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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 837,391 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 02Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: School Shooting in Finland / Iran Vows Revenge After Israeli Strike in Syria / Dali Owners Deny Responsibility / Man Crashes FBI Gate in Atlanta / GBTC Selling Strong / Open Source Software Hack Shakes Techies Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,469, 28.99 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $70,080/ Lo: $65,091 Vol: $45B (Up 72%) Mkt Cap: $1.29T (Down 6%) HashRate: 654 EH/s Avg Fees: 7,492 sats/tx (Up 18%) Nodes: 18,193 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Finland school shooting: one victim dies, 12-year-old suspect held: Three 12-year-old children were shot at a school outside the Finnish capital on Tuesday and one of the victims later died, police said, with a 12-year-old fellow pupil suspected of the attack taken into custody. 2. Iran has vowed to retaliate after it accused Israel of bombing its embassy complex in Syria on Monday: The airstrike destroyed the 'consulate' building in the capital Damascus, killing at least seven officials including Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a top commander in Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), and senior commander Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. “According to our intelligence, this is no consulate and this is no embassy,” Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said Monday. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Dali ship owners deny responsibility for crash: Ship’s owner Grace Ocean Private Limited and operator Synergy Marine PTE denied any fault over the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that claimed the lives of six construction workers. (IndependentUK) 2. FBI Atlanta gate crash: Man tries to breach FBI security by tailing employees: The man attempted to follow an authorized vehicle through the gate, but was stopped by a vehicle barrier. Two other agents who were leaving at the time got out of their vehicle and detained him. (Fox5) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bank of Russia: Russians Transacted $51 Billion in Crypto During 2023: The institution’s recently published yearly report found that flows attributed to Russian nationals in large exchanges amounted to $51 billion in 2023, with most operations involving bitcoin and ether. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Spot Bitcoin ETFs return to net daily outflows; Grayscale’s GBTC total outflows eclipse $15 billion: Inflows of $165.9 million from BlackRock’s dominant IBIT ETF were not enough to help overcome $302.6 million in outflows from Grayscale’s converted GBTC fund, leading to a total net outflow of $85.7 million yesterday. (BlockCryptoNews) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Technology- 1. OpenAI will no longer require ChatGPT-3.5 users to create accounts to gain access to the tool: OpenAI announced on April 1 that it would no longer require ChatGPT users to sign up to make it “easier to experience the potential of AI.” However, users without accounts will not be able to store their history of previous interactions. (CoinTelegraph) -Economic Indicators- 1. Upbeat U.S. Factory Data Powers Dollar Index to Nearly 5-Month High: The dollar index, which tracks the greenback’s value against major fiat currencies, topped the 105 mark for the first time over four months, taking the four-week gain to 2.58%. A stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated assets like bitcoin and gold expensive, potentially leading to lower demand. The PMI rose 2.5 points to 50.3 last month following February’s 47.8 reading. (CoinDesk) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Thwarted supply-chain hack sets off alarm bells across DC: Andres Freund, a software engineer at Microsoft, discovered fragments of malicious code expertly hidden inside two versions of an immensely popular open-source data compression tool, known as Xz, Friday March 29, which had by then been incorporated into two versions of the widely used Linux operating system. Some researchers said state involvement is likely given how skilled the Xz exploit code was.(Politico) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 79/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The majority of articles concerning bitcoin often focus on the technical analysis of price action or potential upsides or support levels. These articles are simply misleading when compared to the clear economic mechanics of supply and demand of the digital asset. Unlike securities which have derivative variables that may override supply/demand issues, bitcoin has less impact from such derivatives. Simply put, the most recent price action (~ 2-3 months) in BTC can be largely attributed to the buying of bitcoin from large institutional firms and the selling of the same, primarily from Grayscale Trust. In today's action for example, the price drop in BTC is most highly correlated to GBTC selling BTC as outlined in the article above. In other words, 'look for the signal through the noise'. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 837,242 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 01Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Report Supports Russian Unit Behind 'Havana Syndrome' / Israel-Hamas Talks Resume / Baltimore to Open Alternate Shipping Channel / Transgender-Easter Celebration Divides Further / Millions of AT&T Customer Data Hacked, Released Online Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,554, 30.92 oz Gold, .16 Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,377/ Lo: $68,986 Vol: $26B (Up 53) Mkt Cap: $1.37T (Down 1%) HashRate: 547 EH/s Avg Fees: 6,302 sats/tx (Down 14%) Nodes: 18,234 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. ‘Havana Syndrome’ Linked to Russian Military Intelligence: A Russian GRU military intelligence unit behind attacks across Europe may have used acoustic weapons against scores of U.S. diplomats and spies around the world, according to a new investigation by The Insider, 60 Minutes and Der Spiegel, shedding light on unexplained health incidents known as “Havana Syndrome.” The new joint investigation, citing intercepted Russian intelligence documents, travel logs, call metadata and eyewitness testimony, suggests that Unit 29155 has been behind the mysterious attacks. (MoscowTImes) 2. Truce talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Cairo: Egypt, Qatar and the US are mediating the discussions, which Israel previously claimed have failed due to Hamas failing to show flexibility. Hamas has called for all northern Gazans to return and for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza to be dependent on IDF forces fully withdrawing from Gaza and the end of hostilities. Israel withdrew its negotiating team on Monday after Hamas refused to accept a collection of compromises drawn up by Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. (EuroNews) 3. Three seriously wounded in terror stabbing spree at Gan Yavne, Israel mall: Three people were seriously wounded in a terror knifing at a mall in the southern Israeli city of Gan Yavne late Sunday. The attacker, identified as a 19-year-old Palestinian, was shot dead by security officers who responded to the scene. (TimesOfIsrael) -US Events- 1. A temporary channel to open next to Key Bridge for commercial boats, Baltimore port leader says: “This will mark an important first step along the road to reopening the port of Baltimore. By opening this alternate route, we will support the flow of marine traffic into Baltimore,” Capt. David O’Connell said. It is unknown when this channel will be operational. (WTOP) 2. White House, SECSTATE, Promote National Day of Transgender Visibility on Easter, Nation Divided: Although March 31st has been promoted as a national day of Transgender Visibility for the last 3 years, yesterday the US Government in whole promoted the "celebration" on social media while millions worldwide were celebrating the Chrisitian holiday of Easter. California and other left-leaning states also supported the government's promotion. Christians in the US were vitriolic in their responses, as were many centrist figures, including transgender Caitlyn Jenner. (BV2A- AC Taken from multiple sources) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Argentina introduces mandatory crypto exchange registry amid regulatory shift: The directive mandates that any entity involved in buying, selling, sending, receiving, lending, or trading cryptocurrencies must register with relevant authorities. The requirement applies both to companies based in Argentina and those operating within its market from abroad. (CryptoNews) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Turnaround With $859M Inflows After Previous Outflows: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have enjoyed a streak of positive inflows for four consecutive days, according to the latest figures. This rise in interest comes after a previous week that witnessed five straight days of outflows, totaling a substantial $887.6 million. (BitcoinCom) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Edge Lower to Kick Off Q2: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was around 4.2% to kick off the second quarter of the year (TradingEconomics) 2. Gold Extends Rally to New All-Time Highs: Gold climbed above $2,250 an ounce on Monday. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. 73 million AT&T accounts were hacked: The carrier confirmed a massive data breach impacting “7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former account holders.” AT&T reset the password of its existing subscribers, and started notifying all those impacted by the hack. More recently, data from the more than 70 million accounts made its way online again. It might include AT&T customer names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. (BGR) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Halving Inches Closer With Fewer Than 2,900 Blocks Remaining: The next Bitcoin halving is on the horizon, drawing closer with each passing block and anticipated to take place anywhere between April 18 to April 22, 2024, at the milestone of block 840,000. Following this event, the reward for mining a block will halve from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins. (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 79/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The AT&T hack is indicative of the information warfare being waged by non-state actors worldwide. With the information release of critical customer data, serious targeting can ensue for criminals and nation-state actors. The hack and many like them remind us that privacy and cyber defense are responsibilities that come with the access of the digital age. Without responsible defenses, bad actors can scam, steal identities, and steal assets of targets. Time, effort and money are required to set up these defenses and to protect oneself. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 836,792 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 29Mar24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Plants / SBF Get 25 Years / US to Restart Nuke Power Plant / Gold at ATH / Anti-CBDC Politics Increasing / Search BTC Wallet Balances, Transactions on Google Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,174, 31.46 oz Gold, .16 Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,546/ Lo: $69,605 Vol: $30B (Down 30%) Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Down 1%) HashRate: 560 EH/s Avg Fees: 8,498 sats/tx (Down 67%) Nodes: 18,308 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russian attacks damage Ukraine’s power plants: Russia fires dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. At least six people are injured, and power is cut in several central and western regions of Ukraine. (AlJazerra) 2. Russia seriously considers opportunity to reinstate death penalty after Crocus City Hall attack: Russian officials believe that the moratorium on the death penalty that was introduced in Russia in 1996 in connection with the entry into the Council of Europe should be suspended. State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin believes that there is no need for any referendum here — it would only be enough for the Constitutional Court to lift it. (PravdaRU) -US Events- 1. FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25 Years Prison Sentence: The sentence, though significant, represents only the opening chapter in a saga likely to continue through appeals and potential early release considerations. Federal good behavior credits and the First Step Act, a prison reform bill, could significantly reduce his sentence. (Bitcoinist) 2. In Historic Reversal, US To Restart A Shut Down Nuclear Power Plant For The First Time Ever: On Wednesday the federal government announced that it would provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan. NJ-based Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in 2022 with plans to dismantle it, but with support from the state of Michigan and the Biden administration, the emphasis has shifted to restarting the nuclear power plant by late 2025 instead. (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Advocate Challenges Warren in Senate Race: John Deaton’s entry into the Massachusetts Senate race, marked by a personal investment of $500,000 and an appeal for equal contributions from his followers, represents a significant challenge to the status quo, embodying his commitment to confronting established political elites and advocating for transformative change. (BlockchainReporter) 2. US PCE Inflation Data is to be released later today. 3. Gold Hovers Near All-Time Highs: Gold held above $2,230 an ounce in holiday-thinned trade on Friday. (TradingEconomics) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETF blowout wows even BlackRock's Larry Fink: the explosive growth of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, especially the firm’s, caught even the seasoned Wall Street executive off guard. mean, look, we're creating now a market that has more liquidity, more transparency. And I'm pleasantly surprised. And I would never have predicted it before we filed it, that we were going to see this type of retail demand," (FoxBusines) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. CBDC Prohibition Is Gaining Momentum in US: "CBDCs are a desperate reaction by governments to prevent decentralized currencies from threatening the monopoly of national currencies. They enable maximum government control over people’s lives through the direct provisioning of money and financial services." A group of House conservatives are trying to tie a vote on Rep. Tom Emmer’s (R-MN) central bank digital currency bill to a deal on broader cryptocurrency legislation. (Forbes) -Economic Indicators- 1. Applications for U.S. Unemployment Benefits Dip to 210,000 in Sign Job Market Remains Strong: The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dipped by 2,000 to 210,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups and downs, fell by 750 to 211,000. Overall, 1.8 million Americans were collecting unemployment benefits the week that ended March 16, up 24,000 from the week before. (AP) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Bitcoin wallets drained as infostealer malware targets Call of Duty players: Unidentified cybercriminals have released an information stealer malware targeting gamers who cheat in Call of Duty, resulting in the theft of bitcoin (BTC) holdings from affected players. The malware has already compromised hundreds of thousands of accounts, with the numbers continuing to grow. (CryptoBriefing) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Google’s inclusion of Bitcoin wallet balances sparks privacy debate: Google has expanded its features to allow users to search wallet balances across multiple blockchains, such as Bitcoin, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, Polygon and Fantom. When entering the wallet address, search results display the token balance by network along with the last updated time. Users can search three Bitcoin address formats — P2PKH, P2SH and Bech32 — and view current balances and recent transactions. (CoinTelegraph) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 79/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): With BTC wallet balances and transactions now searchable on Google, it would be wise to keep wallet addresses as private as possible in the public domain. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 836,653 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 28Mar24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Up to 100 Still Missing in Moscow / Haiti Chaos Continues / Baltimore Shipping Halts with Consequences / Four Killed in Illinois Stabbing Spree / SWIFT CBDC to Compete with BRICS / Facebook Sued Over Spying on Competitors Via Your Phone / BTC Whale Moves $6B Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,694, 31.95 oz Gold, .16 Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,727/ Lo: $68,381 Vol: $43B (Up 27%) Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Even) HashRate: 652 EH/s Avg Fees: 26,730 sats/tx (Up 224%) Nodes: 18,395 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Nearly 100 people still missing after Moscow attack, Russian news site says: The official toll from the attack on Crocus City Hall now stands at 140 dead and 182 wounded, while 95 more people appeared in lists compiled by the emergency