BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 903.388 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Ceasefire Still Tenuous / Russia Pushing Hard in Ukraine / Canada Rescinds Digital Tax to Negotiate With US / Gunman Ambushes Firefighters in Idaho, 2 Killed / Sen. Tillis Says Won't Seek Reelection / 'Alligator Alcatraz' to Open This Week / Lawsuits Pile Up on MSTR / IMF Leverages Against Bitcoin / China to Push Gold-Backed Yuan at BRICS Summit / USD Under Fire / Korea Pauses CBDC in Favor of Stablecoins / Blackrock BTC ETF Leads The Pack / Bhutan 'All in' on Bitcoin / Police Opening Bitcoin ATMs Create Another Victim / Public Grows Weary of Centralized AI / BTC Miner Revenues Down Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $107,693, 32.85 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $108,798 / Lo: $107,318 Volume: $37B (Up 22%) Mkt Cap: $2.14T (Up .8%) HashRate: 853 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 55%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Has 'Serious Doubts' If Israel Will Honor Ceasefire Agreement: Iran appealed to the UN Security Council on Sunday, calling upon the body to recognize Israel and the United States as the aggressors in the recent 12-day war. Furthermore, Iran is refusing to concede its nuclear program. (IBTimes) 2. Russia has amassed 110,000 troops near strategic Ukrainian city, Kyiv says: Russia has amassed 110,000 troops in the vicinity of Pokrovsk as part of its efforts to take over the strategic eastern Ukrainian city, the Ukrainian military chief said Friday. Kyiv and its allies accuse Putin of stalling on peace efforts so that his forces can seize more Ukrainian territory. Although not a major city, Pokrovsk sits on a key supply road and railroad that connect it with other military hubs in the area. (CNN) 3. Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled US trade talks: The tax imposed a 3% charge on digital revenues generated in Canada that surpassed $20 million, targeting companies with global earnings above $1.1 billion, which led U.S. President Trump to halt trade discussions. With Canada withdrawing the tax, both countries expect stalled trade talks to progress and reduce economic conflict affecting technology and other sectors. (GroundNews) -US Events- 1. Suspected gunman found dead after fatal shooting of Idaho firefighters: Two firefighters were shot and killed as they responded to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, authorities said. One other wounded firefighter was out of surgery and stable at a Coeur d'Alene hospital late Sunday. The fire appeared to have been set as part of an "ambush," and sheriff’s deputies took active sniper fire, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said. (NBC) 2. Sen. Thom Tillis says he won’t seek re-election after opposing Trump megabill: “As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven’t exactly been excited about running for another term,” Tillis said in a statement. (CNBC) 3. Trump to Attend Opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida this Week: The facility will reportedly hold migrants arrested in Florida and migrants transferred by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The president plans to join Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at the opening on Tuesday. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Copycat Lawsuits for Bitcoin Giant Strategy: There are at least five different law firms that have filed copycat class action lawsuits against Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Law professors spelled out the motivation pretty plainly: “The fees can be very lucrative,” (Decrypt) 2. How The IMF Prevents Global Bitcoin Adoption (And Why They Do It): The only nations that were able to resist IMF pressure were El Salvador, prior to gaining an IMF loan, and Bhutan which does not have an IMF loan. Each country with an IMF loan who has adopted, or attempted to adopt Bitcoin at a nation-state level has been successfully thwarted, or largely thwarted by the IMF. The IMF fought Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, CAR, and Argentina. Now they are fighting Pakistan’s intention to mine Bitcoin as a Nation State. Yet, at the grassroots level, Bitcoin undermines the IMF’s “crisis leverage” and increases resilience. Thriving communities don’t need bailouts, so the IMF can’t demand privatization in exchange for loans. (BitcoinMag) (AC-A very good article researched and written by Danial Batten at BPI.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. China Builds Global Gold-Vault Network: July’s BRICS Summit will quietly advance China’s gold-linked yuan settlement system, expanding beyond trade rhetoric to structural change. China aims to internationalize the yuan by offering implicit gold convertibility—especially to oil exporters—anchoring trust without formal backing. This new settlement architecture positions the yuan as a credible challenger to the dollar in global trade. (ZeroHedge) (AC-The BRICS Summit will occur July 6-8 in Brasil.) 2. US Dollar Faces Historic Stress Test as BIS Issues Dire Warning on Global Fragility: “Trade policy changes have been accompanied by the prospect of an ambitious fiscal expansion, questioning of central bank independence, discussions about penalizing foreign holders of US securities and challenges to the legal system, among others. The repeated cycle of announcements, adjustments and reversals has fostered an atmosphere of uncertainty and unpredictability,” BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens said. (BitcoinCom) 3. Bank of Korea pauses CBDC project as local stablecoin adoption picks up speed: South Korea's central bank has decided to temporarily pause its CBDC project as local currency-based stablecoins gain momentum under endorsement by the country's president. (TheBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock’s IBIT hits $70B | 651,284 BTC AUM faster than any US ETF: “Dominance for all other ETFs in terms of total AUM has been in constant decline, initially dominated by GTBTC outflows, but more recently due to a clear preference for IBIT by investors.” (CryptoSlate) 2. Bhutan Bets on Binance Pay to Power Crypto-Backed Tourism Economy: Bhutan is going full tilt on crypto — not just to modernize its financial rails, but to attract high-value global travelers and build a digitally resilient economy. “This is the first national crypto payments system,” Teng said. “The average crypto tourist spends $1,000 | 930,406 sats — nearly three times a regular tourist — and merchants receive instant settlements,” he added. (CoinDesk) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Remains Under Pressure: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.28% on Monday, remaining under pressure as investors awaited this week’s key employment data, which could reveal signs of labor market softness and strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. (TradingEconomics) 2. Dollar Holds Near 3-Year Lows: The US dollar index hovered around 97.2 on Monday, lingering at its lowest level since February 2022. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. 'Rogue' Police Are Destroying Bitcoin ATMs: Bitcoin Depot Legal Chief: U.S. law enforcement officials using brute force to seize cash from Bitcoin ATMs are overstepping their authority and may be violating the law, Bitcoin Depot CLO Chris Ryan said. “You’ve got these rogue law enforcement officers thinking that they’re doing the right things by these consumers,” Ryan said. “What they’re actually doing is creating another victim, which is us, with the damage of our property and seizing of our funds.” (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. Declining public trust in AI is a national-security problem: Americans’ trust in artificial intelligence is declining even as global advances in the field accelerate. That points to a potential national-security problem: lawmakers across partisan lines, industry leaders, think tanks, and others have warned that falling behind China on AI would put the United States at a disadvantage. Negative public sentiment could undermine congressional and financial support for research and development in the field. If building public trust in AI is critical for national security and U.S. competitiveness, how do you do it? One idea: give users more control. (DefenseOne) (AC-The between-the-lines interpretation is that people are losing trust in centralized AI companies and would respond better to decentralized and privacy-focused LLMs.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Daily Mining Revenue Falls to 2-Month Low: Daily mining revenue for Bitcoin hit a low of $34 million | 316 BTC on June 22, with hashrate dropping 3.5% since June 16, the most significant decline since July 2024. Despite this, miner capitulation has not occurred, with wallets holding steady and reserves growing. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 66/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 902,934 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Nuke Damage Inconclusive / Japan Hangs Serial Killer / CCP Using Lawfare to Slow US Energy / New CDC Vaccine Panel Making Recommendations / SCOTUS To Reveal Big Decisions Today / Barclays's Bans Crypto Purchases With Credit Card / US Dollar Index Biggest Decline Since 1973 / BTC ETFs Continue Inflow Streak / Trump's WorldFi Gets Boost From UAE / Coinbase Hints At SBR / Stocks Boom / US House Bans WhatsApp For Members / CyberCom Gets New Head / Blue Screen of Death Departs After 40 Years / What's in Store for the Mideast? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $107,000, 32.63 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $107,973 / Lo: $106,519 Volume: $43B (Down 12%) Mkt Cap: $2.12T (Even) HashRate: 815 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 300%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran's Nuclear Sites Damage: Former President Trump has escalated his pushback against Pentagon assessments regarding the damage to Iran's nuclear sites, labeling reports as "fake news" and defending the B-2 pilots involved in the strikes. (ABC) (AC-Trump continues to challenge, in public, assessments of US intelligence, indicating a loss of trust in the institutions.) 2. Japan hangs 'Twitter killer' in first execution since 2022: Takahiro Shiraishi had been sentenced to death for his 2017 strangling and dismembering of eight women and one man in his apartment in Zama city in Kanagawa near Tokyo. He was dubbed the "Twitter killer" as he contacted victims via the social media platform. Capital punishment is carried out by hanging in Japan. (Reuters) 3. CCP Climate Lawfare Against U.S. Energy Exposed Before Senate Judiciary Committee: The hearing, titled “Enter the Dragon—China and the Left’s Lawfare Against American Energy Dominance,” was held by the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights, dug deep into how China has funded the push for progressive courts and to weaken American energy production, following a bombshell State Armor report exposing Energy Foundation China’s (EFC) ties to the CCP. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. RFK Jr.’s CDC vaccine panel backs Merck RSV shot for infants: The CDC's newly installed Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 5-2 to recommend Merck's newly approved RSV antibody shot, clesrovimab, for infant protection in the Vaccines for Children Program. (GroundNews) (AC-With the complete change to the board, every new decision may be controversial.) 