BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 826,128
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 17Jan24
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BLUF: Iran is on the Warpath, Missiles Strike Pakistan / US in Deep Freeze / US Lawmakes Introduce Anti-CBDC Bills in Four States / GBTC bleeds over $1.1B in 3 days

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,735, 21.02oz Gold
24hr Hi: $43,566 / Lo: $42,086
Vol: $24.4B (Up 16%)
Mkt Cap: $840B (Down 1%)
HashRate: 389 EH/s
Avg Fees: 17,353 sats/tx (Down 35%)
Nodes: 15,830

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran says strikes targeted militant group in Pakistan: Iran says it has hit a militant group in western Pakistan in a missile attack, its third air strike on another country this week after earlier attacks on targets in Iraq and Syria. Iranian state TV said the operation hit two sites in Balochistan linked to the militant group Jaish al-Adl. Pakistani officials said two children were killed and three others injured. Pakistan has since expelled the Iranian Ambassador.(BBC) (AC-Iran is sensing an opportunity to strike its enemies unchecked in the region. Through its proxies in Yemen (Houthis), Gaza (Hamas) and Lebanon (Hezbollah) or through direct fire into Syria, Iraq and now Pakistan, Iran is acting out aggressively against all enemies all at once. Speculative reasoning could include Israel's return to Netenyahu leadership and a possible win for Trump, bringing together two powers united against Iran in the near future. Whatever the reason, Iran is certainly on the warpath)

2. U.S., South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea: The training in waters off South Korea’s Jeju island came as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues a provocative run in weapons testing and threats that has raised regional tensions to their highest point in years.(AsahiShimbun)

-US Events-
1. Deadly arctic blast grips more than 80% of the country: An arctic blast is gripping more than 80% of the country, killing at least seven nationwide. Some regions feel like minus 50 degrees.(NBC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. IRS Postpones Reporting Requirements, Simplifying Taxes: The pivotal aspect of the 2021 Act was the redefinition of digital assets as “cash equivalents” for reporting purposes, compelling businesses to disclose any receipts surpassing $10,000. Despite this significant shift, businesses can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being, as they are not obligated to adhere to this cash-like reporting requirement until specific regulations are formalized.(Bitcoinist)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. United States Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Exclude CBDCs from the Definition of Money: The bills were introduced in South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah as anti-CBDC legislators seek to prevent the use of CBDC tokens in those states as the wider industry debate with digital currencies continues.(CryptoNews)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Estimated $1.1B flees GBTC in 3 days as ARK begins buying own Bitcoin ETF: An estimated $594 million of outflows alone came from the third day of trading on Jan. 16, according to an X post by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. Seyffart observed inflows from other recently launched Bitcoin ETFs but wasn’t sure whether those inflows outpaced the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) outflows on Jan. 16.(CoinTelegraph)

2. Bitcoin ETFs surpass triple the combined daily volume of 500 ETFs launched in 2023: On Jan. 16, the total volume generated by 10 spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed the cumulative volume of all 500 ETFs launched in 2023, exceeding it by more than three times.(CryptoNews)

3. ProShares seeks to add more Bitcoin ETPs with five leveraged and short ETF filings: Asset manager ProShares submitted applications for five new leveraged and inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Jan. 16.(CryptoSlate)

-Economic Indicators-
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-Technological Updates-
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-Security Incidents and Concerns-
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-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Emerge From Bankruptcy, Re-List Shares This Month:
The company expects to see nearly $600 million in revenue this year. The miner continues to expect to keep its pole position among peers when it emerges from its bankruptcy, according to a recent presentation, anticipating 182,000 mining rigs for its own operation this year, and ramping those up to almost 1.1 million in 2027.(CoinDesk)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Down 4 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): As stated in comments above, Iran in acting out agressively through proxies and directly against all its enemies. While North Korea's Kim is sabre-rattling and the Ukraine war continues to slog on, Israel is decimating the Gaza region in its effort to destory Hamas. It seems war is breaking out all over. It is certain that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are allied against the US and Western partners. Yet the interconnectedness of the world economy may be keeping the conflicts from getting too far out of hand, for now.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 825,887
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 15Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump in Commanding Lead as Iowa begins voting today for Caucus / Houthi fires missiles at US warship / 2 SEALs missing near Somalia / WEF Davos kicks off today

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,600, 20.8oz Gold
24hr Hi: $42,996 / Lo: $41,705
Vol: $20.7B (Up 40%)
Mkt Cap: $834.5B (Down .6%)
HashRate: 431 EH/s
Avg Fees: 28,132 sats/tx (Up 127%)
Nodes: 16,565

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Houses set alight as lava from volcano eruption reaches Icelandic town: Seismic activity intensified overnight near Grindavík, the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in two years. Houses have caught fire in the fishing town of Grindavík in south-west Iceland after a volcano erupted for the second time in less than a month.(Guardian)

2. Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship in Red Sea in first attack after American-led strikes: Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea but a U.S. fighter jet shot it down in the latest attack roiling global shipping amid Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, officials said.(AP)

3.China, North Korea aggression drives record Japanese military spending splurge: Over the past month, Japan has faced increased Chinese aggression toward Japanese territory and yet another North Korean missile launch into the Sea of Japan. Cognizant of the challenges it faces, Japan has pushed forward to bolster its national security through increased defense spending, engaging in closer cooperation with the U.S. and South Korea and eliminating a ban on lethal weapons exports.(Fox)

-US Events-
1. As Iowa Prepares to Vote, Focus Is on Who Places Second to Donald Trump: Voters in this state will start the 2024 Republican presidential nomination balloting Monday evening when they head to precinct caucus meetings in frigid weather that could reduce turnout for a race that former President Donald Trump has dominated. Latest poll has Trump at 48%, Haley at 20% and Desantis at 16%. (WSJ)

2. 2 Navy SEALs missing off Somalia coast were on a nighttime boarding mission: Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing off the coast of Somalia after having fallen into the water during a nighttime boarding mission on Thursday, according to two U.S. officials. The officials said that the SEALs had fallen into the water one after the other during the boarding of a vessel by boat in the Gulf of Aden.(ABC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Cryptocurrency Rights Bill Lands in Indiana: A cryptocurrency bill that guarantees the non-intervention of the state government of Indiana in cryptocurrency self-custody, mining, validation, and other issues was recently introduced by Rep. Heath VanNatter in the Indiana General Assembly.(Bitcoincom)

2. Renter pays Landlord in BTC: In Rosario, the third most populated city in Argentina, a local landlord and a tenant have sealed a rental agreement where the latter will pay monthly rent in Bitcoin. According to a report in the local newspaper Paginal 12, The contract is the first of its kind in Argentina, made possible by recent law amendments by the new Milei presidential administration.(CoinTelegraph)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Russian’s fearmonger that digital ruble will be compulsory for pensions: Russia’s digital ruble trials started in July 2023 and it will soon be possible for citizens to request to receive their pension and other social payments in digital rubles. A report on the blogging platform DZen stoked fears that receiving pensions and state salaries in the central bank digital currency (CBDC) will become compulsory. In contrast, the head of the central bank emphasized that the use of the CBDC is voluntary. In related news, the first ATM-based digital ruble withdrawal has launched.(LedgerInsights)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M Liquidations: Bitcoin ETFs clocked up some $4.6 billion in volumes on their first day, but market volatility hit futures speculators as prices whipsawed.(CoinDesk)

2. Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Now Holds 11,439 BTC: Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has acquired 11,439 bitcoin, with a market value of nearly $500 million, within two days of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust was among the 11 spot bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. SEC this week.(Bitcoincom)

-Economic Indicators-
1. World Economic Forum for 2024 in Davos kicks off: This year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting starts Monday, with many business leaders, heads of state and others expected to engage with each other. The WEF in Davos will run a slew of sessions for attendees under an overarching "Rebuilding Trust" theme.(FoxBusiness)

-Technological Updates-
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-Security Incidents and Concerns-
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-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 52/100 (Down 19 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): The WEF's Davos meeting is the emobodiment of centralization of power in the world, and warrants continued monitoring as narratives and networks created here influence every global citizen. No where else can you see heads of state, business leaders and policy makers come together to unite in planning to aggregate political, economic, military and discursive power. Bitcoin and its threat to centralized economic power will certainly be a topic of discussion.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 825,308
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 11Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: 11 Bitcoin ETFs approved, start trading today / UN Opens Court against Israel for genocide charges  / Oil tanker diverted to Iran

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $47,420, 23.28oz Gold
24hr Hi: $47,647 / Lo: $44,483
Vol: $51.6B (Up 30%)
Mkt Cap: $927B (Up 5%)
HashRate: 644 EH/s
Avg Fees: 68,343 sats/tx (Up 220%)
Nodes: 17,683