services as missing. (Reuters) 2. Haiti: US guns pour into Port-au-Prince, fueling surge in violence: "All the guns here are from the US, everybody knows it. If the US wants to stop this, they could easily do it one month!" He pleads: "We are asking the US to give us a chance to live, just give us a chance." The UN report said some estimates put it at half a million legal and illegal weapons here as of 2020. It reported that guns and ammunition were being smuggled in from land, air and sea from US states such as Florida, Texas and Georgia. (BBC) (AC-The UN report is dated, and guns "pouring" into Haiti is exaggerated, but it remains that most guns have been smuggled over years into Haiti. It is common for the UN to release reports concerning gun manufacture and shipping in an effort to curb violence.) -US Events- 1. The Economic Consequences of the Baltimore Catastrophe: Baltimore is one of the largest ports on the eastern seaboard of the United States. It is the fourth largest port on the East Coast by total tons of cargo handled. It was the first in terms of the volume of automobiles and light trucks (including 847,158 cars and light trucks), heavy farm and construction machinery, imported sugar, and imported gypsum, the governor’s office said in a statement last year. The port is completely shut down in the wake of the collision of the Dali with the Key bridge and the near-total collapse of the bridge. Economists call this a “supply shock,” and it is likely to lead to a resurgence of goods inflation and possibly temporary shortages of some goods. (Breitbart) 2. 4 dead, 7 injured in stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois, residential area: A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man were killed in the incident and five others who were injured were transported to local hospitals with “serious injuries,”. Police said a suspect is in custody and a motive is unknown. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Australian Digital ID Bill passes Senate: The economy-wide digital identity scheme will now be up and running by midway through this year, a significant expansion of the existing government program which has now been running for nearly a decade. “The final Digital ID Bill means people no longer have to share personal data and information like their birth certificate or passport every time they want to access a new service, and all in a far more secure, privacy-focused scheme with genuine protections. (ACSInformationAge) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Cathie Wood’s Bitcoin ETF sets record with $243.5m daily inflow: On March 27, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF witnessed an unprecedented $243.5 million in investments, marking a significant uptick over five times its usual daily intake, as Bitcoin neared the $72,000 threshold. (CryptoNews) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. Currency Wars: SWIFT Network Directly Challenges BRICS: A CBDC connected to the SWIFT network is expected to be launched within a few months. The proposed 12-14 month timeline means that SWIFT’s CBDC threatens BRICS’ aspirations of dedollarization. Indeed, if it becomes a favored payment method, the dedollarization efforts of the BRICS risk encountering significant obstacles. (CoinTribune) -Economic Indicators- 1. U.S. Debt To Reach $57 Trillion at Current Rate: As of today, the U.S. debt has crossed the $34.4 trillion mark and the unwanted growth is alarming. Data shows that the Federal government is adding an extra $1 trillion every 90 to 100 days. Going at the same pace, the U.S. debt can reach $57 trillion by the end of the decade in 2030. (WatcherGuru) 2. Gold Holds Gains as Traders Await US Data: Gold held just below $2,200 an ounce on Thursday, hovering near all-time highs as investors awaited a key US inflation (US PCE due Friday) reading that could influence the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Facebook may have exploited user devices to spy on competitors, documents show: In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project codenamed “Ghostbusters, to acquire, decrypt, transfer, and use private, encrypted in-app analytics from Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon, according to a new set of unsealed court documents. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned tech empire discussed paying teenagers to install “kits” on their devices, according to plaintiffs. Facebook was caught using a cyberattack method, “SSL man-in-the-middle,” to intercept and decrypt Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon encrypted analytics traffic. (CyberNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. $6B Moved as 5th Largest BTC Wallet Reactivates After Years of Dormancy: This week, blockchain observers noticed that the “37X” wallet, once holding the title of the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet, was activated for the first time since 2019. This significant move involved the transfer of 94,504.03 bitcoin into three distinct addresses. One of these recipient wallets has now risen to become the sixth-largest bitcoin holder. (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 80/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 836,513 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 27Mar24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: IDF Hit IRGC Targets in Syria / Gaza Air Drops Kill Again / Japan Pacifist No More / US Ship Crash Causes Speculation / EU Crypto AML Law Passes / HSBC New Token Backed by Gold / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,214, 32.16 oz Gold, .16 Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,134/ Lo: $69,335 Vol: $34B (Down 24%) Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Down 1%) HashRate: 593 EH/s Avg Fees: Unavailable-- sats/tx (%) Nodes: 18,233 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli Air Force responsible for overnight strikes on Iran-linked operatives in eastern Syria: The strikes in the Deir Ezzor and al-Bukamal area targeted assets belonging to Iran’s Unit 4000, the Special Operations Division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ Intelligence Organization, and the special operations unit of the IRGC’s Quds Force in Syria, known as Unit 18840, according to Israeli defense sources. The US has denied involvement in the strikes. (TimesOfIsrael) 2. Gaza aid drop in sea leads to drownings: Gaza’s Hamas-run government media office says 18 Palestinians have been killed while trying to collect desperately-needed aid that was airdropped over northern Gaza. Twelve people drowned when they went into the sea to retrieve food packages, the other six were trampled to death in “stampedes” when other aid packages landed on the ground, a statement said. The US says two C-17 aircraft dropped 46,000 "meals ready to eat" (MREs) over the north on Monday, while the UK says one of its A400M aircraft dropped 10 tonnes of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula. (BBC) 3. Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles: Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries. Japan has long restricted arms exports under the country’s pacifist constitution, but has rapidly taken steps to deregulate amid rising regional and global tensions, especially from nearby China. (AP) -US Events- 1. Safety investigators to probe whether dirty fuel contributed to Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: The lights on the Dali began to flicker about an hour into the ship's trip early Tuesday. A harbor pilot and assistant reported power issues and a loss of propulsion prior to the collision, according to a Coast Guard briefing report. The ship did not have enough time to drop anchors to stop drifting, according to the officer, and crew members issued a mayday call before the crash happened. One body of the six presumed dead workers on the bridge has been recovered. (Fox) 2. Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Virginia Democrats’ ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed Democrat lawmakers’ “assault weapons” ban on Tuesday, along with a number of other Democrat-backed gun controls. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. EU Anti-Money Laundering Laws Ban Provision of Services for Anonymous Cryptocurrency Accounts: A new set of anti-money laundering laws passed by the EU has banned crypto asset service providers from servicing and providing custody to anonymous cryptocurrency accounts. The approved proposal for the “prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing” alleges these assets present “risks of misuse for criminal purposes.” (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. HSBC’s Gold Token Goes Live for Retail Investors in Hong Kong: HSBC is claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real world asset aimed at retail investors. The HSBC Gold Token, minted on the bank’s Orion digital assets platform, is available via HSBC Online Banking and HSBC HK Mobile App. (CoinDesk) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Applications Fall for 2nd Week: Mortgage applications in the US fell by 0.7% on the week ending March 22nd, extending the 1.6% drop in the previous week to further trim the sharp mortgage demand from earlier in the month. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Munchables Insider Steals $62.5 Million, Then Returns It in Bizarre Web3 Heist: The web3 game Munchables is hosted on the Blast layer-2 platform. According to blockchain researcher ZachXBT, the attack resulted in the disappearance of 17,400 ETH, worth $62.5 million. The developer responsible for the theft has since returned the funds without any conditions. (CoinPedia) 2. Hackers Are Targeting Bitcoin Hot Wallets—Here's How: The founder of the Ordinal Rugs project said hackers targeted members of the Bitcoin Rock Discord server on Tuesday, stealing $1.47 BTC, around $103,003, and 4 BTC, around $208,196, worth of Ordinal inscriptions from their wallet. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 83/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): There is a lot of speculation concerning the container ship "Dali" running into the Francis Scott Key Bridge yesterday. The MSM has already said that speculation is dangerous (CNN), while Fox is hinting that 'dirty fuel' is the culprit. There are innumerable possible explanations for the incident, and it is prudent to not discard any of them. This could be an intentional act, an act of incompetence, or simply an accident beyond control. What is known are the facts of the crash and the consequences, which are significant. The infrastructure in the US has been host to an increase of safety incidents from planes falling apart, train derailments, and now a critical ship/bridge disaster. It is evident that if the US is being targeted via its infrastructure, it is not obviously attributable, meaning skillful actors. If the US is not being targeted, then incompetence in US government management has increased. Neither conclusion should be withheld from the populace that is subject to the dangers involved. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 836,241 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 25Mar24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Moscow Terror Attack Shocks World, What's Next? / Ukraine, Russia Trade Missile Volleys / Trump Must Pay Court Judgement Today / US DOJ Sets Up New Federal Firearm Red Flag Center / On-Chain Data show HODLers Still HODLing / Is China Hoarding Gold? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,832, 30.8 oz Gold, .16 Median US House 24hr Hi: $67,744/ Lo: $64,669 Vol: $30B (Up 31%) Mkt Cap: $1.31T (Up 2%) HashRate: 589 EH/s Avg Fees: 5,294 sats/tx (Down 31%) Nodes: 18,403 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. As Russia mourns victims of Crocus concert hall shooting, how will Putin react?: Friday's bloodbath turned a Moscow concert hall into hell. The attackers killed not only with bullets, but with fire. They set the building alight and created an inferno. There is no final death toll. The search for bodies continues. Four suspects have been charged with committing acts of terrorism and the Islamic State group has claimed it was behind the mass shooting at Crocus City Hall. It has released graphic images of the attackers on the rampage. US officials have said they have no reason to doubt that claim of responsibility. Meanwhile, Russian officials have been promoting the idea that Ukraine was behind the brutal attack. At least 137 people have been confirmed dead. (BBC/CNN) 2. Ukraine says it hit two Russian naval vessels in major attack on Crimea: Ukraine says it hit two Russian amphibious landing ships, the Yamal and the Azov, along with a communications center and several other facilities belonging to the Black Sea Fleet, in a huge overnight attack on the Crimean port of Sevastopol. (CNN) (AC-Russia and Ukraine traded a large amount of missiles over the weekend, with Russia targeting Kyiv and other targets while Ukraine targeted Sevastopol, losses were seen on both sides (OSINT)) -US Events- 1. Trump has hours to cover $454 million judgment or risk property seizure: Donald Trump must either pay the money out of his own pocket or post a bond while he appeals Justice Arthur Engoron's Feb. 16 judgment against him for manipulating his net worth and his family real estate company's property values to dupe lenders and insurers. (Reuters) 2. Biden DOJ Celebrates $750 Million in Funding for More Red Flag Laws: On Saturday: President Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ), celebrated the launch of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center and the administration’s subsequent pledge of $750 million the Center can use to pursue more red flag laws. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Nigeria Charges Binance, Detained Executives With Tax Evasion: Nigeria's tax authority charged Binance with tax evasion, local news outlets reported Monday. The charges come after a tense few weeks during which two senior executives of the crypto exchange were detained by authorities. Local media reported that one of the two executives escaped and may have left the country. (CoinDesk) -Institutional Concerns- 1. China Could Be Hoarding Over 5,300 Tonnes of Gold: A recent report from Jan Nieuwenhuijs, an expert in the Chinese gold market, has found that the actual gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China might comprise over 5,300 tonnes, dwarfing official numbers. Nieuwenhuijs explains China might be a driving force behind increasing gold prices, as the country moves to hoarding gold to protect its economy from an impending dollar debasement. (BitcoinCom) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. Chile to Keep Advancing CBDC Tests: A report from the Chile Central Bank stated the bank would advance in the “design and implementation of concept tests, in controlled environments, to improve understanding of the challenges and implications in technological and operational terms that the issuance of a CBDC could have.” (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. Oil Rises on Supply Concerns: Brent crude futures rose toward $86 per barrel on Monday, recouping some losses from last week as various supply-side disruptions continued to upend oil markets. WTI crude futures rose above $81 per barrel. Analysts pointed to disrupted oil refinery activities in Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks, which impacted about 12% of the country’s oil processing capacity.(TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. China accused of ‘malign’ cyberattack on UK Electoral Commission ‘after hacking data of 40million voters’: Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is expected to tell parliament that Beijing is behind a wave of cyberattacks on the Electoral Commission as well as against 43 MPs and peers, in a major hack which is reported to have begun in August 2021 but was not identified until October 2022. (Independent) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Holders Show Reluctance to Sell Despite Record Highs: Crypto data platform Glassnode‘s tracked data reveals that the average on-chain transfers in Bitcoin‘s Blockchain in terms of US dollar value remain significantly below the peak seen in 2021. According to analysts, this trend could be interpreted as a sign that investors prefer to hold their BTC without selling in anticipation of higher prices, indicating a strong HODL trend in the market. (CoinTurk) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 75/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The big geopolitical news is the terrorist attack in Moscow. As media streamed video and pictures of the brazen attack, Russians and the world were shocked. The quick announcement by ISIS-K (?) for responsibility is suspect by Russians, while Russia's blame of Ukraine is suspect by the West. In the world of 5th Gen Warfare, it is difficult to ascertain facts and motives of this attack. What is known is that Putin now has a new dilemma on his hands. Does he wrap up operations in Ukraine to focus on ISIS? Ignore the attack for now? Or does he try to target both at the same time? Deeper questions remain, such as what is/was the role of the US in this situation? This certainly has hallmarks of intelligence-type operations, but the ambiguity of this world masks the potential instigators, which could range from ISIS, Ukraine, USA, Israel, to even Russia itself. The incident will certainly drive new geopolitical directions for Russian efforts and its relationships. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report