GOOD MORNING #NOSTR

New #bitcoin stickers will be available by the end of the month 👀 https://image.nostr.build/d54e9c392c186ab11e9bfe27844d08c7e531bc9bc17b6a1ec6ea0072e766db5a.jpg


gm ☕


New podcast that might be helpful for
people still having a hard time understanding the transition we’re in.

https://fountain.fm/episode/wI1TRMuS32sEA4r8Q0vL


This is my favorite speech of Saylor.

Every time somebody asks me when to sell I just send them this video without saying anything else https://video.nostr.build/3d56d12ea093cb65964b27246604e5c4fcb2e969324566b96ed261b5ace7f27c.mp4


🚨ATTENTION🚨:
We have a Bitcoin Veteran who runs a Citadel in Walker County, GA with a PTSD mission

He just received notice that a rock quarry is about to be approved less than a mile from their location. This means BIG EXPLOSIONS… while guys are trying to heal from… BIG EXPLOSIONS

CALL TO ACTION: Looking for an attorney who can file an injunction as this property is not zoned for mining and they failed to notify the public prior

Please DM with any information
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GM ☕ #BitcoinVeterans
 https://image.nostr.build/1d9eb44ad64ba1b5cf3736cef413e00b10953ee78fda1efc981de36d9247cc9c.jpg


gn 😴


NOBODY CAN BAILOUT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHEN THE VALUE OF THE US DOLLAR GOES TO 0.

LET THAT SINK IN.
#₿itcoin


I'm so proud of you 👏🏻 😊


"Thinking it’s 'too late' to get into #Bitcoin is an illusion of the ego." -
 nostr:npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs

You're not late, you're insecure. Bitcoin fixes this.

New Mailbag Monday just dropped.

https://m.primal.net/Hjun.mp4


Any Georgia plebs? Sharing from a friend.

'RFI: My citadel in Walker County, GA is also where we plan to build a new facility for Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. MOWP is a veterans PTSD ministry that has been very successful in averting suicide.

I just got word a rock quarry is about to be approved less than a mile away which will be using explosives to mine rocks. Obviously this is inappropriate to have nearby a location where veterans with PTSD are trying to heal.

We urgently need to find a competent attorney who can file an injunction on the basis that the area is not zoned for mining activities and failure to notify the community which they did not do.

If anyone has a connection for this kind of attorney that practices in Georgia, please contact me ASAP.

Thanks'


gn ewok 😴


gn Pablo 😴


forward


confrontation is tough


I need help. I "checked proofs" on eNuts and my sats all disappeared... 😕
#asknostr


NOSTR IS HERE TO STAY, AND WE ARE TOO
https://opensats.org/blog/nostr-lts-long-term-support-for-nostr-developers


Here is a picture. No worries I'm < 80 IQ should have done this year's ago ✊🏻 https://image.nostr.build/3077e62dfc06e1f7207270af3482edc4f0cbe0666d730b600bcd9a2d9ea5319b.jpg


I concur


boop 🐶


I'll be there! ✊🏻


We made it! 🌞


GM #BitcoinVeterans ✊🏻 #coffeechain
Thank God for Bitcoin 🙏🏻


gm ☕


Properties of Money lesson from Yzer app

      Check out this cool lesson from Yzer!
      https://imageyzer.io/Money_Characteristics.png
      Download Yzer now!
      Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.wizzer.academy
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𝟯𝟭 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, "𝘈 𝘊𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬'𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰" was published by Eric Hughes!🎉

This is a seminal text that champions our 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 right to privacy in this digital age. In the manifesto, Hughes articulates the distinction between 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 and 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆, advocating for the power to 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳—a foundation upon which #Bitcoin is built.

Hughes foresaw the pivotal role of anonymous transaction systems and cryptography in safeguarding privacy. 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻, which allows for financial privacy and freedom, standing as a bastion against the prying eyes of intrusive governments and corporations.

The manifesto's call to action—"𝘊𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦"—ignited a movement that birthed Bitcoin, which embodies the principles of autonomy, privacy, and security. Bitcoin’s rise is a testament to the enduring relevance of Hughes' manifesto, demonstrating that 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴.

As we commemorate this day, let us remember the vital role of privacy in preserving our freedoms. The Cypherpunk's Manifesto not only inspired the creation of Bitcoin, but also laid the groundwork for a future 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹. Let us march onward, one block at a time, to a world where privacy and liberty prevail!

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Read the whole manifesto here: https://www.activism.net/cypherpunk/manifesto.html


THERE IS NO SECOND BEST!

1 ZH/s in 2024!
IT'S HAPPENING!

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what time is it?


New transcription from #Bitcoin #Atlantis 2024 just dropped. "Crossing The Chasm" with  nostr:npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z,  nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a,  nostr:npub15dqlghlewk84wz3pkqqvzl2w2w36f97g89ljds8x6c094nlu02vqjllm5m, and  nostr:npub1d3f4m9dgvkdjxn26pqzsxn6lpfn78sxwllxyt8mp76q0a9zyyjlswhr4xv https://bitlyrics.co/transcripts/crossing-the-chasm/


#Bitcoin is a decentralized system for circulating value across society.

#Nostr is a decentralized system for circulating ideas across society.


My last tweet before being Sim swapped and hacked on the bird app was a reply saying something like:

Join us on #Nostr.

Would be kind of fitting if that was my last one ever!


Bought and ordered off Amazon. You can customize the message and color.


I'll have to get a few of those patches in Nashville! ✊🏻🧡


Check out this #BitcoinVeterans swag!!! I got a hat and flag recently. Shoutout to nostr:npub1dgwh23j5dprjjx3uepp2hffu3q0346ut02usy3hqt0zp099070psmv8yeh for all his hard work and dedication. #GetOnTheMission
Hope to see many of you at Pacific Bitcoin!
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Thank you nostr:npub160t5zfxalddaccdc7xx30sentwa5lrr3rq4rtm38x99ynf8t0vwsvzyjc9 for the help.   Obviously I need some additional nostr training.  🤣  Resending (re-noting?) message.  Hopefully this works better this time ...
Have an idea to run by
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How about a family-friendly bitcoin-game day the Thursday (3/21) following the next nostr:npub1theparkprcs70dcs437ke9zzwsr6u60f8flu7rg28m30438aep9sd94dha  open house. I’ll bring copies of the high-end metal version of HODL UP for adults and copies of the cardboard HODL UP for kids. Also, to let Josh have a break and enjoy the games himself, I’ll do the setup and clean up.

Forgot to mention why now … the high-end version is a special edition to celebrate the halving which is only 6,000+ blocks away.
https://v.nostr.build/QQd8.mp4


gn fren 😴


gn 😴


neat. curious what is the file type?


Dante does a good job with the daily #bitcoin  show at #Swan

https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=YpNZvTBIJc8


you don't need to be a developer to contribute to nostr, AT ALL.

your time, energy and attention here make this place stronger


When your friends tell you they can't afford #bitcoin send them this: https://image.nostr.build/a39a50f274dda65039bc449cf2f20cfd7b4fd7d4b13520e4289410a408ea841a.jpg


gm ☕


gm ☕  #coffeechain ✊🏻 #BitcoinVeterans


Buy #bitcoin

We are still early.

https://image.nostr.build/7725daa65aab6986b9c771c2c1aacc4e73531fd1e33c8d46d3ab62a7c24d8cdf.jpg


Getting my reps up ready for October 🇺🇸⚡🇹🇿
nostr:npub1tftc33ttam85wraffce62cgtvvjrmttquqlv6a0agtfm5nl4vues82xar5 🦢 🏀 🎤 https://v.nostr.build/QGVK.mp4


swish 🏀
See you at PB! 🧡


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 833,741
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 08Mar24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Sweden Officially Joins NATO / State of the Union Address Divides Further / US Army SGT Arrested for Spying for China / US Ports Infiltrated With Chinese Spy Devices / Arizona Considers BTC ETFs / One of BV's Own at SOTU

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,679, 31.19 oz Gold, .16 Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,029/ Lo: $66,628
Vol: $41B (Down 22%)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 641 EH/s
Avg Fees: 21,385 sats/tx (Up 97%)
Nodes: 18,741

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality: President Joe Biden congratulated Sweden on its admission and said it was a sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention in Ukraine had united, rather than divided, the alliance. (AP)

2. Haiti gangs torch police stations as PM's future hangs in balance: Gangs pushing for the ouster of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry have been setting fire to police stations in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The three-day state of emergency has now been extended by a month and the unrest has paralyzed air traffic (CNN)

3. Poland sees its most violent farmers' protest yet as anger grows across Europe: Farmers are angry at EU climate policies and food imports from Ukraine. Many similar protests have occurred across the 27-member EU in recent weeks, but this one was decidedly angrier than earlier demonstrations in the central European nation. (EuroNews)

