, according to miners and industry data. After having seen its global bitcoin mining market share slump to zero as a result of the ban, China crept back to third place with a 14% share at the end of October. (EconomicTimes) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Companies Thrive Due to Tax Advantages: In Japan, Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies outperform bitcoin due to favorable tax treatment of equities versus crypto, with profits taxed at lower rates and loss offsets allowed. However, regulators in Asia are concerned about the risks associated with this model, prompting potential changes in tax treatment for DATs in Japan. (CoinDesk) 2. Bitcoin Giant Strategy's Stock Has Plummeted 68% Since Peak: Strategy, a software company known for investing in bitcoin, has seen a significant decline in its stock price, dropping 68% from its peak. Bitcoin has also decreased to $83,142, the lowest since April, impacting Strategy's performance. (CoinDesk) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Holds at 6-Month High: The dollar index stayed above 100 on Monday, hovering near a six-month high as investors continued to assess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Rebound, Still Post Weekly Losses: US stocks sharply rebounded on Friday as the Dow rose 1.2%, the S&P 500 added 1.1% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.8%.(TradingEconomics) 3. Week Ahead - Nov 24th: A shortened Thanksgiving week in the US will see official agencies continue releasing data that had been delayed by the federal government shutdown, headlined by September producer prices, retail sales, and durable goods orders.(TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Home invasion stalked $4.3M crypto wallet: How a single data leak can put anyone’s safety at risk: The playbook was simple enough to work once: dress as delivery drivers, knock on the door, force entry at gunpoint, and extract private keys under threat. In June 2024, three men executed that script at a residential address in the UK and walked away with more than $4.3 million | 50.01 BTC in cryptocurrency. Five months later, Sheffield Crown Court sentenced Faris Ali and two accomplices after the Metropolitan Police recovered nearly the entire haul. (CryptoSlate) 2. Flock Safety cameras used to monitor protesters, rights group finds: Police departments across the country searched records from a national network of automated license plate reader cameras hundreds of times over the last year to track protest activity, according to new research from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Elon Musk Intensifies Tesla's AI Chip Revolution With Hands-On Design, High-Paying Engineering Roles: On X, Musk invited candidates to apply to Tesla's AI chip team by sending an email with "three bullet points" illustrating "exceptional ability." He emphasized the company was serious about putting cutting-edge AI into chip design and that a new AI chip production cycle would be rolled out every 12 months.(TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 19/100 (Up 5 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