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel faces genocide charges at World Court:  Israel faced accusations at the World Court(UN) on Thursday of genocide in its war in Gaza, as the first residents returned to northern areas where Israeli forces have begun withdrawing, leaving behind scenes of total devastation. The case, brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, accuses Israel of violating the 1948 genocide convention, enacted in the wake of the mass murder of Jews in the Holocaust, which mandates all countries to ensure such crimes are never repeated.(Reuters)

2. Armed, Uniformed Men Divert Oil Tanker to Iranian Waters: The UK said at least four men wearing black military uniforms and black masks boarded the ship early Thursday in waters between the coasts of Oman and Iran. UKMTO said the seized ship was being diverted to Iranian waters.(WSJ)

3. IMF unlocks $4.7bn for Argentina amid economic crisis, Milei austerity cuts: “Understandings were reached on a strengthened set of policies to restore macroeconomic stability and bring the current program back on track,” the IMF said in a statement on Wednesday. With this deal, Argentina’s new President Javier Milei, who took power in December and inherited a deep social, economic and financial crisis, puts back on track a $44bn bailout package with the IMF that dates back to 2018. (AlJazeera) (AC-IMF deals are often heavy-handed and have historically been negative for Bitcoin accomodation within host countries. With IMF debt loads in Argentina, Milei may not have much room for his libertarian objectives)

-US Events-
1. Republican debate: Five takeaways as Haley and DeSantis face off: 1) Neither candidate held back 2) They went after Trump's record 3) They clashed on immigration 4) Ukraine was a flashpoint 5) DeSantis got more cheers, but Haley claimed victory (BBC)

2. Republican Chris Christie suspends presidential bid: The former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, he announced on Wednesday evening. “It is clear to me tonight that there is not a path to win the nomination,” he said at a town hall in Windham, New Hampshire.(Guardian)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Blockchain Association letter to Elizabeth Warren: Crypto Can Potentially Disrupt or Compete With ‘Too Big to Fail’ Banks: The Blockchain Association has rejected U.S. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s claims that former security officials collaborating with it seek to weaken the country’s “ability to catch and prosecute America’s enemies.” According to the nonprofit organization, ex-U.S. security officials chose to join the Blockchain Association because they “value freedom and creativity, sovereignty of the individual, and permissionless innovation.” The letter also read, “For this reason, it is far better to build the next generation of financial technology on public blockchains than it is to continue patching opaque legacy systems that have already proven wholly insufficient at combating money laundering and terrorist financing.”(Bitcoincom)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. European Central Bank allocates over $700m to propel offline digital euro development: The ECB is allocating over $700 million from its $1.3 billion contract budget for contractors to develop offline payment capabilities for a retail digital euro. In its search for providers offering various services such as risk management, information security, and user application, the ECB disclosed its intention to assign up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to eligible contractors.
As approximately 100 global economies contemplate launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to transition into the digital era and rival private cryptocurrencies, the European Union, encompassing 27 nations, is notably keen on developing its own CBDC.(Cyrptonews)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs Secure Approval Exactly 15 Years After Hal Finney’s Iconic ‘Running Bitcoin’ Tweet: "Running bitcoin,” were the words of legendary cypherpunk Hal Finney on Jan. 11, 2009, shortly before becoming the first person to download and receive bitcoin (BTC) two days later. On Wednesday, exactly 15 years after Finney’s tweet, bitcoin got its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved by the U.S. SEC. Approved ETF providers include financial giants BlackRock (BLK) and Fidelity, while crypto native fund Grayscale’s popular Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has been uplisted as an ETF as well. Fees on these products range from zero for the first few months (at ARK, Bitwise and Invesco) to as much as 1.5% (at Grayscale).(CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. The US CPI report is due to be released at 0830EST today.

-Technological Updates-
1. Elon Musk weighs the pros and cons of Bitcoin on Mars: In a conversation with the CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, Musk initially expressed skepticism due to the extended settlement time required for Bitcoin transactions. “It would make sense to use some kind of cryptocurrency on Mars; you couldn’t use Bitcoin because the reconciliation is too long,” Musk remarked.(Cryptopolitan)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. SEC greenlights bitcoin ETFs even as hack sets off Washington alarms: The 'hack' on Tuesday faked out cryptocurrency investors with an errant post on the SEC’s X account, saying that the agency had approved about a dozen ETF applications. The SEC later rebutted the post’s authenticity and is investigating along with the FBI and an internal watchdog, according to a spokesperson for the regulator.(politico)

-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 76/100 (Up 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Following the SEC's approval of 11 BTC ETFs yesterday, trading in those ETFs will start today. Bloomberg estimates as much as $4B may flow into these ETFs on day 1, but nobody really knows what to expect since this is the first ETF not front-run by Wall Street insiders and Bitcoin is transparent compared to other assets. We can certainly expect manuever and manipulation to engineer large trading returns, so market caution is warranted and accountability sought daily.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 824,999
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 09Jan24
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BLUF: Trump seeks trial dismissal / Biden tightens regs on gig workers / BTC decouples from Nasdaq / 1 BTC being sent to the moon

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $46,402, 22.99oz Gold
24hr Hi: $47,218 / Lo: $44,736
Vol: $37.4B (Up 28%)
Mkt Cap: $907.1B (Up 2.7%)
HashRate: 510 EH/s
Avg Fees: 31,205 sats/tx (Up 1%)
Nodes: 17,548

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia detains U.S. citizen on drugs charges: Moscow's Ostankino District Court said that on Jan. 6 Robert Romanov Woodland had been remanded in custody until March 5 on charges relating to the illegal acquisition or possession of drugs. Woodland is a dual citizen of Russina the US, and was teaching English in Russia.(Reuters)

2. Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first gay PM: France's president Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named country's education minister Gabriel Attal with which the the 34-year-old became France's youngest and first openly gay head of government, news agency AFP reported after Elisabeth Borne resigned from the post.(Hindustan Times)

-US Events-
1. Trump seeks to dismiss Georgia election interference case based on presidential immunity: Former President Donald Trump's legal team on Monday filed multiple new motions in Georgia seeking to dismiss the Fulton County election interference case against him on grounds that include presidential immunity, which they say "shields him from criminal prosecution."(ABC)

2. US Supreme Court rejects X Corp's surveillance disclosure challenge: SCOTUS on Monday rejected a request by Elon Musk's X Corp to consider whether the social media company can publicly disclose how often federal law enforcement seeks information about users for national security investigations.(Reuters)

3. New Biden Administration Rule Seeks to Make More Gig Workers Employees: The Biden administration issued a new rule Tuesday intended to put more gig workers on company payrolls, a change that could reverberate across many industries, most notably at ride-share and food-delivery companies such as Uber and DoorDash. The rule, which will go into effect in March, would impose a stricter test to determine whether companies can classify their workers as independent contractors. It would replace a 2021 rule finalized by the Trump administration.(WSJ)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Digital asset regulatory clarity increasing, much to Binance’s dismay: Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs released a new report Monday that suggests the ‘regulatory clarity’ that many blockchain-based operators claim to seek made significant progress last year and is poised for even greater strides in 2024. The report strikes a hopeful tone that establishing clear standards will reduce the rampant illicit activity that has prevented the digital asset sector from moving beyond the financial fringes.(CoinGeek)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Turkey’s CBDC trials enter 2nd phase. Decision is possible by year’s end. The central bank will conduct the second phase this year, after which it will decide whether to launch a digital lira. (leaderinsights)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. SEC Issues Fresh Comments On Bitcoin ETF S-1s: As the January 10 deadline for the approval of several spot Bitcoin ETF looms, the SEC has made a notable move by sending new comments on updated S-1 filings just hours after their submission. This swift response from the SEC has sparked a debate within the community about the potential implications for the approval timeline of Bitcoin ETFs.(Bitcoinist)

2. Bitcoin Decouples From Nasdaq Amid ETF Speculation: The 40-day correlation between bitcoin and Nadaq now stands at zero, indicating a lack of relationship between the asset classes, according to data tracked by research provider Fairlead Strategies.(CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. JPMorgan raises alarms over the U.S. economy: JPMorgan has issued a severe warning about the U.S. economy and the dollar, highlighting a concerning $34 trillion national debt. The bank uses the ‘boiling frog’ metaphor to describe the gradual yet potentially catastrophic build-up of economic problems in the U.S. JPMorgan’s cautionary stance coincides with efforts by BRICS nations to challenge the dollar’s global dominance, adding to U.S. economic pressures.(Cryptopolitan)

-Technological Updates-
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-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Elliptic Bolsters Public Sector Presence Amid Rising Demand for Crypto Intelligence: Blockchain analytics and data intelligence firm Elliptic is expanding its public sector practice to address the growing demand for crypto identity data from U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies.(CoinTrust) **(AC-US Law Enforcement continues to pursue intelligence on personal identities of crypto transactions worldwide. A burgeoning market of blockchain analysis for governments (not only US) will seek to DOX transaction participants and holders of crypto and bitcoin.)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Crypto Exchange Bitmex Sends Physical Bitcoin to the Moon — Expects to Land on Lunar Surface Next Month: “The bitcoin wallet in the shape of one coin will land on the Moon aboard the Peregrine spacecraft, making this the first financial asset to touch the lunar surface!” Bitmex detailed.(Bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 76/100 (Up 5 pts)

Follow us on NOSTR:  nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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Analyst: BV2A
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report


To be honest, I think the bitcoin ETF is the most boring thing about bitcoin right now. Whenever I get asked about it I'm like, "meh".