-US Events-
1. Biden delivers State of the Union with fiery political tone: Biden engaged in repeated exchanges with Republican lawmakers in the House chamber, at times turning the address into a form of political theater as he seemingly taunted his opponents in an attempt to spotlight policy disagreements on the economy, immigration and abortion. Biden started assailing Trump less than four minutes into his speech, blasting him for suggesting that he would encourage Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies that did not spend enough on defense. (WaPo)

2. US Army intelligence analyst charged with selling military secrets to contact in China for $42,000: An active duty Army soldier and intelligence analyst spent over a year selling sensitive military documents related to the U.S. defense of Taiwan, weapons systems, and missile defense systems to China, federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment unsealed Thursday. Sergeant Korbein Schultz is accused of using his top secret security clearance to download classified U.S. government records at the behest of an unnamed individual who claimed to live in Hong Kong, allegedly amassing $42,000 in the process. (CBS)

3. Espionage Probe Finds Communications Device on Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports: A congressional probe of Chinese-built cargo cranes deployed at ports throughout the U.S. has found communications equipment that doesn’t appear to support normal operations, fueling concerns that the foreign machines may pose a covert national-security risk. The installed components in some cases include cellular modems, according to congressional aides and documents, that could be remotely accessed. (WSJ)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Fights to Convict This Crypto Kingpin Before Extradition to South Korea: Former Terra Luna crypto kingpin Do Kwon will be extradited to South Korea to face fraud charges related to the collapse of Terra Luna. A Montenegrin court ruled in favor of South Korea in a court proceeding yesterday. A judge ruled yesterday that Kwon will go to South Korea following a competing request from authorities in the US, meaning that the US Securities and Exchange Commission will have to lobby for extradition to face fraud charges in the US. (BeInCryto)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Arizona State Senate Considering Adding Bitcoin ETFs to Retirement Portfolios: The Arizona State Senate is considering a proposal to encourage the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to explore the inclusion of Bitcoin ETFs in their investment portfolios. (BitcoinMag)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. U.S. Fed Chair Powell Says 'Nowhere Near' Pursuing CBDC, Won't Spy on Americans: The Federal Reserve chairman told the Senate Thursday his agency isn't anywhere close to making any recommendations on a CBDC and wouldn't want any direct connection to retail users' data. (CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Payroll and Unemployment Data will be released later today.

2. World Food Prices at 3-Year Low: The FAO Food Price Index declined for a seventh straight month to 117.3 index points in February 2024, the lowest level in three years, compared to an upwardly revised 118.2 in January. (TradingEconomics)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Gaetz Spotlights Negative Impacts of Biden’s Rescinded Military Vax Mandate with SOTU Guest: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is highlighting the negative outcomes for former servicemembers –who refused to comply with President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s coronavirus military vaccine mandate – at the State of the Union by inviting a former Green Beret and Army captain named John Frankman, whose career was upended by the now-reversed order, as his guest. (Breitbart) (AC-One of Bitcoin Veterans' own, Frankman shows the mission-oriented view of helping others push back against an overreaching State, raising voices that matter, and even a new mission in Bitcoin autonomy)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 81/100 (Down 1 pt)

Analyst Comments (AC): The State of the Union Address last night kicked off the 8-month presidential election season in the US. The political theater of the spectacle last night is fodder for pundits and the MSM today. What is certain is that politics will be foremost in American media and minds throughout the year. Last cycle was very contentious and at times violent. For individuals and families, it is a time to maintain community relations, promote peace, prepare for contingencies, and seek and speak truth.

Follow us on NOSTR:  npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
____________________
Analyst: BV2A
END REPORT
NNNN
*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
https://m.primal.net/HiZQ.jpg


🫂 bless you nostr:npub1v4gxjxvvl6j3c5erf7t45favs9e5sladja4jggauhs0kxn9r88yqld46ch I hope you win the #bitcoin lottery 🙏🏻


The new #bitcoin sticker samples have arrived!

What do you think? Should I order a bunch and let you request a pack?

Where would you slap these in public? https://image.nostr.build/86f6c17034f299655bab7f9d473f7507fdc3186a76d7057c258cd9d2816e8e30.jpg


You got one too! 😂


This is a great question! Not sure offhand, bit I will get you an answer. Thanks for reaching out.


left


Which way anon?

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gm ☕ #coffeechain #BitcoinVeterans


My talk at #Bitcoin Atlantis and my sincere thanks to everyone in this community.

What a ride!

https://youtu.be/u6rdlkN-r6k?feature=shared


gn 😴


but you are learning 🫂


pupper so happy 😊
gn fren 😴


We are thrilled to announce the official release of our YEAR ONE episode! 🇸🇻🧡🎙⚡

🎉 Get ready to laugh out loud and keeping up with the Bitcoin education in El Salvador with our latest insights.

🔥 In this episode, we delve into Light Node Education Network, Lina’s Experience Moving To El Salvador, Security Improvements in El Salvador, more Trivia questions.

💬 We want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. Did any specific moments resonate with you? Tag a friend who needs to listen and grow together! 🌟

🎁 Help us spread the word by sharing this episode with your community. Together, we can empower Bitcoin educators worldwide! 💪🏼

This episode describes perfectly what BitCorner is: a lot of laugh, a lot of Bitcoin education, friends, games... fun!

P.S.: Thank you, Wally for being my Co-Host today!

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https://youtu.be/VxQftFtKCAo?si=btupu33ESn9_2Lzf


#Nostr test, other platforms down. nostr is up!


gm ☕


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 833,258
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 05Mar24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Gangs Take Over Haiti Capital / China Increases Defense Spending 7.2% / Ukraine Sinks Russian Ship / Today is Super Tuesday / SCOTUS Unanimous in Trump's Favor / MSTR Sells Notes for More BTC / Binance Calls it Quits in Nigeria

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,284, 31.68 oz Gold, .16 Median US House
24hr Hi: $68,785/ Lo: $64,761
Vol: $76B (Up 74%)
Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Up 3%)
HashRate: 641 EH/s
Avg Fees: 14,156 sats/tx (Down 45%)
Nodes: 18,291

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too:Ruthless gangs have a stranglehold on the city, preying on the population, carving neighborhoods into warring criminal fiefdoms, and cutting Haiti’s international port off from the rest of the country. (CNN)

2. China raises defense budget by 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue: China on Tuesday announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, which is already the world’s second-highest behind the United States at 1.6 trillion yuan ($222 billion), roughly mirroring last year’s rise. (AP)

3. Ukraine claims another critical strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet: Kyiv’s military intelligence unit says it sank the patrol ship Sergey Kotov near the Crimean peninsula.

-US Events-
1. US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from presidential ballot: The unanimous ruling is specific to Colorado, but it also overrides challenges brought in other states. Colorado had barred Mr Trump from its Republican primary, arguing he incited the 2021 Capitol riot. The court ruled that only Congress, rather than the states, has that power. (BBC)

2. Super Tuesday expected to boost Trump closer to clinching GOP nomination as Haley makes possible last stand (Breitbart)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Sweeping Changes: UK’s New Rules to Freeze and Seize Crypto: The introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, passed on October 26, 2023, equips law enforcement with broader powers to intervene in crypto-related crimes directly. Scheduled to take effect from April 26, the legislation facilitates direct access to cryptocurrencies held in exchanges and by custodian wallet providers. (TipRanks) (AC-Get your coin off exchanges)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock looking to include Bitcoin exposure in other funds: BlackRock has filed an amendment with the SEC to integrate Bitcoin exposure in its Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (BSIIX), according to a March 4 filing. (CryptoSlate)

2. MicroStrategy launches $600 million notes offering to fuel Bitcoin acquisition as stock surges: MicroStrategy is looking to raise $600 million to buy more Bitcoin for its $13 billion stack after its stock surged 23% on March 4. (CryptoSlate)

3. Hong Kong’s Mox Bank To Offer Crypto Investment & Spot Bitcoin ETF Services: The Hong Kong-based virtual bank also hopes to offer U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF investment solutions. Collaboration with licensed platforms ensures regulatory compliance for Mox Bank's crypto services. (CoinGape)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. BRICS Will Create Payment System Based on Digital Currencies and Blockchain: The five-nation BRICS group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will work on creating a payment system based on blockchain and digital technologies, a report by Russian news agency TASS said. (CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Logistics Sector Rises the Most in 4 Months: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US increased to 56.5 in February 2024, the highest reading in four months, from 55.6 in January, amid a broad-based expansion in all metrics and continued progress in transportation and the buildup of inventories upstream at the manufacturing and wholesale levels. (TradingEconomics)

-Technological Updates-'
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Exchanges witness unprecedented massive Bitcoin daily withdrawals: Bitcoin withdrawals from exchanges have hit a record, with $2.3 billion leaving in a single day, the highest in over five years. (Cryptopolitan) (AC- Coinbase's troubles with their online app over the last two weeks might have something to do with this)

2. Binance leaves Nigeria, suspending all naira services: According to the platform’s announcement on March 5, starting at 8:00 UTC on March 8, all remaining NGN balances in Binance users’ accounts will be automatically converted to USDT stablecoin. Until this time, users are advised to withdraw NGN. Deposits will be suspended on March 5. (CryptoNews) (AC-Nigeria's government pressured Binance with regulation and 'fees' that it became unsustainable for Binance to operate)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 90/100 (Up 8 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): With BRICS announcing the usage of blockchain technology for an anti-dollar currency for world trade, it is clear that we've entered a key point in worldwide economic warfare and American hegemony. The details of a new currency matter greatly in how such a desire is manifest. If BRICS decides to use Bitcoin, however, many of those questions can be effectively answered and a true challenge to the USD might ensue. For a possible thought exercise, consider reading the book "The Mandibles" for an extremely similar scenario and its consequences.

