⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 934,346 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Under Pressure / Israel Opens Gaza-Egypt Crossing / S. Africa Expels Israel Dep. Ambassador / Kevin Warsh Nominated For US Fed Chair / Senate Deal Keeps Government Open For Now / Attempted Jailbreak of Mangione is Meme-Worthy / CLARITY Bill Moves Out of Committee / El Salvador Buys...Gold? / Bhutan Moves Bitcoin / Fidelity To Enter Stablecoin Market / Stocks Fall, Bitcoin Drops, Gold, Silver Drop / US Factory Orders Up / Ollama Decentralized AI Everywhere / Google Engineer Convicted For Stealing AI Secrets / Anthropic Tells Pentagon AI Ethics Parameters, DOW Not Happy Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $82,546, 17.33 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $87,929/ Lo: $81,071 Volume: 82B (Up 96%) Mkt Cap: $1.65T (Down 6%) HashRate: .876 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Down .8 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Warns of Consequences After EU IRGC Terror Designation: Iran threatened "hazardous consequences" after the EU designated its Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, prompting Tehran to prepare for potential US military action. Protests in Iran continue amid a crackdown that has killed over 6,000, per human rights groups. (CNN) 2. Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure: COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said in a statement that starting on Sunday a “limited movement of people only” would be allowed through the Rafah crossing, Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world. (AP) 3. South Africa declares Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata, orders him to leave country: The South African Foreign Ministry said that it was expelling Ariel Seidman, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, because of repeated official Israeli social media posts that insulted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. (AP) (AC-Insulting the sitting president when you are an ambassador to that country is not so diplomatic.) -US Events- 1. President Donald Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: The president confirmed his pick on Friday to replace the incumbent Jerome Powell when his term ends in May. Warsh's appointment his considered by some to be bearish for risk assets such as BTC given his emphasis on monetary discipline, which could mean higher real interest rates. (CoinDesk) (AC-Even though Warsh has dabbled in some 'crypto' projects in the past, his current proclivities are not clear. As a practiced central banker, control is most likely his default.) 2. Senate Strikes Deal to Fund Government, Averting a Shutdown: Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to split the bill “funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off from a ‘minibus’ package of five other major funding bills,” he Senate will instead move a stopgap bill known as a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund DHS at current levels until Feb. 13. The two sides had haggled over the length of the CR, with Democrats insisting on the two-week version that won out. (Breitbart) 3. Minnesota Man Impersonates FBI Agent in Failed Jailbreak of Alleged Assassin Luigi Mangione: The attempted jailbreak of Mangione allegedly occurred late Wednesday when 35-year-old Mark Anderson entered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, telling prison workers he had in his possession a court order mandating an unspecified prisoner’s release. When the guards asked Anderson to produce his credentials, he presented to them his Minnesota driver’s license while claiming to be “in possession of weapons,” (NBC/Brietbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor: The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of crypto market legislation in a 12-11 vote Thursday, marking a milestone in congressional efforts to finally legislate comprehensive crypto market structure rules. What comes next is a long and procedurally heavy road. The bill must be formally reported, placed on the Senate calendar, and then go through leadership scheduling decisions, potential filibusters, floor amendments, and a 60-vote cloture hurdle before it can pass the Senate with a simple majority. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. El Salvador Boosts Gold Reserves with $50 Million | 603 BTC Purchase Amid Bitcoin Strategy: This is only the second gold purchase made by the central bank since 1990 and follows a similar acquisition in September 2025, when El Salvador bought 13,999 troy ounces, also worth about $50 million | 603 BTC at the time. For El Salvador, the move marks a notable shift back toward a traditional reserve asset while continuing its parallel strategy of accumulating Bitcoin. (CoinPedia) 2. The Bhutanese government sent $8.31 million | 101 BTC worth of Bitcoin to QCP Capital: The Royal Government of Bhutan sent 100.82 $BTC worth $8.31M | 101 BTC to #QCP Capital and is likely to send more. (OnChainLLens) (AC-Don't forget that Bhutan mines Bitcoin, so there are valid reasons for occasional selling.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Wall Street Giant Fidelity Enters Stablecoin Market: Fidelity Investments has entered the stablecoin market with the launch of the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a U.S. dollar‑backed token issued on the Ethereum blockchain. Fidelity says the token is designed for both retail and institutional clients, offering real‑time settlement, 24/7 liquidity, and low‑cost treasury management. (BitcoinSensus) -Economic Indicators- 1. Stocks Fall and Bitcoin Crashes to $81K: Bitcoin fell to $81,000 triggering $1.68 billion in crypto liquidations with long positions accounting for 93% of losses. Stock futures declined 0.5-0.7% as investors await Trump’s Friday announcement for new Fed chair pick. (Blockonomi) (AC- Gold and silver also dropped about 10% each last night.) 2. US 10-Year Yield Rises on Warsh Bets: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose nearly 5 basis points to above 4.27% on Friday, continuing this week’s upward trend amid speculation that President Donald Trump will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. (TradingEconomics) 3. Wall Street Slips as Microsoft Shock Rekindles AI Valuation Fears: US stocks closed mixed on Thursday after a weak session, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.1% and the Nasdaq falling 0.5%, while the Dow edged 0.1% higher. Losses were driven by a sharp selloff in technology as investors reassessed AI related valuations amid a heavy slate of earnings. Microsoft sank 10% after flagging slower cloud growth alongside a surge in AI infrastructure spending. (TradingEconomics) 4. US Factory Orders Rise Most in 6 Months: New orders for US manufactured goods rose by 2.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted $621.6 billion in November of 2025, rebounding from the revised 1.2% drop in the previous month, the sharpest increase in six months. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Researchers Find 175,000 Publicly Exposed Ollama AI Servers Across 130 Countries: Ollama is an open-source framework that allows users to easily download, run, and manage large language models (LLMs) locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The fact that Ollama, like the recently popular Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot), is hosted locally and operates outside of the enterprise security perimeter, poses new security concerns. This, in turn, necessitates new approaches to distinguish between managed and unmanaged AI compute, the researchers said. (HackerNews) (AC-This threat vector is wound up in the ancient centralized-decentralized battle, with the immediate result of many first users applying these decentralized servers to more nefarious jobs. Look for centralizing overreach soon. Of course these tools can be used for good too.) 2. Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China: Linwei Ding has been convicted of economic espionage for siphoning Google’s trade secrets to China-based companies. Federal agents arrested Ding in March 2024, accusing him of stealing 500+ confidential AI files while secretly collaborating with China-based companies. Ding built his own AI startup in China, pitched investors on replicating Google’s tech, and applied to a Shanghai government talent program. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. AI Company Anthropic Refuses Pentagon Demand for Unrestricted Military Access to Claude: Anthropic is in a heated dispute with the U.S. Defense Department over how the military can use its Claude AI system. The conflict threatens to end a contract worth up to $200 million. Anthropic does not want Claude used for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons targeting. The company requires human oversight for any weapons-related operations. Pentagon officials reject these restrictions. They say the military should be able to use commercial AI technology however it wants. The only requirement should be following U.S. law, not company policies. (Blockonomi) (AC-AI ethics will become a front and center issue in the coming years.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 1/100 (Down 10 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Economic news is climaxing today with major corrections in most markets and the new Fed chair announced. Every situation has it's threats, obligations and opportunities. If one can look ahead with first principles and maybe a few steps ahead, there is opportunity today. 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: 934,220 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 29Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran in US Sights / UK's Starmer Hails China / Iran Spies Arrested in Turkey / Feds Put on Leave Over Shooting / Sen. Klobuchar To Run For MN Governor / Deal-making May Keep US Government Open / White House Pushing Crypto Deal on Monday / UK Ministry of Truth Pull Coinbase Ads / Coinbase Matches Trump Baby Bonus in Bitcoin / Nomura Seeks US Bank Status / Fed Holds, Dollar Drops / ICE Using New Tech Too / Clawdbot Chaos Confuses Everyone Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,974, 17.85 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $90,439/ Lo: $87,612 Volume: 42B (Even) Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Down 2%) HashRate: .965 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3.8 sats/vBtye (Up .6 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US Military Escalates Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that time is running out for a nuclear deal, stating US forces are prepared for potential strikes as an armada arrives in the Gulf. Iran responded by asserting its military is ready with fingers on the trigger, amid reports of US conducting drills and building up forces. Saudi and Israeli officials visited Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran, while Russia urged talks and warned against force. (Retuers) 2. Starmer and Xi hail a reset in ties, helped by large AstraZeneca investment: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China's President Xi Jinping hailed a reset of ties on Thursday, pledging to build an economic partnership with deals including a major investment by AstraZeneca that they said would benefit both countries. Starmer, whose centre-left Labour government has struggled to deliver the economic growth it promised, has made improving relations with the world's second-largest economy a priority, despite misgivings about espionage and human rights. (Reuters) (AC- Canada, UK, BRICS and China. Everyone seems to be kowtowing to the presumed new world leader.) 3. Turkey Arrests Six on Charges of Spying for Iran: The espionage ring was allegedly targeting Incirlik Air Base, a critical facility used by both Turkish and American forces. The alleged spies were coordinating their efforts with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated terrorist organization. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. Federal Agents Involved in Alex Pretti Shooting Placed on Leave: Two Border Patrol agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on administrative leave pending investigation. Video emerged showing Pretti spitting at agents and damaging their vehicle days prior. (NBC) 2. Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal: Longtime Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday formally jumped into the 2026 race for Minnesota governor, three weeks after the stunning move by Gov. Tim Walz to drop his re-election bid amid political fallout from a massive fraud scandal. (Fox) 3. Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown: The president and the top Senate Democrat were discussing an agreement to split off homeland security funding from a broader spending package and negotiate new limits on immigration agents. (NYTimes) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. White House to Convene Crypto and Banking Leaders for Legislation: The White House plans a meeting with banking and cryptocurrency executives next Monday to push legislative progress on crypto regulations. (Reuters) 2. UK Regulator Bans Coinbase Ads Over Cost-of-Living Messaging: The ASA upheld 35 complaints against Coinbase's August 2024 campaign featuring satirical ads about housing costs, living expenses, and wage stagnation. The regulator ruled the ads irresponsibly implied crypto could solve financial hardship by pairing economic concerns with "IF EVERYTHING'S FINE DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING" next to Coinbase's logo. (Decrypt) (AC-These ads are simply too truthful for the Ministry of Truth.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indicated the company intends to support the initiative within Coinbase and with its employees. Armstrong wants to match the federal government’s $1,000 | 0.01 BTC seed money for eligible children and wants to do it in Bitcoin. Trump Accounts are one of the provisions that came out of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (BitcoinMag) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter: The subsidiary, Laser Digital, is based in Switzerland and owned by the Nomura Group, the Tokyo investment banking and brokerage giant. On Tuesday evening, Laser announced it had filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank. The bank, Laser Digital National Trust Bank, would focus on digital assets and offer custody and spot trading services, the company said. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: The Fed left the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its January 2026 meeting, in line with expectations, after three consecutive rate cuts last year that pushed borrowing costs to their lowest level since 2022. (TradingEconomics) 2. Dollar Slips as Bessent Boost Fades: The dollar index fell 0.3% to around 96 on Thursday, paring gains from the previous session as the lift from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s reaffirmation of a strong dollar policy proved short-lived. Bessent dismissed speculation of any US intervention to sell the dollar against the yen, in contrast to President Donald Trump’s indications that the administration is comfortable with a weaker greenback.(TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. ICE Deploys Mobile Facial Recognition App in Field Operations: ICE agents in Minnesota used the Mobile Fortify facial recognition app to scan individuals, including citizens and immigrants, during detentions. The app's non-refusal policy and data access prompted backlash from privacy advocates. (TheGuardian) 2. Clawdbot Chaos: A Forced Rebrand, Crypto Scam and 24-Hour Meltdown: A few days ago, Clawdbot was one of GitHub’s hottest open-source projects, boasting more than 80,000 stars. It's an impressive piece of engineering that lets you run an AI assistant locally with full system access through messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. Today, it’s been forced into a legal rebrand, overrun by crypto scammers, linked to a fake token that briefly hit a $16 million | 182 BTC market cap before collapsing, and criticized by researchers who found exposed gateways and accessible credentials. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 934,086 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Says Dollar Decline Is “Great” / CIA Takes Lead in Venezuela / South Korean First Lady Sentenced / Russian Drones Hit Ukraine Train / Rep. Omar Sprayed With Liquid / State Dems Scramble to Legislate Against ICE / Amazon to Lay off 16,000 / South Dakota Intros New SNR Bill / Stake N Shake Buys More BTC / Morgan Stanley, Others Get Into Crypto, Bitcoin / Fed Meets Today, Dollar Down, Stocks Up / China Hackers Infiltrated UK Leaders For Years / Is TikTok Censoring Now? / Almost 40% of US Stores Take Bitcoin Now Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,092 , 20.93 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $90,206/ Lo: $87,228 Volume: 42B (Up 15%) Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Up 2%) HashRate: .814 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up .2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. CIA Plans Permanent Footprint in Venezuela as U.S. Influence Grows: 'State Plants the Flag but the Agency Is Really the Influence': U.S. officials may initially operate from a CIA annex before the reopening of an embassy, enabling informal contacts with government factions, opposition figures and potential threats, according to the source. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas earlier this month to meet interim president Delcy Rodríguez and conveyed that Venezuela could no longer serve as a safe haven for adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran. (IBTimes) (AC-Gunboat diplomacy has evolved with the times, but the fundamentals don't.) 2. South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption: The wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption Wednesday, as her husband awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. (AP) 3. Russian forces conducted drone strikes on a passenger train in north-eastern Ukraine, killing five people and injuring others, as condemned by President Zelensky. Additional attacks killed at least three more in other regions. Officials reported the train was packed at the time of the incident. (BBC) -US Events- 1. 'I don't let bullies win': US congresswoman Omar defiant after substance thrown at her: Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance at an event she was hosting on Tuesday, when an audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at her, Minneapolis police said. Authorities have not yet identified what the liquid was. According to a BBC journalist in the room, it had a sour smell similar to a chemical product. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, has been charged with third-degree assault and is being held in custody, the local sheriff's office said. (BBC) 2. As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States: Democratic legislators across the country, aided by libertarian groups, are redoubling their efforts to restrict and challenge federal immigration tactics in their states. Democratic-backed legislation that would allow civil rights claims against ICE agents in state courts also is being considered in states including California, New York, Virginia, Maryland and Connecticut. (NYT/Reuters) 3. Amazon announced layoffs of 16,000 employees globally to address over-hiring from the pandemic era and to fund expansion in artificial intelligence tools. The company accidentally sent an internal email confirming the cuts prematurely. (Reuters) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Chinese National Gets 46 Months in Prison for $37 Million Crypto Scam Targeting Americans: Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal money transmitting business, was also ordered to pay restitution of more than $26.8 million. “This defendant and his co-conspirators scammed 174 Americans out of their hard-earned money,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. **Trump Says Dollar Decline Is “Great” as the Currency Continues to Slide: The trigger this time wasn’t inflation data, jobs numbers, or a central-bank surprise. It was a signal from President Donald Trump that a weaker currency is not only acceptable, but welcome. For investors, the takeaway was simple: there is no political backstop for the greenback. Trump’s remarks reinforced a growing perception that competitiveness and exports matter more to the current administration than exchange-rate optics. Foreign investors have not staged a dramatic exit from US assets. Instead, the shift has been gradual and persistent. Funds are flowing into gold at record prices, into emerging markets, and into non-dollar currencies offering stability without political noise. (Coindoo) (AC-A longer-than-normal report, but this is a turning point in world affairs. If USG entities are no longer artificially supporting the greenback as the world's reserve currency (Trump, Fed, etc.), then the snowball of effects are not far off. Only hard assets can survive this imminent turning, the hardest of which is Bitcoin.) 