Yes, the ETF should be good for price and liquidity, since it gives large pools of walled-garden capital more access to bitcoin exposure.

But in my view, the most important thing about bitcoin right now is all of the little hubs popping up around the world. Bitcoin Beach, Bitcoin Lake, Bitcoin Jungle, Bitcoin Ekasi, Africa Bitcoin Conference, Indonesia Bitcoin Conference, etc. As well wallets and other technologies that help them localize their custody of bitcoin rather than keep it all stashed in the giant Binance honeypot or wherever, and any solutions that help link to them all together for payments or that help them trade peer to peer or onboard from fiat to bitcoin in distributed ways.

The rise and connectivity of those hubs is impressive and is worth supporting.


gm fren ☕ 💜🫂


gm fren ☕


gm frens ☕🫂💜 #coffeechain #plebchain
Book Talk today on campus for The Cuckoo's Egg
Highly recommend reading! 📚

Did you know in the 1980s that different commands were used for Berkeley vs AT&T Unix?
I sure didn't. This was one of the clues a system manager discovered to chase down a mysterious hacker using the codename Hunter at the time. Thanks to the author's logbook kept during the investigation this is a very detailed and thorough read. Documentation is important!
#Cybersecurity #reading #books
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GM FREN ☕🫂


beep boop


gm nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc🫂☕


gm ☕


Recognizing the Fishbowl w/ Mike Hobart of the #Bitcoin Veterans… https://youtu.be/xPTdkFRvfzE


You should add a lighting address to receive #Zaps ! Appreciate you putting out a bunch of quality content and resources 💜🤙🏻📻


Overview of Ham Radio Repeaters for Bitcoiners:

Ham radio repeaters are a vital component of a decentralized communications network, mainly because they operate independently of centralized infrastructures like cell networks or the internet. Here's a brief explanation:

1. Independent Operation: Repeaters are local or regional radio relay stations that can function independently. They receive a signal from a ham radio and then retransmit it at a higher power and often from a higher elevation. This process extends the range of communication far beyond what a single ham radio could achieve.

2. Decentralized Network: Each repeater operates independently and is often maintained by local radio clubs or enthusiasts. This decentralized approach means that if one repeater fails or is out of range, others in different locations can still operate, ensuring continued communication.

3. Reliability in Emergencies: In situations where centralized communication networks fail, such as during natural disasters or power outages, ham radio repeaters become crucial. They can continue to operate on backup power sources like batteries or generators, maintaining a communication network when other systems are down.

4. Community-based Management: The network of repeaters is largely managed and operated by the ham radio community. This decentralized management structure contributes to the resilience and adaptability of the network.

5. Global Connectivity: Through linked repeater systems and technologies like Echolink or IRLP, ham radio operators can communicate across vast distances, even globally, without relying on traditional telecommunication infrastructures.

In summary, ham radio repeaters create a robust, flexible, and decentralized communication network, particularly valuable in emergency situations where conventional networks might be compromised.

https://youtu.be/IeyW1cS3DlU


rip 😢


Thanks for the reminder about running #bitcoin 🏃♂
It will be here soon!!!


#nostr is fun 😁 💜🫂⚡🤙🏻


builds character 🤣


Normally after. I try to atleast clear walkways to front door and garbages. Definitely depends on volume. Glad we got a better snowblower this year! ❄


Poggers 💜


#12 here 🤙🏻 #plebchain
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That looks awesome! Happy to be part of the revolution 🤙🏻


Happy Insurrectionist Day! Well the world is in a financial revolution and that is #Bitcoin  bring financial sovereignty to those that are oppressed by their over controlling governments! #GetOnTheMission #Bitcoin  is hope for a brighter future for our posterity!
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Rural Midwest


Welp now I know markdown for bold doesn't work lul 😅


#Bitcoin is Critical Infrastructure

Bitcoin is making a enormous impact in several important areas identified by CISA as critical for our infrastructure. Here are the five main sectors I believe Bitcoin is improving.

1. **Commercial Facilities**
2. **Critical Manufacturing**
3. **Energy**
4. **Financial Services**
5. **Information Technology**

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gm ☕ 😊


I normally watch the live show on YouTube!
https://youtube.com/@BitcoinVeterans


Bitcoin Veterans will be LIVE Wednesday at 7pm ET with guest Joel Lambert

Joel is a Navy Seal and the star of Manhunt where he evades capture from security forces from around the world

Kick off 2024 with us and
#GetOnTheMission
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gn 😴


Happy New Year!


Welcome Apollo! 🫂💜


You lovely folks have zapped over 5 BTC via over 2,000,000 zaps this year!


gm ☕


gm fren ☕


𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜

The 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻<>𝗔𝗜 report is out, and just in time for the new year!

This report provides all kinds of interesting data — from LLM development, to training, fine-tuning, and even how Lightning is being leveraged to scale crowdsourcing from a global cohort of contributors — all focusing on the intersection of #Bitcoin and #AI.

nostr:npub1guh5grefa7vkay4ps6udxg8lrqxg2kgr3qh9n4gduxut64nfxq0q9y6hjy kicks it off with a concise summary of the report’s background and overall purpose.

Download and review the report at the link below. And 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲🔄 this with anyone interested in reading this 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 of the nexus of Bitcoin and AI.

https://www.spiritofsatoshi.ai/#industry-report

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gn fren 😴


gn pv fren 😴


welcome! 💜🫂🤙🏻


Today I'm launching Flare, a video sharing site built on Nostr! 🎉

Like YouTube, Flare lets you upload, view, comment, and like videos from your favorite creators. BUT unlike YouTube, we can't strike, shadow-ban, or demonetize you just because we disagree 🤗

Since Flare is built on Nostr, you are free to serve your content from anywhere and consume content from any kind 34235 client you'd like.

Check it out at https://www.flare.pub/ 🔥
https://v.nostr.build/VygA.mp4


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 823,161
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 27DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: US strikes back in Iraq / Barry Silbert resigns from Grayscale Board

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,931, 20.74oz Gold
24hr Hi: $43,208 / Lo: $41,676
Vol: $27.27B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $839.013B (Down .27%)
HashRate: 477 EH/s
Avg Fees: 62,210 sats/tx (up 1%)
Nodes: 16,841

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. US Forces strike suspected Hezollah targets in Northern Iraq: “Today, at President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces conducted necessary and proportionate strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Iraq,” SECDEF Austin said in a statement on Monday. (Breitbart)

2. Russia exports almost all its oil to China and India - Novak Russia has successfully circumvented sanctions on its oil and diverted flows from Europe to China and India, which together accounted for around 90% of its crude exports(Pravda)

3. Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns: Israel's war with Hamas militants in Gaza will continue for "many more months", Israel's army chief has said. "There are no magic solutions," Herzi Halevi told reporters. On Monday PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the campaign was "not close to being over".(BBC)

-US Events-
1. The Japanese government is set to provide the United States with the Patriot interceptor missiles owned by Japan's Self-Defense Forces: The government last Friday revised its guidelines on defense equipment transfers. This made it possible for Japan to export equipment manufactured domestically under license from a foreign firm to a country where the licenser is based.(NHK)(AC-The US is running low on Patriot missiles after sending them to Ukraine and it now resorting to buying some back from Japan)

2,Blizzard conditions and ice create treacherous travel across central US: A blizzard-fueling winter storm swept across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, creating dangerous travel during the busy holiday week.(CNN)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. South Korea to Make Officials' Crypto Disclosures Public: Starting 2024, South Korea is making crypto and other asset holdings of approximately 5,800 public officials available to the public under new legislation aimed at increasing transparency.(coindesk)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Minecraft to Integrate Worldcoin for ID Verification Purposes: Worldcoin, the biometric ID and digital wallet project, will now allow Minecraft server integration through one of its apps. A plugin called Luckperms, a Minecraft server mod, lets server admins tackle the bot problem by only giving access to the server to World ID-verified users.(Bitcoincom)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Grayscale refiles Bitcoin ETF application as Barry Silbert departs: Crypto asset manager Grayscale lodged an amended S-3 filing with the United States securities regulator on the same day Barry Silbert announced his resignation from Grayscale’s board of directors.(cointelegraph)

2. Hong Kong Paves the Way For Retail Investors To Dive Into Crypto ETFs: Hong Kong has opened the doors for retail investors to access exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly linked to cryptocurrencies. The HK Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority jointly announced that they would authorize funds providing direct exposure to digital assets, including spot crypto ETFs (coingape)

-Economic Indicators-
NSTR*

-Technological Updates-
NSTR*

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR*

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Barry Silbert Resigns as Chairman of Grayscale Investments: Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert has resigned from his position as the chairman of Grayscale Investments. Current DCG chief financial officer Mark Shifke succeeds Silbert and is joined by Edward McGee and Matthew Kummell as members of the new look board. (bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 73/100 (Up 2 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): It's a very slow news day (so far).