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


1 BTC = 1 BTC


What can we learn from the recent large-scale cell phone outage?

https://youtu.be/Zob-kWl4xLw


gn earl 😴


tick


This won’t end well. Unless you’re a Bitcoiner.
https://m.primal.net/HhFI.jpg


make the jump!


question unclear, is this a riddle 🤔


Dining room painted, pizza consumed, son put to bed, refurbished HP ordered, now to finish this #bookstr

Happy Sunday frens 💜🫂
https://image.nostr.build/3ae9e0a5dcbd1a847095b0ef930d9a17fbf386cf397b52bc7de79b581d25a2a4.jpg


wow 🤯


🫂 proud of you


welcome! 💜


quitting alcohol is probably the best thing i've done in quite a while


welcome!


yikes


#nostr #bitcoin #memes
https://image.nostr.build/3e28c97e38e4202849865e334b11876ef1619b4c66d5a57911f9cdbeff1e95a3.jpg


you got this 🤙🏻


nostr:npub1hxwmegqcfgevu4vsfjex0v3wgdyz8jtlgx8ndkh46t0lphtmtsnsuf40pf with nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u on THE #Bitcoin Podcast

https://rumble.com/v4gu9ol-bitcoin-mining-is-good-for-america-pierre-rochard-bitcoin-talk-on-the-bitco.html


hi 👋


gm ☕


gn #nostr 😴


gn 😴


Welcome to #nostr
Zapped! ⚡


#GetOnTheMission


Bitcoin Veterans are here for it
https://m.primal.net/HgcR.jpg


Use #nostr


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#walkstr, slap, get zapped 🤙🏻

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Working on some new #bitcoin sticker designs...

What do you think?
Love it? Hate it? Change it?

Please let me know!
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Step 1: get stickers
Step 2: go for a #walkstr
Step 3: slap and repeat
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 832,407
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 28Feb24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: China Continues Clampdown on Hong Kong / Fires in Texas / US Gov Shutdown Looms / IRS Ramping Up for Crypto / MSTR Continues Buying / Strike App Moves into Africa

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,397, 29.27 oz Gold, .14 Median US House
24hr Hi: $59,489 / Lo: $56,329
Vol: $48B (Down 9%)
Mkt Cap: $1.17T (Up 4%)
HashRate: 609 EH/s
Avg Fees: 16,211 sats/tx (Up 6%)
Nodes: 18,320

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Macron raises prospect of sending Western troops to Ukraine: The French president hasn't ruled out the deployment of Western soldiers to Ukraine. His comments have sparked debate among allied Western countries, with Germany categorically rejecting the idea.

2. Hong Kong’s plan for a new national security law deepens fears over eroding civil liberties: Critics say the legislation will make Hong Kong’s legal system increasingly similar to that of mainland China, but the government argues it will affect only a “small minority” of disloyal residents.

-US Events-
1. Texas Panhandle Fires Burn Structures, Close Nuclear Facility: The largest fire is called the Smokehouse Creek Fire. It has burned nearly 400 square miles, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, since being reported late Monday afternoon in Hutchinson County, about 35 miles northeast of Amarillo. The cause of the fire is unknown. (WeatherChannel)

2. A partial government shutdown is days away. There’s no agreement on federal funding yet: Schumer said it’s likely Congress will need to approve another continuing resolution, or CR, to avoid a partial government shutdown. Stopgap spending bills continue the prior fiscal year’s funding levels and policy until Congress reaches agreement on full-year spending bills. (CONewsline)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. IRS Brings Crypto Veterans Aboard to Guide Tax Regulations: IRS hires former Binance.US and TaxBit executives to enhance crypto compliance and enforcement efforts. (BeInCrypto)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. MicroStrategy Bought $1.55 Billion in $BTC Over Past Ten Days: The company’s latest filing with the U.S. SEC revealed the purchase of nearly 3,000 Bitcoins for approximately $155.4 million between February 15 and 25. This move propelled MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 193,000, which it acquired for an average of $31,544 each – around $6.09 billion in total.

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Federal Reserve explores the impact of CBDC on dollar dominance: A recent paper by the Fed concludes that a CBDC would have no material impact on dollar dominance but adds a critical caveat “in the absence of large geopolitical changes separate from CBDC issuance.” The potential benefits of introducing a CBDC can be achieved by other payment system improvements that are already in progress. (LedgerInsights)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Mortgage Applications Fall to 3-Month Low: Mortgage applications in the US sank by 5.6% on the week ending February 23rd, extending the year-high 10.6% plunge in the previous period to the lowest since November 2023. Mortagage rates remained above 7%. (TradingEconomics)

-Technological Updates-'
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Matthew Perry’s  X Account Hacked by Crypto Scammers: The X account of the late American actor had allegedly been hacked. The targeted website, however, was just a donation page designed to scam his memorial fund. (CryptoTimes)

2. Man Who Laundered Billions in Bitcoins Says Bitcoin Fog Was a Help: Ilya Lichtenstein, one of the crypto industry's most high-stakes criminals, is now helping federal prosecutors in their case against Bitcoin Fog, one of the mixing services he said he'd used to conceal assets. Lichtenstein is known for the multi-billion Bitfinex hack of bitcoins worth $3.6 billion when he pleaded guilty to money laundering last year. (TradingView)

-Bitcoin Community-
1, Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam: Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of the deposits processed by the exchange corresponding to USDT, Tether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. (Bitcoincom)

2. Bitcoin Miner Riot Acquires 31,500 'Next Generation' M60S Mining Machines Worth $97.4 Million: Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms Inc. said it expects to take delivery as well as deploy 31,500 Whatsminer M60S miners worth $97.4 million by the end of July 2024. The addition of the new bitcoin mining machines is projected to increase the “self-mining” hashrate capacity of Riot’s Rockdale Facility to 15.1 EH/s. (Bitcoincom)

3. Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Expansion of Services into Africa: Strike Africa will now be available in Gabon, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia, with plans for further expansion in the future. With this expansion, Strike aims to address the unique financial challenges faced by many African countries, including high inflation rates, devaluing currencies, and expensive remittance services. (BitcoinMagazine)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 82/100 (Up 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): As BTC approaches a new all-time high, not all attention will be positive. One headline today championed "Missed Out On Recent Market Pumps? Here Are 4 Coins Primed To Pump Next", which plays on the FOMO inherent in investor psychology to separate people from the fruits of thier labor. The IRS also is seeking to get it's "fair share" by hiring former crypto execs to ensure enforcement actions. Vigilance and work are required to maintain one's store of value and protect against those seeking to take by force or guile. Plan and protect accordingly.