2. South Dakota Proposes Bill Allowing State to Invest in Bitcoin: South Dakota Republican Rep. Logan Manhart has introduced House Bill 1155, a proposal that would permit the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. Security is a central focus of the proposal. Any BTC held by the state would require a private key exclusively controlled by the Investment Council, stored in encrypted, hardware-secured environments across at least two geographically separated, secure locations. (BitcoinMag) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Steak 'n Shake Adds $5M | 55.68 BTC Bitcoin: Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake purchased $5 million | 55.68 BTC in Bitcoin for its corporate treasury. This is their second BTC purchase this month. (CoinGecko) 2. Morgan Stanley Appoints Amy Oldenburg as Head of Digital Asset Strategy: Morgan Stanley has named Amy Oldenburg, a 20+-year veteran at the bank, as head of its newly created Digital Asset Strategy. The appointment follows the bank’s recent filing to list spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, plus its plan to launch a proprietary digital wallet later this year. Separately, Morgan Stanley is expanding its team across digital asset-related roles, including portfolio governance and compliance consulting for crypto and digital assets functions. (Lookonchain) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Hits 4-Year Low on Trump Remarks: The dollar weakened for a fifth straight session to 96 on Wednesday, reaching a new four-year low, as President Trump said he was not concerned about the currency’s recent decline, adding that it had not fallen too much. (TradingEconomics) 2. Fed Set to Pause Rate Cuts: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at the 3.5%–3.75% target range in its January 2026 meeting, pausing its easing cycle after three consecutive rate cuts last year. (TradingEconomics) 3. S&P 500 Rises to Record High: Heavyweight tech stocks carried US equity indices on an otherwise negative session on Tuesday on mostly a positive earnings prospective in the sector. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to set a fresh record and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Chinese Hackers Reportedly Breached Phones At "Heart of Downing Street": U.S. intelligence agencies believe the breaches began as early as 2021, though they were publicly revealed in 2024. Former U.S. national security adviser Anne Neuberger said the “Chinese gained access to networks and essentially had broad and full access,” allowing them to “geolocate millions of individuals” and “record phone calls at will.” (ZeroHedge) -Technology and Science- 1. Are TikTok 'Glitches' Silencing Anti-Trump, Anti-ICE Voices? Experts Warn Users' Fears May Be Real: TikTok is facing renewed scrutiny as users report upload failures and message blocks involving videos critical of ICE and references to Jeffrey Epstein. Some users are currently concerned about the potential political censorship rather than simple technical errors on the platform. Media and technology scholars argue that repeated errors affecting the same political themes indicate possible algorithmic or systemic bias. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. 39% of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto, PayPal Survey Finds: The survey, which polled 619 payment decision-makers across retail, e-commerce, hospitality, luxury goods, and digital gaming sectors, highlights customer demand as the primary driver of adoption. Nearly nine in ten merchants (88%) report receiving inquiries from customers about paying with cryptocurrency, and more than two-thirds (69%) say customers request these payments at least once a month. (BitcoinMag) (AC-This is the lever of adoption for Bitcoin- Bitcoiners making simple inquiries and organizations like Square making the platforms easier.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): **Seriously, read the report above about the lack of USG support for the US Dollar. 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: 933,973 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: India-EU Clinch Trade Deal / Trump Raises South Korea Tariffs / Portugal Seizes Cocaine Sub Off Azores / UK's Starmer Courts China / US Winter Storm Kills 30, Many Still Powerless / CBP Chief Bovino Pulled From MN / US Carrier in Iran Range / New Zealand to Teach Bitcoin / AZ to Drop Crypto Taxes / China May Hold More Bitcoin Than US / Japan Company BTC Treasuries Seek Compliance / MSTR Add More / Dollar Down, Stocks Up / Bitcoin Devs Are Risk, Says Saylor / Ireland Gov. To Use Spyware / Bitcoin Hiring Up Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,877, 17.91 oz Gold, 4.62 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $88,834/ Lo: $87,019 Volume: 37B (Down 23%) Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Even) HashRate: .882 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.8 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. India and EU clinch the ‘mother of all deals’ in a historic free trade agreement: “This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe,” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. “It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade.” India and the EU also agreed on a framework agreement for deeper defense and security cooperation, and a separate pact aimed at easing mobility for skilled workers and students, signaling their partnership extends beyond commerce. (AP) 2. Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korea: President Trump increased U.S. tariffs on South Korean imports, including automobiles and pharmaceuticals, from 15% to 25%, citing Seoul's failure to enact a trade agreement from last year. (Reuters) 3. Portugal Seizes 9 Tons of Cocaine from Narco-Sub with U.S. and U.K. Help: Portuguese law enforcement officials on Monday announced they seized a narco-submarine off the Azores islands carrying a record-breaking nine tons worth of Europe-bound cocaine. “The semi-submersible was intercepted on the high seas, about 230 nautical miles from the Azores, in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions due to adverse weather conditions,” the statement read. (Breitbart) 4. UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US: Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, in a bid to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce its dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States. (Reuters) (AC-First Canada, now UK, are courting the possible next global hegemon. Tyrannical tendencies are also coalescing in over-controlling allies.) -US Events- 1. Deadly U.S. Winter Storm: A severe winter storm caused at least 30 deaths across multiple states, with freezing temperatures leading to power outages affecting nearly 200,000 homes. Thousands of flights were canceled, and officials warned of continued hazards from ice and snow. The storm pummeled the Northeast after sweeping through the Midwest and South. (CNN) 2. Border Patrol commander Bovino, some agents to leave Minnesota: Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino’s departure from Minnesota is imminent, according to reports from ABC News and the Associated Press. Some Border Patrol agents currently stationed in Minneapolis are expected to leave as well. (KSTP/AP) (AC-It's obvious a deal was worked out between Trump, Walz and Frey. It remains to be seen what are the details.) 3. US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region: The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is now in the Indian Ocean, putting it closer to assist in any potential US operations targeting Iran. President Donald Trump continues to consider options for striking Iran, but there is no indication any decision has been made. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. New Zealand Moves to Teach Bitcoin as Part of Financial Literacy: Bitcoin and digital currency education will be introduced across Years 1–10 and the program will be fully mandatory by 2027. The move positions New Zealand as one of the most proactive countries in crypto education. (Coindoo) 2. Arizona Lawmakers Advance Bill to Exempt Crypto From Property Taxes: The Arizona Senate Finance Committee voted 4–3 to advance Senate Bill 1044, which would exempt virtual currency from property taxation, alongside Senate Concurrent Resolution 1003 (S.C.R. 1003), which proposes a constitutional amendment to formalize that exemption. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. China’s Bitcoin Reserves Approach U.S. Levels Despite Crypto Ban: China’s Bitcoin reserves are widely understood to stem from large-scale law enforcement seizures tied to illicit activity rather than open-market purchases. China’s rising Bitcoin position stands in stark contrast to its official stance on crypto. While the country promotes state-controlled digital finance through its central bank digital currency initiatives, it continues to ban decentralized cryptocurrencies for public use. (CoinDoo) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Animoca Brands Japan, RootstockLabs plan Japanese institutional Bitcoin treasury product: Animoca Brands Japan has entered a new collaboration with Rootstock Labs to develop Bitcoin-native treasury tools for Japanese corporations looking to manage digital assets more actively. For Japanese companies adopting digital assets, security, governance, and compliance continue to be top priorities. (CryptoNews) 2. Strategy Adds 2,932 BTC: Strategy (MSTR) acquired approximately 2,932 BTC last week. This increases their total treasury holdings to around 712,647 BTC. (CoinGecko) (AC-That's a lot of BTC!) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Languishes at Over 4-Month Lows: The dollar index held around 97 on Tuesday after falling for three straight sessions, hovering near its weakest level in over four months as the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting gets underway later in the day. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Start Busy Week Strong: The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow gained 0.7%, and the Nasdaq added 0.5% on Monday as investors positioned ahead of a heavy earnings and policy week. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. 'Ambitious Opportunists' Are 'Greatest Risk' to Bitcoin, Says Strategy's Michael Saylor: Michael Saylor believes ambitious developers pose the biggest risk to Bitcoin, as they may introduce unknown risks by neglecting cybersecurity while focusing on new features. Saylor emphasizes the importance of defending the network rather than making unnecessary protocol changes. (Decrypt) 2. Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware: The Irish government plans to draft legislation that would make it legal for law enforcement to use spyware, a top official said this week. Jim O’Callaghan, minister of justice for home Affairs and migration, said on Tuesday that it is necessary for Ireland to strengthen “lawful interception powers” and “create a legal basis for the use of covert surveillance software” to better fight serious crime and security threats. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. US Dominates Bitcoin Hiring in 2025 as Singapore Jumps 158%: Bitvocation’s 2025 Bitcoin jobs report has just been released, and it shows continuing growth for the industry, as non-developer roles gain steam and Bitcoin-only companies grow 5% to become 47% of the broader crypto job market. Bitvocation counts a total of 1,801 jobs; 6% more than 2024’s 1,707 jobs report findings. Bitcoin-only companies grew 5% from 2024, vs 53% of Bitcoin-adjacent jobs. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 29/100 (Up 9 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 933,847 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: China Purges Military Leaders / Iran Protester Crackdown Unprecedented / Ferry in Philippines Sinks / Snow, Ice Storm Affects Half of US / Shooting in MN Ignites / Insurgency Tactics Used in MN / Tax Exemptions for Bitcoin in Other Countries / Fed May Intervene in Yen / BTC ETFs Outflow / Silver Market Cap 3.5x Bitcoin /Social Media AI Swarms Next Truth Threat / Gmail Accounts Leaked / BIP-110 Picks Up / Hashrate Down Due to Storm Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,656, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $88,839/ Lo: $86,003 Volume: 48B (Up 167%) Mkt Cap: $1.75T (Down 1%) HashRate: .8 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.8 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Why China’s swift ousting of Zhang Youxia is a sharp warning on party purity from Xi: The sudden removal of China’s two most senior generals is believed to be a stark warning underscoring President Xi Jinping’s zero-tolerance focus on Communist Party discipline and political purity. Zhang Youxia, first-ranked vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and China’s top uniformed officer, was under investigation for serious disciplinary violations, as was Liu Zhenli, chief of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department. (SCMP) (AC-Military leadership in China has only one exit path, and it's not retirement.) 2. Iran Crackdown Among Deadliest in Modern Times; 36,000+ Dead, Hospital Executions, Stuffed Alive in Body Bags: A two-day crackdown that new reporting says killed as many as 36,500 Iranians — a death toll placing it among the deadliest short-term mass killings documented in modern history — followed an order by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to mercilessly crush nationwide protests “by any means necessary,” including accounts of wounded civilians executed inside hospitals, living victims stuffed in body bags, and a surgeon who described the scenes as a “nightmare” unlike anything he had seen. (Breitbart) 3. Philippines Ferry Sinking: The MV Trisha Kerstin ferry sank in the Philippines, carrying approximately 300 passengers. Eighteen people were confirmed dead, and 24 passengers remain missing as the local coast guard continues its search. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Snow, Sleet, Ice and Power Down as Monster Winter Storm Smashes 180M+ Americans: AP reports widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people — more than half the U.S. population — in a path stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England. Nearly a million customers across the South were without power on Sunday evening, as the effects of the weekend's massive weather system began to take hold. Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were among the hardest hit. (Various) 2. Minneapolis Fatal Shooting: A fatal shooting occurred in Minneapolis involving Alex Pretti, a nurse, who was killed by federal agents. The incident followed clashes between anti-ICE agitators and federal agents at a hotel, where agents deployed tear gas and flashbangs. Trump confirmed that his administration would conduct a federal review of the shooting, including examining all aspects of the event. (Fox) 3. Left-Wing Activists Run Shadow Police Force On Signal To Target ICE In Minneapolis: New reports from citizen journalists suggest the alleged ICE obstruction may have extended well beyond just rhetoric at press conferences and on social media. Each area of the city has a Signal group, or in some cases multiple groups. According to Higby, the group's core operations include organizing mobile patrols that continuously search for suspected federal vehicles. When a vehicle is flagged, its details are shared with designated "plate checkers," who cross-reference the information against a database of known federal assets and update the records if a match is confirmed. "Dispatch runs a maxed-out call all day, telling protesters where ICE has been spotted and how they can best be impeded," he said.(ZeroHedge) (AC-The insurgency in Minneapolis is being run very efficiently, even including SALUTE reporting, standard cell structures, effective doxxing, training manuals, and impeding operations.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Dubai and other countries offer tax exemptions for Bitcoin; US taxation will weaken plans to become a "Bitcoin superpower": Pierre Rochard, a director at the Bitcoin treasury firm Strive, stated that Dubai, El Salvador, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Germany (after holding for a full year) have not taxed Bitcoin, making a US tax on Bitcoin "unjustified." Rochard called the proposed policy a poor choice, undermining Trump's "Bitcoin superpower" plan. (PANews) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Fed Plans Dollar-Yen Moves: The U.S. Federal Reserve is reportedly preparing to sell dollars and buy Japanese yen, marking a rare move not seen this century. The New York Fed has conducted rate checks, a key step that typically precedes currency intervention. Analysts note that historical instances of joint interventions often lead to a surge in global asset prices, including cryptocurrencies. (Blockonomi) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Global crypto ETPs log $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as bearish macro sentiment spurs largest withdrawal since November: The reversal almost fully unwound the $2.2 billion of inflows recorded a week earlier, a signal of the speed at which institutional positioning turned amid a deteriorating macro and price backdrop. (CoinShares) -Economic Indicators- 1. Bitcoin Market Cap was ahead of Silver six months ago, now only 28% of it: Silver spot prices surged past $110 per ounce on Wednesday, pushing the commodity’s total market capitalization to $6.149 trillion. That marks a 257% year-over-year jump, lifting silver to the world’s second-largest mainstream asset by market cap. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell 14%, with its market cap now at $1.754 trillion making silver’s value 3.5x that of Bitcoin. (Lookonchain) 2. US 10-Year Yield Slips Ahead of Fed: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell to around 4.22% on Monday, marking a one-week low as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, where rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. AI 'Swarms' Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation: The era of easily detectable botnets is coming to an end, according to a new report published in Science on Thursday. In the study, researchers warned that misinformation campaigns are shifting toward autonomous AI swarms that can imitate human behavior, adapt in real time, and require little human oversight, complicating efforts to detect and stop them. (Decrypt) 2. 48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online: A database of 149 million compromised credentials, including those for an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, has been leaked online. “The publicly exposed database was not password-protected or encrypted,” (Forbes) -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin nodes running BIP-110 crosses 2% as spam wars heat up: Nodes signaling support for BIP-110, a temporary soft fork limiting the amount of data included in each transaction at the consensus level, rose to 2.38%. 583 out of 24,481 nodes are running BIP-110, and the primary node software implementation for running the soft fork proposal is Bitcoin Knots. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Storm Halves Bitcoin Hashrate: US winter storm "Fernan" caused Foundry USA's Bitcoin mining hashrate to drop 60%, taking 200 EH/s offline and slowing block production. (CoinGecko) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 933,523 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Leaves WHO / Carny Pisses Off Trump / 3 Journos Killed in Gaza / Diplomatic Ties Opened in Venezuela / Mexico Eyes Reconquista / Friday Biz Closures in Minneapolis / ICE Memo Raises 4th Amendment Issues / FTX's Ellison Freed / New Coinbase Board Addresses Quantum Threats / Trump Sues JPMorgan Over De-Banking / Kansas Looks at SBR / Fed May Consider Bitcoin as Economic Variable / Stocks Up / Bitcoin Stolen From S Korean Prosecutors / MSFT 365 Down Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $89,183, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $90,220/ Lo: $88,438 Volume: 36B (Down 25%) Mkt Cap: $1.78T (Down 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. United States Completes WHO Withdrawal: The U.S. HHS and the U.S. Department of State today announced the United States’ completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the organization's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence from the inappropriate political influence of WHO member states. (HHS) 2.Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’: The president appeared to be lashing out in response to stark, high-profile remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada that rejected Mr. Trump’s efforts to dismantle the international order. (NYTimes) 3. 3 Journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS: An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets. According to an eyewitness, the journalists were using a drone to take images of aid distribution by the Egyptian Relief Committee in the Gaza Strip when a strike targeted a vehicle accompanying them, AFP reported. (CBS) (AC-It seems the IDF saw a drone over Gaza, apparently without authorization, and an aircraft targeted the pilots.) 4. Laura Dogu, The New U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela, Is a Veteran Of Regional Security Policy: Dogu brings decades of experience in Latin America and national security policy. The announcement comes as U.S. diplomats have begun preparations to reopen the U.S. embassy in Caracas, which has been closed since 2019. (IBTimes) (AC-Restoration of diplomatic ties was quick, albeit with quite a bit of increased influence.) 5. Mexican President Admits That Mass Migration Is a Tool to Reclaim and Conquer America’s Southwest: Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, and his protege and current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have both publicly embraced the concept of "Reconquista" and actively discouraged Mexican Americans, including Mexicans illegally present in the United States, from assimilating or in any way embracing American identity. (Breitbart) (AC-This claim comes from various sources in Mexico, but with low-medium confidence as any overt admission of Reconquista would be politically damaging to US-Mexico relations. ) -US Events- 1. Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’: A “no work, no school, no shopping” blackout day of protest was kicked off by community leaders, faith leaders and labor unions on Friday in protest against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge in the state. Dozens of local businesses in Minnesota have announced closures in solidarity. The Minneapolis City Council endorsed the day of action and the general strike. The day of action culminates with a march in downtown Minneapolis at 2pm local time. (Guardian) (AC-Watch for bully tactics for those businesses staying open.) 2. New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant: The internal memo, which was issued in May 2025 but revealed by a whistleblower complaint and first reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday, authorizes ICE officers to forcefully enter homes using only administrative warrants, essentially bypassing the neutral, third-party arbiters who would have reviewed evidence before signing a judicial warrant. (CNN) (AC-The memo is being excoriated in the public, but a nuanced understanding of judicial vs. administrative warrants is needed to clearly comprehend the issue. Very concerning for freedom and privacy-minded folks, nonetheless.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Former FTX, Alameda Exec Caroline Ellison Released From Prison: Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of FTX-affiliated firm Alameda Research, has been released from federal custody after serving 14 months for her involvement in the FTX fraud scandal. Ellison, sentenced to 24 months in prison in 2024, cooperated with prosecutors in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of the defunct crypto exchange. (Guardian) 2. Coinbase Establishes Advisory Board to Tackle Future Quantum Threats to Bitcoin: Coinbase is forming an independent advisory board to address future quantum threats to blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The board will assess risks, issue guidance, and provide analysis on quantum computing developments. (Decrypt) (AC-The lack of Bitcoin leadership (a feature) is untenable for larger entities. Advisory committees are welcome for Bitcoin, but regulatory ones, not so much.) 3. Trump Sues JP Morgan for $5 Billion, Claiming Debanking Due to Political Reasons: President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion | 56,148 BTC lawsuit against JP Morgan, alleging the bank closed his accounts due to political reasons. The lawsuit accuses JP Morgan of debanking Trump and his businesses in early 2021 for political and social motivations. (Decrypt) (AC-The US is the world's most litigious country. Legal power is one of the highest forms of power here, Trump knows this.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Kansas bitcoin reserve bill advances to Senate financial institutions committee: The bill would establish a "bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund" within the state treasury. Unlike other state proposals to purchase bitcoin directly, this fund would be seeded solely with airdrops and staking rewards generated from digital assets deemed abandoned under Kansas law. (TheBlock) (AC-Nuance needed here.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin hits Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, creating a massive capital risk for banks: Pierre Rochard's call for the Federal Reserve to integrate Bitcoin into its stress tests came at an unusual moment: the Fed is soliciting public comment on its 2026 scenarios while simultaneously proposing new transparency requirements for how it builds and updates those models. The Fed won't mainstream Bitcoin because a former strategy chief asks nicely. But if bank exposures to Bitcoin through custody, derivatives, ETF intermediation, or prime-brokerage-style services become large enough to move capital or liquidity metrics in a repeatable way, the Fed may eventually be forced to model BTC price shocks the same way it models equity drawdowns or credit spreads. It would signal that Bitcoin had become too embedded in regulated balance sheets to ignore. (CryptoSlate) (AC-The observation is that the US Fed will have to orient around Bitcoin as an economic variable. This is economic debate fodder that will have an effect on MMters, Keynesians, and central bankers.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Leap Amid Easing Geopolitical Fears: US stocks rallied on Thursday as easing Greenland tensions and solid domestic data lifted sentiment, with the Nasdaq and the Dow gaining 0.7% each, while the S&P added 0.6% as earlier losses were retraced after President Trump stepped back from new tariff threats against Europe and pointed to a future framework agreement on Greenland. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. 48 Million in Seized Bitcoin Stolen from South Korean Prosecutors in Phishing Attack: The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office has confirmed the loss of Bitcoin valued at approximately 70 billion won, equivalent to $48 million | 538 BTC. The Bitcoin in question was originally seized in connection with an illegal gambling investigation. Prosecutors had confiscated the digital assets as criminal proceeds under existing property laws. The cryptocurrency was stored on portable USB devices rather than institutional custody solutions. During a regular inspection of confiscated financial assets, prosecution officials accessed what they believed was a legitimate website. However, investigators were inadvertently connected to a fraudulent phishing site. (Blockonomi) (AC-Sounds like an "Ocean's 11"-type theft. Re-theft? Anyway, humans are the weakness here.) -Technology and Science- 1. Microsoft 365 Outage Cripples Outlook and Teams as Millions Struggle to Work Online: The issues reportedly began around 11:37 a.m. PT and persisted into the evening, leaving businesses and employees struggling to access essential tools. Microsoft has yet to provide an estimated time for full service restoration. While Microsoft has not shared a public timeline for resolution, users and IT teams can monitor the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The pendulum will swing again in US politics, yet the fundamental shift of power being centralized will not end anytime soon. Plan now and accordingly. Support all decentralized freedom tech efforts and policies. Practice self and local power expressions often. Organize to keep fundamental freedoms as long as possible. 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: 933,375 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Board of Peace Inaugurated / Greenland Deal Coming Together / Russians Visit Cuba / SCOTUS Reviews POTUS Power Over Fed / Big Storm Coming in US / ICE Ops in Maine and San Antonio / CLARITY Act Negotiations Continues / Coinbase CEO vs. French Banker Over Bitcoin / Bitcoin Quantum Risk Spooks Wall Street / Japan's Bond Worries Affect Bitcoin Too / Stocks Up on Greenland Deal / Gen Z Trusts Crypto Over Banks / BlueOrigin Competes With Starlink / Bitcoin Transactions Top Dog Again (Thanks Lightning) Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,050, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $90,430/ Lo: $87,231 Volume: 48B (Down 10%) Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump hosts signing ceremony for Board of Peace in Davos despite reservations from key allies: President Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday. More than two dozen countries have so far accepted Trump's invitation to join the board, but none of the U.S.'s major European allies have yet made a commitment and some have rejected the idea. When asked by a reporter at the White House on Tuesday if the board would replace the U.N., Trump said: "It might." Trump, who is expected to chair the board, can potentially hold the position for life. The charter draft states that nations that accept the invitation will be given a three-year membership term, but permanent membership would be given to member states that contribute more than $1 billion in cash to the Board of Peace within the first year. (ABC) (AC-Longer post than normal here, but a relevant one to our times.) 2. Trump says he reached Greenland deal ‘framework’ with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force, and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades. (JapanTimes) (AC-Details are still sparse, as the negotiations still continue.) 3. Russian Interior Minister Visits Cuba as Moscow’s Influence Wanes in Venezuela: Kolokoltsev met with the country’s 94-year-old dictator, Raúl Castro, on Tuesday afternoon. Kolokoltsev laid a wreath in honor of the 32 dead Cuban soldiers at the Firefighters’ Mausoleum at the Colón cemetery in Havana. (Breitbart) (AC-Russian assurances may bolster Cuban leadership morale in the short term, but long-term political structures in Cuba are crumbling. Look for key changes in the next few years.) -US Events- 1. Supreme Court Reviews Risks of Trump Influencing Federal Reserve: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on potential risks if President Trump gains authority to remove Federal Reserve governors at will. Justices expressed concerns over executive overreach impacting monetary policy independence. No ruling was issued, but the case centers on Governor Lisa Cook's position. (Reuters) (AC-SCOTUS reviews POTUS power to influence the Fed. Unprecedented times!) 2. Massive Winter Storm With Damaging Ice In South, Heavy Snow From Texas To Northeast To Affect Over 180 Million: A major, widespread, long-lasting winter storm will hammer parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast Friday through Monday with potentially damaging ice and heavy snow for millions from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England. This storm will lead to widespread dangerous travel and its destructive South ice storm could lead to long-lasting power outages and tree damage. (WeatherCom) 3. ICE launches new operation in Maine amid Trump's broader illegal immigrant crackdown: "We have approximately 1,400 targets here in Maine," ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde said on Tuesday, going on to mention crimes such as "rape of a child, drug trafficking" as well as "sexual assaults, simple assaults" and "driving while under the influence." At least 50 had already been arrested. (Fox) (AC-Ice Ops just confirmed in San Antonio, TX too.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Delayed After Coinbase Withdrawal: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed its crypto market structure bill markup indefinitely after Coinbase withdrew support. The delay shifts focus to the Senate Agriculture Committee's version, with a hearing planned for next week. Broader crypto legislation remains uncertain. (CoinDesk) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France’s central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin’s decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks. François Villeroy de Galhau said “I trust more independent central banks with a democratic mandate than private issuers of Bitcoin”. Armstrong leaned in and hit back, saying, “bitcoin is a decentralized protocol. There’s actually no issuer of it. So in the sense that central banks have independence, Bitcoin is even more independent. There’s no country or company or individual who controls it in the world.” “Bitcoin doesn’t have a money printer,” Armstrong said. “It’s more independent” (BitcoinMag) (AC-Control is so hard to give up.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Quantum Risk Is Starting to Spook Wall Street: Concerns over Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing have escalated, with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti and others highlighting the potential risks. Institutional investors are quietly monitoring the situation, waiting for developers to address the threat before taking action. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Why Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s economy hit a terrifying breaking point: In December, the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 0.75%, the highest level in roughly 30 years, part of a broader shift away from ultra-low policy that defined the country’s post-1990s playbook. Japan’s 40-year government bond yield pushed above 4% for the first time, hitting around 4.2% as selling pressure built, and a recent 20-year auction showed weaker demand with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.19, below its 12-month average. Japan is changing the price of money after decades of holding it down. That adjustment is reaching into every corner where leverage and risk live, and crypto sits right there, liquid, global, always open, always ready to react (CryptoSlate) (AC-A hedging article showing the risk tradeoffs between cheap debt and Bitcoin, which is now a key player in financial engineers' minds. We are still early.) 2. US Stocks Sharply Higher as Greenland Tensions Cool: US stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, recovering part of the previous session’s losses as markets welcomed President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum ruling out the use of military force in efforts to acquire Greenland. The S&P 500 and the Dow added 1.4% and the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.6% as the easing of geopolitical risk prompted a rebound in equities and Treasuries after a sharp risk-off move earlier in the week. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Gen Z Americans Trust Crypto More Than Banks, Seeking ‘Agency and Control’: Crypto research firm Protocol Theory show that Gen Z, the youngest adult age group, prefers being able to check what goes on with their assets, have control over how they are held, and choose between self-custody and regulated providers. That makes Gen Z “almost twice as likely as Gen X, and more than five times as likely as Boomers, to place primary trust in crypto,” he added. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. Blue Origin Announces TeraWave Satellite Network: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to deploy 5,408 satellites for the TeraWave network to provide high-speed communications to data centers, governments, and businesses. The initiative competes with SpaceX's Starlink. (Reuters) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Took Top Spot In 2025 Crypto Payments, Litecoin Third-Most Used: Back in 2024, Tether’s USDT ranked the highest in payments on the platform, beating Bitcoin. With a share of 22.10% in 2025, however, the original cryptocurrency managed to reclaim the top spot over the stablecoin, which ended the year with a payments dominance of 16.60%. In terms of networks, the Bitcoin blockchain, including the Lightning Network, was the most widely used on the platform in 2025, symmetrical with the token’s payments share itself. (Bitcoinist) (AC-To be clear, Bitcoin is not 'crypto' or a 'token' like the others.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 20/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Tip of the day. Listen to original sources instead to biased reporting by professional spinners. For example, listen to Trump's speech at Davos firsthand, or the argument between Coinbase CEO and French Banker. Then use your own rational judgement. 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: 933,222 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 21Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Davos, Greenland and Trump-Rough Seas Ahead / Ukrainians Without Heat / Israel Joins Gaza Board of Peace / US DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders / Virginia Dems Gets Aggressive / Clintons Seek Sidebar Over Contempt Charges / CLARITY Fight Continues / BTC ETFs Outflow / Bonds Melt, Stocks Drop, 'Sell America' Gets Repeated / MSTR Buys More, Stock Struggles / Steak N Shake Give Employees Bonus in Sats / UK Says No to Kids On Social Media / WEF Mouthpiece Wants Control of AI / BTC Mining Difficulty Drops Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $88,862, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $91,273/ Lo: $87,814 Volume: 54B (Up 49%) Mkt Cap: $1.77T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats Escalate Tensions with Europe: President Trump has imposed tariffs on six EU nations in response to opposition over U.S. acquisition efforts for Greenland, leading to a sharp decline in global stock markets and warnings from European leaders about potential ruptures in NATO alliances. The move follows leaked text messages from French President Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Rutte, with Trump vowing "no going back" during his en route speech to Davos. EU officials, including Polish PM, labeled the actions as "appeasement showing weakness," while Denmark was dismissed as "irrelevant" by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. (NBC) 2. Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine Amid Harsh Winter: Russia launched targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving thousands in Kyiv without heating during sub-zero temperatures, marking the bitterest winter conditions yet. The strikes follow a pattern of disrupting civilian utilities, with Ukraine's government reporting widespread blackouts and emergency responses. International aid efforts are intensifying to restore power grids before further escalation. (Reuters) 3. Israel Joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' Amid European Pushback: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's participation in Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, despite some European nations declining involvement. The board aims to reshape regional order but faces criticism over potential high costs and disruptions to existing alliances. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders in Immigration Obstruction Probe: The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and others as part of a criminal investigation into alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. The probe stems from state opposition to ICE operations, including incidents at schools that mobilized teachers and students. Federal officials assert that no one is exempt from scrutiny, escalating tensions between state and national authorities. (Reuters) 2. Virginia Democrats File Sweeping Bills on Guns, Taxes After Trifecta Win: Democrats secured full control after flipping both legislative chambers in November 2025 and electing Abigail Spanberger as governor on January 17, 2026—the state's first female governor and a former CIA officer. Their proposals include over two dozen gun control measures like assault weapon bans and new taxes on firearms, alongside sales taxes on services, higher income rates up to 10% for millionaires, and criminal justice reforms to end some mandatory minimums. Republicans decried the agenda as radical, with rallies at the Capitol and national voices urging faster GOP action on Trump's priorities, though none of the bills have passed in the ongoing 60-day session. (X) 3. James Comer Rejects ‘Ridiculous Offer’ by Clintons of Unofficial Interview: “Facing contempt of Congress, the Clintons’ lawyers made an untenable offer: that I travel to New York for a conversation with President Clinton only,” Comer said. “No official transcript would be recorded and other Members of Congress would be barred from participating. I have rejected the Clintons’ ridiculous offer.” Comer had stated he would move to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “in contempt of Congress over her failure to appear for a deposition” related to the Epstein investigation. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. White House Crypto Council Director Says Operating Without Market Rules Is ‘Fantasy’: The White House crypto council director warned that rejecting market-structure legislation outright risks tougher regulation later, particularly under a future Democratic Congress. The executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets took aim at Coinbase’s decision last week to withdraw support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, in the latest sign that lawmakers are growing weary of industry players weighing their near-term commercial exposure. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin, ether ETFs report combined $713 million in outflows amid market turmoil: Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $483 million in net outflows on Tuesday, and ether ETFs reported $230 million in outflows. Both equities and the crypto market slumped due to geopolitical tension between the U.S. and the EU. (TheBlock) 2. Michael Saylor just crossed 700k BTC but his “circular” Bitcoin funding loop risks a massive high-yield credit disaster: Strategy acquired an additional 22,305 Bitcoin for approximately $2.13 billion between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19,that works out to 3.55% of the circulating supply of 19.97 million coins. Strategy's financial engineering product list has successfully courted a demographic that typically shuns crypto: the income tourist. Data from several institutional filings show that high-income and preferred-focused funds are populating the STRC holders list. The roster includes the Fidelity Capital & Income Fund (FAGIX), Fidelity Advisor Floating Rate High Income (FFRAX), and the Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA). (CryptoSlate) (AC-Financial engineering gets complicated quickly, no matter the underlying asset.) 3. Steak 'n Shake Pays Employees Bitcoin Bonuses: US fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake will begin paying a $0.21 | 237 sats/hour Bitcoin bonus to hourly workers. This marks a new corporate payroll adoption use-case for BTC. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. This is sell America’, U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets: The “sell America” trade is in full swing Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump and European leaders escalated tensions over Greenland. U.S. bond prices tumbled, sending yields spiking. The U.S. Dollar Index, which weighs the greenback against a basket of six foreign currencies, fell nearly 1%. The euro jumped 0.6% against the dollar. (CNBC) 2. Treasury Yields Ease After Recent Rally: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to 4.27% on Wednesday after soaring to 4.31% in the previous session, its highest level since August. The global bond sell-off, initially triggered by developments in the Japanese market, showed signs of easing after Japan’s finance minister urged market participants to remain calm and the leader of a major opposition party called for firm action against excessive market volatility. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Start the Week Sharply Lower: US stocks closed sharply lower, with the S&P 500 down 1.9%, the Dow falling 1.7%, and the Nasdaq sliding 1.9%. Losses were driven by an escalation in trade risk after President Trump threatened new tariffs of 10% from February 1st, rising to 25% by June, on eight European countries linked to opposition to US control of Greenland, undermining cross border trade assumptions. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. UK says it will consider banning social media for children: The British government announced Monday that it is considering banning social media for children 15 and younger as Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned “no option is off the table.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-Got to keep the propaganda untarnished.) -Technology and Science- 1. AI Is Poised to Take Over Language, Law and Religion, Historian Yuval Noah Harari Warns: Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday that humanity is at risk of losing control over language, which he called its defining “superpower,” as artificial intelligence increasingly operates via autonomous agents rather than passive tools. The author of “Sapiens,” Harari has become a frequent voice in global debates about the societal implications of artificial intelligence. He argued that legal codes, financial markets, and organized religion rely almost entirely on language, leaving them especially exposed to machines that can generate and manipulate text at scale. (Decrypt) (AC-Pay attention, this guy has a clear record of globalist policies that expressly take human freedoms away and centralizing power quickly at global scale. He is emphasizing the FUD here in order to co-opt AI regulation globally.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops, Breakeven at $75-85K: Bitcoin mining difficulty substantially dropped. Analyst estimates place miner break-even costs between $75,000 and $85,000, indicating recent miner stress for BTC. (CoinGecko) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 24/100 (Down 8 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Global and US fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) are high today in reporting channels, including social media. We know FUD to be a useful tool in driving tyrannical policy and behavior. Focus personally on self-regulation, finding truth, and controlling your own world. Consider also countering obvious FUD-driven narratives where you can... and stack sats, it's on sale. 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: 933,093 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Focused on Greenland, World Nervous / 1,500 ISIS Prisoners Freed in Syria / Chinese Mega-Embassy in London Approved / SCOTUS Addresses Hawaii Gun Law / Winter Storm Snarls Traffic, More Coming / DOJ Investigates Church Protesters in MN / Bermuda To Go On-Chain / NYSE To Open 24/7, Also On-Chain / Bonds Spiking / Iranian TV Hacked / Elon Opens Grok Algorithm to Scrutiny / Hashrate Dropping Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,174, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $93,358/ Lo: $90,620 Volume: 36B (Down 7%) Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Down 2%) HashRate: .938 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests: European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasized the US president cannot threaten his way to ownership of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. On Monday, Trump declined to rule out the use of force and insisted he would press ahead with the threatened tariffs on goods arriving in the US from the UK and seven other NATO-allied countries. (BBC) 2. 1,500 ISIS Prisoners Escape Syrian Facility as Ceasefire Collapses: Clashes erupted between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF around prisons holding Islamic State detainees in northeast Syria. The SDF lost control of Shaddadi prison holding thousands of IS militants, with reports indicating around 1,500 detainees escaped amid the chaos, while nine SDF fighters were killed and 20 wounded near al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa. (GroundNews) 3. Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears: Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks. Britain wants China’s money and diplomatic goodwill, but has long been wary about allowing Beijing to build an embassy that would sit near fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive data for financial firms, and which some fear could be used to spy on Chinese nationals living in London. (CNN) (AC-The UK penchant for self-sabotage is unmatched in current times.) -US Events- 1. Supreme Court tackles Hawaii's 'vampire rule' for gun owners: The Supreme Court on Tuesday weighs a challenge to a Hawaii gun restriction dubbed the “vampire rule” because, as with the fictional creatures in folk tales and the novel “Dracula,” people carrying firearms are required to seek permission before entering private property. The justices will weigh whether the requirement, enacted in 2023 as part of a broader gun law, violates the Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms. (NBC) 2. 100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country: The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just southwest of Grand Rapids while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. (ABC) 3. Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official: Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who oversees the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, announced an investigation within hours, calling the protesters’ actions “desecrating a house of worship and interfering with Christian worshippers.” The US Attorney’s office, the FBI and DHS are all involved in the investigation, he said. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Bermuda Taps Coinbase, Circle to Drive World's First Fully On-Chain National Economy: Bermuda aims to transition its entire economy onto the blockchain with support from Coinbase and Circle. The initiative involves digital asset infrastructure for government, banks, and consumers to create the world's first fully on-chain national economy. (Decrypt) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. NYSE Preparing 24/7 Tokenized Stock and ETF Trading: The New York Stock Exchange, operated by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is developing a blockchain-based trading platform for tokenized securities, aiming for 24/7 trading with instant settlement. The platform will support trading of tokenized shares of traditional securities and native tokenized securities, enhancing investor participation in dividends and governance. (Decrypt) 2. Treasury Yields Soar: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note jumped about 7bps to 4.29% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since August, as traders returned from a long weekend to a global bond sell-off triggered by heavy selling in Japanese government debt. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Iranian state TV feed reportedly hijacked to air anti-regime messages: Several Iranian state television channels were briefly hijacked on Sunday, interrupting regular programming to air protest footage and messages from an exiled opposition figure, according to multiple media reports. Video clips circulating on social media appeared to show messages in Farsi urging protesters to continue demonstrating, alongside footage of solidarity rallies abroad and statements of support attributed to international figures. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Elon Musk’s X Open-Sources Grok-Powered Algorithm Driving 'For You' Feed: X has open-sourced its Grok-based transformer model, which ranks For You feed posts by predicting user actions without relying on hand-engineered features. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs massive improvements, but at least you can see us struggle to make it better in real-time and with transparency," Musk tweeted following the release. "No other social media companies do this." (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Hashrate Continues To Fall, Now Lowest Since September: Currently, the 7-day average Bitcoin Hashrate is sitting at 978.8 EH/s, which is the lowest level since the first half of September. The recent low levels are on a path to affect another BTC-network-related metric: the Difficulty. (Bitcoinist) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 32/100 (Down 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 932,940 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Tariffs Announced on EU Countries Over Greenland / Iran Threatens Executions / Globalists Gather in Davos / US SOF Strikes in Syria / 1,500 Paratroopers on Standby for Minnesota / Schumer Says Dems Will Undo DOGE Cuts / US Revival Continues / CLARITY Act Tenuous / Samourai Bitcoin Sent to US SBR / India Wants CBDC for BRICS Trade / Ethiopia Wants to Mine Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Inflow This Week / Steak N Shake Keeps Stacking / Dollar Drops on Tariffs / Outage on X Yesterday / Analog Lifestyles Pick Up, Michaels Enjoys Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,938, 21.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $95,491/ Lo: $92,089 Volume: 38B (Up 123%) Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Dispute: US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the UK, effective February, until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland, citing national security needs for Arctic control. European leaders rebuked the move, with markets dropping amid fears of a renewed trade war. The tariffs target NATO allies opposing US annexation plans. (EuroNews) (AC-It's surely not going to end here.) 2. Iran Threatens Mass Executions and War if US Intervenes in Protests: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused the US and Israel of inciting protests, threatening to resume executions and warning of "all out war" if Donald Trump intervenes. (SunNews) 3. Global Leaders Gather in Switzerland to Ponder the Future of a Messy World: World leaders, corporate executives and figures from civil society are convening in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the World Economic Forum. All eyes are almost certain to be on one high-ranking guest: President Trump, who plans to attend with a large delegation including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to the Middle East. (NYTimes) 4. U.S. Strike in Syria Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader Tied to Deadly Ambush of American Troops: Bilal Hasan al-Jasim had "direct ties" to an ISIS gunman who killed and injured U.S. and Syrian personnel on Dec. 13 in Palmyra, Syria, Central Command said. “The death of a terrorist operative linked to the deaths of three Americans demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces,” said Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, in a statement. (USAToday) -US Events- 1. US Army Places 1,500 Paratroopers on Standby for Minnesota Deployment: The Pentagon placed over 1,000 Army paratroopers specializing in Arctic operations on standby amid clashes in Minneapolis between anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement. Tensions rose following ICE activities, with officials preparing for possible invocation of the Insurrection Act. Protests have led to nights of unrest in the city. (Fortune) 2. Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Will Reverse Most of DOGE Cuts: While taking part in a discussion at the Center for American Progress, Schumer received a question about what he “can do about bringing” the HUD back, after DOGE came in and made cuts. "...we will restore most of the cuts and even go higher than previous years on many of the programs that DOGE slashed,” Schumer responded." (Breitbart) (AC-The pendulum swings in American politics, and it seems bigger and bigger it goes.) 3. Americans Report Surging Spirituality: 43% Say Faith Has Grown Amid National Revival: Fresh data shows that 43 percent of U.S. adults have grown more spiritual over their lives, compared to just 11 percent who say they’ve become less so. This shift highlights a broader rejection of the moral vacuum left by ‘progressive’ policies, with Americans of all ages leaning into deeper faith as society grapples with division and decay. This momentum is fueled by young people, especially Gen Z, showing heightened curiosity about Jesus and the Bible. (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Coinbase accused of “rug pull” as the White House weighs killing the CLARITY Act over yield: With the committee citing ongoing talks, the procedural pause is now intertwined with a product dispute that places stablecoin rewards near the center of lobbying pressure. Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, wrote in an X post that “draft amendments” would “kill rewards on stablecoins.” Armstrong added, “We’d rather have no bill than a bad bill”. Coinbase withdrew support for the Senate push shortly before the markup and tied the dispute to stablecoin rewards and coalition timing. (CryptoSlate) 2. Bitcoin Seized From Samourai Wallet Has Not Been Sold, White House Says: The White House says $6.4 million | 68.83 BTC in seized Samourai Bitcoin was not sold, and will be added to a federal Bitcoin reserve. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations: The proposed system aims to ease cross-border trade and tourism among BRICS members while gradually reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. (CoinDesk) (AC-If statists learned more about where a CBDC mandate would lead, they might not push for it so hard. Or maybe they would, setting the stage for tyranny first by outlawing true decentralized and ungovernable currency.) 2. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Announces Bitcoin and Crypto Mining Plans: Ethiopia plans a more active approach in the government-sponsored crypto and Bitcoin mining, according to an X post on January 19. The country is currently looking for an investment partner to mine Bitcoin. (CoinGape) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see $1.4 billion inflows in best week since October: Inflows were led by BlackRock's IBIT, which recorded $1.03 billion in net inflows for the week ended Jan. 16, according to SoSoValue data. The weekly total was the highest since the week ended Oct. 10. (TheBlock) (Ac-Tax loss harvesting may have an impact here.) 2. Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million | 107 BTC in Bitcoin to Corporate Treasury: The company said on social media that the move follows a “self-reinforcing cycle” driven by bitcoin adoption, where customers paying in BTC help generate incremental revenue that is then recycled into business improvements. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Falls on Trump Tariff Threat: The dollar index fell toward 99 on Monday, retreating from multi-week highs and weakening mainly against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc after President Donald Trump threatened eight European countries with new tariffs to gain control of Greenland. (TradingEconomics) 2. Week Ahead - Jan 19th: Economic releases from the United States will proceed at a busy pace, with statistical agencies still catching up with data suspended at the government shutdown. The spotlight will be on personal income and outlays, which include PCE price indices, and another estimate of the third quarter GDP. Leading indicators will also be featured, including S&P PMIs and the UMich consumer survey. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. X Suffers Widespread Outage as Users Report Feed and Posting Issues: According to Downdetector, problem reports surged well above normal levels, with over 74,000 users reporting issues at the peak around 10 am ET yesterday. (TechTimes) (AC-Cyberattacks, state or non-state, are very difficult to immediately assess by the general public without information from the affected entities. Yet, timing and effects imply a lot.) -Technology and Science- 1. Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026: Pitched as “analog lifestyles,” it’s different than a short-term digital detox. Instead, it’s an effort to slow down and find tangible ways to complete daily tasks and find entertainment, especially as generative AI platforms increasingly do the thinking and doing for us. Arts and crafts company Michael’s has seen the effects: Searches for “analog hobbies” on its site increased by 136% in the past six months, according to the company, which operates over 1,300 stores in North America. Sales for guided craft kits increased 86% in 2025, and it expects that number to go up another 30% to 40% this year. (CNN) (AC: Maybe 'touching grass' is catching on, crocheting and knitting not expected though.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Down 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Slow day in the news cycle. But maybe we can learn to "judge by the content of our character" just a little bit more today. 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: 932,510 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Canada, China Work Trade Deals / Nobel Laureate Gives Prize to Trump / Iran Protests Quiet Down / Insurrection Act May be Invoked in MN / Direct Payment Healthcare Plan Floated / Gang Member Arrested in FBI Car Break-ins in MN / Iran Bitcoin Activity Spikes / SEC Chair says Tokenization of Financial Assets Coming / Manhattan DA Targets 'Illegal' Crypto Use / Iran Currency Collapse Sign of Central Banking Weaknesses / Mortgage Rates at 3-yr Low, Jobless Claims Drop / Siri to Get Gemini, Not ChatGPT / Bitcoin Integrations Awarded Cash Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,404, 21.30 oz Gold, .22 Median US House 24hr Hi: $97,108/ Lo: $95,103 Volume: 46B (Down 22%) Mkt Cap: $1.9T (Down 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. China and Canada Announce Tariffs Relief Deal: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola products following years of strained relations, marking a break from U.S. policy on Chinese imports. China will cut tariffs on Canadian canola, while Canada slashes duties on select Chinese EVs. (Reuters) 2. Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Medal to Trump: María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winner, met with President Trump at the White House and presented her medal as a gesture of mutual respect. Trump thanked her but offered no commitments on support for Venezuelan opposition efforts against the Maduro regime. (BBC) 3. Iran Protests Subside After Deadly Crackdown: Protests in Iran have abated following a brutal government response that resulted in over 2,500 deaths, with residents and rights groups confirming a halt to executions of 800 demonstrators. The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iranian officials involved, and Tehran denied plans for further executions. Iranian airspace has reopened amid eased tensions, though activists warn of potential U.S. military action. (ABC) -US Events- 1. Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Over Minnesota Unrest: President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to Minnesota following violent protests over ICE operations, including two shootings. Tensions escalated after federal agents were accused of racial profiling in a lawsuit. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for peace, shifting from earlier criticism of ICE presence.(Fox) 2. Trump Unveils Healthcare Plan Focusing on Direct Payments: President Trump released a healthcare plan emphasizing direct payments over insurance subsidies, aiming to reduce costs for Americans. The proposal includes urging Congress to slash healthcare expenses and focuses on transparency in pricing. (Reuters) 3. Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis: Fox News confirmed that Raul Gutierrez, 33, was arrested Thursday in a joint operation involving the DOJ and the ATF. The FBI said multiple government vehicles were vandalized and broken into Wednesday night in Minneapolis while agents were responding to a reported assault on a federal officer, adding that federal property was stolen from inside the vehicles. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: According to Chainalysis, the data shows digital assets increasingly serving two distinct roles—as a financial escape valve for civilians during periods of instability and a growing channel for state-linked actors operating under sanctions. Chainalysis said the $7.78 billion figure marks a sharp increase from 2024. (Decrypt) 2. SEC Chair predicts 2-year timeline to put US stocks fully on chain but the real $12.6 trillion opportunity isn’t equities: SEC Chair Paul Atkins told Fox Business in December that he expects US financial markets to move on-chain “in a couple of years.” The statement landed somewhere between prophecy and policy directive, especially coming from the architect of “Project Crypto,” the Commission's formal initiative to enable tokenized market infrastructure. The prize is enormous, even if adoption starts small, because tiny percentages of giant markets are giant. (CryptoSlate) 3. Manhattan DA Pushes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Operators: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie introduced the CRYPTO Act on Thursday to criminalize unlicensed virtual currency operations. The bill creates graduated penalties from Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony, with maximum sentences of 5 to 15 years in state prison. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. How Iran’s currency crashed and why things are unlikely to improve: The Iranian rial's value has plummeted dramatically, falling from approximately 42,000 to over 1.1 million against the US dollar, rendering purchasing power almost non-existent when buying goods from outside the country. Experts attribute the economic collapse to a combination of alleged widespread corruption, stringent international sanctions, and a five-year drought impacting food production. (TheIndependent) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Rates Drop to Over 3-Year Low: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.06% as of January 15th from 6.16% in the previous week to the lowest since September 2022, according to data from Freddie Mac. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Initial Jobless Claims Fall Sharply: Initial jobless claims in the US fell by 9,000 from the previous week to 198,000 on the week ending January 10th, contrasting with market expectations of an increase to 215,000, to mark the second-lowest reading in two years. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Apple Switches to Google Gemini for AI-Powered Siri: Apple selected Google's Gemini AI to power an upgraded Siri version expected later in 2026, marking a shift from prior OpenAI collaborations. (CNBC) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More: The initiative, which ran from October 7 to November 15, 2025 (with a merge period through December 16), focused on integrating self-custodial Lightning Network payments into existing open-source applications using the Breez SDK. The challenge emphasized practical Bitcoin functionality in areas such as merchant payments, social platforms, identity protocols, and Nostr-based applications. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 49/100 (Down 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): It is worth noting how both civilians and politicians turn to Bitcoin during crisis' as seen this month in Iran. Against currency collapse, social order collapse, or other conflict, Bitcoin serves to keep and transfer wealth securely. The lesson has been learned well by those watching and stacking. 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: 932,377 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Attack on Hold / Greenland Issue Worries EU / Senate Keeps Trump Options Open on Venezuela / China Surpasses Russia on Nuke Subs / US Freezes Visas from 75 Countries / ICE Shoots Venezuelan in Minneapolis / US Sailor Sentenced in China Espionage Case / CLARITY Act Future is Not Clear / US Bitcoin Mining Down / BOA Spreads FUD on Stablecoin Interest / Lemon App Uses Bitcoin Collateral in Argentina / Stocks Drop / Verizon Outage Raises Eyebrows / NASA Has First Medical Evacuation From Space / CA DA Targets Grok / New Tariffs on AI Chips / HRF Funds 22 Freedom Tech Projects / Bitdeer Overtakes Marathon Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $96,874, 21.30 oz Gold, .22 Median US House 24hr Hi: $97,860 / Lo: $94,849 Volume: 60B (Down 2%) Mkt Cap: $1.93T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Protests and US Tensions: Iranian authorities temporarily closed airspace amid threats of US military action following a violent crackdown on protests, but reopened it after assurances to President Trump that executions would halt. Human rights groups report thousands killed or detained, with Tehran denying plans for mass hangings while promising retaliation against the US and Israel. Trump indicated the "killing has stopped" based on unnamed sources, though tensions remain high with Kurdish fighters allegedly exploiting the chaos. (BBC) 2. US Push for Greenland Control: President Trump insisted Greenland is crucial for US national security after talks with Denmark, where officials cited a "fundamental disagreement" on the issue. NATO allies, including Germany, are deploying troops to the Arctic island amid Chinese aggression concerns, though a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only one in five Americans support acquisition efforts. Denmark maintains its position against US control, potentially straining alliances. (TheGuardian) 3. Venezuela War Powers Resolution Blocked: Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution restricting military action in Venezuela, with Vice President Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. The bipartisan measure aimed to limit Trump's options amid prisoner releases and a $500 million US oil deal. (Axios) 4. China has surpassed Russia to become the world’s second largest operator of nuclear powered submarines. A 2026 assessment estimates China now fields around 32 active nuclear submarines, surpassing Russia’s 25 to 28 boats. The US continues to dominate the undersea domain, holding the top position with approximately 71 nuclear powered submarines. The global balance beneath the oceans is shifting, and the strategic implications are growing fast. (DefenseIntel) -US Events- 1. U.S. freezes new immigrant visas for 75 countries: The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may rely on public assistance in the future. The list, which includes U.S. allies and adversaries, alongside several top destinations for American travelers, was later posted on U.S. State Department’s website. It will remain in effect “until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people,” the website states. (CNBC) 2. ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: A federal officer in the United States has shot a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Officials say officers had tried to stop a car to arrest the man and opened fire after two people attacked one of them with a “snow shovel and broom handle”. (AlJazeera) 3. US Navy Sailor Sentenced To Nearly 17 Years In Prison For Selling Military Secrets To China: Wei Jinchao, also known as Patrick Wei, was arrested on espionage charges in August 2023 after reporting for duty aboard the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship based in San Diego. Wei, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was convicted by a federal jury in San Diego of espionage and five other criminal counts. “Defendant compromised the U.S. Navy’s entire fleet of amphibious assault ships by sending the Chinese Government thousands of pages of technical information about the fleet’s complex ship systems and how the U.S. Navy operates and maintains those systems.” (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Senate Banking Committee Delays Markup of Key Crypto Bill as Industry Support Frays: Announced late Wednesday, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott issued a statement saying he had spoken with leaders across the crypto industry, the financial sector, and both parties in Congress, reaffirming that negotiations were continuing in “good faith.” The delays also follow industry pushback drawn from a range of issues. On Wednesday, Coinbase withdrew its support for the bill ahead of the Senate’s previously expected vote, citing unresolved concerns over how parts of the legislation could affect developers and user access. (Decrypt) (AC-This battle matters and it seems everyone knows it.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. America's Grip on Bitcoin Mining Slips, Despite Trump's Ambitions for Dominance: As of December, BlocksBridge said that Foundry USA, MARA Pool, and Luxor Technologies accounted for 35% of all Bitcoin blocks, down from more than 40% last January. America’s grip on Bitcoin mining is slipping as firms race to build out infrastructure for artificial intelligence. (Decrypt) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bank of America CEO warns up to $6 trillion in deposits could shift to stablecoins if allowed to pay interest: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told analysts during a Wednesday earnings call that as much as $6 trillion in deposits could migrate from the U.S. banking system into stablecoins — a figure that would amount to roughly 30% to 35% of total U.S. commercial bank deposits. (TheBlock) (AC-We wouldn't want any competition, or innovation, or choices for savers, right?) 2, Argentinian Crypto App Lemon Launches Bitcoin-Backed Credit Card: The new Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card allows access to financing in pesos without having to sell or convert their BTC holdings. Per the exchange website, the user deposits 0.01 bitcoin as collateral – currently over $900 in value – and gets a credit card in pesos with a pre-assigned limit of $1,000,000. This way, Bitcoin is only held as collateral, and is neither sold nor converted. (CryptoNews) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Extend Losses as Tech and Banks Slide: Stocks in the US fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, pulling back from record highs as investors weighed early earnings, mixed economic data, and escalating geopolitical risks. The S&P 500 slid about 0.5%, the Nasdaq led declines with a 1% drop, and the Dow fell roughly 42 points, dragged down by weakness in technology and financial shares. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Verizon Suffers Major Service Disruption Impacting Voice and Data for Customers Throughout the Country: The disruption began around noon Eastern Time and persisted well into the afternoon, affecting customers primarily in major metropolitan areas along the eastern seaboard. The outage seems to be hitting customers in major cities across the country, although other customers report no problems. The cities experiencing the highest concentration of problems included Boston, New York, and Washington DC. (Breitbart) -Technology and Science- 1. Four Astronauts Splash Down Back on Earth After NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation: After a crewmember fell ill on January 7, NASA canceled a January 8 spacewalk and expedited the crew's return in its first-ever medical evacuation. With Crew-11 returned early, the ISS now has three crew members and NASA said it cannot perform spacewalks until a fresh crew arrives, while NASA and SpaceX try to move up the next launch targeted for mid-February. (GroundNews) 2. California AG to probe Musk’s Grok for nonconsensual deepfakes: Attorney General Rob Bonta cited what the company calls Grok’s “spicy mode” in a press release announcing the probe. In addition to “undressing” women, Grok has also been used to distort images of children, including by reportedly producing what a Bonta press release called “photorealistic images of children engaged in sexual activity.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-CA is pulling up alongside the EU on this one.) 3. Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imports of Some AI Chips: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips, such as Nvidia’s H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD, the MI325X, under a new national security order released by the White House. (TradingEconomics) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Human Rights Foundation Grants 1.3 Billion Satoshis to 22 Freedom Tech Projects Worldwide in Q4 2025: The funding round, disclosed today exclusively to Bitcoin Magazine, will support open-source Bitcoin development, decentralized mining infrastructure, privacy-preserving financial tools, and grassroots education initiatives across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. HRF said the projects are designed to improve the Bitcoin protocol itself while expanding access to permissionless money for dissidents, journalists, nonprofits, and ordinary citizens facing political repression. (BItcoinMag) 2. Bitdeer Becomes Largest Bitcoin Miner: Bitdeer has surpassed Marathon as the largest Bitcoin miner, managing approximately 71 EH/s compared to Marathon's 61.7 EH/s. (CoinGecko) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Up 13 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 932,246 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 14Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Cracks Down Hard / Collapsing Crane Kills 29 in Thailand / South Korean Ex-President May be Executed / Clinton Skip on Congress / USA First Negative Migration in 50 Years / Fed Attorneys Quit over MN ICE Shooting / CLARITY Act is Negotiation Chaos, Bitcoiners Fight for Tax Relief / Russia Normalizes Crypto Use / Fed Reiterates Banks Can Offer Crypto Services / CPI at 2.7% / UK Backs off on Digital ID Mandate / Scammers Targeting Trust, Using AI Too / TN Man Hacked SCOTUS Files / Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda / Solo BTC Miners Had a Good Year Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $95,008, 21.01 oz Gold, .22 Median US House 24hr Hi: $96,011 / Lo: $91,750 Volume: 61B (Down 15%) Mkt Cap: $1.89T (Up 3%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran cracks down: The death toll from the Iranian government crackdown on nationwide protests has surpassed 2,500, according to U.S.-based human rights activists, with over 10,000 arrests reported amid an ongoing internet blackout that has limited communication. Iranian authorities have signaled quick trials and potential executions for protesters, defying U.S. warnings, while the regime claims readiness for war but openness to negotiations following U.S. sanctions that exacerbated the economic crisis sparking the unrest. Videos of the protests continue to emerge despite restrictions, showing clashes in multiple cities including Tehran. (NPR) 2. A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, causing a derailment and fire that killed at least 29 people and injured over 60 others. The incident occurred during construction work near a rail line, with emergency services responding to extract survivors from the wreckage. (NPR) 3. South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon: Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’. Yoon’s criminal trial for insurrection, abuse of power, and other offences linked to the martial declaration ended on Tuesday after 11 hours of proceedings. The court is expected to deliver a verdict on the case on February 19. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. Clintons Refuse To Testify About Jeffrey Epstein; Comer To Begin Contempt Proceedings: President Trump isn't the only one clamming up over Jeffrey Epstein - as Bill and Hillary Clinton are both refusing to testify in front of Congressional investigators over their relationship with the dead sex-trafficking pedophile, escalating a monthslong battle with House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY). Contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in jail if pursued by the DOJ (so, nothing will happen and the Clintons know it). (Zerohedge) 2. U.S. Sees Negative Net Migration in 2025 for First Time in 50 Years: The Brookings Institution reported the United States experienced negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in at least 50 years, estimating net flows between-295,000 and-10,000. (GroundNews) 3. Federal prosecutors resign over concerns about probe into Minneapolis ICE shooting: At least three prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota have resigned over their concerns with the direction of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. The person confirmed the resignations of Joseph Thompson, Melinda Williams and another attorney. Thompson, one of the prosecutors who resigned, oversaw a yearslong investigation that resulted in dozens of charges against people accused of defrauding millions of dollars in government funds. (NBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bitcoin Advocates Press US Lawmakers on Stablecoin Tax Rules: Bitcoin advocacy groups have pressed Congress to extend planned tax exemptions to Bitcoin and major network tokens beyond stablecoins, warning that limiting relief to dollar-pegged tokens alone would not resolve the compliance challenges facing millions of Americans who use crypto for everyday payments. The Bitcoin Policy Institute, joined by Bitcoin Voter, Blocks, Crypto Council, Digital Chamber, MoonPay, River, and others, sent the letter on Sunday to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Michael Crapo and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. The groups say over 3,500 merchants across all 50 U.S. states now accept Bitcoin at the point of sale, making the country the largest jurisdiction for Bitcoin payments. (Decrypt) 2. Senators pitch more than 75 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections: These pitches for changes in the draft bill range from prohibiting stablecoin yields entirely to blocking "public officials from profiting from crypto interests" to modifying how digital asset mixers and tumblers are defined, and they're being offered by senators from both the Republican and Democrat parties. In a typical congressional markup, most amendments tend to flame out. Many of them could also be dropped according to deals struck in the room. So the vast majority of this lengthy list is likely destined for the cutting-room floor. (CoinDesk) 3. Russia to normalize crypto: Russia is preparing legislation to normalize cryptocurrency use by removing special regulatory designations, potentially allowing broader adoption in payments and trades. The bill, discussed by lawmakers, aims to integrate crypto into the economy without new restrictions. No timeline for enactment was specified. (Binance) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Banks Expanding Bitcoin Services Globally: Fed Chair Powell confirmed banks can offer crypto services. Germany's DZ Bank received approval for retail Bitcoin trading, signaling broader institutional access to the market. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Rates Fall Further: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages on conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US fell to 6.18% in the week ending January 9, marking a new low since September 2024. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Inflation Rate Stable at 2.7%, Core Below Forecasts: The annual inflation rate in the US remained at 2.7% in December 2025, the same as in November and in line with market expectations. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has dropped plans to make a centralized digital ID mandatory for workers, softening a flagship policy that would have required every employee to prove their right to work via a government‑issued credential rather than traditional documents like passports. Opponents warned it risked building an “Orwellian nightmare,” centralizing sensitive data in a honeypot vulnerable to hacking, and mission creep into areas such as housing, banking and voting. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Trust Is the New Target as Impersonation Scams Surge 1,400% in 2025: These schemes typically involve fraudsters posing as trusted individuals, companies, or platforms to trick victims into sending cryptocurrency or revealing sensitive wallet information. Chainalysis warned that these trends point to a future in which nearly all scam operations are likely to incorporate AI in some form. (BeInCrypto) 3. Tennessee man to plead guilty to hacking Supreme Court’s electronic case filing system: A Tennessee man is expected to plead guilty on Friday to a misdemeanor charge for hacking into the Supreme Court’s electronic case filing system. Details on what information Moore accessed were not released. Moore, 24, will appear in court via a video feed on Friday. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election: Uganda’s government imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, triggering a surge in downloads of Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app that operates offline. (CryptoNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Solo Bitcoin miners hit 22 blocks hit in 12 months as another hit the jackpot this week: A single Bitcoin (BTC) miner collected a full block reward on Jan. 13, claiming 3.125 BTC plus fees worth close to $300,000 | 3.16 BTC at current prices. A hobby miner running a 6 TH/s ASIC faces roughly a 1-in-170-million chance per block attempt. The expected wait time to find a single block at that hashrate exceeds 3,000 years. Yet solo wins keep appearing, with verified solo blocks hitting the chain every few weeks. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 48/100 (Up 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The CLARITY Act is being fought over in Congressional back rooms over numerous details, each of which has significant effects. This may end up being a troublesome law as most negotiators are not Bitcoiners, or even crypto holders. It is a good sign, however, that some Bitcoin policy folks are giving inputs, but their voices may indeed be drowned out. Bitcoiners may want to watch this issue closely and be ready to speak up to congressional delegates when the time in ripe. 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: 931,986 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Turmoil Continues / Canada Courts China / Milei Repays the US Loan / Mississippi's Largest Synagogue Burned Down / $700M in Somali Cash Went Through Minneapolis Airport / Banks Win on Crypto Interest Battle / Dems Try Their Own Crypto / New Bill May Protect Bitcoin Devs / Central Bankers Join in Powell's Defense / Venezuelan Bitcoin In the Wind / Gold, Silver at ATHs, Stocks Up / Another Wrench Attack in France / Freedom Tech in Iran / Post-Quantum Bitcoin Tested Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,922, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $92,567 / Lo: $90,055 Volume: 72B (Up 129%) Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Protests Escalate Amid High Death Toll and US Tensions: Iranian security forces continued a violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests, with activists reporting at least 599 deaths since demonstrations began over two weeks ago, including widespread arrests and internet blackouts to suppress communication. President Trump threatened military action if the protests persist, while Iran's Foreign Minister stated the country is prepared for dialogue but warned against US interference in internal affairs. Trade partners with Iran now face 25% US tariffs on imports, effective immediately, as Trump aims to intensify economic pressure on the regime. (NPR) 2. As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties: The push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who arrives Wednesday, is part of a major rethink as ties sour with the U.S. — the world’s No. 1 economy and long the largest trading partner for Canada by far. (AP) 3. Argentina Repays $2.5 Billion Swap Deal to the U.S.: Argentina repaid the $2.5 billion it drew down from a $20 billion swap line President Javier Milei signed with the administration of President Donald Trump, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced over the weekend. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins: A fire heavily damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship in northeast Jackson that the Ku Klux Klan bombed in 1967 because the rabbi supported civil rights. Investigators did not immediately release the name of the suspect or the charges the person could face. (MississippiToday) 2. Federal Officials Probe $700M in Cash Flagged Leaving Minneapolis Airport Over Two Years: The cash, mostly transported by a small group of couriers of Somali descent on routine flights to Amsterdam and then Dubai, totaled approximately $342.37 million in 2024 and $349.4 million in 2025 from the Minneapolis airport alone. (VinNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Banks Win Key Battle as Crypto Bill Bars Stablecoin Interest Payments: The provision, contained in Section 404 titled "Preserving Rewards for Stablecoin Holders," says that a "digital asset service provider may not pay any form of interest or yield (whether in cash, tokens, or other consideration) solely in connection with the holding of a payment stablecoin." (Decrypt) (AC-Don't underestimate the power of the banking cartel.) 2. Democrats Test Crypto Fundraising Reset With BlueVault Launch: BlueVault launched Monday as a crypto fundraising platform built specifically for Democratic political committees. The platform targets small-dollar crypto donors, positioning itself as infrastructure rather than a pro-crypto policy endorsement. (Decrypt) (AC-Not freedom money, but a grift.) 3. US Lawmakers Introduce Standalone Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers Ahead of Broader Crypto Legislation: Senators Lummis and Wyden introduce a standalone bill protecting non-custodial DeFi developers as the Senate prepares to mark up broader crypto market structure legislation this week. (CryptoNews) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Global Central Bankers Express ‘Full Solidarity’ With US Fed’s Powell Amid Trump Threats: The heads of global central banks, including the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, expressed 'full solidarity' with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. They stated that the independence of central banks is crucial for price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens they serve. (GroundNews) (AC-The threat against one key central banker has the effect of coalescing all of them, bringing the cartel into the spotlight from the shadows. This alliance certainly does not like transparency and if understood correctly, wields economic power unrivaled in the world.) 2. SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that it remains unclear whether the U.S. government will move to seize the widely discussed Bitcoin holdings (600,000 BTC, or about $56 billion) rumored to be tied to Venezuela. (BitcoinMag) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs See $116.67M Net Inflow: On January 12, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $116.67 million in total net inflows. FBTC led with $111.75 million, while IBIT experienced a $70.66 million outflow. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. Gold, Silver Hit New Highs as Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Key Macroeconomic Events: Silver sharply outperformed, jumping nearly 7% from Friday’s close to trade near $85. Gold, up 2.2%, set a new record high of $4,600. Bitcoin, in contrast, remained flat, down 0.2% over the past 24 hours. (Decrypt) 2. US 10-Year Yield Steadies Ahead of CPI: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.18% on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest consumer inflation report, which could influence Federal Reserve policy. Markets currently price in two rate cuts this year, starting in June, but any upside surprise to inflation could constrain the central bank’s ability to ease. (TradingEconomics) 3. S&P Hits Fresh Record Amid Powell Probe: US stocks rebounded on Monday after an early sell-off, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, up 0.2% and the Nasdaq rising 0.3%, led by technology shares and Walmart. The Dow Jones recovered, adding 86 points, after dropping nearly 500 points at session lows. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Another Day, Another Crypto Wrench Attack in France: Armed assailants stormed a family home in Verneuil-sur-Seine on Friday evening, launching a brutal attack on a crypto investment executive and his family in what has become the latest "wrench attack" to rock France's crypto community. Three gunmen forced their way into the residence around nighttime, beating both parents before restraining the couple and their two children with cable ties. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown: As Iran imposes sweeping internet restrictions, protestors are turning to Bitcoin-linked apps like Bitchat and its localized fork Noghteha — leveraging mesh networks and cypherpunk ideals to maintain communication amid the blackout. (BItcoinMag) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet Launched: BTQ Technologies launched Bitcoin Quantum, a testnet using post-quantum signature (ML-DSA). This addresses long-term security risks and advances Bitcoin's upgrade planning. (CoinGecko) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 1 pt) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 931,986 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran on the Verge / US to Meet with Danes Over Greenland / Gunboat Diplomacy in Venezuela / DOJ Opens Probe Into Fed's Powell / More ICE Agents to Minnesota / US DOT Stops Payment to CA Over CDLs / Iran Protest in LA Turns Ugly / CLARITY Act Held Up by Banks / Thailand To Accept Bitcoin From Tourists / UAE Starts Mining Bitcoin / New Life Insurance Denominated in Bitcoin / Fed Investigation Shocks Financial Markets, Yields Up, Stocks Down, Gold Up / India Increases KYC / UK Goes After Grok, X / WhatsApp Vulnerable / Whales Keep Buying Bitcoin Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,648, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $92,395 / Lo: $90,212 Volume: 31B (Up 150%) Mkt Cap: $1.81T (Even) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Protests Escalate with Over 500 Deaths Amid U.S. Military Considerations: Iranian authorities have reported over 100 officers killed in ongoing protests, while activists estimate the civilian death toll exceeds 500 as the regime enforces a nationwide internet blackout and intensifies crackdowns. President Trump stated that Iran has "called to negotiate" but warned of potential U.S. military intervention, describing options as "very strong" if protests continue to spiral. Tehran responded by affirming readiness for war or dialogue, with Foreign Minister emphasizing that protests turned violent to provoke U.S. involvement. (BBC) (AC-This may be the protest that does it.) 2. Trump administration officials to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday: "I'd love to make a deal with them. It's easier. But one way or the other, we're going to have Greenland," Mr. Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One, echoing his previous statement on Friday when he said, "if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way." (CBS) 3. Trump Cancels Planned Second Wave of Venezuela Attacks After Interim Government Pledges Prisoner Releases: Trump said the United States and Venezuela were "working well together," particularly on plans to rebuild the country's oil and gas infrastructure. (IBTimes) (AC-True gunboat diplomacy.) -US Events- 1. DOJ Opens Criminal Probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: The U.S. Department of Justice initiated a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell following his refusal to comply with demands to lower interest rates, with subpoenas issued to the central bank. Powell described the probe as unprecedented, amid allegations of political interference by the Trump administration. The inquiry includes reviews of communications and decisions related to monetary policy. (NBC) (AC-Now this is unprecedented. No matter the outcome, trust in the Central Bank will crumble, with major financial repercussions. Hard assets will necessarily be in demand.) 2. Additional Immigration Officers Deployed to Minneapolis After Fatal ICE Shooting: Hundreds of federal immigration agents are being sent to Minneapolis following protests sparked by an ICE agent's fatal shooting of a woman during an enforcement operation. Tensions have flared with demonstrations against immigration policies, leading to increased security measures. The deployment aims to bolster operations amid ongoing unrest and calls for accountability. (CNN, DHS) 3. DOT Strips California Of $160 Million Over Foreign Truckers: Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will withhold approximately $160 million in safety program money from the state. The move follows California’s failure to meet a January 5 deadline to cancel more than 17,000 commercial truck driver’s licenses that Duffy asserts were unlawfully issued by the state to foreign truckers. (ZeroHedge) 4. U-Haul Drives into Anti-Iran Rally Crowd in Los Angeles: The incident happened Sunday afternoon at a rally of up to 3,000 demonstrators near the Federal Building, supporting protests in Iran against the regime amid economic woes that have caused over 500 deaths and 10,000 arrests. The truck's banners read 'NO SHAH. NO REGIME. USA: DON’T REPEAT 1953. NO MULLAH,' referencing a historical CIA-backed coup, and protesters attacked the vehicle after it hit one person who declined medical care. LAPD detained the driver, describing it as a crowd altercation rather than terrorism, while the FBI probes motives and no charges have been filed yet. (X) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bernstein says window for crypto market structure bill is 'here and now,' as concerns over stablecoin rewards remain key sticking point: Bernstein said the opportunity to pass a U.S. crypto market structure bill is rapidly narrowing, as lawmakers confront a deepening dispute between banks and the crypto industry over stablecoin rewards. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2026, or "Clarity Act," aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the U.S. crypto market structure by dividing oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, classifying most tokens as digital commodities rather than securities. (THeBlock) (AC-Banks are fighting hard for the competitor to depositor interest.