BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 908,725 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Aug2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: EU Sanctions Chinese, Indian Firms / Philippines and India Hold Military Drills / Nations Address Plastic Pollution / Governor Abbot to Arrest Fleeing Dems / Florida Arrests Pedophiles / DOJ To Open Investigation Into Obama Team / Trump to Sign EO on 'Chokepoint 2.0' / FINCEN Alerts on Bitcoin Kiosks / Central Banks Hoarding Gold / Logistics Down, UST Yields Down, Stocks Up / Payouts on Ransomware Keep It Going / ChatGPT To Help With Over Usage / Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Not For Traders Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $114,503, 34.12 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $115,729 / Lo: $113,800 Volume: 56B (Up 17%) Mkt Cap: $2.27T (Even) HashRate: 953 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. EU Sanctions Target Chinese, Indian Firms: The European Union is preparing sanctions against specific Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine. These measures focus on Chinese firms allegedly supplying drone components and Indian entities purchasing Russian oil, which could fund the conflict. (Various) 2. Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea: The Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with foreign navies since late 2023 as part of its push to counter China's expansive claims in the waterway, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, France and Canada. (Reuters) 3. Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis: Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet. (AP) -US Events- 1. Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats: Texas's 150-member House requires two-thirds presence to conduct business, but at least 51 Democrats holding 62 seats left the state, preventing votes and delaying disaster aid after recent catastrophic floods. Abbott referenced a 2021 legal opinion from Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton—though not legally binding—to assert that Democrats had lost their legislative seats and might have committed felonies, while Democrats dismissed his claims as baseless distractions without legal merit. (GroundNews) 2. Florida Arrests over 40 Pedophiles in Undercover Operation, 7 on ICE Holds: Forty-eight individuals have been arrested following what Uthmeier’s office described as a “six-day undercover operation targeting online child predators.” A press release notes that this marks the “highest number of arrests ever made during this annual joint effort to protect Florida children from exploitation and abuse.” (Breitbart) 3. US DOJ to open grand jury to investigate Obama officials: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into allegations that members of Democratic former President Barack Obama's administration manufactured intelligence on Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. (Reuters) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Trump Administration Targets “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” with New Executive Order: Trump's executive order aims to shield crypto firms and conservative groups from alleged discriminatory banking practices by investigating and penalizing violations. (Blockonomi) 2. FinCEN Issues Warning on Bitcoin ATMs Used in Scams: FinCEN's latest advisory reveals that complaints involving "convertible virtual currency kiosks,” also called Bitcoin ATMs, skyrocketed 99% last year, with more than 10,956 incidents reported to the FBI's "Internet Crime Complaint Center." (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Central Banks Are Stockpiling Gold at Record Pace: Global central banks have added 166.5 tonnes of gold to their reserves during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 41% increase over the average gold accumulation seen between 2010 and 2021. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-Tariffs, BRICS, and general uncertainty are some causes, but the fraying of global Keynesian economics practices might be the ultimate cause.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Logistics Growth Slows: The Logistics Manager’s Index in the US declined to 59.2 in July 2025 from 60.7 in June, indicating a broader slowdown in the logistics sector. (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10-Year Yield Near 3-Month Low: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4.2% on Tuesday, hovering near a three-month low as investors assessed global trade tensions and evolving Fed policy expectations. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Rebound to Start Week After Sharp Losses: Stocks in the US rebounded sharply Monday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.5%, snapping four-day losing streak, the Dow jumping 585 points and the Nasdaq surging 1.9%, as investors snapped up shares following Friday’s sell-off. The bounce was fueled by renewed hopes for a Fed rate cut in September following a weak July jobs report and downward revisions to prior months. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. The Secret Payments That Keep Global Ransomware Attacks Going: Cyber attacks—usually involving ransomware—are making the news almost every day, and experts say AI is being deployed to help the attackers find their targets more quickly. PurpleSec, a U.S. cybersecurity company, estimates that the average cost of a ransomware attack has risen since 2019 from $761,106 to $5.14 million today. Jenkinson said ransoms are almost always paid in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are harder to trace than bank transfers. (ZeroHedge) -Technology and Science- 1. ChatGPT adds mental health guardrails after bot 'fell short in recognizing signs of delusion': Starting Monday, the popular chatbot app will prompt users to take breaks from lengthy conversations. The tool will also soon shy away from giving direct advice about personal challenges, instead aiming to help users decide for themselves by asking questions or weighing pros and cons. (NBC) -Bitcoin Community- 1. What Is the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart and How to Use It?: Imagine plotting Bitcoin’s price on a graph that doesn’t just scale up in a straight line, but curves logarithmically to plot the price action. Those lines have layers of a series of colour bands, red at the top through yellow and green, down to blues and purples at the bottom. Each shade shows a different stage of market sentiment, from bearish to bullish. Since this is a long term tool, it is more useful to the long term investors. Those investors who are willing to hold Bitcoin over a Bitcoin price cycle can benefit from this. (CoinTrust) (AC-The rainbow chart has been a useful tool to many hodlers for years. Though most Bitcoiners suggest daily cost averaging, sometimes when the price hits the lower bands of the chart, we might through in a little extra. Not financial advice.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 60/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 907,112 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates / French Recognize Palestine / EU-US Trade Deal Near? / US DOJ Forms Team to Investigate Russia Hoax / Trump EO Allows Homeless Removals / Sig P320 Under Fire / IMF Says El Salvador Not Buying Bitcoin / Institutions Now Hold 10% BTC Supply / BTC ETFs Inflow Continue / Stocks Hit ATHs / OG Bitcoin Seller Drops BTC Price / Next Battle Will be Over Currency Supremacy Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $116,449, 34.89 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,535/ Lo: $114,759 Volume: 97B (Up 31%) Mkt Cap: $2.31T (Down 2%) HashRate: 928 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 66%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Thailand warns clashes with Cambodia could 'move towards war': Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai added that the fighting now included heavy weapons and had spread to 12 locations along the border. Meanwhile, Thailand's foreign minister told the Reuters news agency that there was "no need" for third -party mediation in the conflict, even as global leaders appealed for an immediate ceasefire. (BBC) 2. US ‘strongly rejects’ French plan to recognize Palestine, Saudis hail ‘historic decision’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted French President Emmanuel Macron decision to recognize a Palestinian state as “reckless” while Saudi Arabia described it as “historic” as world reactions to the plan poured in ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in September. (France24) 3. EU Turns Up Pressure With Trump Trade Deal 'In Reach': Brussels and Washington appear to be inching towards a deal with a baseline 15-percent US levy on EU goods, and potential carve-outs for critical sectors, multiple diplomats told AFP. (IBTimes) -US Events- 1. Bondi Forms ‘Strike Force’ to Investigate Gabbard’s Disclosures on Russia Collusion Hoax: The Department of Justice announced the formation of the strike force on Wednesday. The strike force will “assess the evidence publicized by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and investigate potential next legal steps which might stem from DNI Gabbard’s disclosures.” (Breitbart) 2. Trump signs executive order aimed at making it easier to remove homeless people from the streets: The president's order asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to "reverse judicial precedents and end consent decrees that limit state and local governments' ability to commit individuals on the streets who are a risk to themselves or others." (CBS) 3. Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death: Air Force Global Strike Command has pulled Sig Sauer M18 pistols from use following the July 20 death of an airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The M18 pistol is one of two versions of the Sig Sauer P320 handgun. (DefenseNews) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. IMF Confirms El Salvador Is Not Buying More Bitcoin—Just Shuffling Wallets: IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack delivered the clarification during a regular press briefing on Thursday. Only hours before the IMF’s remarks, El Salvador’s official Bitcoin Office proclaimed on X: “EL SALVADOR JUST BOUGHT MORE BITCOIN,” attaching a screenshot that showed an 8 BTC purchase and a running total of 6,248.18 BTC. (Bitcoinist) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Institutions now hold over 10% of Bitcoin supply as demand outpaces BTC mining by 10x: The share of Bitcoin held by institutions, including ETFs, public companies, and investment trusts, has climbed from 4% over the past 18 months to an all-time high of over 10%. (CryptoSlate) 2. Bitcoin ETFs Record 226M Inflows After Three-Day Outflow Streak: Fidelity’s FBTC led with 106.6 million in inflows, followed by VanEck’s HODL at 46.4 million. (CoinMarketCap) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4.39% on Friday, stabilizing after sharp swings earlier in the week as investors digested ongoing trade developments and looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision. (TradingEconomics) 2. S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records on Alphabet Boost: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 closed at fresh record highs on Thursday, rising 0.1% and 0.2% respectively, supported by strong earnings from Alphabet that bolstered investor confidence in AI investments. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- NSTR -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin 'strength' index crashes as Galaxy Digital sales liquidate $500M | 4,291 BTC: Bitcoin traders continue to grapple with mass selling of "OG" BTC, but RSI values are already hinting at a recovery after a trip to single digits. Related, Galaxy Digital appears to offload bitcoin worth billions from OG whale trove. (CoinTelegraph/TheBlock) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Forecast Friday: The following excerpt from ZeroHedge looks at where the global currency dominance battle might be headed: The dominance of currencies, especially in the digital world, will be the next focus of the U.S.–China trade war. The fear of US sanctions has spurred China to try to expand the use of the yuan in an alternative cross-border payment system. Currently, the U.S. dollar’s status as the global reserve currency and the primary currency used in international trade allows the United States to borrow more at a lower interest rate. If the reserve currency status of the U.S. dollar is shaken, it could also lead to the weakening of Washington’s borrowing power. The CCP is aware of this and has been working for years to replace the U.S. dollar with the yuan. Stablecoins are a “creative” response to the challenge and can theoretically enable unlimited purchase of U.S. Treasuries,” he said. “The sky is the limit.” By leveraging stablecoins, the U.S. dollar has extended its dominance from the physical to the virtual world and found more buyers of U.S. debt at a collective level comparable to China and Japan, according to Sun, who called the strategy “a genius move.” (ZeroHedge) Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 906,684 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 22JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Bangladesh Mourns Students Killed in Jet Crash / Gaza 'Hell on Earth' / Philippines Step Up to Deterrence / House Speaker Says Obama May be Subpoenaed / MLK Assassination Docs Released / ICE to 'Flood' NYC / BOJ May Ease USD Liquidity / New Yuan-Backed Stablecoin for B&I Countries / JPMorgan May Loan Against Bitcoin / Trump Media Owns $2B Worth of BTC / SpaceX Moves BTC / US Stocks Up / Zero Trust Takes Off / Apple To Take AI Privacy Seriously / Quantum Bitcoin Summit Maps Path Forward Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $119,299, 35.15 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,310 / Lo: $116,233 Volume: 75B (Up 12%) Mkt Cap: $2.37T (Up 1%) HashRate: 902 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 33%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Grief and anger in Bangladesh as death toll from military training jet's crash into school hits 31: Hundreds of students protested near the site of the crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in the nation's capital, demanding accountability, compensation for victims' families and the halt of training flights. The death toll from the crash rose to 31 on Tuesday, including 25 students. (CBS) 2. Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ with doctors fainting from hunger, UN says, with snipers operating as if with ‘license to kill’: The head of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency said on Tuesday that its staff members as well as doctors and humanitarian workers are fainting on duty due to hunger and exhaustion. (TheGuardian) (AC-Biased reporting on all sides is preventing a clear perspective on what is really happening in Gaza, but what is clear is that Gaza is indeed 'hell on earth' right now.) 3. Hegseth, Philippine President Meet to Advance Deterrence in Indo-Pacific: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon today, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed shared security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as recent advances in the long-standing U.S.-Philippines alliance. (DoD) -US Events- 1. House Speaker Mike Johnson Says Congress Might Subpoena Obama over Russia Conspiracy: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Congress may subpoena former President Barack Obama for allegedly colluding with America’s intelligence agencies to tie President Donald Trump to Russia during the 2016 election. (Breitbart) 2. Gabbard Releases Long-Classified Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files: The MLK Jr. files have been under a court-imposed seal since 1977, when the FBI first gathered the records and turned them over to the National Archives. There's a lot to dig through in the 243,496 pages—and X sleuths are already searching through it. (ZeroHedge) 3. Trump Administration to 'flood' NYC with more ICE agents after border patrol officer was shot: Both suspects in a botched robbery that left an off-duty border patrol officer injured on Saturday are now under arrest. Both suspects are undocumented immigrants from the Dominican Republic, officials say. Police say Aybar-Berroa was the alleged moped driver and had been arrested eight times between March and April last year on charges ranging from grand larceny to reckless endangerment and robbery. Tom Homan said sanctuary cities are now a priority and ICE agents will be targeting those areas in an effort to round up those here illegally. (ABC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. BOJ’s Subtle Shift Could Explode Bitcoin Price: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is stepping in to supply U.S. dollars against pooled collateral starting July 17. Arthur Hayes frames the BOJ’s action as the opening move in a new phase of global monetary easing that could drive capital into bitcoin as trust in fiat erodes. (BitcoinCom) (AC-'Nothing stops this train') -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Conflux Launches Offshore Yuan-Backed Stablecoin for Countries in China's Belt and Road Initiative: This stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the offshore Chinese yuan, aims to facilitate cross-border payments, particularly for countries involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. (BitcoinCom) (AC-Surely a part of the BRICS agenda to facilitate global trade away from the US Dollar.