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keep it simple 🧶

your #bitcoin is important, you got this far and now you don’t want to fuck it up

so keep it simple and run FOSS

never in the history of bitcoin has there been better or more accessible off the shelf tools

1) get your hands on some dirty cash and go buy an unlocked pixel 6 or above

2) use cash to buy a refurbished Lenovo Thinkpad from a computer repair shop and flash it with Linux Debian, just ask and they might do it for you

3) install Tor

4) install Sparrow Wallet & verify

www.sparrowwallet.com

5) use your Thinkpad to flash Graphene OS onto your Pixel Phone

https://blog.ronindojo.io/grapheneos/

6) buy a plug n play RoninDojo Tanto full node

www.ronindojo.io

7) install Samourai Wallet on phone

https://samouraiwallet.com/download

8) open Samourai Wallet, connect to Tor, pair to your own node, create a new wallet with a passphrase and wallet pin

9) write down your seed words in order, write down your passphrase and pin

10) confirm your seed words and passphrase in the wallet

11) write down your paynym

12) secure erase wallet and then restore from backups you just made to confirm

13) confirm paynym is the same

14) punch seed words and passphrase onto separate steel plates and store in separate safe hidden places

15) save an encrypted copy of your wallet onto a sd card via your wallet and store in a separate safe hidden place

16) exit wallet completely and reopen to double check your pin, that Samourai Wallet is connected to Tor and your node

17) open tor browser on laptop and pair Sparrow Wallet to full node

18) open Sparrow Wallet and add the Samourai Wallet seed and passhrase to confirm paynym is the same

19) write down the fingerprint of the wallet as another means of confirming the wallet has the correct passphrase

20) close and reopen Sparrow Wallet to confirm you can access wallet with correct passphrase, that the fingerprint and paynym match, that your node is connected and tor is running

21) Now write a very simple plan for your family to find and restore your seeds and passphrase in the event of your death

You now have:
an anonymous phone
an anonymous laptop
an anonymous mobile wallet
an anonymous bitcoin full node
an anonymous desktop wallet
an anonymous set of backups

Don’t over complicate it or use too many programs

Don’t create multi sigs or cold storage until you understand the trade offs

Most bitcoin is lost because YOU lose your seeds, not because of scams or hacks

Keep it simple #nostr


Ham Radio License Test Preparation:

1. Use HamStudy.org: HamStudy is a free website that provides practice tests for all ham radio licenses. It can help individuals prepare for their exams and find online or in-person test sessions. www.hamstudy.org

2. Check Out W4EEY on YouTube: W4EEY on YouTube offers excellent ham radio tutorials. He has playlists covering all ham radio license levels and occasionally conducts live classes. This resource can be valuable for learning ham radio concepts. Here are the playlists for the various licenses:

• Tech Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziUWPBT3rOvSV6MCCeCaiK0

• General Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpziv2a26B_IoQ1RbXbIqieP2

• Extra Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ_9BZQ8gpzh7NC1WVKwCCmOTULSj1f93

3. Explore ARRL and Local Clubs: The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) website can help individuals find local ham radio clubs. These clubs often have information about local repeaters, club meetings, and ham radio "nets" (radio meetups). It's a good way to connect with other ham radio enthusiasts in your area.   (https://www.arrl.org/find-a-club)


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#bitcoin
Surrounding the North Dakota Capital #btc
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I like the saved in #bitcoin one!


GOOD MORNING FRIENDS.

Thank God for #Bitcoin & #NOSTR

THANKS GOD FOR FREEDOM TECH🙏🏻


"If the government can print unlimited amounts of money out of thin air, why do they collect taxes? The real problem is that you pay high taxes only to uphold the *illusion* that you are funding the government, which you are not. The government is funded by money printing.” — President Nayib Bukele https://v.nostr.build/KReg.mp4


Did Tatum growing out his hair make him less aerodynamic? 🤔


GUESS WHAT?

‼‼ TTUOT ‼‼

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Recording today.

Got topics? Drop ‘em here.

#Bitcoin doesn’t care, but Walker and Tatum do. 🫂

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Current hash rate 625.47 quintillion hashes per second...

1 ZH/s in 2024!


How many hashes in a quintillion?
How many in a Zetahash?


If only I would have listened to this sign...
RIP my bitcoins you will be missed 😭


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We will be putting on a HAM radio licensing test at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville

If you’re interesting in testing, please fill out the interest form below
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 831,262
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 20Feb24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Ukraine War Enters 3rd Year / Can The USG Confiscate Bitcoin? / BitWise ETF Approved for RIAs / Trump Must Put up $500M Just to Appeal

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $52,244, 25.73 oz Gold, .12 Median US House
24hr Hi: $52,449 / Lo: $51,334
Vol: $24B (Up 24%)
Mkt Cap: $1.02T (Down 0%)
HashRate: 553 EH/s
Avg Fees: 6,663 sats/tx (Down 10%)
Nodes: 18,180

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither: When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting for Western support for Ukraine to wither while Moscow maintains its steady military pressure along the front line. (AP)

2. WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US on spy charges:  Julian Assange’s lawyers began their final U.K. legal challenge Tuesday to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges, arguing that his actions had exposed serious criminal actions by U.S. authorities and were “of obvious and important public interest.” (AP)

3. Russian Court Upholds Detention of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich: Tuesday’s rejection of the latest appeal by Gershkovich’s lawyers means he is set to remain behind bars until at least March 30, which would mark more than a year since he was taken into custody on an allegation of espionage that the Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny. (WSJ)

-US Events-
1. Trump Must Pay Half a Billion Dollars Before He Can Appeal New York Decision: Former President Donald Trump must pay nearly half a billion dollars as a bond to New York State before he can appeal the ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron last week that he must pay $354 million in fines — over $450 million, with interest — for fraud. (Breitbart)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Australian Police Officer in Court for Stealing Nearly 82 BTC From Seized Drug Trafficker's Wallet: An Australian police officer recently appeared in a Melbourne court where he faced charges of stealing 81.616 bitcoins from a crypto wallet seized from drug traffickers. After initially blaming the drug traffickers,’ the Australian Federal Police later reopened the case after an expert found evidence linking the theft to a former police officer. The accused police officer’s lawyer has vowed to fight all the allegations against his client. (Bitcoincom)

2. (Speculatory Article) Experts Warn Of 6102-Style Bitcoin Ban In The US, What Does It Mean?: The Bitcoin community is currently hotly debating the possibility of a US government crackdown on BTC akin to the historic 1933 gold confiscation, an event now ominously referenced in crypto circles as “6102.” David Bailey, CEO of BTC Media, has catapulted this conversation into the spotlight with a series of predictions on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that the US might enact similar measures against Bitcoin within the next six years. Bailey’s theory hinges on a sequence of economic and market developments beginning with Bitcoin achieving parity with gold. This milestone, according to Bailey, will skyrocket BTC’s market valuation to an estimated $13 trillion. Such an event, he argues, would not only affirm BTC’s status as a premier asset class but also trigger a domino effect across global financial systems. (Bitcoinist)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitwise Bitcoin ETF approved investment option for $30 billion advisor network: Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley revealed this development via social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Feb. 19, noting that advisors within the network are now authorized to allocate funds with BITB, typically ranging from 1% to 5%. (CryptoSlate)

2. Bitcoin Order Books Are Most Liquid Since October as Market Depth Nears $540M: Early Tuesday, bitcoin's 2% market depth across 33 centralized exchanges, or the combined value of buy and sell orders within 2% of the market price, rose to $539 million. That's the highest since October and a roughly 30% increase since the spot ETFs hit the market on Jan. 11, according to data tracked by Paris-based Kaiko. (CoinDesk)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
NSTR

-Economic Indicators-
1. Bond Yields Edge Lower: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note kicked off a holiday-shortened week slightly lower below 4.28%, with traders bracing for the FOMC minutes and comments from several Fed officials for further clues on the timing of the first interest rate cut by the Fed. Also, bond yields in Europe declined, with the benchmark 10-year one for Germany falling to 2.38%. (TradeingEconomics)

2. Chinese Banks Slash a Key Lending Rate as Economy Falters: The country is grappling with deflation, slowing exports and a prolonged real-estate slump. The People’s Bank of China said Tuesday that China’s major banks reduced the five-year loan prime rate, a benchmark for home loans, to a new low of 3.95%, from 4.2% previously. It was the largest cut since the rate was introduced five years ago, and a much bigger reduction than economists had expected. (WSJ)

-Technological Updates-'
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Down 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Normally the BTC DIB reports on fact-based news but the speculatory article about a 6102 event is pertinent to game out the possibilities of future events relating to Bitcoin. This full article is at https://bitcoinist.com/6102-style-bitcoin-ban-us/ and as we look forward to the probable ascendancy of Bitcoin within a financial world storm, it is important to understand the possible reactions of governments and populations. A 6102-type order would have immense ramifications on Bitcoin holders and uses as a medium of exchange and store of value. It would take an economic emergency to allow governments to adopt this path, but those types of emergencies are common within generations. Any future-based forecasting should be looked at with a mechanistic lens and based in changing probabilities.

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The greatest trick the Devil ever played was convincing the world that the global economy needs to be micromanaged by academic economists who manipulate interest rates and the supply of money and that sound money is bad for the economy.


