We don’t need to #EndTheFed. We can make it irrelevant The supply of bitcoin just got cut in half from 6.25 to 3.125 every block The price is going up forever!!

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 839,923 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 19Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Targeted in Overnight Attack / Massive Flooding Hits Dubai / House Advances $95B Foreign Aid Bill / Congress Continues Efforts Against ByteDance / Bitcoin Halving May Influence Regulatory Efforts / Oil and Gold Prices Rise on Middle East Tensions / Homebuying Costs Hit Another Record High / Spot-Traded Crypto Volumes Nearly Double in Q1 / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,334, 27.30 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $65,482 / Lo: $59,550 Vol: $50B (Up 14.8%) Mkt Cap: $1.275T (Up 2.92%) HashRate: 547 EH/s Avg Fees: 0.00025712 BTC Nodes: 19,342 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Targeted in Overnight Attack: Iranian air defenses were activated early Friday near the central city of Isfahan in response to an apparent Israeli drone attack targeting a major air base and a nearby nuclear site. The attack, which coincided with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 85th birthday, did not result in any reported damage, despite the engagement of air defense systems against the intruding drones. These incidents have notably heightened tensions following Iran’s comprehensive drone-and-missile assault on Israel the previous Saturday, amid ongoing conflicts involving various regional actors and strategic locations. The international community, particularly at the G7 meeting, highlighted the escalation risks, urging restraint and emphasizing the non-targeting of nuclear facilities in military conflicts. (AP) 2. Massive Flooding Hits Dubai: Dubai experienced a historic weather event as torrential rains overwhelmed the city, resulting in significant flooding across its urban landscape, including the Dubai International Airport and various roadways. The intense storm delivered about 25 cm of rain, surpassing the region’s average annual rainfall in just one day, and causing disruptions at major landmarks and infrastructure. Emergency responses were complicated by the unpreparedness for such a severe weather event, despite prior warnings, illustrating vulnerabilities in the city's infrastructure against extreme weather conditions. The aftermath saw the community and authorities scrambling to manage the immediate impacts, with efforts ongoing to restore normalcy and assess needed improvements in the city’s weather readiness and infrastructure resilience. (BBC) -US Events- 1. House Advances $95B Foreign Aid Bill: Several House Republicans were joined by Democrats to advance three foreign aid bills providing funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, totaling $95.3 billion. Despite some GOP opposition due to the exclusion of border security measures, the package also includes humanitarian funding in Palestine and strategic funding in the Indo-Pacific. Speaker Mike Johnson faced some opposition from his own party but claimed the funding was urgent. He is also pushing for a separate border bill. These developments set the stage for final House approval expected this weekend, underscoring the intricate balance of domestic and international policy priorities. (CBS News) 2. Congress Continues Efforts Against ByteDance: Congress is advancing legislation that would require ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to divest the social media app or face a U.S. ban, with the House of Representatives scheduling a vote for the coming Saturday and significant support from key Senate figures. This bill is part of a larger $95 billion package that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel and extends the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok from six months to one year. The legislation, which previously passed the House with bipartisan support, is based on claims that China could access data from TikTok's 170 million U.S. users, posing national security risks. Despite TikTok's assurances of data privacy, the bill's progression reflects ongoing worries about the free speech implications of these Congressional efforts. (Reuters) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bitcoin Halving May Influence Regulatory Efforts: Today’s Bitcoin halving may 'indirectly' influence future Bitcoin regulations by increasing scrutiny around Bitcoin's economic impact, potentially affecting considerations related to market stability and investor protection. Natalia Latka from Merkle Science highlighted that the halving might lead to regulatory concerns over the concentration of mining power and environmental impacts of proof-of-work systems. In the U.S., the regulatory status of the broader cryptocurrency market remains unclear, fostering a "regulation through enforcement" environment that complicates compliance efforts for businesses. (Cointelegraph) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Oil and Gold Prices Rise on Middle East Tensions: Oil and gold prices surged following an announcement by US officials that Israel had launched a missile strike on Iran, with Brent crude temporarily exceeding $90 a barrel and gold prices nearing record