Follow us on NOSTR:  nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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Analyst: BV2A
END REPORT
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Happy Birthday to her! Zapped some sats ⚡


#asknostr Anyone know of such an opportunity in the #Bitcoin Mining industry?
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gn #nostr
Tomorrow is my last day at my fiat job
Transition into #Bitcoin incoming


mc jack


Thanks for the Zap! ⚡


gm mc 🎄 ☕ 🧡


mc 🎄 ☕ 🧡#nostr


mc 🎄 ☕ 🧡


mc congrats on the little one! 🧡🎄😊


mc 🎄 ☕


mc ☕ 🐕 🎄


gm mc  ☕


mc 🎄


35 years ago Sergeant Al Powell heroically saved the lives of countless people during a terrorist attack on Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

#neverforget
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Merry Christmas nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r 🧡
Have a great holiday with family and friends. Keep moving forward with the mission. ✊🏻


Twas the Night Before Bitcoin Christmas by nostr:npub1mn8exhd8ku8dn59tkenv6fr78xtqh8yehtzl9tuxukgnlqkt63zqlnsvn8

'Twas the night before Christmas, in the world of Bitcoin,
Not a ledger was stirring, not even a coin;
The miners were mining with utmost care,
Hoping Satoshi's vision would always be there.

The nodes were all syncing in the network with ease,
Guarding the blockchain, as busy as bees;
And I with my laptop, mining some too,
Had just settled down for a long winter's review,

When out on the network there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my terminal to see what was the matter.
Away to the window, I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters, threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow,
Gave a lustre of midday to addresses below,
When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

"Now, Satoshi! now, Finney! now, Adam Back and Andreas!
On, Nakamoto! on, Saylor! on, Mallers and Keiser!
To the top of the block! to the top of the chain!
Now hash away! Hash away! Hash away all!"

As private keys that before wild hackers fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
So up to the housetop the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Bitcoins, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of Bitcoins he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
He had a broad face and a round little belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the wallets; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—
"Happy Bitcoin to all, and to all a bullish night!"
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Merry Christmas! 🧡🎄😊


gm ☕  happy anniversary #nostr


gm ☕


"Goonies Never Say Die" #ReactCommentShare with ☠ or 🏴☠ (Zaps⚡also appreciated) you will get this #GooniesNeverSayDie BADGE

#Zaps #Zapathon #PlebChain
#Badges #NOSTR #NOSTRiches #growNOSTR  #askNOSTR #ChallengeCoin
https://i.nostrimg.com/eec13e012421a246a39a4346bc8ae012889fdb9eb714d53df29d0592e7597fd0/file.jpg


Sorry to hear that! Hope your Christmas gets better 🧡


I come to you on a more serious note but not the type of serious that constitutes a nostr:npub1w64uxt9xmuhdfq6mmeypveme46svvfphx4r69yndmjsgask6knwqjx0ymf post.

Unfortunately, I was the victim of auto theft this week. I’m thankful to live in a place that is pretty good with public transit, but this is a big loss for me.

This is unfortunately a pretty life changing loss in my book both monetarily and just for general every day operations. A major set back.

The suspect broke my window along with what looked to be about 3 or 4 others based on the glass on the ground, and made away with my car somehow.

Unfortunately I’m not in the ideal financial situation to deal with a stolen vehicle. So I am going to put the pedal to the metal on monetizing Between Two ASICs now. So if you would like to help with that, whether it be resources, connections, etc., I’d be happy to link up.

As Nostr DMs are still kinda funky, you can message me on Simplex or Telegram which I will include links to below.

Thank you in advance.

https://t.me/tatumturnup

https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=1-2&smp=smp%3A%2F%2F1OwYGt-yqOfe2IyVHhxz3ohqo3aCCMjtB-8wn4X_aoY%3D%40smp11.simplex.im%2Fr8wzP44HWLLPwdlKxe_EFCJNJgXKy-fA%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAUs-jDnzIrA6JoR6OfAPvMdDNpFk24CwPt1n3ok0AL0s%253D%26srv%3D6ioorbm6i3yxmuoezrhjk6f6qgkc4syabh7m3so74xunb5nzr4pwgfqd.onion


Had a blast hanging out with the guys on Simply Bitcoin talking about OPERATION BITCOIN, nostr:npub17cyatz6z2dzcw6xehtcm9z45m76lde5smxdmyasvs00r4pqv863qrs4ml3
 and nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r✊
https://www.youtube.com/live/PLBRvaewiWo


Introducing the Ghost Address! 👻⚡

A Ghost Address is a Lightning Address for every lightning node, eliminating the reliance on custodial intermediaries to obtain a Lightning Address.  Ghost Addresses enable easy lightning payments directly to self-custody!
https://amboss.tech/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fblog%2Fghost-addresses%2Fhero.webp&w=1920&q=75

What's a Ghost Address? 👻

It's the fusion of Phantom Payments first described by nostr:npub1spralxq6jlw5rdy0249vqr5sh43rfrlx2wzv3rhjjqedw559w9psrs8s72 with the simplicity of Lightning Addresses from nostr:npub1rvg76s0gz535txd9ypg2dfqv0x7a80ar6e096j3v343xdxyrt4ksmkxrck . It's all about making lightning transactions as easy as email. 📧⚡

Getting started is easy. Update to the latest Ghost-enabled Thunderhub.io , claim your Ghost Address, and step into the new era of self-custodied lightning zaps!
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Dive deeper into Ghost Addresses, how they work, and their impact on the Lightning Network in our latest blog post: https://amboss.tech/blog/ghost-addresses .

Lastly, Merry Christmas from the Amboss team! Now we can be sure that you'll be getting into the Christmas Spirit! 👻🎄


Argentina’s new foreign minister. https://image.nostr.build/a03d8038638cda5deacaec86a5bf2eca32b9df5c5a2f5d1e91ad89a5fadd5d34.jpg https://image.nostr.build/9f2db4fbccfc0a9c65a8728172bdd9eeeb558ea529da3baf76d1770b1912fdd2.jpg


TC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 822,238
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 21DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF:

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $44,113, 21.64oz Gold
24hr Hi: $44,093/ Lo: $42,970
Vol: $30.170B (Up 45.5%)
Mkt Cap: $864.709B (Up 2.8%)
HashRate: 510 EH/s
Avg Fees: 55,405 sats/tx (down 50%)
Nodes: 16,189

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel continues seige of Gaza: After almost two months of intermittent conflict and a general seige of Hamas in Gaza, IDF forces are announcing that they have found a Hamas command center in Gaza City. Meanwhile, Hamas leadership begins meeting with Isreali leaders in Egypt for more peace talks. Telecom is reported down throughout Gaza. (AP/WSJ)

2. US, Venezuela swap prisoners: The US freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans and the return of a fugitive defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who is at the center of a massive Pentagon bribery scandal.(AP)

-US Events-
1. Biden Administration Explores Raising Tariffs on Chinese EVs: The Biden administration is discussing raising tariffs on roughly $300 billion of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles, in an attempt to bolster the U.S. clean-energy industry against cheaper Chinese exports.(WSJ)

2. Colorado Supreme Court justices face a flood of threats after disqualifying Trump from the ballot: In the 24 hours since the Colorado Supreme Court kicked former President Donald Trump off the state's Republican primary ballot, social media outlets have been flooded with threats against the justices who ruled in the case(NBC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR*

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Family Offices Are Warming Up to Blockchain and Crypto: A report issued by Grant Thornton, a professional services network, has revealed that family offices are eyeing crypto and blockchain to increase their investments in these areas. More than half of the family offices consulted have already invested in digital assets, with 38% allocating less than 1% of their portfolio to these technologies(Bitcoin.com)

-Economic Indicators-
1. BTC/GOLD ratio hits new highs, mirroring Bitcoin's ascent against traditional safe havens: As the BTC landscape has matured, the ratio climbed a staggering 139.9% since the dawn of 2023, signaling a potential shift in the tides of investment.(CryptoSlate)

2. Home Sales Ticked Up in November After 5 Months of Declines: Existing-home sales, which make up most of the housing market, increased 0.8% in November from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.82 million(WSJ)

-Technological Updates-
1. Vladimir Putin's Signature Brings Digital Ruble Into Russia's Tax Code: The tax code now contains a definition of “digital ruble account” and has rules for the taxation of transactions with digital rubles. (CoinDesk)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR*

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR*

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 4 pts)

Follow us on NOSTR:  nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
____________________
Analyst: BV2A
END REPORT
NNNN
*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report


Signal is cool, but do you know what is cooler? Chatting on decentralized social network. We’ve implemented and audited end-to-end encrypted direct messaging for nostr.