El Salvador Ex-Security Adviser Who Accused Ruling Party of Corruption Dies in Custody

"Alejandro Muyshondt, a former national security adviser to El Salvador's government, who had accused a congressman from the ruling New Ideas party of corruption and drug trafficking, died in state custody in unclear circumstances, his family told reporters."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/el-salvador-ex-security-adviser-who-accused-ruling-party-of-corruption-dies-in-custody/


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Teach the kids #Bitcoin, let them be their own superheros
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 831,128
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 19Feb24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Houthi Hit Ship in Red Sea, Possible US Drone Downed / Texas Building Military Base on Border / Another Big Storm for CA / BTC Transactions and Fees are Low /

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $52,365, 25.96 oz Gold, .12 Median US House
24hr Hi: $52,483 / Lo: $51,567
Vol: $18B (Down 11%)
Mkt Cap: $1.03T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 568 EH/s
Avg Fees: 7,795 sats/tx (Down 30%)
Nodes: 17,747

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Houthi rebels’ attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to the Red Sea, may have also shot down a US MQ-9 drone: A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden has forced the crew to abandon the ship, authorities said Monday. Another ship reportedly came under attack as well in the Gulf of Aden. The Iran-backed Houthis also claimed they shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, something not immediately acknowledged by U.S. forces in the region. However, the Houthis have downed U.S. drones before. (AP)

2. Once banned from the US, this fiery ex-army general is poised to lead Indonesia: At 72, Prabowo Subianto, the ex-army general, once banned from the United States over alleged human rights violations, might be decades older than his competitors – both former governors in their 50s – but he says he is more than ready to lead. Official results are not complete yet but he has garnered up to 60% of the vote so far. (CNN)

-US Events-
1. Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Border Military Base to Combat Flow of Migrants: The Texas Military Department is set to construct a Forward Operating Base on 80 acres of land along the Rio Grande that will house up to 1,800 Texas National Guard soldiers, with the ability to accommodate an additional 500, Abbott’s office stated. (Breitbart)

2. Nearly the entire population of California remains under flood alerts as people are urged to stay off the roads due to an incoming storm. (CNN)

3. Suspicious Reversal:’ DOJ Backs Down from Massive Fraud Case Against Dem Megadonor Dish CEO, BlackRock: FCC insiders are raising concerns over the Justice Department’s sudden push to settle a multi-billion dollar fraud lawsuit against Democratic megadonor Charlie Ergen’s Dish Network and BlackRock, just before they were set to be deposed. (Breitbart)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Fed Governor Discusses Crypto's Impact on US Dollar Dominance — Says Banks Should Avoid Bitcoin ETFs as Primary Asset: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller addressed crypto’s impact on the U.S. dollar’s dominance. Additionally, he expressed reservations about the need for a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and stated his opposition to banks holding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as their primary asset. (Bitcoincom)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Cathie Wood’s ARK Offloads $90M Coinbase Shares Amid Slew of Analyst Upgrades: ARK Invest sold nearly half a million shares of Coinbase Global (COIN), worth around $90 million, on Friday as the Nasdaq-listing cryptocurrency exchange witnessed a slew of analyst upgrades after its fourth-quarter results beat Wall Street expectations. (CoinDesk)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
NSTR

-Economic Indicators-
NSTR

-Technological Updates-'
1. Billions Start Flowing to Chip Makers for New U.S. Factories: The U.S. government is giving chip maker GlobalFoundries $1.5 billion in grants to build and expand facilities in New York and Vermont, the first major award in a program that aims to reinvigorate domestic chip production. The award from the Commerce Department kicks off what is expected to be a series of cash injections into semiconductor manufacturing projects in Arizona, Texas, New York and Ohio in the coming weeks. Chip makers Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology have all submitted applications for the government to cover a portion of the billions of dollars it costs to build cutting-edge factories. (WSJ)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. $26 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum stolen from FixedFloat exchange: FixedFloat, a non-custodial crypto exchange, confirmed that its platform was hacked over the weekend. In a Feb. 18 post on the social media platform X, the project acknowledged the hack and subsequent fund theft in response to queries from the crypto community. On-chain data shows that the stolen funds from the platform were worth $26 million in digital assets, including 1,728 ETH, worth around $4.85 million, and 409 BTC valued at $21 million. (CryptoSlate)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Network Faces Downturn in Transactions and Fees as Halving Approaches: The volume of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has seen a significant decline since Jan. 28, 2024, with numbers falling from peaks above 600,000 to below 300,000 transactions per day. This downturn is in sync with a decrease in the daily creation of Ordinal inscriptions, overall easing congestion and reducing onchain fees. (Bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 75/100 (Down 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Transaction fees for BTC are the lowest they've been in months, making it a good time to consolidate UTXOs.

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We’re under 9000! (Blocks to the Halvening.)
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Community with other veterans who are Bitcoiners

The gov doesn't like it so they can kiss my ass

Why are so many military veterans getting involved in Bitcoin?


Congratulations!!!


100,000 SUBSCRIBERS AFTER 8 YEARS OF GRINDING, HOLY SHIT.

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Introducing npub.cash – everyone with an npub has a Lightning address, whether they know it or not!

🥜 Yours is <your_npub>@npub.cash 🥜

You can receive zaps on this address while you're offline – and redeem either your nuts either with your Cashu wallet or directly to your Lightning wallet of choice.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 830,714
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 16Feb24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: UK, Japan Slip Into Recession / Putin Opponent Navalny Dies in Prison / Kraken Requires KYC on Self-Custody in UK / US Retail Slips More Than Expected /

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $52,365, 26.06 oz Gold, .12 Median US House
24hr Hi: $52,820 / Lo: $51,371
Vol: $35B (Down 4%)
Mkt Cap: $1.03T (Even)
HashRate: 541 EH/s
Avg Fees: 10,545 sats/tx (Even)
Nodes: 17,620

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world's third-biggest economy: Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession at the end of last year, losing its title as the world's third-biggest economy to Germany and raising doubts about when the central bank would begin to exit its decade-long ultra-loose monetary policy. (Reuters)

2. Britain falls into recession, with worst GDP performance in 2023 in years: Gross domestic product fell 0.3% in the final three months of 2023, following a 0.1% contraction in the July-to-September period, the Office for National Statistics said. (CNN)

3. Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison: Navalny, 47, one of Putin’s most visible and persistent critics, was being held in a jail about 40 miles north of the Arctic Circle where he had been sentenced to 19 years under a “special regime” (Guardian)

-US Events-
1. Kansas City shooting latest: Police reveal dispute led up to shooting as two juvenile subjects questioned: So far, police have detained three individuals, two of whom are juveniles, but have not released any further details about the subjects or weapons used. Kansas City Police Chief, Stacey Graves, said that the shooting appeared to have stemmed from a dispute between people and was not terrorism-related. President Biden condemned the shooting, calling on stricter gun control measures that Republicans have rejected. (Independent)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength: Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reach. (CoinDesk)

2. Kraken Starts Requiring Info on Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Ownership in the UK: Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has started requiring additional information in the U.K. regarding transactions of self-custody wallets made to and from its accounts. Kraken sent an email to some of its U.K. customers, stating that if the information required was not provided, it could result in an account lock until the required data is delivered. (Bitcoincom)

3, Big banks are nudging the SEC for a slice of sweet Bitcoin ETF action: Major banks and financial institutions in the United States are pushing the US SEC to re-adjust its definition of crypto assets, which could allow them to play a larger role in crypto, such as acting as custodians to the recently approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. On Feb. 14, a trade group coalition comprising the Bank Policy Institute, American Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association pled their case in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. (CoinTelegraph)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. MicroStrategy listing in the S&P 500 index could expose millions to Bitcoin: MicroStrategy’s market cap would need to rise another $3.7 billion and meet other eligibility criteria to have a chance of making it on the popular index. (CoinTelegraph)

2. VanEck slashes spot Bitcoin ETF fee to 0.20%; Fidelity cuts EU ETP fee to 0.35% (CryptoSlate)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Fed Chair Powell Briefs Lawmakers on US Central Bank Digital Currency Progress: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update to Congress members regarding the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work. “If we’re going to have a CBDC, Congress needs to authorize it,” he stressed. Moreover, the Fed chair reportedly said that a framework for stablecoins is needed. (Bitcoincom)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Retail sales fell 0.8% in January from December, the Commerce Department said Thursday—much worse than expectations for a 0.3% decline. Also Thursday, Federal Reserve data showed January industrial production edging down 0.1% compared with expectations for a 0.2% increase. (WSJ)

2. The U.S. Government Will Soon Spend More on Interest Payments Than Defense: Treasury yields have sprung to multiyear highs, forcing the U.S. government to pay a lot more in interest and putting pressure on the budget. Interest costs are on pace to surpass defense this year as one of the largest government expenses in the budget. Only Social Security and Medicare are forecast to be bigger burdens in the coming years. (WSJ)

-Technological Updates-'
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Down 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Kraken is now requiring KYC data on self-custody wallets in the UK or they will freeze assests. This tactic is a relatively easy method for governments to pressure the exchanges and can be expected worldwide at some point.