2. Supreme Court tees up blockbuster final day of term: The Supreme Court will hand down its final decisions of the term on Friday, and will hand down six opinions in some of the biggest cases of the year, including those dealing with Trump’s birthright citizenship order, a challenge from religious parents who want to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ books in school and a First Amendment suit over a Texas law that requires people to verify their age before accessing porn online. (CNN) 3. Trump administration plans to deport Abrego Garcia to 3rd country, prosecutors say: A day after the judge in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's human smuggling case outlined the conditions of his potential release on bail, his attorneys filed an emergency motion Thursday seeking to have him returned to Maryland as he awaits trial. But a government attorney told U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis that, should Abrego Garcia be released on bond, the administration will seek to deport him to a country other than his native El Salvador. (ABC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Barclays to ban crypto transactions on credit cards from Friday: United Kingdom-based bank Barclays will begin blocking crypto transactions made through its Barclaycard credit cards starting Friday, citing risks associated with cryptocurrency volatility. “We’re doing this because a fall in the price of crypto assets could lead to customers finding themselves in debt they can’t afford to repay,” said Barclays. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Why do customers accept this?) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Dollar's Dramatic Drop Signals Investor Caution As Fed Speculation Grows: The U.S. dollar is facing its sharpest first-half drop in over five decades, as markets absorb mounting uncertainty around future Federal Reserve actions and growing political interference. The dollar index has declined more than 10% since January—its worst performance for a first half of the year since 1973. (IBTimes) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs Record 13-Day Winning Streak: Bitcoin ETFs have seen a record-breaking streak of inflows, bringing in over $2.9 billion | 27,000 BTC in 13 consecutive trading days. (Decrypt) 2. President Trump's Crypto Project Just Got $100 Million From a UAE Fund: Aqua 1 Foundation invested $100 million | 931 BTC in World Liberty Financial's WLFI tokens to advance a blockchain financial ecosystem merging traditional and decentralized finance. The project, backed by President Trump, aims to create an institutional-grade marketplace for traditional assets. (Decrypt) 3. Coinbase hints at Bitcoin treasury as COIN stock reaches new heights: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has revealed that the exchange is steadily acquiring Bitcoin weekly, signaling what many believe could be the early stages of a treasury-building effort. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Rally to New Highs: US stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 reaching all-time high and Nasdaq 100 topping its previous session's record closes, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, strong tech performance, and rising hopes for interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, while the Nasdaq added 1% and the Dow advanced 390 points. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. U.S. House Bans WhatsApp Over Data Security Concerns: The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns. WhatsApp poses a “high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” Recommended apps included Microsoft Teams, Amazon’s Wickr, Apple’s iMessage and Facetime, and Signal. (ZeroHedge) 2. NSA’s Patrick Ware takes over as top civilian at U.S. Cyber Command: Patrick Ware, a senior executive at the National Security Agency, has been named the new top civilian leader at U.S. Cyber Command. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. Microsoft Windows Removes the 'Blue Screen of Death' Error Message After 40 Years: It was revealed that this change is part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative, which focuses on increasing "resiliency and security" in Windows systems, offering a "simplified UI for unexpected restarts." (TechTimes) (AC-It's telling how long it took a leading tech firm to focus on OS resilience.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 65/100 (Down 9 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Forecast Friday: Since Iranian tensions seem to be winding down, lets look at the possibilities of geopolitical structures in the Middle East for the next few years. How will Israel's efforts at enemy proxy defeats, Iran's wounding and US deal-making 'remake' the middle east? Over the next few years, these recent events could reshape the Middle East into a more fragmented yet cautiously cooperative region. Israel’s strengthened position, bolstered by US and UK support, may deter direct challenges, enabling it to consolidate regional influence, particularly through normalized ties with Gulf states. Iran, wounded by proxy losses and economic pressures, is likely to pursue pragmatic diplomacy to avoid further isolation, potentially reviving nuclear talks or securing concessions in Yemen. The US’s deal-making approach could foster temporary alignments, like Saudi-Iran détente or progress on Palestinian governance, but unresolved issues—such as Syria’s power vacuum, climate-driven resource scarcity, and lingering Palestinian tensions—risk localized conflicts. This dynamic suggests a Middle East balancing cautious stabilization with persistent volatility, as Gulf states hedge via China and Russia, while the US selectively engages to counterbalance Iran’s influence. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 902,808 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Invincibility Shattered / NATO Agrees on 5% GDP Spend on Defense / Russia Drone Plant Explodes / US Military Zones Increase on Border / Celebrities Celebrate Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor / New US Vaccine Board Meets / IRS Reminds of Crypto Tax Obligations / Crypto Approved as Mortgage Backing in US, but.. / India Spokesman Pushed Bitcoin Reserve / Bitcoin Treasury Companies Skate Regulations Well / Trump Aims for New Fed Chairman / Court Rules AI Can Use Published Works / Bitcoin Miner Drops BTC, Goes ETH / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $107,355, 32.21 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $108,305 / Lo: $106,817 Volume: $51B (Up 10%) Mkt Cap: $2.13T (Even) HashRate: 818 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. The myth of Iran’s invincibility has been shattered, and the fallout could be far-reaching: For over three decades, Iran built a web of proxy networks to push its battles far beyond its borders – keeping enemies at bay, as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tightened his grip on power. Direct strikes on Iran remained inconceivable. That image of invincibility crumbled in the space of hours on June 13, when Israel launched a surprise, unprecedented attack deep inside Iran, shattering Tehran’s sense of security and unraveling its carefully cultivated aura of strength. (CNN) (AC-Definitely an interpretive article, one designed to influence populations at a key moment in time and a skilled application of 5GW made stronger by the truths put forth.) 2. NATO allies agree to higher 5% defense spending target: The agreement outlines 3.5% of GDP for core defense like troops and weapons, and 1.5% for broader security investments including infrastructure. Trump shared a private message from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in which Rutte praised Trump for accomplishing a feat that no U.S. president had managed in many years. While most allies support the spending increase, Spain rejected the 5% target, pledging only 2.1%. (GroundNews) 3. Explosions Rock Russian Drone Plant in Taganrog – Ukraine Claims Direct Strike: Ukrainian officials said an explosion struck the Atlant-Aero plant, describing it as a vital hub of Russia’s military-industrial complex. “This plant produces critical components for combat drones, including Orion drones, as well as electronic warfare systems and digital control technologies for FPV strike drones and loitering munitions,” Kovalenko stated. (KyivPost) -US Events- 1. US military expected to announce two new zones where service members can detain migrants on southern border: The Texas National Defense Area covers about 250 miles of the Rio Grande near Joint Base San Antonio, while the Arizona zone spans over 100 miles near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Approximately 11,900 troops are deployed on the border, but only four detentions under these zones have been reported so far. Critics say the zones sidestep the Posse Comitatus Act by enabling military detention without invoking the Insurrection Act. (GoundNews) (AC-'Dangerous ground'- in more ways than one.) 2. Hollywood Celebrities Rejoice for Socialist Democrat Leader Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Primary Victory: ‘A New Hope’: Hollywood celebrities are taking a victory lap after Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani declared victory Tuesday night in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary race. Indeed, the 33 year-old socialist may have an uphill battle to when in November’s general election. (Breitbart) 3. RFK Jr's vaccine panel to review long-approved jabs for children: The seven members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Acip) met for the first time on Wednesday, weeks after Kennedy ousted all 17 of their predecessors. (BBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Tax Crackdown Looms as IRS Warning Letters Surge: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has significantly increased the number of warning letters sent to crypto investors, causing anxiety among users. This uptick is seen as a precursor to a broader enforcement initiative, especially with new 1099-DA regulations set to take effect next year. (BitcoinCom) 2. US Housing Chief Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Prepare for Crypto Assessment in Mortgages: The directive, announced on X by FHFA Director William Pulte, marks the first major move to incorporate digital assets into the federal mortgage system. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now tasked with determining how crypto can be treated as a qualifying asset. Others criticized a stipulation requiring crypto assets to be held on centralized exchanges, not self-custody wallets. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. India’s Ruling Party Spokesperson Suggests Bitcoin Reserve as US FOMO Sparks BTC Race: "India stands at a pivotal juncture. A measured Bitcoin strategy—perhaps a reserve pilot—could strengthen economic resilience and project modernity. As the US advances and nations like Bhutan adapt, India has a unique opportunity to lead", BJP voice Pradeep Bhandari said this week. (CoinGape) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Treasury Companies Strategically Use Jurisdictional Laws, Tax Regimes for Capital Optimization: Bitcoin treasury companies like Metaplanet in Japan, The Blockchain Group in France, H100 Group in Sweden, The Smarter Web Company in the UK, Strategy in the US, LQWD Technologies in Canada, and Méliuz in Brazil strategically utilize different jurisdictions' laws and tax regimes to structure their balance sheets around Bitcoin. Each country offers unique advantages for capital raising and growth through Bitcoin. (Decrypt) 2. Bitcoin ETFs' 12-day net inflow streak nears $4 billion | 37,296 BTC as BTC gains amid dollar slump. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. Trump Eyes Powell's Successor as Fed Chair Term Ends Next Year: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has “three or four” candidates in mind to potentially replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends on May 15, 2026. Though he did not confirm interviews, Trump refrained from naming specific candidates. However, reports identify Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, and Scott Bessent as leading contenders. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Meta wins AI copyright lawsuit as US judge rules against authors: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has won the backing of a judge in a copyright lawsuit brought by a group of authors, in the second legal victory for the US artificial intelligence industry this week. The US district judge Vince Chhabria, in San Francisco, said in his decision on the Meta case that the authors had not presented enough evidence that the technology company’s AI would dilute the market for their work to show that its conduct was illegal under US copyright law. (TheGuardian) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Is Pivoting to Ethereum Staking: Bit Digital is transitioning to focus solely on Ethereum, with plans to convert its remaining Bitcoin holdings into ETH. To fund this shift, the company is selling off its Bitcoin mining operations and reinvesting the proceeds in Ethereum. (Decrypt) (AC- An interesting shift, one that should raise curiosity.