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Thailand Approves Bitcoin Payments for Tourists: Thailand's government approved tourists spending Bitcoin and other crypto. This policy step enhances everyday utility, broadens transactional demand, and fosters merchant acceptance for BTC. (CoinGecko) 2. UAE Government Holds, Mines Bitcoin: The UAE government now holds approximately 6,636 BTC, valued at $600 million. It has officially begun mining Bitcoin using government resources. (CoinGecko) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Meanwhile Launches Bitcoin Life Insurance: Meanwhile announced the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance, expanding BTC's use cases for high-net-worth individuals. (CoinGecko) (AC-Slowly but surely the Bitcoin Standard is growing.) -Economic Indicators- 1. Bitcoin traders are bracing for a Fed “credibility shock” that hinges on one critical date this month: In the first broad market response, investors leaned into what traders often reach for when policy credibility looks shakier: gold surged to a fresh record near $4,600 per ounce, the dollar slipped, and US stock futures fell. The first waypoint is the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Jan. 27–28. Even if the Fed holds rates steady, the meeting could still reprice markets through tone and guidance, as well as how Powell handles questions about legal threats and political pressure. Monetary policy is not only the decision; it is also the institution’s perceived ability to make decisions without coercion. (CryptoSlate) 2. Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up to 4.2% on Monday, its highest level since late August, while the 30-year yield rose more than 4bps to 4.86%. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Futures Fall Ahead of Busy Week: US stock futures edged lower on Monday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate earnings and key economic data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Dow and S&P 500 futures each slipped about 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.6%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder: India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) rolled out tougher Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks that crypto platforms must use when bringing new users on board. The rules add live biometric checks, location data capture, and bank-account verification steps designed to cut down on anonymous accounts and suspicious flows. (BItcoinist) 2. UAE Warns Banking Customers to be on 'High Alert' For Zero-Day WhatsApp Security Breach: Banking customers across the UAE are being urged to stay vigilant after reports surfaced of a serious WhatsApp "zero-day" security breach that could allow cybercriminals to take over smartphones through a single voice call. Once a device is compromised, criminals may gain access to private photos, personal conversations, and sensitive financial data. (TechTimes) (AC-WhatsApp, though popular with international audiences, has proven much less secure than other messaging apps.) -Technology and Science- 1. UK regulator launches investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery: Ofcom, the UK's independent online safety watchdog, has launched a probe into X to assess compliance with the Online Safety Act after reports about Grok creating sexualised images, setting a January 9 deadline. (GroundNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record: The latest data shows the count has surpassed all previous peaks, extending a multi-year uptrend that has persisted across several market cycles. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 27/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): So much is going on all at once that it's difficult to understand all the effects. While the US is in turmoil over ICE operations and protest conflicts, the international community is orienting around the Venezuela operation, Iranian revolt, UN changes, Greenland worries, and continued conflict in Ukraine and the Mideast. To add another key issue, trust and independence in the US Central Bank, at this time is inflammatory to world cortisol levels. Don't expect the velocity of conflict to diminish, but rather increase as we get closer to midterms. 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: 931,548 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russia Debuts Hypersonics in Ukraine / Iran Internet Dark, Protests Escalate / Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners / ICE Shoots 2 More Citizens in Portland / Trump Buys Mortgage Bonds to Drop Rates / HHS Freezes Childcare Money to 5 States / Columbia Tax Authority Demands User Data From Crypto Exchanges / SBF Out of Luck With Trump / South Korea Can Seize Coins on Exchanges / Florida Revives SBR Bill, Texas Enacts It's Own / BTC ETFs Bleed for 3 days / Mortgage Rates Up, Trade Deficit Sharply Down / Another Wrench Attack in France / Bitcoin Not King of Dark Web / AI Now in Many Gadgets Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $90,371, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $91,520 / Lo: $89,233 Volume: 38B (Down 13%) Mkt Cap: $1.8T (Even) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russian forces conducted a massive strike on Ukrainian military targets using the new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, marking its first combat deployment. Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting several incoming projectiles, but damage was confirmed to infrastructure in multiple regions. No immediate casualty figures were released by either side. (NPR) 2. Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide internet and phone blackout as protests against economic policies and government leadership intensified in major cities. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused demonstrators of aligning with U.S. interests, while exiled opposition figures called for mass gatherings. Security forces were deployed to disperse crowds, leading to reports of arrests. (AlJazeera) 3. Venezuelan authorities released several imprisoned opposition leaders and activists following U.S. negotiations, including key figures detained during previous political crackdowns. The move was approved by President Trump as part of efforts to stabilize the region. The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution to limit U.S. military actions in Venezuela without congressional approval. (NYTimes) -US Events- 1. Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two individuals during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon, as part of ongoing enforcement activities. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek demanded a transparent investigation into the incident. This marks at least the 10th instance of agents firing at vehicles in recent months. (Fox) 2. Trump: Fannie, Freddie to Buy $200 Billion of Mortgage Debt to Bring Mortgage Rates Down: Trump wrote on Truth Social: "I am instructing my Representatives to BUY $200 BILLION | 2,213,932 BTC DOLLARS IN MORTGAGE BONDS. This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable..." Citigroup has said that if Fannie and Freddie were to increase their portfolio by $250 billion then premiums on their mortgage bonds would fall by 0.25 percent, which would result in a similar drop in mortgage rates for homeowners. (Breitbart) 3. HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today froze access to certain federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York following serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in state-administered programs. (HHSgov) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Colombia's tax authority mandates crypto exchanges to submit user data: The reported information includes account ownership details, transaction volume, number of units transferred, market value, and net balances. (TheBlock) 2. Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried: President Donald Trump said this week that he has no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX chief executive who is serving a lengthy federal prison sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. (BitcoinMag) 3. South Korea’s Top Court Rules Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Seized: South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Bitcoin held on domestic exchanges can be legally seized under the Criminal Procedure Act, resolving legal ambiguity as authorities impose billions in fines and prepare expanded asset freeze powers for criminal investigations. (CryptoNews) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill: Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. (BitcoinMag) 2. Texas Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill: Texas passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This state-level adoption could remove supply from markets and support BTC price. (CoinGecko) -Institutional Concerns- 1. US Bitcoin ETFs Clock Three-Day Outflow Streak as Risk Appetite Cools: Spot Bitcoin ETFs have clocked nearly $1 billion in outflows over the past three days. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Higher: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage edged higher to 6.16% as of January 8th from the lowest level of 2025 of 6.15% in the previous week, according to data from Freddie Mac. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Trade Gap Lowest Since 2009: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to $29.4 billion in October 2025, the smallest gap since June 2009, down from a revised $48.1 billion in September and well below forecasts of a $58.1 billion shortfall. The implementation of tariffs led to significant swings in trade flows, particularly in non-monetary gold and pharmaceutical products. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Masked Gunmen Tie Up Woman in France, Steal Crypto USB: France is becoming a European hotspot for crypto wrench attacks, with over 14 crypto-related attacks documented last year. Three masked men broke into a home in Manosque, France, tying up a woman at gunpoint and stealing a USB drive containing her partner's crypto data. (Decrypt) 2. Bitcoin is not the king of the dark web: In 2025, the center of gravity in the illicit cryptocurrency economy shifted decisively away from the volatility of the original cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) and toward a dense, dollar-linked shadow system. According to new Chainalysis data, stablecoins accounted for 84% of the $154 billion illicit transaction volume last year, marking a clear shift in risk toward programmable dollars. This structural shift has enabled Chinese money laundering networks to scale “laundering-as-a-service” operations while nation-states like North Korea, Russia, and Iran plugged into these same rails to evade Western controls. (CryptoSlate) -Technology and Science- 1. AI powers new gadgets: At CES 2026, companies unveiled AI-powered gadgets including smart scales, walking exoskeletons, and allergen detectors for health monitoring. NVIDIA announced partnerships with auto suppliers to advance self-driving technology. Samsung and LG showcased futuristic designs like bendable screens and home robots. (Mashable) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 27/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 931,410 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 08Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Two Tankers Seized in North Atlantic / US Takes Control of Venezuelan Oil / US Drops From Many International Treaties / ICE Shooting Of Protester Ignites Tension / Food Pyramid Turned Upside Down / Trump Calls For 50% Increase in Defense Spending / BTC Inc Goes on BTC Standard / Stocks Mixed, Jobs Down, PMI Up / Scam Kingpin Extradited to China, Bitcoin Stash in Limbo / Humanoid Robot Shocks at CES / Rumble to Use Bitcoin, Crypto Wallet for Creators Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $89,873, 20.30 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $92,189 / Lo: $89,578 Volume: 43B (Down 22%) Mkt Cap: $1.79T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US Seizes Venezuelan-Linked Oil Tankers: US authorities seized two tankers, one Russian-flagged, tied to Venezuelan oil shipments as part of broader sanctions enforcement, with the vessels intercepted in international waters carrying over 1 million barrels combined. The action aims to disrupt shadow fleet operations evading US restrictions on Venezuelan crude. Trump administration officials stated the seizures support efforts to control and redirect Venezuelan oil revenues. (Reuters) 2. US Assumes Control of Venezuelan Oil Sales: The Trump administration announced indefinite oversight of Venezuelan oil exports, seizing revenues into US accounts to fund reconstruction efforts without immediate election plans. Officials aim to restart crude flow while blocking prior regime allies like Russia and China. (Fox) 3. US announces withdrawal from dozens of international treaties: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration “has found these institutions to be redundant in their scope, mismanaged, unnecessary, wasteful, poorly run, captured by the interests of actors advancing their own agendas contrary to our own.” The list does not reference military alliances or intelligence alliances such as NATO or the Five Eyes, but instead identifies more than 60 expert commissions, policy forums and treaty-based frameworks, around half of them based at the United Nations. (RecordedFuture) -US Events- 1. Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis: An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a US citizen, during an immigration enforcement operation in a residential area, with federal officials claiming she attempted to run over agents in her vehicle. Local protests erupted, accusing agents of excessive force, while body camera footage showed the incident unfolding rapidly. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated the National Guard amid rising tensions and criticized the federal action as overreach. (Fox) 2. Trump Admin Declares War On Added Sugar, Embraces Real Foods In Massive MAHA Reset: In response to decades of corporate-poisoned nutrition advice, the Trump administration has unleashed updated federal dietary guidelines that torch added sugars, champion protein and healthy fats, and slam the door on ultra-processed junk fueling America’s chronic disease crisis. (Zerohedge) (AC-Check out the South Park/Kennedy video on social media- "Turn that pyramid upside down.") 3. Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion to Build ‘Dream Military,’ Pay Down Debt, Give Dividend to ‘Moderate Income Patriots’: The proposed increase, according to Trump, would support building what he referred to as the “Dream Military,” asserting that such a force would ensure the United States remains “SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe.” (Breitbart) (AC-That is essentially at 50% increase from this year's budget.) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury: BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and the organizer of major global Bitcoin conferences, has spent the past several years restructuring its internal operations around Bitcoin-native infrastructure, relying heavily on the open-source BTCPay Server to manage its payments, payroll, and treasury functions. The effort reflects a broader push by the company to operate on what it describes as a “Bitcoin standard,” using bitcoin not only as a reserve asset but as a primary medium for internal and external transactions. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Moving to a true Bitcoin standard is rare at present, as it is just the beginning.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Extends Decline: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury fell to around 4.14% on Thursday, extending this week’s decline as investors continued to assess the outlook for Federal Reserve policy in light of the latest economic data. (TradingEconomics) 2, US Stocks Close Mixed on Wednesday, jobs down, PIM up: US stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed uneven economic data against expectations for eventual Federal Reserve easing, with the S&P 500 easing 0.2% and the Dow Jones sliding 0.8% from recent record highs, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.1%. JOLTS showed a sharp decline in job openings, pointing to cooling labor demand, while ADP reported a modest rebound in private hiring and the ISM Services PMI surprised to the upside, reinforcing the view of a slowing yet resilient economy. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in Cambodia After $12 Billion Bitcoin Seizure: Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind of a "pig butchering" crypto fraud ring, was arrested in Cambodia. His crypto fraud network allegedly stole billions from users globally, with nearly $12 billion in Bitcoin from the operations now held by the U.S. government. Cambodia has since extradited Zhi to China, throwing the DOJ prosecution in limbo. (Decrypt/Various) -Technology and Science- 1. The Way Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Moves Is Skin-Crawlingly Unnatural: Boston Dynamics has clearly decided to loosen up some of the restrictions of the human form. During an on-stage demonstration at this year’s CES convention in Las Vegas, Boston Dynamics showed off the agility of its humanoid Atlas robot — albeit with an unnerving degree of freedom of movement that dispels the illusion of a human entity. The demo was part of Boston Dynamics’ announcement of a production-ready version of its Atlas robot. The Hyundai-owned firm also announced a partnership with Google’s DeepMind to bring AI smarts to its bots as well. (Futurism) (AC-The convergence of a super-articulated, strong humanoid robot and edge computing AI, will shock humans very soon. Sci-fi only hinted at these new capabilities coming online, as the reality of this new tech is much more mind-blowing.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. YouTube Rival Rumble Debuts Bitcoin, Tether Wallet for Crypto Creator Tips: Built with stablecoin issuer Tether’s wallet development kit and using payments infrastructure from MoonPay, the non-custodial wallet is directly embedded within the Rumble platform and initially supports dollar-backed stablecoin USDT, Tether’s Gold-backed token (XAUT), and Bitcoin (BTC). (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Down 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 931,274 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Venezuela Adapts / Russia Targets Kyiv / Iran Protests Intensify / Trump Warns Over Midterms / White House Assessing Greenland Options / Hilton Drops Hotel Over DHS Denial / Lawmakers Negotiate CLARITY Act / Tether to Tokenize Gold for Currency / MSCI To Keep MSTR in Index For Now / European Commission Targets End-to-End Encryption, X and Grok Too / Agentic AI Now on Humanoid Robots Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,996, 20.68 oz Gold, .21 Median US House 24hr Hi: $94,395 / Lo: $91,286 Volume: 56B (Up 22%) Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 67%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Venezuela counts and adapts: Venezuelan authorities reported at least 24 security officers killed during the raid, bringing the total death toll to 56, while interim President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in amid international condemnation at the U.N. Security Council. President Trump announced that interim Venezuelan authorities would supply 30-50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. at market price. (AP) 2. Russia launched over 165 drones and missiles in combined aerial attacks on Ukraine, resulting in at least two civilian deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that air defenses intercepted a significant portion of the assault, but power outages affected multiple regions. The strikes targeted energy facilities in Kyiv and other cities, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. (EuroNews) 3. Protests in Iran intensified due to economic collapse, with demonstrators demanding government change and chanting against the supreme leader. Security forces deployed tear gas and arrested dozens in Tehran and other major cities, amid reports of internet blackouts to suppress coordination. The unrest, sparked by currency devaluation and high inflation, has drawn international calls for restraint from the U.N. (Deutsche Welle) -US Events- 1. President Trump warned House Republicans that losing the midterm elections could lead to his third impeachment, urging unity to maintain majority control. He highlighted historical midterm losses for the president's party and positioned administration policies as a path to victory. (NYTimes) 2. US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House: the White House said it is considering "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, and that "Utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option at the Commander in Chief's disposal" — Karoline Leavitt. Senior officials say options under discussion include buying Greenland or forming a compact of free association, while the U.S. military presence in Greenland reflects longstanding security ties. Local context includes Greenland's population of about 57,000, vast but costly rare-earth resources analyzed in recent months, and polls showing strong American opposition to acquisition. (GroundNews) (AC-I'm not too sure about the American opposition to buying Greenland, any basic understanding of global strategy would support the logic of Trump's effort here.) 3. Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over cancelled ICE bookings: Hilton removed the Hampton Inn Lakeville from its systems and announced the delisting publicly on social media. A video reportedly taken on Tuesday showed front-desk staff at the Hampton Inn Lakeville denying rooms to ICE agents, contradicting the independent hotel owner’s assurance that the problem was fixed. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Senate Republicans Makes ‘Closing Offer’ on Crypto Market Structure Bill as Tim Scott Pushes Markup: Senate Banking Committee Republicans sent a document Monday night outlining a series of proposed changes to the bill ahead of a bipartisan member meeting Tuesday. The document, described as a “closing offer and state of play,” includes more than 30 revisions to Title I, which governs the legal classification of digital assets, as well as two new titles focused on investor protections and combating illicit finance. (BitcoinMag) (AC-This two party neophyte negotiation is fertile ground for pet projects, stupid laws, and waste. We need more Bitcoin experts in the mix.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Stablecoin Titan Tether Wants Gold to Be Used for Everyday Payments—Here's How: Tether moved to establish a new unit of account for gold on Tuesday, as the stablecoin industry leader argued that transactions denominated in “Scudo” could simplify the precious metal’s use in everyday payments. Under the stablecoin issuer’s definition, one Scudo would equate to one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold—as well as its XAUT token. Tether noted that “satoshi” is already used in a similar way to Scudo, as a way to refer to the smallest unit of Bitcoin. (Decrypt) (AC-This idea might have legs with the public. Still not Bitcoin, though.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Global Index Maker MSCI Defers Decision on Dropping Crypto-Focused Companies: Global index provider MSCI has deferred a decision on whether to change how it treats companies with significant digital asset exposure, maintaining the status quo after a consultation that raised questions around classification, balance sheet volatility, and index construction. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Copper Hits Record Above $13,000 as Bulls Eye US Import Rush: Benchmark prices surged as much as 1.5% to a record $13,187 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, following a gain of more than 4% on Monday. The metal has now racked up an advance of more than 20% since mid-November.(YahooFinance) -Security Concerns- 1. The UK and Europe intensified opposition to end-to-end encryption, with proposals for client-side scanning in messaging apps under the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation. The measure, set for adoption in spring, requires platforms to scan private communications for illegal content. (ComputerWeekly) (AC-Is personal privacy not a human right? It depends where you live.) 2. EU Calls Grok's Child Images 'Illegal' as Global Crackdown Intensifies: The European Commission called Grok's AI-generated child images "illegal" and "disgusting" as countries start cracking down on Elon Musk's chatbot. (Emerge) (AC-This is not about bikini clad images. The EC hates free speech.) -Technology and Science- 1. Google DeepMind integrated Gemini multimodal models into Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas humanoid robot, enabling advanced interaction capabilities. This development marks progress in applied agentic AI for physical tasks. CES featured other AI innovations, including Lepro's Ami desktop companion for remote workers. (AINewsToday) (AC-This is where AI rocks our world.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 40/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 931,135 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Maduro in US Court / Danish PM Warns Trump / South Korea's Lee Meets China's Xi / Tim Walz Ends Reelection Campaign / HHS Resets Childhood Vaccines / ICE Ops in CA Net 118 Illegals / Why Did DOJ Sell Samourai's Bitcoin? / Morgan Stanley Wants in on BTC ETFs / Dow at ATH / US Logistics Slow Down / Ledger Customer Breach Worries / Russia's New Drone + MANPADs Pairing Changes Things / Grok in Hot Water Again / Bitcoin Mining is Not the Climate Enemy Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $93,811, 21.01 oz Gold, .22 Median US House 24hr Hi: $94,762 / Lo: $92,374 Volume: 45B (Up 31%) Mkt Cap: $1.87T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 300%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Maduro appears in US court: The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York courtroom. A defiant Maduro told the judge he had been kidnapped in Caracas. Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas as the Venezuelan capital remains on edge and the Venezuelan ministry said police fired at drones that were “flying without permission.” (CNN) 2. Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO: Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela. If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops,” Frederiksen told Danish broadcaster TV2 on Monday. “That is, including our NATO and thus the security that has been provided since the end of the Second World War.” (AP) 3. South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China: Regional security and lifting Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture is high on Lee's agenda, as he continues his four-day trip in China. He is set to meet China's Premier Li Qiang and the chairman of parliament, Zhao Leji on Tuesday. South Korea is a US security ally - like Japan - but also relies on China for trade. Experts say Lee is expected to keep walking a diplomatic tightrope between Beijing and Tokyo. Lee vowed on Monday to work with China on "viable alternatives for peace on the Korean Peninsula". (BBC) (AC-If there is to ever be a reunification of Korea, it will start with China.) -US Events- 1. Tim Walz drops out of Minnesota governor’s race, Klobuchar considers jumping in: Walz’s decision to not seek a historic third term upends the race and shocked the Minnesota political world. The two-term governor, who served as the Democrats’ 2024 vice presidential nominee, was facing a potentially tough reelection fight as Republicans sought to tie him to a federal probe into a massive welfare fraud scandal in the state. (Politico) 2. U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots: federal health officials revised the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, recommending four fewer vaccines and reducing routine coverage from 17 to 11 diseases. HHS reclassified specific shots, moving rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A to shared decision-making, while the CDC now recommends a single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine. (GroundNews) 3. ICE Arrests 118 Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary California, Including Sex Offenders, Drunk Drivers: ICE ended 2025 with a surge operation in California targeting the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens,” DHS spokesman Tricia McLaughlin said. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump’s Executive Order by Selling the Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?: On November 3, 2025, it seems that the U.S. Marshall Service, at the direction of the Department of Justice, used Coinbase Prime to liquidate the bitcoin that the Samourai developers forfeited as part of their plea deal, likely violating President Trump’s mandate to keep such bitcoin in the United States Strategy Bitcoin Reserve. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Morgan Stanley files with SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs: Morgan Stanley has filed S-1 registration statements with the SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs. If approved, today’s filings would place Morgan Stanley alongside major crypto ETF issuers such as BlackRock and Fidelity. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dow Rises to Record High: US stocks extended their gains on Monday with support from banks, oil companies, and consumer cyclicals as markets were unfazed by the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro by the US military. The Dow advanced 800 points to a new record high, while the S&P 500 gained over 1.5% and the Nasdaq 100 rose by 1%. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Logistics Sector Slows Again in December: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US fell for a second consecutive month to 54.2 in December 2025 from 55.7 in each of the previous two months. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Confirms Data Breach on Global-e Platform: Crypto wallet maker Ledger confirmed that its Global-e e-commerce partner has suffered a data breach, but cautioned users that its own hardware and software wallets remain secure. “This incident consisted of unauthorized access to order data in Global-e information systems. Some of the data accessed as part of this incident pertained to customers who made a purchase on Ledger(.)com using Global-e as a merchant of record." (Decrypt) (AC-This breach of customer data could lead criminals to your door if you bought a ledger. Plan accordingly.) -Technology and Science- 1. Russia Straps MANPADS Missile On Shahed Drone To Counter Attack Helicopters: On January 4, 2026, the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces stated that fighters intercepted a Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drone fitted with an Igla-S man-portable air defense system. This variant, observed for the first time during the war, carried a camera and a radio modem, allowing the missile to be launched remotely by an operator located on Russian territory to threaten Ukrainian helicopters and low-flying aircraft involved in counter-drone interception. (Zerohedge) (AC- Having a longer range drone carry a anti air missile is significant in this and future conflicts. Wait until these platforms no longer need a human in the loop.) 2. Elon Musk's xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild: Anyone can tag Grok under a photo on X with prompts like "put her in a bikini" or "remove her clothes." The AI generates a convincing deepfake in seconds, visible to anyone in the thread. No permission needed. EU looking ‘very seriously’ at taking action against X over Grok (Decrypt/RecordedFuture) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Isn’t the Climate Villain Many Think: ESG Expert Says: ESG expert Daniel Batten has pushed back against misconceptions around Bitcoin mining while saying that many claims are not supported by evidence and persist due to outdated assumptions. Transaction activity can scale without increasing energy, water, or hardware use. He traces the origin of the “per transaction” narrative to a 2018 commentary by Alex de Vries, which he says was later debunked but widely cited. This is what led to long-lasting misunderstandings. Meanwhile, studies from Duke University and other researchers have found that Bitcoin mining can provide grid balancing and ancillary services, a conclusion Batten says is supported by real-world data from Texas’ ERCOT grid. (CryptoPotato) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 44/100 (Up 18 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 931.007 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Jan2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Maduro Captured by US SOF, World Reacts / Gunmen Raid Catholic Church in Nigeria, Kill 30+ / Iran Protests Continue to Spread / MN Somali Fraudsters Spent Lavishly / CLARITY Act Up to Bat / Maduro May Have $67B in Bitcoin / BTC ETFs Inflow / BOA Advisors Push 4% into Bitcoin / Stocks Tick Up / CES Kicks off in Vegas Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $92,777, 21.08 oz Gold, .22 Median US House 24hr Hi: $93,146 / Lo: $90,877 Volume: 34B (Up 28%) Mkt Cap: $1.85T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Military Strike: US forces conducted airstrikes in Caracas and other regions of Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores during an early morning operation. Maduro was flown to New York, where he is detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial on narco-terrorism charges. President Trump stated the US will temporarily run Venezuela until a safe transition of power, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifying no day-to-day governance role beyond enforcing oil sanctions. (AP) 2. Global Reactions to US Intervention in Venezuela: China condemned the US strike as a violation of international law and urged the immediate release of Maduro, limiting its response to diplomatic protests. World leaders, including those from the UK and France, expressed mixed views, with some criticizing the unilateral action while others noted its impact on global energy markets. Protests occurred in US cities and internationally, including planned demonstrations near US consulates in Italy. (AlJazeera) 3. Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others: The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state’s Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents. They also razed down the local market and several houses. Rev. Fr. Stephen Kabirat, spokesman for the Catholic Church of Kontagora Diocese where the attack happened, told local media that the gunmen killed more than 40 people and that some of those abducted were children. (ABC) (AC: Interesting slant, as the headline leaves out the fact that the attack was against a Catholic Church.) 4. Iran Protests Enter Eighth Day with Calls for Regime Change: Demonstrations have spread to 26 of Iran's 31 provinces, driven by a rial at 1.4 million to the dollar and inflation over 50 percent, evolving into direct challenges against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters in cities like Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan clash with security forces, with women defying hijab rules and crowds invoking exiled Reza Pahlavi, who urged them to seize the streets. Rights groups report 16 to 19 deaths from IRGC fire since December 28, including four killed in Malekshahi on January 3, amid retaliatory fires at regime sites. These are the biggest unrest since 2022, with heavy security but signs of strain like a police officer burning Khamenei's portrait. (X) -US Events- 1. Protests Erupt in US Over Military Action in Venezuela: Demonstrators gathered in cities like Miami and New York to protest Trump's intervention, with some celebrating Maduro's removal while others decried it as illegal. In Doral, Florida, Venezuelans marched in support, but broader rallies highlighted concerns over escalation and violations of sovereignty. Lawmakers like Rep. Jim Himes called the operation illegal under international law. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is fundraising in protest of the Trump administration’s capture of Maduro. (TheGuardian/Breitbart) 2. Minnesota’s Somali Fraudsters Paid for Lamborghini, Rolls Royce Rentals, Luxury Resort in Kenya with Stolen Money: Some of the Minnesota Somalians convicted in the Feeding Our Future scheme reportedly enjoyed luxurious lifestyles with money stolen from the federal government, the news coming as the state is under scrutiny regarding more alleged fraud. The fraudsters stole hundreds of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief money and apparently used it to fund lavish lifestyles and not feed needy children, the New York Post reported Saturday. Their rich lifestyles included condos, luxury cars, and real estate in Kenya, the outlet said, citing court documents. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Washington’s new crypto bill would strip states of power – legally bans oversight that catches front-end manipulation: The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (better known as the CLARITY Act) has already cleared the House, and Senate lawmakers are now lining it up for a January markup. The bill’s promise is straightforward: end the turf war between the SEC and the CFTC, clarify when secondary trading is and is not “the same” as a securities offering, and create a registration path for the venues that actually handle crypto liquidity. (CryptoSlate) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Venezuela’s Alleged $67 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Exposed After Maduro Capture: Venezuela may control one of the world’s largest Bitcoin reserves, according to recent intelligence reports. The alleged stash could contain between 600,000 and 660,000 BTC, valued at approximately $56 billion to $67 billion at current prices. Sources emphasize that “the Bitcoin is not yet secured” and the private keys controlling these wallets remain unaccounted for. The coming days represent what analysts describe as “a high-stakes race to locate the private keys”. The outcome could significantly affect the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. (Blockonomi) (AC: What if the bitcoin reserve becomes the more valuable play for the US, rather than oil or gold.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees Biggest Inflow in Three Months as Crypto Prices Rise: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $287.4 million in inflows on Friday, its largest single-day haul since early October. Bitcoin ETFs collectively pulled in $471.3 million on Friday, marking the highest total inflows since mid-November. (Decrypt) 2. Bank of America Advisors Recommend Bitcoin Allocation: U.S. Bank/Merrill Lynch now permits wealth advisors to recommend up to 4% Bitcoin allocation to clients, focusing on physically backed Bitcoin ETFs. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Edge Down: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged down to 4.17% on Monday after touching four-month highs of 4.19% on Friday. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Futures Rise, Oil Companies Soar: US stock futures traded higher on Monday at the start of the first full week of the year. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, Nasdaq futures gained 0.7%, and Dow Jones futures advanced by nearly 60 points. Energy stocks surged in premarket trading after the US captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and his wife over the weekend, while President Trump floated plans for a US-led revival of Venezuela’s oil industry. Chevron jumped nearly 7%, Exxon Mobil gained almost 4%, and ConocoPhillips surged 6%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. CES 2026 Showcases AI and Smart Tech Innovations: The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas began with previews of AI-powered products, including Aiper's Scuba V3 Ultra robotic pool cleaner and EcoSurfer Senti skimmer, both CES Innovation Award honorees. Major brands like Bosch and LG planned announcements during media days on January 4-5. (PRNewswire) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Big news on Venezuela and Iran, with the world focused on these issues and little else. Rightfully so, as the shock of the Maduro operation puts everyone on notice, and concerned. Military power is the most fundamental of power types, and a skillful demonstration of such a power reminds all humans of our joint subjugation to it. It also awakens the survival instinct to build even more military power to protect oneself, one's State or Country against the application of power against it. 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