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Analyst: BV2A
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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 829,668
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 09Feb24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Putin Gives Lessons on History, Geopolitics / Biden Mishandled Docs Due to Mental Condition, Panel says / Treasury Includes Digital Assets in AML Report /

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $47,370 USD, 23.33 oz Gold, .11 Median US House
24hr Hi: $47,539 / Lo: $44,909
Vol: $32B (Up 32%)
Mkt Cap: $929B (Up 6%)
HashRate: 544 EH/s
Avg Fees: 16,486 sats/tx (Up 1%)
Nodes: 18,330

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Following Tucker Carlson's Interview with Vladimir Putin, world headlines have revealed differing takes on the dialogue: "Putin tells Carlson War can be over in weeks if US stops supplying Ukraine" -Politico
"Hillary Clinton Calls Carlson 'Useful Idiot' for Interviewing Putin" -USA Today
"Carlson could face Sanctions for Putin Interview" -Newsweek
"Putin Praises Elon Musk, 'A Smart Guy'" -The Hill
"We have no interest in invading Poland or Latvia" -Jerusalem Post and India Times

2. Pakistan Election Result 2024 Live: Nawaz Sharif's party says he is set to deliver 'victory speech': Independent candidates backed by jailed Imran Khan's PTI claim to ‘win’ the general elections amid ‘delay’ in results. (Hindustan Times)

3. Hezbollah fires 30 rockets at Israel in retaliation for reported hit on top officer
No injuries reported in barrage on northern Israel amid day of heightened tensions on border, after drone strike in southern Lebanon said to target two terror operatives (Times of Israel)

-US Events-
1. 'My memory is fine' - Biden hits back at special counsel: US President Joe Biden has hit back angrily at an investigation that found he mishandled top secret files and struggled to recall key life events.The scathing 345-page report, released earlier in the day, said the president's memory had "significant limitations". Even as Mr Biden sought to rebut reporters' questions about his age and mental acuity, he inadvertently referred to Egyptian leader Abdul Fattah al-Sisi as the "President of Mexico". (BBC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Treasury Cites Rising Cryptocurrency Misuse in 2024 National Risk Assessments: The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced in a press release that it has issued its 2024 National Risk Assessments on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing. The three reports identify key illicit finance threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, including a focus on the misuse of cryptocurrencies. (Bitcoincom) (AC-This report will certainly be used for supporting anti-digital asset laws. Here is the link to it: https://bit.ly/42w5KXb

2. Kenya Advances Toward Digital Asset Hub Ambition With Virtual Assets Bill: The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) is reportedly on the verge of launching a community-led draft bill, a significant stride towards its objective of transforming Kenya into a hub for digital assets. (Bitcoincom)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs (Ex-GBTC) Now Hold More BTC Than MicroStrategy: The bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through Wednesday held a combined 192,255 bitcoin, more than 2,000 above that of MicroStrategy, the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency. (CoinDesk)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. US Can Thwart the CBDC Onslaught: According to the Atlantic Council, 130 countries (which account for 98 percent of the world’s economic output) are currently in various stages of developing CBDCs. The US is far behind other nations due to political infighting and anti-CBDC attitudes among the US population. (AIER)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Stocks, Bonds Steady Ahead of US CPI Revision Data Today (Bloomberg)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 6 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): The sharp juxtapostion of Putin and then Biden via differing media outlets is quite alarming. One world leader can teach deeply on Russian and European history and the details of recent geopolitical machinations, while the other world leader has trouble declaring that he has no memory issues and simultaneouly calling the President of Egpyt the leader of Mexico. The situation is humorous if not for the consequences.

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Analyst: BV2A
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For context re: Craig Wright and Calvin Ayre and why there should be no mercy.

My life changed completely on March 29th, 2019. Almost five years ago now.

I had made several tweets, warning people about Craig Wright, and making my opinion about him clear. A matter of very public interest.

I was sent a legal letter on twitter DM, where it was made clear that I either had to apologize and acknowledge Craig as Satoshi, or they would file a libel case against me in UK.

When I didn't comply, Craig and Calvin put a public $5000 bounty on my identity and then firmly doxxed me after finding out who I was.

They proceeded to put private intelligence surveillance on me, that have tried to gain access to my social circle, both online and physically. Presence in 100s of groups. Monitoring my house. Producing regular, detailed reports on all my activity. Travelled where I travelled and so on. And god knows what else. This is still going on today.

I have been continuosly smeared and lied about on social media and in Coingeek, the publication owned by Calvin.

Threatened directly/personally with bankruptcy and worse by Calvin and his followers on twitter, with my real name, on countless occasions.

Anonymous phone calls with indirect threats.

My dad was fighting against cancer when this all started. I was dealing with constant legal pressure and threats throughout his fight. When he finally died late 2020, the legal pressure was at a peak and my funding situation was uncertain.

I've had to give up tons of private communication in discovery, to prove I had not been behind "an organized and vicious campaign against Craig."

I've had to turn down professional opportunities, since a good percentage of my bandwidth has been continuously occupied with defending myself legally. The amount of legal letters, hearings, appeals, judgments etc are beyond belief.

I've lived since 2019, with the constant knowledge that my house and belongings are on the line, and Craig's stated goal of bankrupting his enemies would be reality if I lost.

All the while I've tried to, and largely managed, to shield my child and family as well as possible, but I know all of this has put stress on them as well.

No mercy for these people.
Only Welcome to Law.


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GM ☕
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We’re looking for leaders in this movement who are ready to get shit done

Get in touch and #GetOnTheMission


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Study something this weekend


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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 828,112
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 30Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: China Flanking Taiwan with Warships / No Peace Deal with Hamas / US Congress Considering Impeaching DHS Chief / BRICS Gaining Momentum, Seeking CBDC / Iran Conflict Coming?

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $43,405, 21.42oz Gold
24hr Hi: $43,838 / Lo: $41,818
Vol: $24B (Up 63%)
Mkt Cap: $852B (Up 3%)
HashRate: 549 EH/s
Avg Fees: 13,930 sats/tx (Up 30%)
Nodes: 16,514

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. China Ramps Up Pressure on Taiwan With Warship Deployment: Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that the People's Liberations Army's 33 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, out of which 13 aircraft crossed the median line. On January 24, the USS John Finn transited through the Taiwan Strait, which the U.S. Navy described as its "commitment to upholding freedom of navigation for all nations," (Newsweek)

2. Israel ‘hit squad’ kills three in West Bank hospital operation: Israeli forces disguised as medical staff and civilians have shot dead three Palestinians inside a hospital in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The killings were carried out by undercover operatives while the men were sleeping at Ibn Sina Hospital, according to statements issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Health and the Israeli army on Tuesday. (AlJazeera)

3. Hamas Rejects Hostage Deal: No Agreement Without End to War: The Palestinian Hamas terrorist organization reportedly rejected an Israeli offer Monday for a deal to free the remaining 132 or so hostages still in captivity in Gaza because the proposed agreement did not include a permanent end to Israel’s counteroffensive. (Breitbart)

-US Events-
1. Republican US House panel to push forward on impeaching border chief Mayorkas: The House Homeland Security Committee will consider two articles of impeachment targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The charges allege Mayorkas intentionally encouraged illegal immigration with lax policies and violated public trust by making false statements to Congress. Democrats are not supporting the effort (Reuters)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. A Backdoor Regulatory Option Haunts U.S. Crypto: After the 2008 global financial meltdown, Congress set up a round table of regulators who could wield a unique tool against the next emerging threats. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) can tag companies with systemic-risk labels that saddle them with tremendous new restrictions, and the crypto sector has the council's attention. (CoinDesk)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. New BRICS member Iran calls for digital currency systems this year: BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1. During the opening meeting, Iran highlighted the importance of the agenda regarding banking and payments, including digital currency. (LedgerInsights) (AC-As BRICS continues to gain members as an anti-American economic conglomeration, it is worth noting who is joining and the issues they are bringing up. In this case, Iran is pushing for a digital currency system that routes the current US-dominated trade system. Russia is certainly on board after cripplig US financial sanctions.)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Fee War: Invesco and Galaxy Digital Slash Bitcoin ETF Fee by 35% to 0.25 BPS: On Monday, January 29, Investco and Galaxy Digital announced the reduction in their spot Bitcoin ETF fees by 35% from 39 bps to now at 25 bps. (CoinGape)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Europe’s Stagnating Economy Falls Further Behind the U.S: Europe’s economy stagnated in the final three months of last year, expanding a divide between a booming U.S. economy and a European continent that is increasingly left behind. (WSJ)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. $674 Million of Stolen Crypto Recovered in 2023: PeckShield: Around 25% of the $2.6 billion stolen in over 600 major crypto hacks last year has been recovered, according to PeckShield’s Crypto Security Annual Report. (UnchainedCrypto)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Portal Raises $34 Million in Funding: Portal, a venture building a Bitcoin-based interchain decentralized exchange and wallet, has raised $34 million in its latest funding round. Today’s announcement from Portal indicated that the round included investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures, and Gate.io Ventures. Portal is a Bitcoin-based interchain atomic swap protocol. Its two main products are the DEX and wallet. Portal enables Layer 2 atomic swaps between blockchains. The Portal wallet, a “completely unsupervised” tool, is integrated with the DEX and allows users to send, receive, and store cryptocurrency across blockchains. (CoinTurkNews)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 61/100 (Up 6 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): The world seems to be waiting for the US to respond to Iran's killing of US Servicemen (US Army from Georgia) in Jordan and the comprehensive attacks around the Mideast. Speculation is rampant across media outlets and social media. Congress seems divided, WH seems to be considering it, and Americans are distrustful.