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 74/100 (Up 7 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Regulations that stipulates that crypto (or Bitcoin) must be held on a third party exchange to be used for mortgages, for example, are following the centralization pattern of economic power. With the US Housing Authority taking this route, it will have a big impact on the understanding of individual sovereignty with respect to Bitcoin, again leading US citizens down a path of delegated decision-making and less individual freedoms (and responsibility). The result will again be less held wealth by a decentralized population. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 902,644 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: NATO Summit Opens / Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds For Now / Iran Expresses 'Regrets' to Qatar / L.A. Vice Mayer Calls to Gangs to Organize Against ICE / Muslim, Socialist Wins NY Mayoral Primary / 'Alligator Alcatraz' Begins Construction in the Everglades / Japan Bill to Drop Bitcoin Cap Gains and Allow ETFs / Arizona Passes Seized Crypto Treasury Bill / Ohio Bill Introed To Clear Crypto Cap Gains and Establish Reserve / Citizen Raises 'Private Central Bank' Issue to US Lawmakers / Bitcoin Price Primarily Driven by ETF Flows, Not Corporate Buying / Coinbase Helps FBI in Pig Butchering Scams / Astronauts Head to ISS / Tee Up the Corporate Bitcoin SOV vs. Individual P2P Battle Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $107,183, 32.22 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $107,206 / Lo: $104,886 Volume: $46B (Down 32%) Mkt Cap: $2.13T (Up 2%) HashRate: 802 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 66%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. NATO summit opens amid discord over defence spending and Ukraine: The event followed ongoing pressure for members to increase defence budgets to a new 5% of GDP target. Several countries, including Spain, rejected the 5% target as unreasonable, while others like Britain, France, and Germany committed to the goal, and NATO reported nine members still under the previous 2% benchmark. (GroundNews) 2. Trump Says Iran-Israel Truce Holds After Berating Both Countries: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce. The US leader had said the truce would be a phased 24-hour process beginning at around 0400 GMT Tuesday, with Iran unilaterally halting all operations first. He said Israel would follow suit 12 hours later. (IBTimes) 3. Iran’s Pezeshkian expresses ‘regret’ to the emir of Qatar: Iranian president says neither Qatar nor its people were targets of attack on US base in the gas-rich Gulf nation. Iran launched 19 missiles at the US base, which is the largest in the Middle East, with Qatari defence forces intercepting 18 of them, according to officials from the Ministry of Interior. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. L.A. Official Calls For Mexican Gangs To Mobilize Against ICE Agents: Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is under investigation for urging 18th Street and Florencia 13 gang members to defend their territory against ICE, reportedly telling gang leaders to "get your f***ing members in order." (ZeroHedge) 2. Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary in shock result - defeating Andrew Cuomo: A self-described socialist has won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Slickly produced social media videos set out his vision of free buses, free childcare, new apartments and a higher minimum wage - paid for by new taxes on the rich. If elected when voters head to the polls in November, he would be the city's first Muslim and Indian mayor. (SkyNews) 3. Alligator Alcatraz': Trump green-lights migrant detention facility guarded by gators: The Trump administration is funding a project in Florida that seeks to turn an airfield in the Everglades –– surrounded by swamp water and alligators –– into a massive migrant detention facility. (WND) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Japan Considers Bitcoin ETFs and Flat Tax in Crypto Regulation Overhaul: If approved, this could open the door for Bitcoin ETFs in Japan. The change may also introduce a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, replacing the current progressive tax rate of up to 55%. (Blockonomi) 2. Arizona House Passes Reserve Bill for Seized Crypto, Heads to Governor's Desk: Arizona's House of Representatives approved House Bill 2324, creating a framework for a "Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund" funded by seized digital assets. The legislation amends forfeiture laws to cover digital assets like Bitcoin and establishes protocols for seizure and sale. (Decrypt) 3. Ohio Proposes Bills to Exempt Crypto Owners From Taxes, Establish Bitcoin Reserve: House Bill 116 and House Bill 18 in Ohio aim to exempt crypto owners from minor tax burdens and establish a state Bitcoin reserve, respectively. Rep. Steve Demetriou is optimistic about advancing digital asset legislation and positioning Ohio as a leader in digital finance. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. “Private Central Banks?” — Surprise Stablecoin Challenge Interrupts Senate Hearing: What began as a routine Senate hearing on bipartisan crypto legislation ended with an unscripted, and highly unusual, exchange that left attendees visibly stunned. After the hearing was all but over, a man who identified himself as Troy Reed stood up and asked Senator Cynthia Lummis, who was overseeing the hearing, permission to pose questions to the panel. Reed was likely worried that the new legislation backing privately-issued stablecoins could formalize a system where private entities are capable of creating their own monetary system, potentially undermining the role of the Central Bank over “money” itself. (BitcoinSensus) (AC- Great that a normal citizen raises the issue of currency central control to the lawmakers, at once threatening power of economic control currently held by the State and increasing understanding of what that central control means to economic freedoms. It's a clear delineation, hopefully emphasized to the lawmakers, between the decentralization of economic power (Bitcoin) and centralized economic powers.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Analyst explains why ETF flows continue to drive bitcoin's price — while treasury companies have muted impact: Recent data shows bitcoin's price remains closely tied to ETF flows, with a strong R² of 0.80, explaining around 80% of the variance in 30-day BTC returns. Meanwhile, over 50 new treasury initiatives have launched in the past three months alone, with many of them acquiring bitcoin through in-kind share swaps with large holders. These in-kind swapping structures generate little to no net market demand for bitcoin. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds at 7-Week Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hovered around 4.3% on Wednesday, holding near a seven-week low as investors weighed the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Extend Gains: US stocks were higher on Tuesday as the apparent de-escalation between Israel and Iran magnified the support that uninterrupted oil trade through the Persian Gulf had on US equities. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones were around 0.8% higher, while the Nasdaq 100 was 1% higher to approach its record high from February. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto: Coinbase collaborated with the USSS to analyze onchain transactions and identify over 130 customers who were unknowingly defrauded, amounting to $2.3 million in losses. The USSS has initiated a public campaign to return the seized funds to victims, who can submit claims through the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. (BitcoinCom) -Technology and Science- 1. Four astronauts launch to the space station as NASA grapples with strange twist in leak issue: For years, air has been slowly leaking out of a Russia-controlled module that typically remains sealed off from the rest of the space station. Essentially, space station operators are worried that the entire station is beginning to lose air. (CNN) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 66/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): With over 50 new Bitcoin treasuries launched in the last 3 months alone, it is becoming redundant to report on all of them. The corporate 'adoption' of Bitcoin as a treasury is in full swing and the phenomena is shifting the initial purposes of Bitcoin from Satoshi's P2P currency network to one of corporate store of value. This may have significant effects on individual holders and users of Bitcoin, and could lead to friction between the corporate holders and individuals in the near future. The same could also be said of governments storing Bitcoin. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 901,50 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iranian Intel Chief Killed / Tel Aviv Struck Hard With Missiles / US Watching, Waiting, Preparing / Minnesota Lawmaker Assassin Captured / Trump Made a Lot From Crypto / Bystander Shot and Killed at 'No Kings' Rally in Utah / Vietnam Legalizes Crypto, Also Joins BRICS / Pakistan Pumps Saylor for Bitcoin Strategy / Metaplant Hits 10,000 BTC / Another Bitcoin Wrench Attack in France / CyberAttacks Hit NC, GA / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $106,714, 31.25 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $107,251 / Lo: $104,519 Volume: $43B (Up 24%) Mkt Cap: $2.12T (Up 2%) HashRate: 928 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel Kills Iranian Intelligence Chief and Deputy; ‘Wide-Scale’ Strikes: The Times of Israel reported: “Iranian state media officially confirms that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence chief, Brig. Gen. Mohammad Kazemi and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq were killed in an Israeli strike today.”The fact that Israel was able to locate and to eliminate the highest officials in Iran’s intelligence hierarchy suggests an unprecedented depth of intelligence penetration; the entire regime may be compromised. (Breitbart) 2. Iran Hits Tel Aviv After Overnight Israeli Strikes On Tehran: Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service said five people had been killed and 92 wounded following the latest Iranian attack. Iranian strikes since Friday have killed more than a dozen people in Israel. (IBTimes) 3. After Saturday reports widely said that Israel requested direct US military assistance in attacking Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump began to change the White House tune a little, as he now says it's 'possible' the US 'could get involved' in the Israel-Iran conflict. He told ABC's Rachel Scott that "it's possible we could get involved" - however he emphasized that the US military is "not at this moment involved" in the conflict. (ZerohHedge) -US Events- 1. Suspect Vance Boelter apprehended in Minnesota lawmakers shooting case: Authorities have apprehended Vance Luther Boelter, who is suspected of killing Minnesota Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Boelter also allegedly shot Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who both survived. Boelter was taken into custody in a wooded area of Sibley County, and he was armed at the time of his arrest. (CNBC) 2. Trump 2024 Financial Disclosure Reveals Over $600 Million Income From Crypto, Resorts and Royalties: Donald Trump earned $57.3 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform he co-founded with his sons in September 2024. The venture, which holds 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, has become his largest single source of income, surpassing his golf resort earnings. (GroundNews) 3. Protester shot and killed at ‘No Kings’ rally in Utah: A man who was believed to be part of a peacekeeping team for the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City shot at a person who was brandishing a rifle at demonstrators, striking both the rifleman and a bystander who later died at the hospital, authorities said Sunday. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Vietnam Passes New Law to Legalize Digital Assets, Offer Incentives for Tech Industry Growth: Vietnam's National Assembly approved legislation legalizing digital assets and providing incentives for semiconductor manufacturing, AI development, and tech startups. (Decrypt) 2. France eyes Bitcoin mining to cut energy waste and boost grid stability: The proposal, submitted to the French National Assembly on June 12, urges the government to examine whether Bitcoin’s energy-intensive mining process could be harnessed to absorb excess power, especially from the nuclear plants that generate the bulk of France’s electricity. (CryptoSlate) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Vietnam Joins BRICS as 10th Partner in Push for Stronger Global South Ties: Supporters of BRICS’ expansion argue that Vietnam’s inclusion adds significant economic weight and innovation capacity to the bloc. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Vietnam is a significant trading partner and one that was leaning toward US policies until strong Chinese influences seem to have brought it more in alignment with China. Yet by legalizing digital assets, it seems to be walking a middle path.) 2. Pakistan Taps Michael Saylor To Shape Sovereign Bitcoin Policy: On Sunday, June 15, entrepreneur-turned-Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor held a video meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister of State for Blockchain and Crypto Bilal Bin Saqib to explore how the world’s oldest cryptocurrency could sit inside the country’s sovereign reserves. (Bitcoinist) (AC-Pakistan's continued push for Bitcoin understanding and support is impressive.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Metaplanet Hits Its 10,000 BTC 2025 Target, Approves Record Bond Issuance: Metaplanet acquired 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million, reaching its 10,000 BTC target. The company approved a $210 million bond issuance to EVO Fund, with proceeds allocated to Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet aims to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in June: The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index for the US rose to 60.5 in June 2025, up from a near-record low of 52.2 in both May and April, and well above market expectations of 53.5, according to preliminary estimates. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Kidnappers Release TikTok Crypto Influencer After Finding Out He’s Broke: Over the weekend, a 26-year-old TikTok crypto influencer was kidnapped and beaten by four men in Essonne, France, who later demanded a ransom paid in crypto. he was released by the kidnappers after they checked his wallet balance and found out he was broke: he didn't have the $58,000 (€50,000) they were demanding. (Decrypt) 2. Government offices in North Carolina, Georgia disrupted by cyberattacks: A city in North Carolina and a district attorney’s office covering four counties in Georgia are both dealing with operational issues related to recent cyberattacks. Thomasville is about 30 minutes south of Winston-Salem, which had its own city systems knocked offline by a cyberattack in January. About three hours south in Georgia, the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office warned the counties it governs about phone and internet outages impacting its work. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The Israel-Iran conflict is taking center stage in world news. Rightfully so. Israel and the Jewish people are probably the most polarizing issue of the last 2,500 years. 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 901,077 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Bombs Iran / Ireland Riots Over Immigration / Sole Survivor in Indian Plane Crash / Appeals Court Allows NatGuard Troops To Stay Under Trump / 'Wrongly Deported' Salvadorian Brought Back to US to Face Charges in Tennessee / Senator Padilla Handcuffed for Interrupting DHS Sec Noem Press Conference / Coinbase's New BTC Rewards Card / Gold and USD Up, Markets Down on Iran Tensions / Internet Outage Affects Many / Meta AI is Privacy Disaster / New BTC Standard Browser Extension / Not Many BTC Left on US Exchanges Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $104,929, 30.62 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $108,439 / Lo: $102,822 Volume: $70B (Up 34%) Mkt Cap: $2.08T (Down 2%) HashRate: 932 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel strikes Iran's nuclear facilities and kills senior military leaders, Iran retaliates with drones: At least 20 senior Iranian commanders including the head of the revolutionary guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel's strikes on Iran. Israeli airstrikes on targets in the country eliminated Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “Veteran nuclear scientists Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi and Fereydoon Abbasi have also been martyred in the attack,”. Israel apparently also bombed one of the most prominent uranium enrichment facilities in the country, the Natanz facility, several times. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified the strikes as “Operation Rising Lion.” (Various) 2. Sex Crimes Spark Three Nights Of Anti-Immigration Riots In N. Ireland: In the wake of yet another alleged sex crime perpetrated by non-natives, a city in Northern Ireland has been rocked by three consecutive nights of anti-immigration riots. The ensuing wave of arson, vandalism and anti-police violence -- which has left more than 32 officers injured -- has spread from Ballymena to other towns, prompting authorities to deploy reinforcements from the area and to request 80 officers be dispatched from across the Irish Sea. (Zerohedge) 3. 'I walked out of rubble': Survivor on how he escaped Air India wreckage: The British man who was the sole survivor of Thursday's Air India plane crash said he managed to escape the wreckage through an opening in the fuselage. "I managed to unbuckle myself, used my leg to push through that opening, and crawled out," Vishwashkumar Ramesh told Indian state media DD News. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Trump can keep National Guard deployed to Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules: Judge Breyer ruled that Trump's directive violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded his legal authority, stating that protests in Los Angeles did not meet the criteria of a rebellion warranting federal troop deployment; subsequently, the 9th Circuit Court paused the enforcement of Breyer’s ruling pending the administration's appeal. (GroundNews) 2. Abrego Garcia's attorneys ask judge for sanctions against Trump administration: The Salvadoran native was brought back to the U.S. on Friday to face criminal charges in Tennessee, following a series of court battles in which the Trump administration repeatedly said it was unable to bring him back. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native who had been living with his wife and children in Maryland, was deported in March to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison -- despite a 2019 court order barring his deportation to that country due to fear of persecution -- after the Trump administration claimed he was a member of the criminal gang MS-13, which his family and attorneys deny. (ABC) 3. Sen. Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles: Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday after he tried to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a media event related to immigration. "We were conducting a press conference to update everyone on the enforcement actions that are ongoing to bring people bring peace to the city of Los Angeles, and this man burst into the room, started lunging towards the podium, interrupting me and elevating his voice, and was stopped, did not identify himself, and was removed from the room," Noem said.(NBC) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, Offering up to 4% BTC Back on Everything: Coinbase teams up with American Express to offer its first credit card, giving up to 4% back in Bitcoin—exclusively for Coinbase One subscribers. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. Oil And Gold Prices Surge Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions: Oil and gold prices soared as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran rattled global markets and raised fears of a broader geopolitical crisis. Brent crude surged nearly 10%, while WTI crude jumped 7.86% to $73.39 per barrel. Simultaneously, gold prices climbed over 1% to $3,445 per ounce, as investors sought safe-haven assets. (IBTimes) 2. $1.15 Billion Liquidated as Crypto Markets React to Israel-Iran Conflict: Bitcoin, which began the day trading upwards of $109k, is now valued at $104,067 — hitting a daily low of $102,700 before correcting. Altcoins followed suit, with Ethereum and Solana seeing near double-digit losses over the past 24 hours. (BitcoinSensus) 3. Dollar Rebounds on Safe-Haven Demand: The US dollar index climbed above 98.2 on Friday, rebounding from multi-year lows as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled demand for safe-haven assets. (TradingEconomics) 4. US Producer Prices Lower than Forecasts: US producer prices edged up 0.1% month-over-month in May 2025, following an upwardly revised 0.2% fall in April and compared to forecasts of a 0.2% increase. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Massive Internet Outage Affects Spotify, Twitch, Google, and More: From about 2:30 p.m. ET on June 12, users began reporting that they could not access a range of well-known apps and sites such as Spotify, Discord, Twitch, and Nintendo Switch Online, among others.Two of the internet's biggest infrastructure providers, Cloudflare and Google Cloud, were affected by the downtime. (TechTimes) 2. Chinese Fugitive Arrested at Thailand Airport for Allegedly Stealing Millions in Bitcoin: A Chinese fugitive, Tianwei, was arrested at Don Mueang Airport while trying to flee to Singapore, ending a manhunt linked to millions in stolen Bitcoin. The arrest followed a month-long search initiated after two victims reported losing $6.15 million in Bitcoin to Tianwei. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster: Your browser history has been public all along, and you had no idea. That’s basically what it feels like right now on the new stand-alone Meta AI app, where swathes of people are publishing their ostensibly private conversations with the chatbot. some users appear blissfully unaware that they are sharing these text conversations, audio clips, and images publicly with the world. (TechCrunch) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Marty Bent's Opportunity Cost Extension Converts Prices to Bitcoin, Promoting Mass Adoption and Mindful Spending: The Opportunity Cost browser extension converts prices into Bitcoin and Sats, aiming to promote mass adoption and curb unnecessary purchases. (Decrypt) (AC-A Bitcoin standard is a mental model that is powerful and informative.) 2. Bitcoin liquidity moves to non-KYC exchanges as US reserves thin: A discreet migration of Bitcoin reserves is occurring, as more BTC finds refuge on offshore exchanges, outpacing the holdings on regulated U.S. platforms. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Down 10 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The fact that gold rose and Bitcoin dropped during the announcement of hostilities in Iran show that there are still many 'traders' involved in Bitcoin, most of which do not understand it. The saying 'We are still early' is relevant here for Bitcoiners. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 900,930 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Air India Dreamliner Crashes / IAEA Says Iran Not Complying on Nuclear / US Withdraws Some Diplomats, Families From Mideast Regions / Hamas Attacks, Kills Gaza Aid Workers / US Judge Says Foreign Columbia Student Must Be Released / ICE Riots Continue, Expand / GENIUS Stablecoin Act Passes Senate / Brazil Floats Bitcoin Mining Ban, Tax Transactions / Meta Stablecoin Ambition Draws Senators Attention / WorldCoin Project Teams With USDC / Gamestop Raises $1.75B For More BTC Presumably / Bank of America Explores Own Stablecoin / CPI Less Than Expected / Interpol Still Conducting Mass Surveillance / ChatGPT Questions Uses Watts and Water Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $106,984, 31.64 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $110,384 / Lo: $106,981 Volume: $54B (Up 5%) Mkt Cap: $2.12T (Down 2%) HashRate: 929 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 66%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Air India flight to London crashes after take-off with over 240 people on board: The Boeing 787 aircraft took off from Ahmedabad airport at 1.39pm local time (8.09am BST), India’s civil aviation authority confirmed, but crashed just minutes later into a residential area. (IndependentUK) 2. UN nuclear watchdog board finds Iran not complying with nuclear obligations: A key issue cited is Iran’s failure to provide the IAEA with credible explanations of how uranium traces detected at undeclared sites in Iran came to be there, despite the agency having investigated the issue for years. Iran‘s Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) announced in a joint statement that the country will build a new uranium enrichment facility “in a secure location”, adding that “other measures… will be announced later”. (ALJazeera) 3. US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions: It’s not clear what is causing the sudden change in posture, but a defense official said US Central Command is monitoring “developing tension in the Middle East.” The State Department is also preparing to order the departure of non-essential personnel from the US embassies in Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait due to increased security risks in the region, according to a separate US official and another source familiar with the matter. (CNN) 4. Hamas Attacks Bus of Workers from American Aid Group in Gaza; 5 Deaths; Hostages Possible: The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked a bus full of aid workers with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) on Wednesday, killing at least five local Palestinians who worked with the group. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. Federal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration's deportation bid: U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction preventing the government from detaining or removing Khalil, 30. "The government cannot claim an interest in enforcing what appears to be an unconstitutional law," Farbiarz wrote, adding that the threat to free speech raised serious First Amendment concerns. (Fox) 2. Dozens taken into custody on 2nd night of DTLA curfew as new protests pop up: A hearing is set for Thursday over Gov. Gavin Newsom's request to stop troops from coming to California amid anti-ICE protests after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to L.A. (KABC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. U.S. Senate Votes 68–30 to Advance GENIUS Act Amid Warren’s Criticism: U.S. Senate votes 68–30 to advance GENIUS Act amid Warren’s criticism, as amendments are blocked and stablecoin concerns take center stage. She calls to block the bill, calling it a “national security threat” and “Trump’s corruption mechanism via stablecoins.” (BitcoinSensus) 2. Brazilian Party Proposes Bill to Restrict Bitcoin Mining and Tax Trading Activities: A new bill introduced by a deputy from President Lula’s political party proposes to allow only licensed entities to mine bitcoin in Brazil. The draft restricts cryptocurrency trading to licensed traders and establishes a daily tax on these activities. (BitcoinCom) 3. US Senators Raise Alarms Over Meta's Stablecoin Ambitions: Senators Warren and Blumenthal expressed concerns about Meta's stablecoin plans, warning of threats to competition and financial privacy. They highlighted the potential for Meta to consolidate economic power and control the U.S. money supply through stablecoins integrated into its platforms. (Decrypt) (AC-Meta may not have the best intentions, but is it up to the government or the marketplace to decide on usage?) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Biometric Crypto ID Project World Adds Native Support for USDC Stablecoin: Circle has announced the launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on World Chain. This development allows the nearly two million users who previously held bridged USDC in their World App wallets to upgrade to native USDC issued directly by Circle, ensuring that their holdings are now fully backed by liquid cash and cash-equivalent assets. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Keep an eye on this surveillance, controlling project) -Institutional Concerns- 1. GameStop files for $1.75 billion offering as bitcoin treasury takes hold: GameStop announced Wednesday it will offer $1.75 billion of 0.0% convertible senior notes, seemingly in a bid to raise money for potential bitcoin purchases. (TheBlock) 2. Bank of America eyes dollar-pegged stablecoin amid Senate fast-tracking GENIUS Act: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan confirmed the lender plans to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin and is working on an internal build conducted alongside other industry participants. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Inflation Rate Rises Less than Expected: The annual inflation rate in the US rose for the first time in four months to 2.4% in May 2025 from April’s 2.3%, the lowest since 2021, but came in below expectations of 2.5%. (TradingEconomics) 2. Wall Street Pulls Back on Tentative US-China Deal: US stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors took a breather from the recent rally, despite encouraging inflation data and a tentative US-China trade agreement. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% to snap 3-day win streak, the Nasdaq lost 0.5%, and the Dow finished flat. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Dozens arrested across Asia in global infostealer malware crackdown: A global law enforcement crackdown on information-stealing malware led to the arrest of 32 suspects and the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains linked to cybercrime. The operation, which ran from January to April, led to the arrest of 18 suspects in Vietnam who were allegedly involved in illegal cyber activities. (TheRecord) (AC-As more stories of globalized LE crackdowns happen, it becomes more obvious that mass surveillance of digital data is becoming entrenched.) -Technology and Science- 1. Every ChatGPT Question Comes at a Cost: Enough Power for a Lightbulb and a Teaspoon of Water: In a recent blog post, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that an average ChatGPT query uses the energy equivalent of high-efficiency lightbulb would use in a couple of minutes and 0.000085 gallons of water, which he described as 'roughly one-fifteenth of a teaspoon.' (IBTimes) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, coupled with Israel’s recent strike on Hodeida, could drive commodity, financial and Bitcoin volatility. Iran’s threats to disrupt Persian Gulf shipping may spike also oil prices, impacting global markets and reinforcing Bitcoin’s appeal as a decentralized asset. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 900,773 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US-China Trade Talks Reach Consensus / Israeli Navy Hits Yemen Port / FEMA to be Wound Down / LA Mayor Declares Small Area Curfew / Musk Expresses 'Regret' for Posts / Russia to Fine Solo Crypto Miners / Stablecoin CLARITY Act Heads to House / Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Involvement / Ukraine to Vote on Crypto Reserves / CPI Data Today / Courts to Settle 23&Me Genetic Data Debate / Predator Drone Seen Over LA / SpaceX Delays ISS Crew Launch / Bitcoin Nodes for Economic Purposes Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $109,302, 32.77 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $110,380 / Lo: $108,367 Volume: $51B (Down 10%) Mkt Cap: $2.17T (Even) HashRate: 903 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 200%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US-China talks end with plan for Trump and Xi to approve: The US and China say they have agreed in principle to a framework for de-escalating trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal should result in restrictions on rare earth minerals and magnets being resolved. (BBC) 2. Israeli navy attacks rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida, a first in the conflict: Israel’s navy attacked docks in Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Tuesday, launching its first seaborne assault against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels while warning more could come. The Israeli military said missile boats carried out the attack. (AP) -US Events- 1. Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season: The FEMA Review Council, created by Trump, will lead reforms to shift disaster response funding directly to the president’s office and reduce FEMA's role. The disaster relief fund holds $13 billion expected to last through September 30, while the White House requested $26 billion for next fiscal year disaster funding. (GroundNews) 2. LA Mayor Declares Local Emergency, Issues A Curfew For Downtown Los Angeles: LA mayor Karen Bass announced that a curfew will be put into effect for one square mile of downtown Los Angeles following four nights of violent, chaotic protests and looting, during which the LAPD arrested more than 150 people. (ZeroHedge) 3. Elon Musk Expresses ‘Regret’ for Posts About Trump — ‘They Went Too Far’: A contrite Elon Musk said he is sorry Wednesday for recent social media posts about President Donald Trump and expressed remorse for his actions. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Russia to Fine Illegal Crypto Mining – Penalties Up to 2M Rubles ($25K): For individuals, participation in mining without meeting the established requirements will result in a fine of 100,000 to 200,000 rubles and the confiscation of the mined tokens. Penalties will also affect the field of settlements. Any use of digital currency as a means of payment outside experimental legal regimes will entail fines. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-The action signals the establishment of a Russian 'crypto' centralization for the purposes of dismantling the USD leadership. Economic freedom of citizens is not a priority.) 2. Crypto Regulation Clarity Act Heads to House Floor for Vote: The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has passed through two House committees, with bipartisan support, and is now set for a full floor vote. The bill aims to redefine crypto regulation in the U.S., shifting oversight powers from the SEC to the CFTC. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Investments: Connecticut prohibits state and local governments from holding or accepting crypto. The new law, set to take effect in October 2025, blocks state and local authorities from buying, holding, or accepting digital assets. (Blockonomi) (AC- TDS reaction?) 2. Crypto asset reserve bill lands in Ukraine’s parliament: Although the bill would allow the National Bank of Ukraine to acquire crypto assets like Bitcoin as part of state reserves, it would not require the bank to do so. (CoinTelegraph) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Steady Ahead of Inflation Data: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady at 4.47% on Wednesday, pausing after two consecutive declines, as investors turned cautious ahead of the latest CPI report. (TradingEconomics) 2. S&P 500 Posts 3rd Day Winning Streak: US stocks finished higher on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on US-China trade talks, buoyed by comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who said negotiations were going “really, really well.” The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, marking 3rd day wining streak, while the Dow added 105 points and the Nasdaq advanced 0.6%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. States Challenge 23andMe Over Genetic Data Sale in Bankruptcy Deal: 27 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against 23andMe, aiming to block the company from selling customers' personal DNA information without their consent. Regeneron, a pharmaceutical company, states that it intends to acquire 23andMe and assures that it will comply with all applicable privacy rules and laws. To help review the deal, a court-appointed privacy ombudsman has been tasked with investigating how the sale might impact users' personal information. That report is expected to be submitted to the court by Tuesday. (IBTimes) 2. Predator Drone Overwatch in LA Sparks Outrage: Is Trump Testing Martial Law Tactics in Blue America?: Flight trackers and aircraft data showed that an MQ-9 Reaper, a military-rated drone often employed in foreign combat areas, flew over LA during political protests. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. NASA, Partners Delay Axiom Mission 4, Reviewing ISS Launch Date: NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are standing down from the launch opportunity on Wednesday, June 11, of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station to allow additional time for SpaceX teams to repair a liquid oxygen leak identified during post-static fire Falcon 9 rocket inspections. (NASAgov) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Economic Bitcoin Nodes: Why You Need To Use Your Node For It To Matter: A node that is not being used for economics purposes is completely irrelevant to the consensus rules of the Bitcoin network at large. It creates no economic pressure, imposes no opportunity cost, on the rest of the network when it alters its consensus rules. It is indistinguishable from a participant in a sybil attack. Your node doesn’t matter, unless you use it. So use it. (BItcoinMag) (AC-A good description of node purposes and mechanics on the system whole. A good read for all Bitcoiners.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The Crypto Regulation Clarity Act’s advancement to a House vote signals a pivotal shift toward CFTC oversight, potentially easing regulatory burdens on Bitcoin and fostering institutional adoption. The continued push to institutionalize Bitcoin will highlight the debate on ultimate purposes of Satoshi's dream. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 900,478 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Greta Arrested Near Israel / Russia Advances in Ukraine / LA ICE Riots Surreal, National Guard Mobilized by Trump, Nationwide Protests Planned / BRICS May Target Dollar Dominance in July / Saylor Downplays Quantum Threat / OpenAI Takes Down State Actors on ChatGPT / Polymarket and X Team Up to Predict the Future / Bitcoin 'Family' Spreads Keys Worldwide / Bitcoin Core Goes Neutral on Spam Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $107,650, 32.49 oz Gold, .25 Median US House 24hr Hi: $107,475 / Lo: $105,400 Volume: $45B (Up 24%) Mkt Cap: $2.13T (Up 2%) HashRate: 882 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. IDF prevents aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists from reaching Gaza: Israeli forces have stopped a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. (ABC) 2. Russia advances to east-central Ukrainian region amid row over dead soldiers: Russia said on Sunday its forces had advanced to the edge of the east-central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk amid a public row between Moscow and Kyiv over peace negotiations and the return of thousands of bodies of soldiers who fell in the war. (Reuters) -US Events- 1. Gov. Newsom Formally Requests Rescinding of National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests: Governor Gavin Newsom called on the federal government to cancel the use of 2,000 National Guard members sent to Los Angeles in response to the ongoing demonstrations. The deployment followed two days of protests against federal ICE immigration raids, with Newsom and others arguing the National Guard was activated without his consent, which they called unlawful under federal law. (GroundNews) 2. Los Angeles Warzone: "Insurrectionist Mobs" Attack Cops, Set Fires, Block 101 Freeway: What began as an anti–Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest, coordinated by rogue Marxist-aligned nonprofits, on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles quickly spiraled into riots and chaos, escalating by Sunday into what sure seems like 'insurrectionist behavior' against the federal government. What appears evident is that elements within the Democratic Party—from local L.A. leaders to D.C. elites, along with the law firms behind their sprawling dark-funded leftist NGO network—are orchestrating a coordinated color revolution. (ZeroHedge) 3. 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protest Planned for President's Birthday: The protests, organized by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups, are targeting a military parade that is set to be held in the nation's capital on June 14, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the Army's 250th birthday and Flag Day. (Newsweeek) (AC-The protest in trending on X, and with the organized protests in LA, this trend may well continue into the summer, no matter the outcome of National Guard in LA.) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Ron Paul Expects BRICS to End Dollar Dominance With New July Strategy: "In July, the BRICS nations will meet in Rio de Janeiro to unveil their most ambitious plan yet: To create an alternative to the dollar-based financial system that has dominated global trade for 80 years." Ron Paul posted on X. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.5% on Monday, maintaining its recent advance as investors geared up for a week filled with high-impact economic data and trade developments. (TradingEconomics) 2. U.S.-China Trade Talks to Resume in London Today: Senior officials from the U.S. and China are set to begin a new round of talks in London today, signaling easing trade tensions. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Michael Saylor Downplays BTC's Quantum Threat: The Bitcoin network will eventually do a software upgrade that will nullify the quantum threat to BTC, Strategy's Michael Saylor recently said on CNBC. (CoinDesk) 2. OpenAI takes down ChatGPT accounts linked to state-backed hacking, disinformation: State-backed threat actors from a handful of countries are now using ChatGPT for illicit purposes ranging from malware refinement to employment scams and social media disinformation campaigns, OpenAI said this week. (TheRecord) (AC-Who are the winners? Losers?) -Technology and Science- 1. Drones, AI and Blockchain Are Transforming Sustainable Farming in Malaysia: An AgriTech initiative in Malaysia integrates drones, AI, and blockchain to support sustainable farming and technological innovation. This partnership aims to create a blueprint for efficient, sustainable agriculture on over 490,000 acres of palm plantations. (Forbes) 2. X and Polymarket Collaborate on a Real-time Tool for Market Insights and Predictions: A real-time tool has been launched by X and Polymarket to provide live insights into market-influencing events. The tool combines data from X, predictions from Polymarket, and explanations from xAI’s chatbot Grok. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. ‘Bitcoin Family’ revamps security after crypto crime wave: Didi Taihuttu, patriarch of the so-called “Bitcoin Family,” has overhauled his digital asset security setup following a wave of violent attacks targeting crypto holders. The family, known for going all-in on Bitcoin in 2017, now hides portions of their private keys across four continents. In a CNBC interview, Taihuttu said he now uses a hybrid approach instead of relying solely on hardware wallets. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Bitcoin network transaction activity reaches lowest level since Oct. 2023: The seven-day moving average number of transactions on the Bitcoin network hit a 19-month low recently, according to The Block’s data. (TheBlock) 3. Bitcoin Core Endorses Openness for Nonfinancial Transactions: Bitcoin Core, the most widely used full-node implementation within the Bitcoin ecosystem, has released an official statement clarifying its stance on the inclusion of nonfinancial data in blockchain transactions. Backed by over 30 contributing developers, the statement emphasized the project’s commitment to Bitcoin’s foundational principle of being a censorship-resistant system, acknowledging that such a network would naturally support use cases that may not gain universal approval. (CoinTrust) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 62/100 (Up 18 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 899,491 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 02Jun2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: 31 Palestinians Kills in Gaza / Fires, Chaos in France Following Football Final / Conservative Wins in Poland / Terror Attack With Flamethrower in Colorado / Homeless Man Stabs 11 in Oregon / IMF Eyes Pakistan Bitcoin Plans / Trump Media Raises $2.4B for Bitcoin / Trump, Xi May Talk This Week / Insurance Companies Step Up for Crypto Holders / Hackers Targeting Your Keys / XChat to Have 'Bitcoin Encryption' / Ross Ulbricht Given 300 BTC Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $104,094 31.02 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $105,930 / Lo: $103,833 Volume: $41B (Up 16%) Mkt Cap: $2.06T (Even) HashRate: 913 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 33%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli attack on Palestinians near Gaza aid distribution center kills at least 31: Eyewitnesses said the IDF fired on crowds around 1km from a new aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation in the al-Mawasi area of western Rafah, according to the Palestinian Authority’s Wafa news agency. Witnesses said Israeli forces fired directly “from tanks and drones”. (IndependentUK) (AC- Somewhat misleading as the area of concern is 1 KM from the aid site. Still troubling however.) 2. Two Dead, 700 Fires, and Nearly 560 Arrests in France After Champions League Final: France saw a record number of arrests following a major sporting event after deadly scenes broke out following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday.(Breitbart) 3. Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government: In a victory for European conservatives inspired by U.S. President Donald Trump, Nawrocki secured 50.89% of the vote, election commission data showed, an outcome that presages more political gridlock as he is likely to use his presidential veto to thwart Prime Minister Donald Tusk's liberal policy agenda. (Reuters) (AC-Apparently Nawrocki is pro-Bitcoin.) -US Events- 1. Suspect charged with murder after fire attack on Israeli hostage advocates in Colorado: A man who shouted "free Palestine" and used a "makeshift flamethrower" to attack people marching in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, Colorado authorities said early Monday. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, of El Paso County, Colorado, had been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is an Egyptian national who seemingly acted alone. (NBC) 2. Suspect in custody after 11 stabbed at Oregon homeless services provider: A suspect was in custody after the violence at 7:15 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission. Executive Director Craig Smith said that the attacker was new to the mission, having spent Saturday night there, and was about to check in for a second night when he got into a fight. (NBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. IMF Vs. Bitcoin: Expert Warns Pakistan Will Be The Next To Fold: Less than a week after Pakistan unveiled a plan to channel 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity into Bitcoin mines and artificial-intelligence data centres, the International Monetary Fund has asked Islamabad authorities for “urgent clarification” and scheduled a stand-alone virtual meeting with the Finance Ministry to discuss the power allocation. (Bitcoinist) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Trump Media Completes $2.4 Billion Raise to Fuel Bitcoin Buys: Trump Media & Technology Group raised $2.4 billion for a Bitcoin treasury through stock and notes offerings. The funds will be used for Bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes, with Anchorage Digital and Crypto.com as custodians. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Steady as Investors Weigh Tariff Uncertainty: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady at 4.42% on Monday, as investors assessed the potential economic fallout from renewed global trade tensions.(TradingEconomics) 2. 50% Steel Tariff Takes Effect Wednesday: President Donald Trump said that US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will double from 25% to 50%, starting Wednesday. (TradingEconomics) 3. Trump, Xi May Talk Trade This Week, Says US Economic Adviser: U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could speak about trade “as soon as this week,” though no date has been confirmed. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Insurance companies race to cover crypto kidnap and ransom risks: A wave of violent attacks on cryptocurrency holders is pushing insurers to develop new protections aimed at a growing physical threat: kidnapping for crypto. At least three firms specializing in crypto insurance and security are now preparing tailored kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies for digital asset investors. Relm Insurance CEO Joseph Ziolkowski said his firm is finalizing its K&R offering, but pricing is complex, requiring detailed assessments of a client’s physical and cyber defenses. “If someone has 24/7 personal security detail traveling with them at all times, that obviously would be a credit and would affect premium,” he said. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Hackers now pose as security companies to frame victims while stealing private keys: Yu Xian, founder of blockchain security firm SlowMist, raised the alarm on June 1 after exposing a list of fraudulent X accounts. These accounts, he said, pretend to represent trusted security services while secretly working to compromise their targets. (CryptoSlate) -Technology and Science- 1. Elon Musk Claims ‘Bitcoin Style’ Encryption for New XChat Features: Elon Musk has announced that the new XChat feature on the X platform will incorporate “Bitcoin style” encryption, enhancing user privacy and security. However, many in the crypto community were quick to point out that “Bitcoin style” encryption doesn’t mean much, with Samson Mow simply replying, “Bitcoin isn’t encrypted.” (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Ross Ulbricht Given 300 Bitcoin Donation: Ross Ulbricht, the recently freed founder of the Silk Road marketplace, has received a donation of 300 BTC, valued at over $31 million, to his designated donation wallet. (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 897,549 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20May2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Ukraine Talks Still in Play / French Want Army Deployed in Cities / US Rep. McIver Charged With Assault / SCOTUS OKs Trump's TPS Revocation for Venezuelans / GENIUS Act Moves Forward / New SEC IG Targets Crypto Fraud / Circle Wants to be Sold / Wrench Attacks in Africa Up, Coinbase Hacked for Customer's Addresses / Trump Signs Deepfake Law Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $105,056, 32.47 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $106,814 / Lo: $102,161 Volume: $55B (Down 14%) Mkt Cap: $2.08T (Up 2%) HashRate: 856 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Announces Immediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Following a two-hour call with Putin, Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine would begin immediate peace negotiations, with the Vatican offered as a potential venue by the Pope. (Reuters) 2. 80% Of French Women Want The Army Deployed In French Cities To Protect Them: Due to France’s drug trafficking crisis, a large majority of French are in favor of the army being deployed into disadvantaged neighborhoods in problematic neighborhoods in France, including 80 percent of women. France has seen an incredible 86 percent increase in sexual violence in the last 10 years, with mass immigration fueling this trend. (ZeroHedge) -US Events- 1. Rep. LaMonica McIver Charged with Assault, Impeding Law Enforcement Officials at ICE Detention Center: Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was charged with assaulting, resisting, and impeding law enforcement officers during a riot at Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. DHS Secretary Noem wrote in a post on X. “No one is above the law. If any person, regardless of political party, influence or status, assaults a law enforcement officer as we witnessed Congresswoman McIver do, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” (Breitbart) 2. Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke protected status for thousands of Venezuelans: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for around 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Senate advances a major crypto regulation bill (GENIUS) on a bipartisan vote: The Senate voted 66-32 on Monday to advance bipartisan legislation regulating stablecoins in the U.S. Negotiators won Democratic support by strengthening rules on foreign issuers, boosting enforcement, banning tech giants from issuing stablecoins, and adding ethics rules preventing lawmakers from issuing stablecoins. (GroundNews) 2. SEC’s new interim watchdog Katherine Reilly to target crypto fraud as top priority: Katherine Reilly assumed the role of Acting Inspector General at the U.S. SEC on May 20. In the most recent “Inspector General’s Statement on the SEC’s Management and Performance Challenges” issued in October 2024, Reilly named crypto-related fraud among the agency’s four central obstacles. (CryptoSlate) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Circle Has 'Informal Talks' Over $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple: Circle, the stablecoin issuer behind USDC, has reportedly engaged in "informal talks" to sell itself to Coinbase or Ripple, seeking at least $5 billion, as an alternative to an IPO. Coinbase and Ripple have both shown interest in acquiring Circle, with Ripple offering $4-5 billion in XRP and cash. (Decrypt) 2. Bitcoin ETFs post strongest inflow since May 2 as investor demand returns: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $667.4 million in inflows on May 19, the second-largest single-day inflow this month, marking a four-day streak of net positive flows. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Stabilize: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.43% on Tuesday, after a volatile session on Monday during which the benchmark briefly touched a one-month high. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Crypto Abduction Threat Spreads to Africa; Ugandan Founder Targeted: The founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs was abducted by armed criminals posing as law enforcement. The criminals demanded $500,000 and access to the founder’s cryptocurrency wallets. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Wrench attacks are becoming a weekly story now.) 2. Coinbase data leak could put users in physical danger: A recent data breach at crypto exchange Coinbase has raised concerns about user safety after hackers gained access to sensitive information, including home addresses. While no passwords, private keys or account funds were exposed, cybercriminals reportedly bribed overseas customer service contractors to access internal systems. This allowed them to steal personal data that could be used in social engineering scams or even physical extortion attempts. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Not good.) -Technology and Science- 1. Trump Signs Law Criminalizing Non-Consensual Sharing Online of Intimate Images, Deepfakes: The Take It Down Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, criminalizes non-consensual online publication of intimate images, including deepfakes, and requires tech platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. First Lady Melania Trump praised the law as a victory for protecting children. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): It's obvious bitcoin and crypto holders are being targeted globally for 'wrench attacks' more frequently. Act today to protect your identity, holdings, home and loved ones. Build deceptive wallets and use multi-sig where possible. Use your 2A rights. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 896,962 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15May2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russia-Ukraine Talks Proceed Without Putin / China Activity Up Near Taiwan / DHS Investigating James Comey Post / NYU Withholds Diploma Over Anti-Israel Speech / NJ Transit Strike Strands Many / GENIUS is Not Dead / WI Investment Board Sells BTC ETC at a Low / Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Buys More BTC ETF / New Companies Start Bitcoin Treasuries / Markets Quiet / Coinbase Hacked for $400M / Cartels Using Drones For Recon / US-UAE Sign Deal for Huge New AI Center / Artists Price Works in Bitcoin / Global Population To Start Decline in 2085 Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $103,636, 32.84 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $104,432 / Lo: $101,440 Volume: $50 (Up 15%) Mkt Cap: $2.05T (Up 1%) HashRate: 846 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 25%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in 3 years: Live Turkish television pictures showed Russian and Ukrainian negotiators holding discussions together with a Turkish delegation. The meeting at the Dolmabahce Palace on the Bosphorus marks a rare sign of diplomatic progress between the warring sides, who had not met face-to-face since March 2022. It was Putin who proposed the direct talks in Turkey, but he spurned a challenge from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet him there in person. Instead, he sent a team of mid-level officials, and Ukraine responded by naming negotiators of similar rank. (Reuters) 2. Taiwan sees spike in PLA military activity as island stages defence drills: Taiwan has reported an increase in activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) near the self-ruled island over the past four days, as its own military has conducted a series of live-fire drills to test its amphibious defences. The island’s defence ministry reported on Thursday that 29 aircraft and nine vessels were operating near the island in the last 24 hours. (SCMP) -US Events- 1. Noem says DHS, Secret Service investigating Comey over alleged ‘assassination’ threat: Former FBI Director James Comey posted an Instagram image on May 15, 2025, showing seashells forming the numbers '8647'. The number '86' often means to get rid of or refuse service, which some Trump administration officials interpret as a call for violence against the president. (GroundNews) 2. NYU denies diploma to student who criticized Israel in commencement speech: Logan Rozos delivered a pro-Palestinian speech at NYU's Gallatin School graduation on Wednesday, which received cheers and a standing ovation. The university announced it would withhold Rozos’s diploma and pursue disciplinary action amid nationwide pressure on universities to counter pro-Palestinian speech linked to possible federal funding risks. (GroundNews) 3. New Jersey Transit strike underway; some 350,000 commuters scramble for transportation: Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) union had been threatening to go on strike unless NJ Transit officials and the union were able to agree on new contract terms and conditions for the workers who drive the trains. (ABC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Stablecoin Legislation Is Moving in the Senate Again as Lawmakers Negotiate New Draft: Progress has been made on the Senate's GENIUS Act, with new language addressing national security, ethics, and Big Tech in stablecoin legislation. The bill still exempts the president and vice president from issuing stablecoins, but now prohibits executive special government employees from doing so. (Decrypt) (AC-GENIUS is apparently not dead.