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. JPMorgan Explores Bitcoin, Ethereum-backed Loans in Jamie Dimon’s 180-degree Shift: JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank, is planning to offer loans to clients using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, marking a significant shift in its stance on cryptocurrency. The bank’s about-face is likely driven by growing institutional demand for crypto assets and clearer regulatory guidelines in the US. (CoinGape) 2. Trump Media Announces Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Reached $2 Billion | 16,796 BTC: The company, which operates the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, revealed that its Bitcoin Treasury holdings account for two-thirds of its nearly $3 billion in liquid assets. (BItcoinist) 3. SpaceX moves $150 million in bitcoin after three-year dormancy: The reason for the transaction remains unclear. Following the latest transaction, SpaceX currently holds 6,977 BTC, valued at about $825 million. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Records on Earnings: US stocks advanced on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs as a strong start to earnings season overshadowed concerns about looming tariffs. The Dow added more than 200 points, lifted by solid gains in tech heavyweights such as Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet. So far, over 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported results have topped expectations. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Assessing the Role of AI in Zero Trust: By 2025, Zero Trust has evolved from a conceptual framework into an essential pillar of modern security. More than 80% of organizations plan to implement Zero Trust strategies by 2026, according to a recent Zscaler report. AI is key to managing that scale, playing a critical role across all five of CISA's Zero Trust pillars—identity, devices, networks, applications, and data. (HackerNews) (AC-Amazing how a foundational concept in Bitcoin blockchain has spread to so many other areas of cybersecurity. AI may introduce some trust issues, however.) -Technology and Science- 1. Apple Intelligence Takes Privacy Seriously With On-Device Features, Zero-Data ChatGPT: The latest update revolves around addressing the privacy, which is perhaps the largest issue when using ChatGPT and other LLMs. Apple teamed up with OpenAI to introduce ChatGPT functionality to Siri and system-wide writing features. But in contrast to standard ChatGPT use cases, the company provides a level of privacy that few other platforms can match. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. The Quantum Bitcoin Summit: A Grounded Look At The Issues: There are almost 2 million coins locked in P2PK addresses that are vulnerable to long range quantum attack. That is almost 10% of the entire supply of bitcoin. We are already capable of minimal viable solutions now, we should get those into a reasonable state and then continue monitoring the situation for signs that we should collectively allocate more resources to the issue. (BitcoinMag) (AC- A rather long article with grounded assessments of the state of the quantum threat to Bitcoin holders. DYOR on this subject but don't ignore it.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 908,860 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Aug2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: IDF Airstrikes Pound Gaza / Russia Softens Up Dnipro / Earthquake Hits NYC / Debby Does Florida / Med Transport Crashes in AZ / Michigan Retirement Fund Buys BTC ETFs / Chase Partners With Coinbase / Huge Bitcoin Sale Bought By Others / BitBridge Has Bitcoin Business Plan / Trump Says 250% Tariffs on Pharma / Stocks Take Breather / 6.8M WhatsApp Accounts Fake / Senators Want Look at DeepSeek Security / Arrests in NVIDIA Chips to China Probe Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $114,283, 33.94 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $114,887 / Lo: $112,701 Volume: 58B (Up 3%) Mkt Cap: $2.27T (Even) HashRate: 960 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli Forces Conduct Airstrikes in Gaza, Killing 18: Israeli airstrikes targeted Gaza, killing 18 people, including civilians, in response to reported rocket fire from Palestinian militants. The strikes hit multiple locations, including a school used as a shelter. (BBC) 2. Russia Launches 235 Drones and 27 Missiles in Ukraine Attack: Russia deployed 235 drones and 27 missiles in an overnight assault on Ukraine’s Dnipro region, killing three people and damaging civilian infrastructure, including a shopping center. Ukrainian defenses intercepted most projectiles. (MarioNawfal) -US Events- 1. 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York City Area: A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City metro area, the second in four days, with no reported damage or injuries. The epicenter was near Morris Plains, New Jersey. (ABC) 2. Tropical Storm Debby Makes Landfall in Florida: Tropical Storm Debby hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 1 hurricane, causing widespread flooding and power outages affecting over 300,000 residents. At least five deaths were reported. (AP) 3. Medical Transport Plane Crash in Arizona Kills 4: A medical transport plane crashed in Arizona’s Navajo Nation, killing all four people on board during a patient transfer. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause. (CBS) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. State of Michigan Retirement System Triples Bitcoin Exposure: The State of Michigan Retirement System has increased its Bitcoin exposure by tripling its shares of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to 300,000, valued at $11.4M in the second quarter. The pension fund, managing $19.3B in assets, also holds a significant position in Ethereum-linked investment products. (Decrypt) (AC- Still only .6% of assets in at BTC ETF from this one retirement fund. Still early.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Chase Partners with Coinbase for Crypto Purchases: JPMorgan Chase enabled customers to buy cryptocurrencies using Chase cards through a partnership with Coinbase, effective immediately. The service is available via Coinbase’s platform. (ParrotLabs) 2. Strategy, Trump Media Demand Helped Absorb Galaxy Digital's Massive Bitcoin Sale: Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz revealed that the recent sale of 80,000 Bitcoin for a single client was swiftly absorbed by Bitcoin treasury firms due to high demand. Publicly traded companies like Strategy and Trump Media have been major buyers, contributing to the positive trend in crypto prices. (Decrypt) 3. BitBridge to go public as bitcoin treasury firm and launch BTC-backed loans: BitBridge will begin trading under the ticker symbol BTTL by the end of Q3, with plans to uplist to the NASDAQ thereafter. The company also intends to launch Bitcoin Respect Loan, a lending product designed to “reshape the way the financial system treats bitcoin collateral.” Unlike other bitcoin treasury companies, this firm states in its press release that it has no legacy business operations. (TheBlock) (AC-Interesting business model compared to others. Worth watching.) -Economic Indicators- 1. Trump Threatens 250% Tariffs on Pharma Imports: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 250% on pharmaceutical imports. Trump said the US would initially place a “small tariff” on pharmaceutical imports, before increasing it to 150% within 18 months and eventually to 250% in an effort to boost domestic production. (TradingEconomics) 2. Wall Street Falls as Economic and Trade Worries Mount: US equities ended lower on Tuesday as investors grappled with downbeat economic data, rising trade tensions, and mixed corporate earnings. The S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, the Nasdaq slid 0.7%, and the Dow slipped by 62 points, following Monday’s sharp rebound from Friday’s losses tied to a disappointing jobs report. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Meta Deletes 6.8M WhatsApp Accounts for Scams: Meta removed over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to fraudulent activities, including phishing and financial scams, in a sweep announced on August 5, 2025/ (BBC) (AC-Although WhatsApp is popular worldwide, the privacy and security protocols are subpar, act accordingly.) 2. Senators Urge Probe into DeepSeek Data Security: US senators requested a Commerce Department investigation into DeepSeek’s data handling practices, citing potential national security risks. (Reuters) -Technology and Science- 1. Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China: The DOJ alleged that over the last three years ALX Solutions, a company it said was run by Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, exported the chips from the US to China without the required licenses. The pair appeared in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, the DOJ said. If found guilty they could face up to 20 years in prison. (BBC) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 54/100 (Down 6 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 908,555 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 04Aug2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Moscow Concert Hall Killers Go on Trial / Hamas Says Oct 7th Attack Successful / Ethiopian Migrants Die in Capsized Boat Near Yemen / Texas Dems Playing Poker With Jobs / Boeing Goes on Strike Again / Trump Fires BLS Director Over Numbers / SEC Crypto Team Goes on the Road / Coinbase Ad in UK Pulled / Bitcoin Outperforms All Assets Over 2 Years / Saylor Wants 7% / Strategy Targets Income Investors / BTC ETFs Inflows Reversed / Job Numbers Disappoint, Fed May Drop Rates / Largest Ever Bitcoin Hack in China / New Chinese AI Mimics Brain / Nakamoto Statue Back From Lake Swim Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $114,503, 33.96 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $114,984/ Lo: $113,609 Volume: 49B (Down 13%) Mkt Cap: $2.27T (Even) HashRate: 894 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 88%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russia to start trial of suspects in Moscow concert hall attack: The trial opens in Moscow on Monday (August 3) of 19 people accused of involvement in an attack on a Moscow concert hall last year that killed 149 people. (France24) 2. Hamas Official Says Palestinian State Gaining Support Due to October 7 Terror: Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, said in an August 2, 2025 interview on Al-Jazeera Network (Qatar) that international recognition of a Palestinian state is an outcome of the October 7 attack. He said that Palestinian weapons are central to the Palestinian cause, and all Palestinians, not just Hamas, have been raised with this mindset. (Breitbart) 3. Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen: At least 68 migrants have died after a boat with about 157 people on board sank off the coast of Yemen in bad weather. Most of the victims are believed to be Ethiopian nationals, said the IOM. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump: Over 51 Democrats from the Texas House boarded a flight to Chicago to prevent Republicans from reaching the quorum needed to approve new congressional district maps. Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned House Democrats that they will forfeit their offices if they are not present at the Legislature by 3 p.m. on Monday. The governor stated he plans to remove them from office and fill the vacant seats under powers authorized by the Texas Constitution. (GroundNews/Breitbart) 2. Boeing’s second strike in less than a year begins at three defense plants: Members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) voted to authorize a strike at three defense plants starting Monday at 12:59 a.m. ET. “3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing went on strike at midnight because enough is enough,” the union wrote on X after the walkout began. The company has rung up core operating losses of $42.2 billion since the second quarter of 2019. (CNN) 3. Trump says the Bureau of Labor Statistics orchestrated a ‘scam.’: “In my opinion, today’s Jobs Numbers were RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad,” Trump said in a message on Truth Social Friday. As a result, he fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC Launches Crypto Task Force On the Road: The SEC launches Crypto Task Force On the Road, focusing on crypto teams with fewer than 10 members. A series of offline meetings will be held in 10 cities, with priority given to startups outside the institutional framework. This is aimed at ensuring that the crypto regulatory framework is not only shaped to large players but also provides a supportive space for new initiatives. (BitcoinSensus) 2. Coinbase CEO pushes back against UK advertising regime after exchange’s TV commercial gets pulled: The one-minute Oliver!-style musical satire, titled “Everything Is Fine,” depicts leaky ceilings, empty supermarkets, and sky-high prices before cutting to a tagline urging viewers to update the system. (TheBlock) (AC- A bit 'on the nose' for the UK authorities.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. There is no second best: Bitcoin consistently outperforms all major assets despite near-term selloff: Despite the recent market dip, Bitcoin remains the top-performing major asset over the past two years, outpacing gold, stocks, Ethereum, and crude oil. (CryptoSlate) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Strategy's Michael Saylor Has No Plans to Stop Buying Bitcoin, Wants Up to 7% of Total Supply: Strategy's co-founder Michael Saylor revealed the company's potential to hold up to 7% of Bitcoin's total supply. With over 3% currently owned, acquiring 7% would amount to 1.47 million BTC, valued at about $169 billion. (Decrypt) 2. Michael Saylor Markets Bitcoin-backed Preferred Stock as High-yield Option for Retirees: Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has positioned the company's Bitcoin-backed preferred stock as a high-yield alternative for retirees, offering 9.5% returns compared to traditional savings rates. (Decrypt) 3. Global crypto funds see outflows of $223 million for first time in 15 weeks amid profit-taking and hawkish Fed signals: Bitcoin-based funds led the outflows with $404 million, while Ethereum investment products continued their 15-week inflow streak. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Job Growth Weaker Than Expected: US nonfarm payrolls rose by 73K in July 2025, well below expectations of 110K. The June figure was sharply revised down from an initial 147K to just 14K, while May's reading was also cut by 125K. Taken together, these revisions show that employment in May and June was 258K lower than previously reported. (TradiningEconomics) 2. September Fed Rate Cut Odds Soar to 78.5% Following Soft U.S. Jobs Data: The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September, with a 78.5% probability, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool. (CoinGape) 3. US 10-Year Yield Rebounds After Jobs-Driven Slide: The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to around 4.25% on Monday, partially recovering from a nearly 20 basis point plunge in the previous session as markets reassessed the Federal Reserve’s rate path. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. ‘Largest Ever’ Bitcoin Hack Uncovered As Thieves Get Away With $14.5B | 126,426 BTC Worth of BTC: In a post on the social media platform X, Arkham says it has uncovered the “largest ever” BTC hack, which appears to have targeted Chinese mining firm LuBian in 2020. They appear to have been first hacked on December 28th, 2020 for over 90% of their BTC. Subsequently, on December 29th, around $6 million of additional BTC & USDT was stolen from a LuBian address active on Bitcoin Omni layer. (DailyHodl) (AC-Ouch, could be related to China's response to Bitcoin mining.) -Technology and Science- 1. SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station: Crew-11's Crew Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, docked with the ISS on Saturday, less than 15 hours after it launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast. (SpaceCom) 2. How China’s new ‘Darwin Monkey’ could shake up future of AI in world first: Chinese engineers have unveiled the world’s first brain-like computer made up of more than 2 billion artificial neurons. The neuron count of the “Darwin Monkey” approaches that of a macaque and could be used to advance human brain-inspired artificial intelligence (AI), according to its developers at Zhejiang University. (SCMP) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Recovered from Lake Lugano After Vandalism: Municipal workers in Lugano recovered the vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue from Lake Lugano on Monday after it was stolen and thrown into the water over the weekend. The Lugano installation is part of a worldwide effort to create physical Bitcoin monuments, with similar statues in Budapest, Tokyo, and Slovenia. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 64/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 908,100 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 01Aug2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Kyiv Mourns Losses / Palestinian Deaths Add Up / Trump Announces Overarching Tariffs, World Reacts / Bukele Approved to Seek Another Term / US Duty-Free Going Away / USG Sued by States for Using SNAP Data for Immigration Raids / Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Still on Tap in US / MSTR Crushes EPS Earnings / Coinbase Buys Bitcoin / Markets Shakey / Signal May Leave Australia Over Backdoor Requirement / Philippines to Use Blockchain for Documents / Wrench Attacker Freed on Bond / Forecasting Tariff Possibilities Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $115,230, 34.94 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $118,868/ Lo: $114,142 Volume: 84B (Up 18%) Mkt Cap: $2.29T (Down 3%) HashRate: 897 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Kyiv Mourns After Russian Attack Kills 31, Including 5 Children: A Russian attack on Kyiv killed 31 people, including 5 children, marking a significant escalation since aerial assaults began in October 2022. (NBC) 2. At Least 91 Palestinians Killed While Seeking Aid in Gaza: Over the past 24 hours, at least 91 Palestinians were killed and 600 wounded while attempting to access aid in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, amid ongoing conflict. (TheGuardian) 3. Trump sets 10% to 41% 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries' exports: President Trump signed an executive order imposing new reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on goods from 68 countries and the EU, effective August 7. Some countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, received reduced or previously agreed tariff rates, while Myanmar and Laos did not reach deals and face 40% tariffs. (GroundNews) 4. El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years: The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country’s Legislative Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years. (CNN) -US Events- 1. End Of $800 Duty-Free Rule Sends Shockwaves Through US Small Businesses: Among the most consequential measures is the end of the de minimis exemption, a long-standing rule that allows goods valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free. the exemption will be fully revoked for all countries starting Aug. 29, dealing a blow to small businesses and e-commerce platforms that rely on low-cost international shipments. (IBTimes) 2. 20 State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Data Demands for SNAP Recipients: Twenty state attorneys general sued the Trump administration for demanding sensitive SNAP recipient data, arguing it's an attempt to use personal information outside the program, potentially for immigration enforcement, sparking legal and privacy debates. (TheGuradian) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Will Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Make a Comeback?: Digital Assets Director Bo Hines confirmed that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is still on track, despite its absence from the latest crypto report. The government, according to him, is working on establishing a Bitcoin reserve, a process that requires significant time and effort to ensure its longevity and success. (CoinGape) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Strategy Shocks Wall Street With One of the Largest EPS Beats in History: The firm reported today an EPS of $32.60 resulting in a staggering 46,671% earnings surprise. Strategy also posted $114.49 million in revenue, slightly above the $112.52 million consensus estimate. (BitcoinSensus) 2. Coinbase discloses 2,509 BTC acquisition in Q2, re-enters top 10 public bitcoin treasury companies ahead of Tesla. (ThBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Steady Ahead of Key Jobs Data: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury held around 4.38% on Friday as investors looked ahead to the July jobs report, a key gauge of labor market strength and a potential driver of future Fed policy. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Fall on Tariff, Inflation Jitters: The three US indices closed lower on Thursday, as gains in Microsoft and Meta failed to lift the broader market amid renewed trade uncertainties and economic concerns. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, marking its third co loss, while the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.4%. The Dow dropped 330 points. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Signal Threatens to Quit Australian Market Over Encryption Backdoors: Signal's president warned of exiting Australia if forced to provide backdoor access to encrypted messages, amid government pushes for legislation weakening encryption, raising concerns about user privacy. (MSN) -Technology and Science- 1. Philippines turns to Polygon to secure government records on blockchain: The new platform, introduced on July 30 by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), allows users to confirm the authenticity of documents like Special Allotment Release Orders and Notices of Cash Allocation by referencing cryptographic hashes stored on the Polygon blockchain. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin torturer walks free on $1M bond: John Woeltz is accused of kidnapping and torturing Italian crypto trader Michael Valentino in May, 2025. (Fox) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 65/100 (Down 7 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Forecast Friday: The tariffs imposed by President Trump are top-of-mind today, so lets forecast the ramifications of these tariffs. With some AI help, coupled with sound forecasting practices, here's a look ahead: The new U.S. tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries, are poised to significantly disrupt global trade and domestic markets, with an estimated $1,300 per U.S. household cost increase and a potential 0.8% reduction in U.S. GDP (taxfoundation). Geopolitically, the tariffs may strain relations with key partners like the EU, China, and Canada, risking retaliatory measures that could escalate into a broader trade war, particularly as China faces 54% tariffs and has already responded with targeted restrictions. Supply chains are likely to shift, with countries like Vietnam and Mexico potentially gaining as firms reroute to avoid tariffs, though global trade flows could contract by 5.5-8.5%. While intended to boost U.S. manufacturing, the tariffs may backfire, fueling inflation and hindering reindustrialization without addressing structural trade deficits. Natural competitive advantages of countries cannot be easily overcome via tariffs, but negotiations will certainly become more leveraged (which may ultimately be the primary objective). Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 907,948 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 31JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Hits India with 25% Tariff / China, Russia Begin Navy Drills / Canada's Recognition of Palestine Hurts Trade Talks / Arkansas Killer Arrested / Dems Vote to Block Weapons to Israel / Kamala Says No to CA Governor Run / White House Crypto Report Nothing New / Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty / Bolivia Gets Help From El Salvador on Bitcoin / Fed Maintains Rates / Layoffs Pick Up / Popular Internet SpeedTest Questioned / 30 Year-Old Human Embryo Just Born / 2010 BTC Wallets Moved Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,469, 35.82 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $118,919/ Lo: $115,800 Volume: 69B (Up 9%) Mkt Cap: $2.35T (Up 1%) HashRate: 897 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 68%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Hits India With 25% Tariff And 'Penalty' Over Russia Ties: Trump said that India has "always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE." (IBTimes) 2. China and Russia to Begin Joint Sea 2025 Naval Drills Near Vladivostok: Multiple sources recognize the China-Russia military cooperation represents a deliberate strengthening of ties amid Western isolation, reflecting their shared goal of counterbalancing US global influence. (GroundNews) 3. Trump says Canada's move to recognize Palestinian state threatens trade deal: Trump responded by writing: "Wow!... That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh' Canada!!!" (BBC) -US Events- 1. Arkansas teacher charged with killing couple who were hiking in Devil’s Den with their kids: State Police arrested Andrew James McGann at a barbershop in Springdale. Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were found dead on a walking trail at Devil’s Den. Their daughters, who are 7 and 9, were not hurt and are being cared for by family members. (AP) 2. Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block weapon sales for Israel: A record number of Senate Democrats, more than half the caucus, voted in favor of two resolutions to block U.S. military sales to Israel on Wednesday night. (TheHill) 3. Kamala Harris decides not to run for governor of California: The former vice president gave "serious thought" to a campaign but opted against it. (NBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. The White House released a new crypto report yesterday titled “Comprehensive Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets”: The 166-page report calls out the existing regulatory framework as a “barrier for growth”, while proposing streamlined and tech-neutral regulations to support everything from Decentralized Finance to stablecoins. The White House also states its commitment to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, but it also states that the $BTC stockpile “will generally not be sold”. (BitcoinSensus) (AC-The bulk of the report reiterates much of the policy already espoused by the administration and put forth in the GENIUS and Clarity acts passed by Congress.) 2. Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty to Running Unlicensed Money Transmitter, Face 5 Years in Prison: The founders of Samourai Wallet pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitter, facing up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice dropped a money laundering charge, opting for the lesser sentence. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Bolivia Partners With El Salvador to Develop Crypto Policy and Infrastructure: Bolivia, after lifting its crypto ban, partners with El Salvador to advance digital asset policy and infrastructure. The Bolivian Central Bank sees digital assets as a reliable alternative to traditional currencies. (Decrypt) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Fed Leaves Rates Steady: The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% for a fifth straight meeting, as expected, but two governors dissented in favor of a cut—the first such dual dissent since 1993. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Job Cuts Rise in July: US-based employers announced 62,075 job cuts in July 2025, up 29% from June’s 47,999 and up 140% from 25,885 announced in the same month last year. (TradingEconomics) (AC-DOGE Cuts, AI and Tariffs are the leading reasons given for layoffs by companies.) -Security Concerns- 1. Russia blocks popular US-made internet speed test tool over national security concerns: Russia has blocked access to Speedtest, a popular internet speed testing tool developed by U.S. company Ookla, claiming the service poses a national security threat and could aid cyberattacks. The agency alleges that Speedtest collects detailed data that could be exploited maliciously. (TheRecord) (AC-This is one of those articles that can be interpreted many ways, as the Russians tell customers to use the Russian government-approved speed test, which may or may not be compromised itself. Just a reminder that the internet is still the wild west.) -Technology and Science- 1. Baby born from an embryo that had been stored for over 30 years: A baby was born on Saturday who had developed from an embryo that had been in storage for over 30 years. An Ohio couple "adopted" the embryo from a woman who had it created in 1994 with her husband at the time and kept it in cryo storage ever since. (ScrippsNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin wallets move nearly $30 million after 15 years; each mined 50 BTC in 2010: Five Satoshi-era miner wallets moved 250 BTC, now valued at an estimated $29.6 million, after each address received 50 BTC as a block reward in 2010. Dormant coins waking up has been a recurring theme this month as longtime holders reshuffle custody or realize gains. (TheBlock) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Down 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 907,806 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Large Earthquake Triggers Pacific Tsunamis / Greece Declares Migrant Emergency / US-China End Trade Talks Without Announcement / Minnesota Cyberattack Results in National Guard Help / USA Dependent on Pharma Imports / DOJ Files Complaint Over Judge / All Crypto Banned in Algeria / Crypto Lobbyists Descend on DC / Samourai Founders to Plead Guilty / MSTR Buys Big Again / In-Kind ETF Redemptions OK with SEC / Fed Expected to Hold Rates Today / Allianz Hack Gets Most Customer Data / New Amazon AI For GP Robots Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $117,555, 35.43 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,075/ Lo: $116,987 Volume: 63B (Down 7%) Mkt Cap: $2.34T (Down 1%) HashRate: 895 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 7 sats/vBtye (Up 87%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings in Pacific: A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Tsunami waves have been observed in Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast, with reports of waves reaching up to 5 meters in some areas. (AP) 2. Greece Faces Migration 'State of Emergency' as Asylum Seekers Arrive in Crete: Greece's migration minister has declared a "state of emergency" as the country faces an influx of asylum seekers arriving in Crete via the Mediterranean route. The government is taking measures to halt the flow, amid concerns over the capacity to handle the arrivals. (BBC) 3. US-China Trade Talks End Without Deal, Impacting Markets: The latest round of US-China trade talks concluded without reaching an agreement, leading to a break in the S&P 500's winning streak. The ongoing trade tensions between the two largest economies continue to affect global markets and business operations. (WSJ) -US Events- 1. Minnesota Calls in National Guard After St. Paul Cyberattack: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to assist St. Paul after the city was hit by a sophisticated cyberattack, described as a "deliberate, coordinated, digital attack" by hackers. The attack has caused widespread disruptions, prompting a state of emergency declaration. (CBS) 2. America’s Drug Shortage Vulnerability: The U.S. Is Still ‘Severely Dependent’ on Foreign Pharmaceuticals: Breitbart News economics editor John Carney said, “I’d say pharmaceuticals [are] the weakest spot so far. We’re entirely reliant on the rest of the world for pharmaceuticals, from everything from over-the-counter things that…should be really easy to make…to more high-tech drugs, we’re severely dependent on foreign imports.” (Breitbart) 3. Bondi DOJ files complaint alleging misconduct by Federal Judge James Boasberg: Judge Boasberg is presiding over a high-profile case involving the deportation of several migrants to El Salvador and has talked about holding DOJ lawyers in contempt because of his assertion that his order to turn airborne planes around was not followed. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bitcoin, Wallets, and Crypto Mining All Banned as Algeria Pulls the Plug: Algeria recently turned off the lights on its crypto market. No warnings. No grace period. Overnight, every trade, wallet, and mining rig became illegal. Investors now face the threat of prison, fines, and tighter financial surveillance. This shift marks one of the harshest crackdowns on digital assets in the world. (Blockonomi) (AC-Extreme actions like this will have interesting repercussions, primary among them is growth in an underground economy.) 