highs before both declined on Iranian claims of minimal damage. The incident has escalated tensions in the Middle East, heightening fears of potential disruptions in oil supply through crucial routes like the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates about 20% of the world's oil traffic. Investors are concerned about the inflationary impact, especially as energy costs have been a significant factor in the global cost of living increase over recent years. The situation remains volatile, with the market's nervous response reflecting fears of a broader conflict potentially affecting global oil supply and economic stability. (BBC) 2. Homebuying Costs Hit Another Record High: Mortgage rates in the U.S. have risen again, pushing the median monthly housing payment to a record $2,775, an 11% increase from last year, as high rates and home prices exacerbate the housing affordability crisis. The scarcity of available homes, driven by years of underbuilding and homeowners with low pandemic-era mortgage rates unwilling to sell, continues to limit market accessibility, particularly for first-time buyers. Economists anticipate that mortgage rates will remain high into the first half of 2024, with potential decreases hinging on Federal Reserve policy adjustments amid persistent inflation concerns. The current average rate for a 30-year mortgage has surpassed 7%, with the overall home supply remaining 34.3% lower than pre-pandemic levels, further complicating the housing market landscape. (Fox Business) 3. Spot-Traded Crypto Volumes Nearly Double in Q1: In Q1 of 2024, the top ten centralized exchanges saw their spot trading volumes nearly double to $4.29 trillion, marking the highest quarterly volume recorded since December 2021 and a 95.3% increase from the previous quarter. Binance maintained its position as the largest centralized exchange by handling half of the market's volume, despite facing a $4.3 billion fine and legal challenges from the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, the Ethereum network's share of decentralized exchange trading volumes significantly decreased to below 40%, while Bitcoin’s broader market dominance continued to grow. (Bitcoin.com) -Security Incidents and Concerns- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 66/100 (Up 9 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): A dramatic increase in fees is expected after the halving. Consolidate UTXOs if able. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2B END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 839,771 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 18Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Influencing Israel Ops? / Indonesian Volcano Erupts / US-China Shipbuilding Capability 1:100, Under Scrutiny / Stablecoin Legislation Entered in US Congress / Koreans buying more Crypto Than USD holders / Chinese Product Makers Spying on Customers / Binance Fully Approved in Dubai Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,446, 26.14 oz Gold, .14 Median US House 24hr Hi: $63,058/ Lo: $59,768 Vol: $44B (Up 21%) Mkt Cap: $1.23T (Even) HashRate: 582 EH/s Avg Fees: 19,933 sats/tx (Down 55%) Nodes: 18,813 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US approves Rafah Op in exchange for no Israeli counter-strikes on Iran: A senior official told The New Arab that "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to obtain American approval for a military operation in Rafah, in exchange for [Israel] refraining from carrying out a wide military operation against Iran in response to its recent attack." (JPost) 2. Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure: Wednesday's dramatic eruption of the volcano on a remote island in the province of North Sulawesi threw a fiery-red column of lava, incandescent rock and ash as much as three km into the sky. (reuters) 3. Biden administration to end sanctions waiver on Venezuelan oil: The Biden administration says Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro does not intend to hold free and fair elections. Six months after lifting U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's key oil and gas sectors, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday it will let those temporary licenses expire -- saying Maduro's government did not uphold its end of the bargain. (ABC) -US Events- 1. Senate kills articles of impeachment against Mayorkas: The blink-and-you-missed-it trial marked the culmination of an effort hatched by House Republicans seeking to cast the limelight on the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border ahead of the general election. (CNN) 2. Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States: Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency number, officials said. Service was later restored in Las Vegas, Nebraska and South Dakota. (NYT) 3. Investigation launched into Chinese shipbuilding's impact on national security, U.S. jobs: The White House said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into China’s shipbuilding industry for alleged practices that undermine national security and jobs in Wisconsin and other states. Chinese state-owned enterprises and other facilities are now capable of building more than 1,000 ocean-going vessels a year, while the United States produced only around 10 last year. “China has tried to rig the system with unfair trade practices", officials said. (MilwaukeeJS) (AC-Modern union power has consequences) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Stablecoins Get A Seat At The Table: US Senators Unveil New Regulations: US Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis have unveiled the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act. The legislation, which has been in the works for months, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, addressing concerns surrounding their use and potential risks. (Bitcoinist) (AC-The devil is in details and negotiating amendments which are yet to be revealed) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock Adds $72.8 Million Worth of Bitcoin Before Halving: According to crypto analysis firm LookOnChain, BlackRock has added another 1,162 Bitcoin, worth $72.82 million. The world’s largest asset manager currently holds 272,139 BTC, worth $17.06 billion. While BlackRock has increased its BTC holdings, Grayscale has reduced its BTC exposure by 2,524 BTC, worth $158.21 million. Grayscale currently holds 311,621 BTC, worth $19.53 billion. (Watcher) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Korean won surpasses US dollar as most-traded currency for crypto in Q1: The cumulative won trade volume on centralized crypto exchanges during the period recorded $456 billion, while the U.S. dollar reported $445 billion, the data showed. (TheBlock) 2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Eases from 2024-Highs: The US 10-year Treasury note yield eased to 4.57% after touching a 2024-high of 4.7% early in the week (TradingEconomics) 3. Mortgage Rates at 4-Month High: The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances rose by 12bps to 7.13% in the week ended April 12th, 2024, reaching the highest level since early December. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Chinese manufacturer exposes data from surveillance devices: Raysharp, a Chinese manufacturer of video cameras, recorders, and other surveillance products, has suffered a data leak that exposed its devices. Cybernews researchers have discovered three billion records in a leaking database from the company’s analytics platform. (CyberNews) (AC-Surveillance devices made in China are often much cheaper than those in the US or Japan, but data from those devices are obviously being used to spy on its customers) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Binance Secures Full Virtual-Asset Services Provider License in Dubai: "As we secure the esteemed full market VASP Licence, it notably amplifies our unwavering commitment to advancing the financial landscape through compliance and innovation," CEO Richard Teng said in a statement. (CoinDesk) 2. Bitcoin Depot Deploying Over 60 ATMs to Major Grocery Chain: The world-leading Bitcoin ATM network has announced that 60 of its ATMs are set to be deployed in the fastest-growing grocery chain in the country, Fareway, which features more than 130 stores in the Midwestern United States. (watcherGuru) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 57/100 (Down 10 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: 839,636 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 17Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Warns Israel / US Navy Flies Through Taiwan Strait / 50K Soldiers Lost to Russia / US Speaker Johnson Pushes Aid for Ukraine, Israel / Biden Wants to Triple Chinese Steel Tariffs / Two US Senators Seek to Clarify Stablecoin Regs / Fed Comments Cool Markets / Bitcoin on Sale Before Halving Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,704, 26.37 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $64,486/ Lo: $61,728 Vol: $36B (Down 20%) Mkt Cap: $1.24T (Even) HashRate: 682 EH/s Avg Fees: 44,695 sats/tx (Up 108%) Nodes: 18,118 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran's president vows to completely destroy Israel if it launches ‘tiniest invasion’: President Ebrahim Raisi spoke Wednesday at an annual army parade warning Israel of a "massive and harsh" response, as the country braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s missile and drone attack over the weekend. (Fox) 2. US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks: The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held their first talks since November 2022 in an effort to reduce regional tensions. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Adm. Dong Jun, on Tuesday in the latest U.S. effort to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce the chances of a clash in the region. (AP) 3. Russia's meat grinder-50,000 confirmed dead: Russia's military death toll in Ukraine has now passed the 50,000 mark, the BBC can confirm. In the second 12 months on the front line - as Moscow pushed its so-called meat grinder strategy - we found the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year. BBC Russian, independent media group Mediazona and volunteers have been counting deaths since February 2022. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson’s plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain: Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, and rejected a call to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office. “I am not resigning,” Johnson said after a testy morning meeting of fellow House Republicans at the Capitol. (AP) 2. House delivers Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate to begin a trial: House Republican impeachment managers walked the articles over to the Senate chamber Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be a short-lived trial beginning on Wednesday. (NBC) 3. Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: In a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Biden will call on trade representative Katherine Tai to triple the tariff on the imports from the current average of 7.5 per cent. Biden’s campaign is trying to shore up support among union workers ahead of November’s US presidential election, in which Pennsylvania could play a decisive role. (FT) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill: Lummis and Gillibrand unveiled a new bill Wednesday, hoping to move the needle on stablecoin legislation. Under their proposed bill, payment stablecoin issuers would have reserve and operational requirements, including needing to create subsidiaries specifically to issue stablecoins. The bill would also require stablecoin issuers to deal in dollar-backed tokens. (CoinDesk) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ‘halves’ before BTC halving: GBTC, the biggest spot Bitcoin ETF, has “halved” since the trading launch in January, but rivals like BlackRock’s IBIT have added more than 10,000%. (CoinTelegraph) (AC-Obviously a play on words, GBTC has lost half its value since January) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. U.S. Senator expresses CBDC concerns, supports Bitcoin: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the personal privacy and government surveillance risks of CBDCs while supporting Bitcoin. In recent remarks at the Bitcoin Policy Summit, the Tennessee Republican expressed strong concerns about Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), labeling them as potential spy tools for government oversight. (CryptoNews) 2. New Zealand launches CBDC consultation: Yesterday the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) launched its second central bank digital currency (CBDC) consultation. Since its first inquiry in 2021, it has put considerable effort into exploring how it plans to position and design the digital currency. The consultation will run until July 26. Based on feedback and the preparation of a business case, a decision will be made on whether to proceed to Stage three, the preparation phase. (LedgerInsights) -Economic Indicators- 1. Bitcoin Takes A Hit As Fed Puts Rate Cuts On Hold: Bitcoin reacted to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks during a panel discussion on Tuesday. Powell reiterated the central bank’s commitment to maintaining a restrained monetary policy, despite encouraging economic indicators. His remarks, which highlighted the importance of persisting with current interest rates due to limited progress in reaching the Fed’s inflation target, sparked reactions across various financial markets, including Bitcoin. (BItcoinist) 2. US Manufacturing Output Rises for 2nd Month: Manufacturing production in the US rose 0.5% from a month earlier in March, following an upwardly revised 1.2% increase in February. Durable manufacturing and nondurable manufacturing indexes increased by 0.3% and 0.7% respectively, while publishing and logging fell by 0.2%. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Housing Starts at 7-Month Low: Housing starts in the US plunged 14.7% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1.321 million in March 2024, reversing from an upwardly revised 1.549 million level in February and well below forecasts of 1.48 million.(TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Trust Wallet releases advisory on zero-day exploit exposing iOS users: The firm claims that the exploit, which is allegedly being sold on the dark web for $2 million, can infiltrate and take control of iPhone users without the need for them to click on a link. (CryptoBriefing) -Technology- 1. Crypto-like communication devices could break gov’t surveillance — Telegram founder Durov: Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram Messenger, believes that governments’ decreasing tolerance toward privacy will force innovations around secure communication hardware devices. “The world is becoming less amenable. Governments are becoming less tolerant of privacy. And that’s clearly the trend because they have more technological power.”, he said (CoinTelegraph) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 67/100 (Up 2 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: 839,481 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 16Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Sydney Church Stabbing Declared Terrorism / Fire in Copenhagen Destroys Old Stock Exchange / FBI Investigating Baltimore Bridge Collapse / SCOTUS Looks at Law Used on Jan 6th Rioters / CO Bans ARs and Threaded Barrels / Russia Central Bank Says OK to Crypto for International Payments Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,114, 26.40 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,441/ Lo: $61,716 Vol: $46B (Up 7%) Mkt Cap: $1.24T (Down 5%) HashRate: 547 EH/s Avg Fees: 21,664 sats/tx (Up 37%) Nodes: 18,484 