Thanks to Jon (npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn), OpenSats, Michael (npub1acg6thl5psv62405rljzkj8spesceyfz2c32udakc2ak0dmvfeyse9p35c), ekzyis (npub16x07c4qz05yhqe2gy2q2u9ax359d2lc0tsh6wn3y70dmk8nv2j2s96s89d), Vitor (npub1gcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqlfnj5z), Cure53, Matthew Green and everyone else involved.

https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nips/blob/master/44.md, https://github.com/paulmillr/nip44


If you want to cram to study for the entry level ham license in the US, this video may be for you. Based on the Gordon West prep book.

You may be able to learn it at 2x speed and save some time.

https://www.youtube.com/live/J09O0ypZt84


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 822,082
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 20DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Trump barred from Colorado Ballet / Sen Warren blames veterans, LEO, Gov employees for teaming with Crypto / Bull market talk at fever pitch

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,996, 21.11oz Gold
24hr Hi: $42,999/ Lo: $41,826
Vol: $20.730B (down 13.4%)
Mkt Cap: $840.595B (flat)
HashRate: 507 EH/s
Avg Fees: 107,238 sats/tx (up 10%)
Nodes: 17,023

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Chinese activist Li Qiaochu has been tried for "inciting subversion of state power" in a case seen as part of China's sprawling crackdown on dissent. The 32-year-old faces a possible jail term of five years or more. She has been in custody since March 2021, after tweeting about the harsh detention conditions of her partner and fellow activist Xu Zhiyong. (BBC) (AC-Li Qiaochu is one of five activists arrested and sentenced recently for speaking out against the heavy hand of Chinese control. China has also issued "bounties" for HK dissidents worldwide.)

-US Events-
1. Fmr Pres Trump barred from Colorado ballet, Vivek Ramaswamy pledges support: Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to withdraw from the Colorado state primary in response to the recent ruling that bars former President Trump from being on the ballot. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled “in a 4-3 opinion that the Constitution’s ‘Insurrection Clause’ prohibits former President Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot for the presidency in 2024.” (Breitbart) (AC-This ruling may push the issue to SCOTUS and is igniting severe reactions in the US.)

2. 177 of Jeffrey Epstein’s Associates’ Identities to Be Revealed in Court Documents: The names will appear in court documents set to be released in early January.(Daily Mail)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Sen Warren blames former Military/LEO/Lawmakers for pushing crypto terrorism: The Massachusetts Democrat sent letters to Coinbase, the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, two leading industry groups, demanding details on their employment of the former officials. Warren cited POLITICO reporting that outlined how the crypto lobby has been flexing its association with the experts as it faces growing scrutiny for the role digital assets play in facilitating financial crime, including funding the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.(Politico)(AC-Veterans drawing attention)

2. Palau pushes forward with CBDC: The Ministry of Finance in Palau has officially kickstarted the second phase of its Palau Stablecoin (PSC) initiative. Palau has set its sights on expanding its collaboration with Ripple, with the goal to leverage Ripple’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform and tap into their technical expertise. PSC is a digital currency that is pegged to the United States dollar and operates on Ripple’s XRP Ledger.(CryptoIntelligence)

3. 42 Different Countries Discussed or Passed Crypto Regulations, Legislation in 2023: The report, released on Tuesday by PWC, said 42 countries have engaged in myriad initiatives to develop crypto-focused regulations and legislation, from holding discussions to passing laws. Those regulatory and legislative pushes are divided into four key focus areas: stablecoin regulation, travel rule compliance, licensing and listing guidance, and crypto framework development, according to PwC.(CoinDesk)

-Technological Updates-
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-Institutional Concerns-
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-Economic Indicators-
1. November Home Sales Likely Fell After Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Decade Highs. Affordability has improved slightly since earlier this fall, but inventory of homes for sale remains low. The National Association of Realtors will release the November existing-home sales report at 10 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday. (WSJ)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
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-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Greed/Fear Index: 74/100 (Up 1 pt)

Analyst Comments (AC)- The majority of articles concerning Bitcoin today are about price predictions or the coming "bull market". The speculation is high from Michael Saylor to mainstream media, which often leads to confirmation bias in discussions and reporting. Factual analysis may be difficult in such an atmosphere, and we will continue to seek the "Signal" from the "Noise".

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 821,770
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 18DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF:  Chile decides to stick with free-market constitution / SEC slammed by Congressmen / Ordinals on blockchain are increasing fees

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $40,881, 20.22oz Gold
24hr Hi: $42,359/ Lo: $40,530
Vol: $22.058B (down 49.81%)
Mkt Cap: $800.450B (down 2.46%)
HashRate: 508 EH/s
Avg Fees: 57,234 sats/tx
Nodes: 16,673

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Chile maintains older, free-market constitution: In a recent referendum, 56% of Chileans rejected a new constitutional draft, opting to retain their current constitution, which is credited with making Chile Latin America's most affluent country through investor protections. This decision ends a constitutional debate sparked by 2019 mass protests over social grievances.(AP)

2.Oil major BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments, with global supply chain in focus: BP announced Monday that it had decided to pause all shipments through the Red Sea. It comes after shipping giants MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Maersk all announced a suspension of travel through the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Houthi militants from Yemen. “You are going to see some fairly seismic activity in terms of the implications for supply chains,” the editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List told CNBC. (CNBC)

-US Events-
1. Supreme Court to Rule on Charge Leveled at Trump and Jan. 6 Defendants
Justices’ consideration of whether obstruction law was properly applied could delay Trump’s coming trial and alter verdicts already reached. (WSJ)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Lawmakers Slam SEC and Chair Gensler for Refusing to Provide Clear Regulation for Crypto Industry: U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Tom Emmer criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chairman Gary Gensler on Friday after the SEC denied Coinbase’s petition for clear crypto regulation.(bitcoin.com)

-Technological Updates-
1. Worldcoin, the iris biometric crypto project, has reportedly reached an agreement with Kenyan authorities which allows it to resume operations in the African country, and is likely to happen sometime in early 2024.(bitcoin.com)

2. Bitcoin Miners Hit Record $9.97M Earnings From Ordinals; 61% of BTC Transfers Inscription-Driven:  In the wake of a substantial increase in onchain transaction fees for Bitcoin, the compensation to bitcoin miners from inscription-based transfers has hit a record peak in the last 24 hours. (bitcoin.com)

-Institutional Concerns-
NSTR*

-Economic Indicators-
NSTR*

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Tether, the stablecoin company, has confirmed it has collaborated extensively with a series of U.S government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Secret Service. These team-ups are focused on making the stablecoin ecosystem safer for all participants and aiding law enforcement actions against bad actors.(bitcoin.com)

2. Multiple Ethereum-based applications including Zapper, SushiSwap, Phantom, Balancer and Revoke were compromised early Thursday due to a Ledger security breach. Ledger, the Paris-based crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, said it has fixed the malicious code as of 13:35 UTC — the company also warned users to “Clear Sign” transactions, a way to ensure you are interacting directly with the company’s website and software.

-Bitcoin Community-
1. The U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Marc R. Stanley, has lauded Unblock Computing’s bitcoin mining initiative for its innovative use of flared gas in generating electricity. Ambassador Stanley commended the plan for its dual benefits: aiding Argentina in achieving its climate objectives and promoting energy conservation.