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Analyst: BV2A
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report


Bullish for the Midwest 🧡
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The answer is yes.


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 827,963
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 29Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Iran kills 3 US troops in Jordan / French Farmers Continue Revolt / Biden and Congress Working on Immigration Deal / Inflation down to 2.6% / Coinbase to hit 1M BTC in Custody

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,146, 20.74oz Gold
24hr Hi: $42,509 / Lo: $41,696
Vol: $14.7B (Up 1%)
Mkt Cap: $825.3B (Down .7%)
HashRate: 594 EH/s
Avg Fees: 10,679 sats/tx (Down 19%)
Nodes: 15,438

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops and injures 30+ in Jordan: President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. (AP)

2. Farmer Revolution: Blockade of Paris Announced as Farmers Reject Government’s ‘Concessions’: After a week of shutting down motorways across the country, forcing politicians of all stripes to come to meet them on their turf, the farmer uprising is set to descend upon the French capital as they were unimpressed by the compromises proposed by newly-installed Prime Minister Gabriel Attall. (Breitbart)

-US Events-
1. Biden and senators on verge of striking immigration deal aimed at clamping down on illegal border crossings: After weeks of closed-door negotiations, the White House and a trio of senators could unveil an agreement as early as this week, the sources said, requesting anonymity due to the private nature of the conversations. The bill is designed to reduce the unprecedented levels of illegal crossings recorded along the southern border in the past three years. (CBS)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Regulatory Clampdown — Alaska and Florida Order Binance US to Cease Operations: A recent report indicates that regulatory authorities in Alaska and Florida have prohibited Binance US from operating within their jurisdictions. This development comes in the wake of Binance, along with its previous CEO Changpeng Zhao, reaching a plea agreement with the U.S. government. (Bitcoincom)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr pledges to end US efforts to move toward CBDC: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the first presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin for campaign donations, joins his competitor, Donald Trump, in promising to fight the development of a central bank digital currency in the United States. (Mercola Podcast)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum: Now that the U.S. has allowed nearly a dozen products to launch, other countries like the U.K., Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan could introduce policies “to prevent large and medium-sized financial institutions from transferring their funds out” of their regions, said Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research. (CoinDesk)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Cooler Inflation Keeps Door Open for Rate Cuts This Year: The Fed’s preferred inflation measure, the personal-consumption expenditures price index, rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Friday, well below the 5.4% increase at the end of 2022. Core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy costs, rose 2.9% on the year, the smallest year-over-year increase since March 2021. (WSJ)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Crypto karaoke platform hacked for over $11.5m: The South Korean karaoke blockchain platform Somesing lost access to 730 million SSX tokens worth $11.58 million due to a hack. (cryptonews)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Coinbase Nears Historic 1 Million Bitcoin Milestone Amid Rise in Reserves and ETF Activity: Coinbase Global is on the brink of holding 1 million bitcoins, requiring just an additional 5,019 bitcoins to cross this significant milestone. In the preceding fortnight, Coinbase has witnessed its bitcoin reserves grow by 16,404 bitcoins, inching closer to this noteworthy threshold. (Bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 55/100 (Up 6 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): After weeks of lashing out across the MidEast, Iran has opened a new front against the US in Jordan, this time killing 3 and injuring over 30 servicemen. War hawks in Congress are calling for strikes against Iran while others are calling for worldwide retreat of US forces. What is clear, is that most Americans are tired of ambiguous conflicts and wars across the globe. Iran may sense this, attempting to bleed the US of money, flesh and willpower. It is unknown how the Biden administration will act against the provocations, but with the election year upon us, politics will drive the decision.

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____________________
Analyst: BV2A
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report


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Awesome! If you have info, template or ideas that can be shared with other colleges please let me know! I started a Bitcoin Research Club at Bismarck State College and want to work towards something similar! 🧡


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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 826,993
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 23Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Deadliest day so far for Israeli soldiers / 2 SEALs declared deceased / SCOTUS sides with the Feds in Texas / Global shipping rates spiking

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $39,020, 19.15oz Gold
24hr Hi: $41,169 / Lo: $38,631
Vol: $32B (Up 77%)
Mkt Cap: $763.9.B (Down 4.7%)
HashRate: 569 EH/s
Avg Fees: 61,158 sats/tx (Up 210%)
Nodes: 17,148

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. 21 soldiers killed in biggest single Israeli loss during Gaza combat, Israeli military says: 21 Israeli soldiers were killed during fighting in southern Gaza on Monday, the military said, in the biggest single loss of life for Israeli troops inside the battered enclave since the war with Hamas began. Also a tank that was protecting Israeli troops was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). Israeli media reported that two soldiers in the tank were killed. Simultaneously, 2 two-story buildings collapsed on soldiers following an explosion. Most of the Israeli forces killed were in or near the buildings. (CNN)

2. U.S. Navy SEALs in Iranian Weapons Seizure Mission Declared Deceased: The U.S. military has ended its search for two Navy SEALs after they went missing during a mission in the Arabian Sea to interdict Iranian weapons headed for Yemen, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday. (Breitbart)

-US Events-
1. Supreme Court allows Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire Texas installed at Mexico border: A closely divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut through or move razor wire Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the state’s effort to prevent illegal border crossings. The court on a 5-4 vote granted an emergency request filed by the Biden administration, which had argued that Texas was preventing agents from carrying out their duties. (NBC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Central banks poised to lead digital currency revolution as BIS advocates for CBDC development: At Davos this week, Agustín Carstens of BIS emphasizes the importance of central bank leadership in digital currency innovation, focusing on CBDCs. He says the challenges in CBDC implementation include varied technology, cybersecurity risks, and balancing privacy with security. The BIS supports central banks in digital currency efforts through the BIS Innovation Hub and Cyber Resilience Coordination Centre. (Cryptopolitan)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs Lead the Charge in Bitcoin Accumulation, Holding Over $2.6 Billion in Combined BTC Assets: Recent data reveals that Blackrock, the globe’s leading asset manager boasting over nine trillion in assets under management (AUM), now possesses 33,430.56 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 billion. Similarly, the financial powerhouse Fidelity has increased its bitcoin holdings, with the Fidelity Wise Origin spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) now owning 30,169.54 bitcoin, equivalent to around $1.26 billion in value. (Bitcoincom)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Global shipping rates skyrocket as Red Sea crisis deepens: New data from Freightos Terminal released Friday shows that rates for shipping goods from Asia to Northern Europe surged 461% compared to mid-October, before the diversion of vessels in the region began. Rates on the route from Asia to the North American East Coast and to the North American West Coast have also skyrocketed, climbing a respective 130% and 97% since the end of October. (FoxBusiness)

2. Bank of Japan retains its ultra-loose policy, says 2% inflation target is in sight: The BOJ decided unanimously to keep interest rates at -0.1%, and stuck to its yield curve control policy that keeps the upper limit for 10-year Japanese government bond yield at 1% as a reference, according to a policy statement released Tuesday after a two-day meeting. (CNBC)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 50/100 (Down 4 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): As shipping rates double and triple across the globe, the follow-on effects will be felt in goods as inflationary for both producers and consumers. This effect will counter the US Fed's attempt to tamp down inflation and could lead to even more tightening of monetary policy, or at least delay a loosening of it. It is also possible the Biden administration could use the shipping instability as a reason to increase military interventions during the election year.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 826,833
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 22Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: DeSantis calls it quits, supports Trump / JPMorgan says Greyscale to keep selling BTC / Trezor Owners Getting Phished / Terraform Files Chapter 11

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $40,883, 20.07oz Gold
24hr Hi: $41,855 / Lo: $40,364
Vol: $17.9B (Up 83%)
Mkt Cap: $799.1B (Down 2.3%)
HashRate: 522 EH/s
Avg Fees: 20,210 sats/tx (Up 13%)
Nodes: 16,902

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Intriguing alliances: Russia’s plans with North Korea: Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a significant visit to North Korea, the first by a Russian leader in over two decades, signaling a strengthening alliance. Russia and North Korea are also deepening strategic and tactical cooperation, particularly in response to their respective confrontations with the United States. The two countries are united in their criticism of U.S. actions and are seeking to establish a new multi-polarized international order. (Cryptopolitan)