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Spire collapses after fire rips through Copenhagen’s old stock exchange: A huge fire has engulfed Copenhagen’s old stock exchange, one of the Danish capital’s most famous landmarks, causing its spire to collapse as staff and citizens scrambled to rescue paintings and historic artifacts from the blaze. A “piece of Danish history” is on fire, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, calling the building’s cultural heritage “irreplaceable.” (CNN) 2. Sydney church stabbing was a 'terrorist' attack, police say: A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered "non-life-threatening" injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. Australian police define terror offenses as being ideologically motivated. Investigations are still under way, but they say they are satisfied this is a case of religious extremism. (BBC) -US Events- 1. FBI boards ship amid investigation into what caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse : The FBI on Monday raided the container ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly three weeks ago as part of an investigation into the deadly bridge collapse. Agents boarded the Dali Monday morning and were “conducting court authorized law enforcement activity,” a spokesperson for the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office said Monday, declining to comment further. (BaltimoreSun) 2. Supreme Court’s Review of Jan. 6 Charge Has Already Freed Some Rioters: Federal judges have agreed to release about 10 defendants who were serving prison terms because of their convictions under an obstruction law. A small group of people convicted under the law have been released from custody — or will soon go free — even though the justices hearing arguments on Tuesday are not expected to decide the case for months. (NYT) 3. Colorado House Democrats Pass Bill Banning AR-15s and 9mm Pistols with Threaded Barrels: HB24-1292 makes clear that a semiautomatic handgun of any caliber would be banned if it takes a detachable magazine and has a threaded barrel. Colorado Public Radio noted that the ban passed the House Sunday on a vote of 35 to 27. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. UK to propose clearer crypto regulations by July: The U.K.’s economic secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami, said the government’s priority is improving the payments landscape and providing regulatory clarity for digital assets and blockchain. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Coinbase initiates appeal against SEC on investment contract classification for digital assets: Coinbase has filed a motion to appeal a judge’s decision from last month that allowed the SEC’s lawsuit against them to proceed, said Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, in an X post today. The appeal, if granted, would allow the Second Circuit Court to review the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority to classify certain digital asset transactions as investment contracts, potentially suspending the ongoing trial. (CryptoBriefng) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. Bank of Russia Supports Cryptocurrency Usage for International Settlements: The Bank of Russia has announced that it will support accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments for international settlements. According to Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, these crypto-based payments must be launched in a sandbox-style experimental regime. In contrast, payments with national digital assets will be launched without similar precautions. (BitcoinCom) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10Y Bond Yield Hits 22-week High: US 10 Year Government Bond Yield increased to a 22-week high of 4.67%. Over the past 4 weeks, US 10 Year Note Bond Yield gained 31.60 basis points, and in the last 12 months, it increased 106.50 basis points. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- NSTR -Technology- 1. Elon Musk plans to charge new X users to enable posting: In reply to an X account that posted about changes on X’s website, Musk said charging a small fee to new accounts was the “only way” to stop the “onslaught of bots.” (TechCrunch) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 65/100 (Down 9 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Bitcoin excitement in the broader community is waning, just before the halving. Reasons could be attributed to global tensions, continued negative media reports or selling of ETFs like Grayscale. No matter the reason, whales continue to buy BTC as do the retail stackers. Miners are also adjusting stacks based on halving dynamics which could be causing some pricing weakness. With the halving happening this week, supply will decline and eventually bitcoin will be seen as a safer haven than most assets, driving demand. 