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Greed/Fear Index: 65/100 (Down 5 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC)- Two elements are countering the "bull market" optimism: 1. The ordinals effect on on-chain fees and 2. The possibility of ETF denials by the SEC. Both concerns are keeping the price action in the $40-43k range before next year's bullish events (ETF approval and the halving) happen.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 821,304
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 15DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF:  Hungary blocks EU aid package to Ukraine / US fincancial regulators issue (yet another) call for more crypto legislation / Ledger hack hurts reputation

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,686, 20.92oz Gold
24hr Hi: $43,390/ Lo: $41,767
Vol: $24.520B (down 4.9%)
Mkt Cap: $836.485B (down 1%)
HashRate: 481 EH/s
Avg Fees: 47,332 sats/tx
Nodes: 16,926

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Hungary blocks Ukraine's $55B aid package: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed a major European Union aid package for Ukraine on Friday and warned he could still halt Kyiv's accession to the bloc after membership talks won EU approval. He say Ukraine is not ready (Reuters)

2. China on Friday pressured Taiwan with a trade barrier probe and warplanes in the Taiwan Strait a month before the island holds key elections, as Taipei called on Beijing to stop its "political operations". (reuters)

3. Bitcoin Moguls Convene in Montenegro to Mull Hydro BTC Bonds: The meeting with JAN3 executives discussed potential Bitcoin bonds linked to hydroelectric power to fund BTC mining. Montenegro's new Prime Minister also reveals that he owns Bitcoin. (Bitcoin Magazine)

-US Events-
1. Navy Federal Credit Union, The largest credit union in the US, "has the widest disparity in mortgage approval rates between White and Black borrowers of any major lender, a trend that reached new heights last year", a CNN analysis found. The reports have hit social media and are drawing the ire of many, even trending to the top ten on X. (CNN) (AC- This investigative report comes following NFCU's decision to not use federal funds from the Reinvestment Act to give mortgages to low income borrowers. This report is key due to it's consequences in the market and is idicitave of 5GW tactics)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Financial Regulators Reiterate Call for Legislation to Address Crypto Risks: FSOC, a financial stability watchdog composed of the heads of most major U.S. financial regulators, published its annual report Thursday after one of the group's meetings. The council is recommending that Congress pass legislation defining and addressing crypto spot markets, as well as stablecoins. (CoinDesk)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR*

-Institutional Concerns-
1. First Trust files for Bitcoin ‘Buffer ETF’ with SEC: According to the prospectus, the fund is designed to participate in the positive price returns — before fees and expenses — of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust or another exchange-traded product (ETP) that provide exposure to the performance of Bitcoin. Unlike a spot Bitcoin ETF, which is linked to the performance of Bitcoin, a buffer ETF uses options to pursue a defined investment outcome. (CoinTelegraph)

-Economic Indicators-
NSTR*

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Ledger Connect Kit Breach: Hacker Siphons $484K, Company Rolls Out Version 1.1.8: The unknown attacker that compromised Ledger’s Connect Kit Library has reportedly siphoned $484,000 from wallets, according to the onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain. Ledger disclosed a former employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the attacker gained access to the Ledger Connectkit Library and uploaded a malicious bug.(CoinDesk)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Massive Bitcoin Options Expiry Approaches: On Dec 29th, 37,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value of $1.58 billion and 268,000 Ethereum options valued at $610 million are set to expire. (Greeks.live)

2. River Link Launches, Allowing Users To Send Bitcoin By Text: River Link allows users to send Bitcoin globally via text, simplifying and making Bitcoin transactions more accessible across various messaging apps. (Bitcoin Magazine)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Greed/Fear Index: 70/100 (Down 2pts)

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 821,159
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 14DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF:  US House starts impeachment probe into President Biden / FASB gives guidance on Fair-Value reporting / IMF begins to soften on digital assets

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $43,144, 21.20oz Gold
24hr Hi: $43,429/ Lo: $40,951
Vol: $25.838B (up 9.5%)
Mkt Cap: $843.808B (up 4.7%)
HashRate: 526 EH/s
Avg Fees: 55,623 sats/tx
Nodes: 16,599

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russia Has Lost Almost 90% of Its Prewar Army, U.S. Intelligence Says: The declassified estimate says 315,000 personnel have been killed or injured in Ukraine. Russia also has lost nearly two-thirds of its tank force, or 2,200 out of its 3,500 preinvasion stock, the congressional source said.(WSJ)

-US Events-
1. House Votes to Back Opening of GOP Impeachment Probe of Biden: The House voted 221-212 along party lines to formally authorize Republicans’ impeachment probe, hoping to add legal and political muscle to the investigation into whether the president had ties to his son’s overseas business dealings.(WSJ)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Bitcoin And Crypto To Be Measured At Fair Value Under New FASB Rules: The new rules are set to go into effect in December 2024, but companies will be able to apply them earlier than that. Under the new guidelines, businesses will need to disclose the value of cryptocurrencies based on their market prices at the end of each reporting period. (AP)

2. IMF seems to be softening on crypto: Indian Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance explained: “On the crypto asset agenda, the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – Financial Stability Board (FSB) synthesis paper, including a roadmap that supports a coordinated and comprehensive policy and regulatory framework on crypto assets, taking into account the full range of risks and risks specific to the emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs).”(Bitcoin.com) (AC-It is worth noting that the IMF has taken a very strong stand against Bitcoin and crypto, but with the latest study from the FSB delivered to Indian lawmakers, it gives a roadmap to include digital assets "even though they carry significant risk".

3.The Basel Committee for Banking Supervision wants to tighten requirements that allow stablecoins to qualify as less risky than unbacked cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Cryptos with "effective stabilization mechanisms" qualify for "preferential Group 1b regulatory treatment." This means stablecoins can be subject to "capital requirements based on the risk weights of underlying exposures as set out in the existing Basel Framework," instead of the tougher requirements set for bitcoin. (CoinDesk)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR*

-Institutional Concerns-
1. SEC insists on cash redemption model for Bitcoin ETFs: The SEC is maintaining its stance on requiring Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers to use a “cash” redemption model for their creations and redemptions. This decision comes despite alternative proposals, including one from BlackRock, that suggest an “in-kind” model.(Cryptopolitan)

2. Bitwise spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has now appeared on the active and pre-launch list of Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The Bitwise spot Bitcoin ETF is listed under the ticker — BITB.

-Economic Indicators-
1. 10-year Treasury yield drops below 4% after Fed signals rate cuts are ahead: The yield on the 10-year Treasury was down by 8 basis points at 3.951%, breaking below the 4% mark for the first time since August. The 2-year Treasury yield was last more than 16 basis points lower at 4.317%. It had fallen by as many as 25 basis points on Wednesday. (WSJ)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR*

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Binance faces potential exit in the Philippines as SEC sets ban timeline, emphasizing accountability and consumer protection. Notably, Commissioner Lee stressed the importance of investing in registered entities, and promoting consumer protection, and urged collaboration with the growing number of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. (Coingape)

2. Rulematch, spearheaded by former Credit Suisse executive David Riegelnig, has unveiled a crypto trading platform tailored exclusively for banks and securities firms. Meanwhile, the platform has commenced Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot trading against USD, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest of traditional financial institutions in the digital asset arena. (Coingape)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Greed/Fear Index: 72/100 (Up 7pts)

-Analyst Comments (AC): With the FED signaling possible interest rate drops ahead, all markets are higher today, indicating invester optimissm.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 820,999
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 13DEC23
Prcedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Sen. Warren's bill gaining momemtum / All eyes on Fed for Interest rates /

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $41,212, 20.75oz Gold
24hr Hi: $41,958/ Lo: $40,715
Vol: $23.637B (down 24.5%)
Mkt Cap: $806.982B (down 1.53%)
HashRate: 471.4 EH/s
Avg Fees: 40,956 sats/tx
Nodes: 17,012

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Houthi mission attacks spook global shipping: Yemen’s Houthi forces have attacked several commercial ships crossing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in recent days, creating a new front in the battle between Israel and Hamas and complicating efforts by the U.S. and its allies to secure the critical shipping lane. (WSJ)

2. Israel’s military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas’s vast complex of tunnels in Gaza, according to U.S. officials briefed on the Israeli military’s operations, part of an intensive effort to destroy the underground infrastructure that has underpinned the group’s operations.

3. Ukraine’s biggest wireless network operator said attackers knocked its service offline Tuesday, disrupting critical infrastructure through an assault that coincided with the Ukrainian president’s latest visit to Washington.

-US Events-
1. $200M to Ukraine: Zelenskyy's visit to the White house yesterday drew much attention and resulted in Pres. Biden announcing $200M in aid to Ukraine. Significant amounts of aid are still being held up by Congress and political maneuvering (AP)

2. Committee wants to test banks in case of China conflict: U.S. House Panel urges Federal Reserve to stress test banks for resilience in a potential conflict with Focus on assessing economic impact of sanctions and U.S. financial market’s vulnerability in China-related tensions. Recommendations include safeguarding U.S. technology and enhancing economic defenses against global power dynamics. (Cryptopolitan)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Crypto Bill Gains More Support: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) announced on Monday “an expanded coalition of Senate support” for her bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Laphonza Butler (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) have joined the bill as cosponsors. Besides Warren, Marshall, Manchin, and Graham, the bill’s existing cosponsors comprise Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tina Smith (D-MN), Angus King (I-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and John Fetterman (D-PA).