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Wisconsin Investment Board Liquidates $300M Stake BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Amid Tariff Uncertainty: The State of Wisconsin Investment Board sold its $300 million stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the first quarter of 2025, amidst market uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs. The sale was completed before 'Liberation Day' on April 2, 2025, when comprehensive tariffs were imposed. (Decrypt) (AC-Even investment boards are subject to emotional transactions. Now that the BTC price is rising, maybe it's a good time to repurchase...) 2. Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund raised BlackRock Bitcoin ETF exposure to 8.7 million shares in Q1, valued at $408.5 million: An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund added an extra 491,439 shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF in Q1, currently worth $28.8 million. The acquisitions bring Mubadala Investment Company’s total IBIT holdings to 8,726,972 shares, now valued at $512 million. (TheBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. A1 Abraaj Becomes First Middle Eastern Public Firm to Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy: Bahrain-based A1 Abraaj Restaurants Group has officially adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. (BitcoinCom) 2. Meliuz Purchases 274 BTC, Pioneering Bitcoin Treasury Strategy in Brazil: Meliuz, a Brazilian cashback business, has become the first public company in Brazil and Latin America to establish a bitcoin treasury strategy. (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Set to End Week Little Changed: The US dollar index eased to around 100.6 on Friday and was poised to end the week little changed, as early gains from the US-China trade truce were offset by softer US economic data. (TradingEconomics) 2. S&P 500 Extends Gains for Fourth Day: US stocks closed mixed Thursday as investors weighed earnings, economic data, and lingering trade uncertainty. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for a fourth straight gain, lifted by Cisco’s 3.7% jump on an upbeat AI-driven forecast, while the Dow added 271 points and the Nasdaq 100 finished muted, as Amazon and Meta weighed. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Coinbase Hack: $400M Breach via Insider Threat: On May 11, someone sent Coinbase an email claiming they had accessed customer data. At first glance? Classic bluff. But this was different. Hackers had paid insiders—both employees and external collaborators—to get their hands on sensitive systems. From there, it snowballed: fake identities, direct manipulation of users, and theft of real crypto assets. Coinbase is already reinforcing internal controls, and the transparency around the breach might actually work in their favor long-term. Still, if you’re holding funds on centralized exchanges, this is your reminder: Not your keys, not your coins. (BitcoinSensus) -Technology and Science- 1. Mexican Cartels Increasingly Using Drones to Replace Human Scouts: Mexican cartels are increasing their use of drones to replace human scouts to monitor the activity of U.S. Border Patrol agents along the border. The drones are reportedly replacing the human scouts who were frequently minors. (Breitbart) 2. Trump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE: The US and UAE will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu Dhabi to advance artificial intelligence capabilities with 5-gigawatts of capacity — enough to power a major city. No companies were named in the Commerce Department’s announcement, although Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spotted at one of Trump’s UAE meetings. Nvidia declined to comment. (CNN) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Creative Energy Priced In Sats: 12 Bitcoin Artists Preview Bitcoin 2025 Art Gallery and Auction: Since 2019, the Bitcoin Conference Art Gallery has invited artists to do something radical—at least by traditional art world standards: price their work in bitcoin—not as metaphor, but as method. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): FutureCast Friday: Global Population Is Projected To Begin Declining In 2085: As fertility rates fall and life expectancy rises, average ages are climbing in nearly every country, while population growth is steadily tapering off. The global population is projected to begin declining in 2085, as the average age rises to 42 years (from the current 33 years). By the year 2100, the average person is expected to be 43 years old, with population growth at -0.1%. Population aging carries several economic challenges. These include shrinking labor forces, slower productivity growth, and increased fiscal pressure on pension and healthcare systems. (ZeroHedge) (AC-Demographics are one of the key pillars for forecasting the future. Even though the variables are many, population and age are components of economic growth and demand on resources.) Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 896,819 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15May2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Putin Skips Ukraine Talks / Pakistan-India Ceasefire Tenuous / Last Hamas US Hostage Goes Home / House Ag Bill Tightens SNAP Requirements / DBI Gabbard Fires Politicized Intel Officers / Crypto P2P Exempt From Remittance Tax / Largest Online Marketplace Haowang Shut Down / Ukraine Looks at Strategic Bitcoin Reserve / Mastercard Picks Up Crypto Payments / Spy Devices Found on Chinese Solar Units in US / Tether's New Decentralyzed AI Will Transact in BTC and USDT / Solar Flares Impact Some Comms / Most UK Bitcoiners HODL Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $102,382, 32.18 oz Gold, .24 Median US House 24hr Hi: $104,303 / Lo: $101,540 Volume: $45 (Down 12%) Mkt Cap: $2.03T (Down 1%) HashRate: 855 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Putin to skip Ukraine talks as confusion swirls in Turkey: Ukraine and Russia may hold talks in Turkey today but there is confusion over who, if anyone, will attend. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin won’t be taking part, despite calling the talks himself. Kyiv and Moscow are not known to have held direct talks at any level since soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (CNN) 2. Pakistan Commits to India Ceasefire but Vows Response to Aggression: Pakistan reiterated its commitment to a ceasefire with India but warned of retaliation if attacked, amid ongoing tensions. The statement follows recent hostilities and a ceasefire agreement, with both nations expelling diplomats. (Reuters) 3. Last U.S. Hostage in Gaza Is Reunited With Parents: ‘We Never Lost Hope’: Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Edan Alexander was kept hostage underground for 583 days in the tunnels beneath Gaza. After he was released on Monday evening, he stood in a plain white room on an Israeli military base as his mother rushed in. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. House GOP Agriculture bill advances out of committee: The legislation directs states to cover a portion of SNAP benefit costs, narrows eligibility requirements for the program, and aims to prevent the federal government from being able to increase monthly benefits in the future. Work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents would also tighten under the plan. (TheHill) (AC-Not sure why SNAP issues are included in an agriculture bill.) 2. DNI Gabbard fires two senior intelligence officials focused on assessing threats to US: Gabbard fired Mike Collins, the acting chair, and his deputy, Maria Langan-Riekhof, on Tuesday. The dismissals come as Gabbard has vowed to root out what she has described as politicization of the intelligence community, and launched a war on leaks to the media that critics say is hollowing out the intelligence community of needed expertise from experienced professionals. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto P2P Transfers Dodge 5% Remittance Fee in New Tax Plan Proposal: The newly proposed 5% remittance tax, tucked into the House’s “Big Beautiful” tax reform bill, could have significant implications for cryptocurrency holders in America. One of the bill’s most controversial additions is the proposed 5% remittance tax, which has major implications for cryptocurrency users. While the tax applies to traditional remittance providers like PayPal and MoneyGram, it exempts peer-to-peer crypto transactions—a loophole that could boost digital asset adoption. (BItcoinSensus) 2. World's largest illicit online marketplace Haowang shuts down after Telegram intervention: Haowang Guarantee, a Telegram-based illicit marketplace and money laundering channel, announced its closure earlier this week. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said Haowang was the largest-ever illicit online marketplace, processing over $27 billion in USDT transactions. (TheBlock) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Ukraine plans first-of-its-kind Bitcoin reserves with reported support from Binance: According to Ukrainian media outlet Incrypted, Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zhelezniak confirmed that a draft law is being developed to support the initiative. (CryptoSlate) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Mastercard Teams With MoonPay in Latest Stablecoin Tie-Up: A new partnership between Mastercard and a crypto company, MoonPay, will enable users and businesses to conduct transactions using stablecoins globally. The collaboration leverages infrastructure from Iron, a stablecoin payment firm acquired by MoonPay. Despite regulatory uncertainties, card networks are increasingly embracing stablecoin technology for various financial applications. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held steady around 4.53% on Thursday, maintaining recent gains as easing global trade tensions dampened demand for safe-haven assets. (TradingEconomics) 2. Nasdaq Rises on Chip Rally: US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed evolving trade policies and recent strength in the tech sector. The S&P 500 added 0.1% after erasing its losses for the year, while the Dow slipped 89 points and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.7%, boosted by gains in major chipmakers. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. U.S. Engineers Find ‘Rogue Communication Devices’ in Chinese Solar Panels: U.S. engineers have discovered mysterious, undocumented communication devices lurking in some Chinese-made solar power inverters and batteries. “The rogue components provide additional, undocumented communication channels that could allow firewalls to be circumvented remotely, with potentially catastrophic consequences,” said Reuters’ sources. (Reuters) -Technology and Science- 1. Meet 'QVAC': Tether’s Decentralized AI God in Your Pocket: Stablecoin giant Tether's new QVAC AI platform takes aim at Big Tech and lets agents run independently, transacting in Bitcoin and USDT. Tether says AI developed using its QVAC framework can run entirely on user devices and claims its QVAC architecture is designed to support trillions of AI agents. The company will release an open-source software development kit later this year. (Decrypt) 2. Blackouts Around The World As X Class Solar Flare Hits Earth: Three solar flares have erupted from sunspot region 4087 since yesterday. The latest was the largest of the year so far. "Flares of this magnitude are not frequent," they note, adding "users of high frequency (HF) radio signals may experience temporary degradation or complete loss of signal on much of the sunlit side of Earth." (IFLScience) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Most UK Bitcoin Holders Have Never Sold: The 2024 UK Customer Report by CoinCorner reveals that 51% of customers have never sold their Bitcoin, opting for small, frequent purchases and larger sales during price surges. Demographics challenge stereotypes, with 56% of users aged 35-54, and London leading in user count and transaction volume. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans 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