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: 839,334 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 15Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Send Missiles and a Message / Two Separate Knife Attacks in Sydney / Shootouts in Upper NY and Chicago Kill and Injure Police, Kids / MidEast Tension Affect BTC, Markets / BTC ETFs Approved in Hong Kong Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,138, 28.03 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,878/ Lo: $62,661 Vol: $43B (Down 30%) Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Up 3%) HashRate: 547 EH/s Avg Fees: 14,473 sats/tx (Down 42%) Nodes: 18,770 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel weighs response after Iran fires missile barrage: Israel's military said 99% of more than 300 projectiles were intercepted by Israel and its partners, including the US military. Israel's war cabinet will meet today to discuss the size and scope of Israel's response, an Israeli official has told CNN. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said that the country is not seeking war. (CNN) 2. Sydney Mall attack victims include a mother who saved her baby, a Chinese grad student and an architect: A police officer shot and killed the man who attacked people with a knife at the busy Westfield Bondi Junction mall, and his family said he had a long history of schizophrenia, lacked social skills and had a fascination with knives. Police said their investigation would include why he targeted women and avoided men during his attack. Those killed were five women and one man. Twelve people were wounded, and police said they mostly were female. (AP) 3. Sydney church stabbing: Bishop stabbed during sermon: A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report.The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley. Police responded to reports that a number of people had been stabbed but said none of their injuries were life-threatening. (BBC) -US Events- 1. New York police officer, sheriff's deputy killed in shooting; suspect also dead: Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley identified the two as a deputy at his department and a Syracuse police officer, according to WSYR-TV. Their names have not been released. (Fox) 2. Chicago mass shooting leaves 8-year-old girl dead, 10 others injured: The 7-year-old girl was shot in the head and died, while a 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and listed in critical condition. (NBC) 3. Donald Trump’s criminal trial over hush money to begin in New York: The proceedings mark a momentous day in US history, as Trump is the country’s first president – present or former – to face a criminal trial. They also play out against a presidential race in which Trump is the almost certain Republican nominee who regularly bests Joe Biden in head-to-head polls. (Guardian) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Cryptocurrencies Not Banned, Vietnam Requires Legal Framework for Regulation — Govt Official: A government official from Vietnam has stated that cryptocurrencies are not prohibited. However, the country urgently needs to establish a legal framework to regulate their use, the official said. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with drafting a framework to govern crypto assets, which is due for completion by May 2025. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved: China Asset Management, Bosera Capital and other applicants posted to social-media platform WeChat that they had been approved to list spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong. However, these announcements seem to have front-run an official statement from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which has not posted a list of approved issuers. (CoinDesk) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Dollar Towers Above Rivals on Fed Hold Bets: The dollar index held near 106 on Monday, hovering at its highest levels in over five months as sticky US inflation raised worries that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. Crypto Markets Crash as Iranian Drone Attack on Israel Sparks Sell-Off: The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn following an Iranian drone attack on Israel, leading to a widespread sell-off of digital assets. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, saw a 7.7% decline on Saturday, marking its most substantial retreat since March 2023. (CryptoNews) 2. FBI Investigates Bitcoin Developer Event Linked to Luke Dashjr’s Hack: In response to a subpoena, Mike Schmidt provided details of participants at a Bitcoin developer event linked to the investigation of Luke Dashjr’s Bitcoin theft. As revealed in a social media post by Schmidt, the co-founder of Brink received the subpoena from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that required him to submit personal information of attendees from the October 2022 CoreDev Atlanta event. (CryptoNews) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 74/100 (Down 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The two stabbings in Sydney, only days apart, highlight the hate coursing through the world right now. The motives are not fully known, but weak and disturbed individuals are targeting 'soft' targets, in this case a mall full of moms and a church during services. It will be natural for people to begin to 'harden up' by carrying weapons of some sort, not attending mass gatherings, or beefing up security services. With global coverage of attacks like this, coupled with larger conflicts worldwide, look for security to be in high demand and self-protection efforts to increase across the globe. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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