-US Events-
1. DeSantis drops out of presidential race, leaving Trump and Haley to face off in New Hampshire: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign on Sunday, ending his 2024 White House bid just before the New Hampshire primary while endorsing his bitter rival Donald Trump. (AP)

-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
NSTR

-Institutional Concerns-
1. JPMorgan Warns of Incoming Bitcoin Selloff With Anticipated $3 Billion Grayscale Outflow: Global investment bank JPMorgan has warned of additional outflow from Grayscale’s bitcoin fund, cautioning that it will put “further pressure on bitcoin prices over the coming weeks.” The bank’s analyst also explained that the $3 billion inflow into new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “reflects a rotation from existing bitcoin vehicles” or “from retail investors shifting from digital wallets held with exchanges/retail brokers to cheaper spot bitcoin ETFs.”  (Bitcoincom)

2.Elon Musk’s X Payments Feature Sparks Speculation: Elon Musk’s “everything app,” known as X, has recently created a dedicated account for its upcoming payments feature, igniting speculation within the crypto community about the possible integration of cryptocurrencies. No details have been released yet. (CryptoNews)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Home Sales Were the Lowest in Almost 30 Years in 2023: High mortgage rates, prices made home buying prohibitively expensive for many last year. Existing-home sales slid 19% in 2023 from the prior year to 4.09 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. (WSJ)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Trezor Alert: Phishing Threat Affects 66K Users in Security Breach: The affected users, numbering up to 66,000, are urged to remain vigilant and take immediate action to secure their accounts. Trezor has advised users to be cautious of unsolicited communication, especially emails or messages requesting sensitive information. Additionally, users are encouraged to update their passwords and enable two-factor authentication to enhance account security.(CoinMarketCap)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Terraform Labs Declares Bankruptcy in Delaware: Terraform Labs recently lost a case when a U.S. judge ruled that LUNA and MIR are securities, and is currently facing a class action lawsuit in Singapore. (CoinDesk)

2. Bitcoin Network's Mining Difficulty Drops 3.9% to 70.34 Trillion, Easing Miner Workload Amid Texas Cold Snap: On Saturday, the Bitcoin network experienced its first difficulty reduction of the year, witnessing a 3.9% decrease at block height 826,560. As a result, the network’s mining difficulty now stands at 70.34 trillion, with the next adjustment anticipated on Feb. 4, 2024. (Bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 55/100 (Up 4 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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Sovereignly coded.

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One day I’m going to be wholecoiner #Bitcoin

Just marked it here for future myself because it seems like #Nostr is giving me a power to hold.

I don’t event want to sell my satoshi to companies now, but why I don’t care where I’m sending sats on #Nostr for notes 🤣🤣🤔

Maybe it’s bcs we are all frens here?
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Welcome to Freedom #Nostr 🙌🏻


As a project, GrapheneOS continues to grow with exceptionally loyal users, and it is easy to understand.

We are not some hobby or experimental OS. We are a work of (almost) 10 years of mobile and Android security research, with paid developers, members from many branches of computer and security expertise and volunteer moderators. Everything GrapheneOS has and will implement is added to target the current threat landscape, and is designed to combat real threats. Our security developments aren't to combat irrelevant, baseless 'what-if' scenarios or create easily attacked obscurity tactics and security theater features. We are not scammers who rely on telling you that you'll be "bulletproof" or "untraceable" unlike what came before GrapheneOS.

We are not some average AOSP distribution simply taking the Android base, piling other apps or flawed, insecure additions and treating them as our features. This is not innovation. GrapheneOS changes the AOSP base from all levels, hardening the most exploited components or replacing them with extra secure alternatives that we maintain or have even developed from the ground up. Projects like Hardened Malloc, Vanadium, Camera app and PDF viewer are some users will reap the benefits of in their day to day lives. Other OS's taking such work shows how valuable this work has been.

GrapheneOS is one of the only open-source projects to trailblaze mobile security, from implementing a lock screen bypass fix before Google, reporting numerous security vulnerabilities including ones used by companies attempting to attack us, and adding enhancements upstream to numerous open source projects. GrapheneOS is the first and still the only platform to have ARM hardware Memory Tagging Extensions implemented in production with the Pixel 8 and also the only browser in production when counting Vanadium as well. If you look at the project's socials for this, you will see additions like these have been planned years beforehand.

The foresight the project has for what we should implement should tell you what the experience and skills of the team members are. GrapheneOS is here to stay, and the work done will be around to stay even longer. Even if you don't use the OS you have reaped benefits of the work. It's never too late to understand what you are missing out.

#GrapheneOS


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We recorded a podcast on the recent Bitcoin ETF.

3 minutes. Wealth management audience. $500k + AUM

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QTOKAWY8bX7S1ZfoWpNhw?si=hemHWaktTnqjP7QyP6lYMw

FYI


BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 826,262
DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 18Jan24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Pakistan Strikes Back at Iran / US Targets Houthi in Yemen / Texas Channels Musk's GFY to DHS / SCOTUS May Vote to Curtail Gov Overreach / Milei Speaks at Davos, Not What They Want to Hear

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $42,420, 21.06oz Gold
24hr Hi: $42,880 / Lo: $42,189
Vol: $19.8B (Down 19%)
Mkt Cap: $831B (Down 1%)
HashRate: 487 EH/s
Avg Fees: 14,463 sats/tx (Down 15%)
Nodes: 17,124

---Reports---
-International Events-
1. U.S. Steps Up Strikes on Houthis in Yemen: The U.S. military said it struck Houthi weaponry in Yemen that threatened merchant and U.S. Navy vessels in the Red Sea overnight, America’s fourth strike on Houthi-held territory in recent weeks as security analysts warn that rising tensions across the region threaten to pull more parties into a widening war. The U.S. said it fired at 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired.(WSJ)

2. Pakistan Conducts Strikes in Iran, Retaliating for Earlier Hit by Tehran: Pakistan carried out airstrikes early Thursday inside Iranian territory, in retaliation for an Iranian airstrike in Pakistan on Tuesday that had targeted Iranian insurgents, Pakistani officials said. The two nations were careful to say that they had only targeted their own nationals in the tit-for-tat strikes, an indication that neither country wants the situation to spiral, experts said. But risks of a miscalculation remain amid heightened tensions in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.(WSJ)

3. Deadly blast rocks city in southern Nigeria: Authorities say at least three people died and 77 others were injured after a massive blast caused by explosives rocked more than 20 buildings in one of Nigeria’s largest cities Tuesday night. Rescue workers have been digging through the rubble in search of those feared trapped.(AP)

-US Events-
1. Texas refuses to comply with Biden administration's cease-and-desist letter about border access: The Department of Homeland Security had directed the state to stop blocking the U.S. Border Patrol’s access to roughly 2½ miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rejected the Biden administration’s request for the state to “cease and desist” its takeover of Shelby Park (NBC)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Supreme Court Overruling (Possible) Chevron Doctrine’s Implications For Crypto And Ripple: The US Supreme Court’s biggest opportunity to curb federal regulators comes as the justices weigh a major legal shift significantly reducing their power over workplace conditions, drug safety, and emerging issues such as climate change and cryptocurrency. (CoinGape)

-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)-
1. Donald Trump vows to ‘never allow’ creation of a CBDC in the United States: The pledge came during a campaign speech in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Jan. 17, where the former president said, “Tonight I’m making another promise to protect Americans from government tyranny.” (CoinTelegraph)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. VanEck closes its Bitcoin Strategy ETF, citing lack of investor interest: The VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF (XBTF) provided exposure to bitcoin futures contracts instead of direct investment in the cryptocurrency. (CryptoBriefing)

-Economic Indicators-
1. Markets Expect Rate Cuts Soon. Central Banks Say Not So Fast: Officials will probably loosen monetary policy in 2024, but they have reasons to move more slowly than investors are betting (WSJ)

2, Argentina’s Javier Milei Warns Davos to Abandon Socialism: ‘The West Is in Danger’: Milei delivered an address fiercely condemning socialism at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, rejecting the “radical feminist” and “environmental”  agendas fueled by socialism as well. (Breitbart)

-Technological Updates-
NSTR

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. Court Uses Bitcoin Blockchain for Legal Summons, Revolutionizing Defendant Notification: A federal court in the U.S. has accepted the validity of using information contained in a Bitcoin transaction to notify a defendant about a civil action. The case, believed to be the first where this method is accepted, might help solve hundreds of cryptocurrency theft cases in which the attacker’s identity is unknown. (Bitcoincom)

-Bitcoin Community-
NSTR

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 63/100 (Up 3 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): The possible overturnning of the Chevron case (40 years old) by SCOTUS is expected to significantly curtail US government overreach on ambiguous statutes, minimizing interference on any number of government administrative issues. This development could have implications on Bitcoin regulation but certainly will have effects on any number of freedoms in the US.

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