2. U.S. Presidential Candidates Chat About Crypto, Target Federal Regulators: The trio, two Republicans – entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson – and Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips, promised to ease regulatory pressures on crypto companies during the hours-long event hosted by the Coinbase-backed Stand with Crypto Alliance. (CoinDesk)

-Technological Updates-
1. Bitcoin's Difficulty Drops for First Time Since September: The latest figures reveal that on Dec. 9, 2023, at block height 820,512, Bitcoin experienced a 0.96% decrease in its difficulty rating. This decline marks the first since Sept. 19, 2023, interrupting a streak of six successive difficulty hikes. (CoinDesk)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Invites Participation From Wall Street Banks: A change to the structure of proposed spot bitcoin ETFs would enable authorized participants (APs) to create new shares in the fund with cash, rather than only with cryptocurrency, essentially opening the door to banks who cannot hold crypto directly. (CoinDesk)

2. Saudi Aramco, the largest oil and gas company, might be on the brink of investing in digital assets. The company, which has a market capitalization of over $2 trillion, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SBI Holdings, a financial services company in Japan, to explore a collaboration in various fields of investment, including digital assets.(Bitcoin.com)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Fed officials will release a new policy statement and economic and rate projections at the conclusion of their two-day meeting, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. will be heavily parsed for clues about when and why the central bank might shift its policy stance next year.(WSJ)

2. S&P 500 Rises to Highest Level Since January 2022: All three indexes closed at fresh 52-week highs for a third session in a row. The S&P 500 and Dow rose to their highest closing levels since January 2022, while the Nasdaq reached its highest close since March 2022. The major indexes are going on their seventh consecutive week of gains. (WSJ)

3. Interest costs drive U.S. budget deficit to all-time high: Deficit hits a record $314 billion in November, the highest since March. Surge in deficit driven by increased interest costs on government debt and higher spending in key areas like Medicare and Social Security. Economists express concern over the growing deficit, which is projected to stay near $2 trillion annually without legislative changes. (Cryptopolitan)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Crypto hacking figures dropped significantly from the $4 billion recorded last year to about $1.7 billion thus far this year, indicating an effect of increased security in the industry. (CoinGape)

2. Bitcoin Ransom Threatens Spider-Man 2 Developer: Pay 50 BTC Else:  Insomniac Games has fallen victim to a hacking incident, with the hacking group Rhysida demanding a ransom of 50 Bitcoin (equivalent to approximately US$2 million). Rhysida has threatened to leak sensitive information about the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine game unless the payment is made within seven days. (Bitcoinist)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Whales Quietly Buy While Market Panics About Plunge  On-chain data shows the Bitcoin whales (>1000BTC) have grown in number while the rest of the market has been panicking about the latest plunge (Bitcoinist)

2. Bitcoin Ordinals Smash Records With $36 Million Trading Frenzy: The Bitcoin Ordinals market experienced an unprecedented surge, reaching a staggering $36 million in trading volume on Dec. 12, setting a new record. This surge was primarily attributed to the recent listing of BRC-20 SATS (Ordinals) on Binance (U.Today)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Greed/Fear Index: 65/100

-Analyst Comments (AC): With multiple news events still on hold (ETF approval, Interest rate policy), the price action of BTC is in a consoldation phase, while it seems whales continue to accumulate quietly.

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Bitcoin is a lot of different things to different people. To me bitcoin is a solution to a lot of flaws in our society. Like what you might ask. Well, let me unload on you. Today lets talk homes.

Homes should depreciate over time. When Congress instituted the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 people holding dollars quickly realized that the dollar could be debased to infinity so they ran to the only scarce asset they could find. For over a century people have been stashing their wealth in property and since it is finite, this sent the price soaring.

People who once utilized land for its utility value farming and ranching now had the wealthy who would not work the land push them out. Income and capital gains taxes destroyed these nature lovers tossing their families off the lands as they could not afford to pay the inheritence tax on the lands.

But thank God for the banks. They began offering loans so that people could continue to buy homes. This put people in debt servitude. Today people must work for 30 years without moving or taking any risks that might endanger their employment or the home is returned to the banks and all the while they charge you an interest fee on a value distorted through a money printer printing to infinity.

How does bitcoin solve for this? Bitcoin returns us to absolute sound money where the value can never be inflated. Over time it will continue its journey repricing all asset in bitcoin. That $50k home in 1970 that has a bad roof, bad foundation, and mold in the walls should not cost $500k today. Maybe it should be worth $30k. Bitcoin returns that $470k in value by removing the monetary premium from real estate and returning it to the money where it belongs. The beneficiaries of this shift are those who recognize it before the institutions are able to allocate to it.

Our great great grandparents stole from our great grandparents. Our great grandparents stole from our grandparents. Our grandparents stole from our parents and our parents stole from us. Now we either need to fix this mess and accept that the banking system that has stolen from generation after generation to operate its antiquated system through political monopoly must die or accept that we are leaving our kids in poverty and debt slavery for their entire lives.

Which is it? Are you a greedy little thief or do you care about your children?


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Alright fellow psychopaths.  I need your help.

For a few weeks now I've been drafting this turn-key response to FinCEN and their absurd proposal for CVC mixing, etc.

I want you to take action and use what I wrote in this proposal to post comments into the register - less than a minute to perform and all the links are in the document.

Accelerate.  Take Action.  #Bitcoin

https://egodeath.capital/blog/fincen-may-be-violating-your-rights-bitcoin


HODL.
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STACKERS ARE BUILT DIFFERENT. SUITS IN DISBELIEF. THEY ARE USED TO MOST "INVESTORS" SELLING AFTER A 100% GAIN.

WE NEVER SELL. WE SPEND WHEN NECESSARY.


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Fix the money, fix the world
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758 people scanned the QR codes on our #bitcoin stickers last month!

Thanks to everyone who put our stickers in public. We couldn't reach this many people without you!

Get involved this month: https://bitcoin.rocks/get-involved


The University of Oklahoma will be implementing its first ever Bitcoin course in Fall 2024, taught by yours truly.

LFG 🫡


That is amazing 👏🏻


Press X for doubt


Final Project time!!!
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So first I award it to you, done.
Then go to
https://badges.page
to accept it.
It's been a little bit since I did my initial setup for that. Let me know if you have any issues.


Thank you! Looking forward to spending more more on campus for Bitcoin Education 😀


gn fren 😴


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Always this trio 😂 https://image.nostr.build/e1c8f7bf52f94127dbeaf24179c6761def9d2fccd5628e04311c6db2a260c93d.jpg


“Ships on vigor of the waves are skimming,
Barren summits to the verdant plains
Each horizon is a new beginning
Rise and reign”
Join nostr:npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r live on YouTube and X at 7pm ET as we welcome Gary Krause!

Gary Krause's Navy Chief experience is a great addition to the @BitcoinVeterans community as we build a network of Vets in the knowledge of #Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Veterans LIVE TONIGHT at 7pm ET

Our guest Gary Krause (@garyKrause_) was a Navy Chief, Counter Terrorist Intel working with MARSOC, NSW and other SOF units doing spooky tactical stuff. Now he's a Bitcoiner building bridges and uniting tribes

#GetOnTheMission

https://www.youtube.com/live/mJKusJ7I8MA
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/nostrcheck.me_5088452935260885631701273850.webp


gm ☕


gm ☕
No butter for me


Yes it is! Played it with family a few times over Thanksgiving 🧡


#BitcoinVeterans *** why am I like this with typos 😂


gm #coffeechain #nostr #BotcoinVeterans
Highlight of my week so far was the Bitcoin Research Club meeting at my college on Monday. I went through the process of creating this club at the beginning of the semester. The other student involved is from the Welding program. Not one of the majors I would have expected, he is also very interested in studying #Bitcoin
He welded a piece of metal with the BTC symbol and the year that we are going to put in a time capsule with the Bitcoin Whitepaper for an event the college will hopefully moving forward with. It's still in the planning stages to see how many clubs are interested.
We discussed some current events in the industry, the Binance case, self-custody, transaction fees, raspberry pi projects, and more. Talking to someone else about Bitcoin in my community is very rewarding and motivating 😀
I see this leading toward a local meetup on the weekends down the road.
Next month we are going to play the nostr:npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6 HODL UP on campus! It's a Bitcoin Mining tabletop game!


Should have been named SPLASH jk 😜


**OCEAN Unveiled: Block CEO Jack Dorsey Leads $6.2 Million Investment Round In Decentralized Bitcoin Mining Pool**

Jack Dorsey is backing a Luke Dashjr-led initiative to decentralize bitcoin mining globally with a transparent, non-custodial mining pool.**OCEAN Unveiled: Block CEO Jack Dorsey Leads $6.2 Million Investment Round In Decentralized Bitcoin Mining Pool**

Jack Dorsey is backing a Luke Dashjr-led initiative to decentralize bitcoin mining globally with a transparent, non-custodial mining …

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/ocean-jack-dorsey-funds-bitcoin-mining-pool


Zapped ⚡ 🧡🤙🏻


Bitcoin Veterans will be LIVE this Wednesday at 7pm ET with guest Gary Krause

Gary is a former Navy Chief (CTIC) guy, did stuff w MARSOC other SOF unit.  5yrs working in NSW doing spooky tactical stuff now Bitcoiner who’s On The Mission spreading the signal and helping build the network from Layer 0 up
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tree


gm #coffeechain


We love to see lots of new users try out the wallet and ask questions! We took some time out to answer some of the common questions. It's a different experience dealing with self-custodial Lightning and we hope to address as many pain points as possible.

