BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 865,750
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Oct24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release 
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BLUF: North Korea Blows up Road to South / UN Worried for Peacekeepers in Lebanon / North Korean Soldiers on Ukraine Front / Man Arrested in NC for Threatening FEMA / FL Getting Back to Normal / UK CBDC May Threaten Privacy / Metaplanet Buys More BTC, Sells Options / China Increases Trade with BRICS / Wayback Machine Back Online / Google and Microsoft Go Nuclear / Lost BTC Conflict Gets Trashy 

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $65,814, 24.76 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 
24hr Hi: $66,482 / Lo: $64,632
Vol: $38B (Up 25%)
Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 687 EH/s 
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Down 83%) 
Nodes: 18,752

---Reports---  
-International Events-
1. North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads in a symbolic display of anger: n a symbolic display of anger, North Korea on Tuesday blew up the northern section of unused roads that once linked it with the South, with the rivals exchanging threats days after the North claimed that its rival flew drones over its capital Pyongyang. (AP)

2. UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks: The U.N. Security Council expressed “strong concern” Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region. (AP)

3. North Korea sending citizens to help Russian military fight Ukraine, Zelensky says: In his daily video message on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said: “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.” A source in Ukrainian intelligence said that a small number of North Koreans have been working with the Russian military, mostly to help with engineering and to exchange information on the use of North Korean ammunition. Some of them were recently killed in eastern Ukraine, the source said. (CNN)

-US Events-
1. Man arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina: The sheriff's office in Rutherford County, NC, announced Monday that they'd arrested a man and charged him with allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in the area. William Parsons, 44, of Bostic, NC, was charged with "going armed to the terror of the public," "The initial report stated there was a truckload of militia that was involved. However, after further investigation, it was determined Parsons acted alone and there were no truckloads of militia going to Lake Lure," the statement said. According to SITE Intelligence, which tracks the online activity of extremist organizations, Parsons has promoted the militia group the Three Percenters online. (ABC)

2. Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton: Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy, with power restored to most areas on Monday, gas stations reopening and students preparing to return to school. Still, some neighborhoods remained without power, with many severely damaged homes and businesses, their streets flooded and filled with debris. (AP)

-Regulatory and Legal-
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-Central Bank Digital Currencies/World Currencies-
1. U.K. Faces Privacy Challenges Ahead Of 2025 CBDC Pilot: As the UK prepares for a Central Bank Digital Currency pilot in 2025, critics warn that it could introduce unprecedented levels of state surveillance. While CBDCs promise to modernize the financial system, experts from organizations like Big Brother Watch argue that the government may not prioritize privacy. (Forbes)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Metaplanet Continues Aggressively Buying Bitcoin: Metaplanet Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to $56 million by adding $6.8 million worth of Bitcoin. The company's strategy involves buying Bitcoin and selling put options to generate additional yield. (Decrypt)

2. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Attracted Over $556 Million in Inflows, Led by Fidelity and Bitwise: Bitcoin spot ETFs received substantial inflows on Monday, totaling over $556 million, the highest since early June. Fidelity's FBTC led with $239 million, while Bitwise's BITB added $100 million, reflecting growing institutional interest in the crypto market. (Decrypt)

-Economic Indicators-
1. China's Trade With BRICS Surges: A $653 Billion Boost in Emerging Markets: China’s trade with BRICS countries surged by 5.1% year-on-year, reaching 4.62 trillion yuan (approximately $653 billion) in the first three quarters of 2024. Officials emphasized the importance of BRICS as a crucial platform for developing nations to collaborate, particularly in sectors like steel and textiles, further enhancing their global influence after expanding its membership earlier this year. (BitcoinCom)

2. US Core PPI Rises as Expected: Core producer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy costs, rose by 0.2% from the previous month in September of 2024, slowing from the 0.3% increase in August and in line with market expectations. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns- 
1. The Internet Archive, Wayback Machine Are Back Online After Cyberattack,But Is Read-Only: Immense DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks plagued The Internet Archive's operations last week, but the platform, including its renowned 'Wayback Machine,' is now back online after crucial days. However, it was revealed that its open-source platforms are available in a read-only state, and the digital library is still assessing its systems for now which could be taken down at any moment. (TechTimes) (AP-Who might was to erase history?)

-Technology and Science-
1. Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal With Startup Kairos: Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence. The agreement to buy energy from reactors built by Kairos Power came just weeks after word that Three Mile Island, the site of America's worst nuclear accident, will restart operations to provide energy to Microsoft. (IBTimes)

-Bitcoin Community- 
1. City Council Faces a $646 Million Lawsuit Over Refusal to Retrieve 8,000 Buried Bitcoin: James Howells, an early Bitcoin miner, is suing Newport City Council for $646.4 million to excavate 8,000 BTC buried in a landfill. Despite offering 10% of the Bitcoins' value, the council has rejected previous requests for excavation. (TheDefiant)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 65/100 (Up 22 pts)
 
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