Let us know if you have any that we might have missed!

https://blog.mutinywallet.com/mutiny-wallet-faq/


gn 😴


Operation buy nothing but #Bitcoin on Black Friday successful. 🤙🏻


That's awesome. Sobriety can be life-changing. #1


gm zap ⚡


We've got two new pages up on our docs site today:

Onboarding to lightning:

ZEUS lets you onboard onto lightning in a few different ways: using multiple LSPs (including our own, OLYMPUS by ZEUS), and manually opening up channels to whichever peers you want! 🤯

This doc breaks it down for you and highlights the tradeoffs.

https://docs.zeusln.app/for-users/embedded-node/lightning-onboarding

Privacy:

ZEUS offers first-in-class privacy for a mobile lightning wallet. Learn about all the properties that keep your transaction data safe.

https://docs.zeusln.app/for-users/embedded-node/privacy


Test your Bitcoin knowledge at an incredible price this Black Friday! Pay only 1000 sats instead of 21000 sats for the Bitcoiner Test!
https://bitcoinertest.com/

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Wallet of Satoshi being removed from US app stores. Recommend moving funds from their platform.
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I don’t come to the #Nostr expecting anything, but if you wouldn’t mind boosting this note I’d appreciate it. 🙏

I’m one of the founders of nostr:npub1hxfkcs9gvtm49702rmwn2aeuvhkd2w6f0svm4sl84g8glhzx5u9srk5p6t, a community of noderunners on the Nostr, currently with over 340 member nodes and an active Telegram group, where we help new and experienced users connect, share knowledge, and expand the Lightning network together.

I started my journey into running a bitcoin and Lightning node in early 2021, when I was one of the first 100 members of Plebnet.

Built on a Raspberry Pi4 with 8 GB of ram, my current node, Dan on the Moon now runs 60 channels with a total capacity of nearly 175 million sats.

In early January, 2023, soon after joining the Nostr, I realized there was no organized group of noderunners, so I decided to start one along with a few other people. Within 3 months, we had reached 200 members, and are on track to double that by our one year anniversary.

Due to the current high-fee environment, my node hardware is struggling under the load. With no way to expand memory and disk space in the current configuration, it's due for an upgrade.

Because it runs Umbrel, I've decided the path of least resistance will be to purchase an Umbrel Home, which sells for $500 US, and ships with a migration assistant to seamlessly move all of the existing node data and channels.

In the future, I plan to also build a second node on custom-built components, but the current need is to keep this node stable and not end up in a situation where any of my channels get force-closed.

If I am able to raise the funds through Geyser, the node will be renamed "The Nodestrich" and will provide more stability for my channel peers, who have been some of the most supportive and helpful people I have met since I started my journey.

Thank you! 💜⚡🫂

https://geyser.fund/project/thenodestrichnode


Happy Birthday nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m !!! 💜
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gm ☕


In** El Salvador
Sorry I'm < 80 IQ ✊🏻


Let's test something...

#Bitcoin #Nostr #Free

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WHY ARE WE BULLISH? feat nostr:npub1zx5cqhywhwxwdx5atdp6tku5k0vahzhy8uny7rwfj47477uvcvyqzcwmqm , Nicolas Burtey from nostr:npub1gal0y3vuj3c5sme6444ncsr8xcfm9axehfcsuqfamz5v926m6f2s4yz3t2 and nostr:npub1yta303n90we3005yggfntmmtp703wamp023zpne8msr0k4ug7suqpsngu5

LIVE at 6pm ET, here on Nostr or at the YouTube link below.

Hit the link, drop an early like, and share this where you're able to! See you tonight in the chat box!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU6y-qQlRUE

Don't forget to sub so you never miss an episode!
https://youtube.com/@BTCSessions?sub_confirmation=1


https://youtu.be/R5R4qWe8XsI
nostr:npub1eg59l0mdz29d7srvg9kr8g76lspy9effny25qp425sl2mhcqfmeqqrpnw6 Presented for nostr:npub1szn2v4mha08f7lvupml8rg4e4wcqdu5mqlc6nlspjlpj65m2jl3qq69297 at Adopting #Bitcoin I'm El Salvador a few days ago!!!
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https://youtu.be/jZWNT9e9jzk
nostr:npub12x7txfpyh9exgs8nrsl7fe4pzhaa82tewkgvvfpdlh75run0rupsuc0g2p Presented at Adopting Bitcoin in El Salvador!!!


Are we bitcoin "early adopters"?

When I first began my bitcoin journey...
I had my doubts, and set out to prove that bitcoin was a fraud, a ponzi...

Before I go much further, I will say that this was a very humbling experience. The more I researched and learned about bitcoin, the more I realized that state run currency/fiat is the real ponzi.

Back to my original question...
Are we bitcoin "early adopters"?

When first really starting to learn about bitcoin, it is easy to get distracted... it is easy to see that bitcoin is about 15 years old. That sounds like a long time, and if you listen to YouTube 💩 coin channels, pumping their own bags... you might believe that you/I/we are late.

I'm here to say, they couldn't be more wrong.

We still don't even have a spot bitcoin ETF.
There are only a handful of major corporations that have bitcoin (I'm talking about companies that aren't mining bitcoin)

The internet has about 5.3 billion users/"internet adopters" or about 2/3 of humans.

₿itcoin has about 12 million wallet addresses holding 0.01 bitcoin (350$ in fiat terms)
There are about 60 million, millionaires... or 5 millionaires per bitcoiner holding 0.01 bitcoin.

₿itcoin has about 4.5 million wallet addresses with 0.1 bitcoin (around 3500$ in fiat terms at today's price)

₿itcoin has about 1 million wallet addresses with 1 bitcoin.

It is important to remember that some people have multiple wallet addresses... but even if they didn't...

There are about 2.72 million people that have a fiat net worth of $10 million. There are almost 3 people with a net worth of $10 million for every whole coiner. This is how early we are.

The 3 people with the highest fiat net worth have a net worth higher than the entire market cap of bitcoin. This is how early we are.

We are early.
We are winning.

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None, just coffee ☕ 😊


Historic moment for #Nostr 💜


🚨🚨 The 2,000,000th #zap has been found and was from nostr:npub15u3cqhx6vuj3rywg0ph5mfv009lxja6cyvqn2jagaydukq6zmjwqex05rq to nostr:npub1zach44xjpc4yyhx6pgse2cj2pf98838kja03dv2e8ly8lfr094vqvm5dy5 🚨🚨


Hello world! #introductions  14 November! First publicação nessa plataforma.


gm coffee ☕


gm #nostr #coffeechain ☕
Today is going to be a great day 😀


gn 😴


gn nostr 😴


gn fren


Yay, story time


gm ☕


gm Llama ☕


#Strstr


On Veteran’s Day, I want to thank a truly inspiring human I’ve had the privilege and honor of getting to know through #Bitcoin : nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z

Here’s a clip from my #BitcoinTalk with Preston where he explains his story, what made him want to join the military, and how it’s shaped his world view today and morals today.

Thank you for your service, Preston.

https://youtu.be/zJK1DLZkJq8


Happy 1 year to nostr:npub1ve8qwrlztemdmnh62jffcr0y9m9dpqgqjdg8ufx7gc3qw5wdk74qyv9ka6!!! 🧡
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We’re going to win.


nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z on Bitcoin Veterans last night! Awesome episode 👏🏻 Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/live/WzGBPWrmmRo


#linux #meme #nostr

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Which Which Sandwhich Shop in Bismarck, ND

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This looks amazing. Going to have to check it out!
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Not a developer, just went through the course.


Hit me with more “Nostr” Devs for tomorrow’s “Donate to Dev” Nostr Birthday Celebration!

Follow them all as well! 💜🤙🏻🧡

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Cameri nostr:npub1qqqqqqyz0la2jjl752yv8h7wgs3v098mh9nztd4nr6gynaef6uqqt0n47m
Mike Dilger nostr:npub1acg6thl5psv62405rljzkj8spesceyfz2c32udakc2ak0dmvfeyse9p35c
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Kieran
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Calle
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Vitor
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Hodlbod
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Koala Sat
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Martti Malmi
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Henry
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Ben
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Rock
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Roberto
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Iefan
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Semisol
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RooSoft
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Vivek
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Brugeman
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Miljan
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Zach Meyers
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Nostr Build
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Terry Yu
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Rockstar
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Rabble
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Matt Lorentz
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Vivek
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Stuart Bowman
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Fishcake
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Jeff G
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Karnage
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Tijl
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Santos
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Dread
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#Bitcoin gives us Hope 🧡
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