2. Digital asset lobbyists flooding D.C.: The Hill reported that “at least 73” crypto companies/advocates filed disclosures acknowledging their spending during the three months ending June 30. “At least 27” of these were filing their first lobbying disclosure forms this year. All told, crypto-focused companies spent $11.4 million in Q2, with the newbies accounting for $2.8 million of that sum. (CoinGeek) 3. Samourai Wallet co-founders to now plead guilty to US charges: Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill say they’ll change their not guilty plea relating to charges tied to their crypto mixing service. (CoinTelegraph) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. MicroStrategy Buys $2.4 Billion BTC: MicroStrategy has purchased an additional 21,021 BTC worth approximately $2.4 billion BTC using proceeds from a preferred stock sale. This brings their total Bitcoin holdings to over 628,000 BTC. (CoinDesk) 2. SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: The SEC announced the approval of in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto-based exchange-traded funds. This new development allows authorized participants, aka institutional investors, to exchange shares of an ETF for its underlying tokens. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. FOMC Meeting Expected To Hold Interest Rates: The FOMC meeting is anticipated to result in unchanged interest rates, with experts expecting the Fed to maintain rates at 4.25% to 4.50%. (CoinGecko) -Security Concerns- 1. Allianz Life Data Breach Affects 1.4 Million Customers: Allianz Life has confirmed that a data breach has impacted the majority of its 1.4 million customers, exposing their personal information. (BleepingComputer) -Technology and Science- 1. Amazon-Backed Skild AI Unveils General-Purpose AI Model for Robots: Skild AI, backed by Amazon, has introduced a new general-purpose AI model designed to enhance the capabilities of multi-purpose robots. This development aims to make robots more versatile and adaptable to various tasks, potentially revolutionizing industries that rely on automation. (Reuters) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 73/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 907,673 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 29JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russian Drones Strike Ukraine Prison / US, China Resume Trade Talks / Aid Trucks Looted in Gaza / Gunman Kills 5 in Manhattan / US Judge Mandates Continued Payments to Planned Parenthood / Parents Murdered on Arkansas Hiking Trail / Uruguay Eyes Bitcoin Regs / White House Crypto Policy to be Released Tomorrow / PayPal Goes With Crypto / MARA Borrows to Buy BTC / Alexa Listens In / Samsung to Sell AI Chips to Tesla Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,536, 35.70 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,273/ Lo: $117,441 Volume: 68B (Up 11%) Mkt Cap: $2.35T (Even) HashRate: 898 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 100%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia struck a prison in Ukraine, killing 17 and wounding dozens, amid ongoing hostilities in Zaporizhzhia, with Trump recently renewing demands for peace. (BBC) 2. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China resumed talks in Stockholm to ease tariff hostilities, aiming to address escalating trade tensions. (Reuters) 3. More than Half of Aid Trucks from Egypt to Gaza Looted Sunday: Out of 130 trucks, 73 of them were looted near the Morag Axis, which separates Rafah from Khan Younis and is controlled by the IDF, the report says. the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posted video of what it said were armed Hamas operatives looting an aid truck last Thursday. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. At least 5 people, including a police officer, killed in a Manhattan office building shooting: Fear and confusion were rampant after a gunman shot and killed five people and wounded another in a Midtown Manhattan office tower Monday evening before, authorities said, taking his own life. Police identified him as Shane D. Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas. The building houses the headquarters of the NFL and Blackstone. (CBS) 2. US judge blocks Trump-backed Medicaid cuts to Planned Parenthood: U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a nationwide injunction earlier this month blocking Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood affiliates. Following the ruling, Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Andrew Nixon said, `Funding will continue as ordered/ (GroundNews) 3. Arkansas Hiking Murder: Police are hunting for a suspect after a couple was killed while hiking with their daughters in Arkansas, raising safety concerns.(GlobalNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Uruguay to Further Clarify the Legal Status of Bitcoin in New Regulation: The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the possibility of declaring bitcoin a “non-financial virtual asset,” potentially securing an easier compliance path for virtual asset service providers. Stablecoins, on the other hand, would be classified as “financial virtual assets.” (BitcoinCom) 2. White House to Release Crypto Policy Report on July 30, XRP and Bitcoin in Focus: On July 30, the White House will unveil its first major crypto policy report—overhauling Biden-era rules, clarifying SEC vs. CFTC roles, introducing stablecoin licensing, and streamlining agency oversight under the GENIUS Act. The report teases a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve built from seized BTC. (CoinPedia) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. PayPal Rolls Out “Pay with Crypto,” Targets Cheaper Cross-Border Payments: Supports 100+ cryptocurrencies and major wallets like Coinbase and MetaMask. Instant conversion to PYUSD gives businesses stable, predictable payouts. Merchants pay 0.99% per transaction, far cheaper than traditional credit card fees. (Blockonomi) -Institutional Concerns- 1. MARA Completes $950M Convertible Note Offering To Purchase More Bitcoin: The company plans to use the proceeds to increase its Bitcoin reserves, manage debt, and limit shareholder dilution through capped call strategies. (BItcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Meeting: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note hovered around 4.4% on Tuesday, marking its fourth straight session of little movement as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Amazon Alexa Lawsuit: Tens of millions of Alexa users can sue Amazon for allegedly recording private conversations, sparking a class action lawsuit. (CyberNews) -Technology and Science- 1. Tesla Taps Samsung's Texas Factory to Build Next-Gen AI6 Chip in $16.5B Deal: "Samsung's giant new Texas fab will be dedicated to making Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip. The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate. Samsung currently makes AI4. TSMC will make AI5, which just finished design, initially in Taiwan and then Arizona." Musk said. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 73/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Today is one of the quietest days in the Bitcoin universe. Very little price movement for days, very little significant news, and a general quiet pervades. Enjoy the dopamine reset to stack sats, learn more, love deeply and touch grass. Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 907,570 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 28JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire / US-UK Trade Deal Announced, Markets Happy / Taiwan Election Keeps China-Friendly Party Alive / Stabbing Spree in Michigan Walmart Charged as Terrorism / Massie Says Epstein List on Docket in August / Sen Warren Says Crypto is Bad / CZ and American Legion Join to Educate Military Dependents / Is the 4-Year Cycle Dead? / Ghost Guns Increase in Popularity / All Assets to Become Cryptography / Solo Miner Has Happy Saturday / Econ Prof Explains BTC MOE to Masses Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $119,007, 35.71 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,819/ Lo: $117,928 Volume: 60B (Up 35%) Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Up 1%) HashRate: 943 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes: The nations will convene a meeting of regional commanders from the Cambodian and Thai sides on Tuesday, July 29, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated peace talks. (CNN) 2. UK PM Starmer en route to Trump's Ayrshire golf course for talks with US President: Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the trade agreement on Sunday evening after meeting in Turnberry. The deal, which will see a blanket tariff of 15% on most EU goods imported to the US, will kick in on Friday and means the EU will avoid Trump's threatened 30% tariffs. At their bilateral meeting Trump and Starmer are expected to discuss Gaza. (CNN) 3. Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll: Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the balance of power in the self-ruled island’s legislature. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Michigan Walmart stabbing spree suspect identified as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage: Police on Sunday identified the 42-year-old man accused of wounding 11 people in a random stabbing spree at a Walmart in Michigan. Authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon. Police are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against Gille. (Fox) 2. Massie: ‘We’re Going to Force a Vote’ on Epstein Files After August Recess: Massie said, “Well, I think we should get a lot more than just the book. Let’s get the financial records of the estate, follow the money, as they say up here. We should look at the plea-bargain, open that up, see what was the deal, what was the deal that was cut. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Elizabeth Warren Says Stablecoin Law Will Have Negative Consequences for Americans: The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, aims to provide legal clarity for stablecoins, prompting concerns from Sen. Elizabeth Warren about potential negative impacts on the American people. Warren criticized the act, warning against industry-designed bills and emphasizing the need for comprehensive and effective crypto legislation. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families: The program will provide up to $20,000 in educational grants to underserved students from military families, especially those impacted by the death or disability of a parent in the line of duty. At its core is an annual competition centered on practical blockchain and AI questions under the theme: “What’s broken, and how would you fix it?” (BitcoinMag) (AC-Good to see efforts like this.) 2. Bitwise: Four-Year Bitcoin Cycle Is Dead: Bitwise CIO declares the traditional four-year crypto cycle obsolete, predicting a 2026 peak, citing institutional adoption. Some suggest the bull run could last another year. (CoinDoo) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Slips as Euro Strengthens on US-EU Trade Deal: The US dollar index dipped to around 97.5 on Monday, retreating after a two-day advance as the euro strengthened following the weekend’s US-EU trade agreement. (TradingEconomics) 2. S&P 500 Hits 5th Straight Record Close: The S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Friday, notching its fifth co record close—the longest streak in over a year—while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.2% after hitting an intraday high. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Police Target 3D Printing Platforms as DIY Gun Files Flood the Internet: What was initially a revolution in technology has turned into an area of concern, as firearm designs are shared openly on the internet. This allowed nearly anyone with a standard 3D printer to manufacture untraceable weapon components, popularly referred to as ghost guns. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. Why Balaji Srinivasan says all property will become cryptography: Author of the Network State, Balaji Srinivasan, argues that the future of property and ownership will run on cryptography, specifically, blockchain technology. His vision extends beyond crypto assets to encompass nearly all valuable assets in society, from money and stocks to cars and real estate. While the world isn’t all the way there yet, the legal and technological groundwork is being laid today, with Bitcoin and blockchains leading the way to a fully cryptographic economy. (CryptoSLate) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Solo Bitcoin miner scores $373,000 | 3.15 BTC block reward: The miner, operating through the Solo CK pool, a solo mining service, successfully mined block 907283 Saturday, which contained 4,038 transactions and block fees totaling $3,436. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Using Bitcoin As A Vehicle For Adoption: The dominant narrative today is that Bitcoin’s primary use case is as a store of value. This is the “digital gold” story: Bitcoin is sound money and can do everything gold can—but better. The store-of-value argument drives much of the narrative at Bitcoin treasury companies, which hold it for its superior monetary properties rather than for trading. But this was not Bitcoin’s original design. Remember, the white paper was titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. Cash is for exchange, not storing value. (Forbes) (AC-Nothing new to Bitcoiners, but a mainstream article written by an unknown Economics professor explaining SOV and MOE to the masses. Signal.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 75/100 (Up 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 906,953 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24JUl2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: World Court Says Pay Up for Climate / Thailand Hits Cambodia With Airstrikes / DNI Refers Obama to DOJ for Russia Hoax / US House Subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell / 9th Circuit Upholds Ban on Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban / Senate's New Crypto Bill to Ignite Coin ICOs / New Crypto is Backed by Swiss Gold / PayPal Tries to Consolidate Global Payments / Tesla Sales Down, But BTC Holdings Help / Stocks Hitting ATHs / CO Pastor Charged for Pushing Junk Coins / House Bill Directs VA to Consider Blockchain for Records Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $118,727, 35.27 oz Gold, .28 Median US House 24hr Hi: $119,290/ Lo: $117,247 Volume: 74B (Up 6%) Mkt Cap: $2.36T (Even) HashRate: 902 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 6 sats/vBtye (Up 600%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling: The 15-member U.N. International Court of Justice said that treaties compel rich nations to curb global warming and that the countries were also responsible for the actions of companies under their jurisdiction or control. Failure to do so could result in "full reparations to injured states in the form of restitution, compensation and satisfaction provided. (Fox) (AC-This ruling might be coincidental to yesterday's report of the US leaving UNESCO, or not.) 2. Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodian military targets as deadly border dispute escalates: The strikes come a day after a Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine on the border, prompting a downgrade of diplomatic ties by both Bangkok and Phnom Penh as relations collapse to their lowest level in years. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Tulsi Refers Obama For Criminal Charges After Debunking Top 'Russia Hoax Lies': We have referred and will continue to refer all these documents to the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate the criminal implications of this,” Gabbard said. “The evidence that we have found and that we have released directly point to President Obama leading the manufacturing of this intelligence assessment,” she continued. (ZeroHedge) 2. Rep. Comer Subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell for Prison Deposition: The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell to testify under oath about her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. Maxwell was sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors. She will appear before Congress on Aug 11th.(Newsmax) 3. Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block: The ruling followed lower court decisions, grounded in the Fourteenth Amendment’s 1868 Citizenship Clause, which the administration contested in seeking to redefine citizenship. The 9th Circuit's 2-1 decision, authored by Judge Ronald Gould, reaffirmed that citizenship cannot be denied to children born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents’ immigration status. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. What the Senate’s Market Structure Bill Means for Crypto Startups: he House passed a companion bill last week, dubbed the CLARITY ACT. The Senate's version differs in some meaningful ways, but the aim is the same. And it directly impacts crypto startups and future token sales through ICOs. Crypto startups may soon have a legal path toward raising money through ICOs like never before. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Gold-Linked Crypto: An Austrian Answer to Monetary Instability by Standard In Gold Group: STANDARD IN GOLD GROUP’s Gold Smart Chain stands out as the world’s first blockchain where every token is 100% backed by real gold, securely vaulted in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Each SOLID stablecoin issued by STANDARD IN GOLD GROUP is always redeemable for 0.1 grams of 999.9 fine gold. (BitcoinCom) (AC-If Bitcoin didn't exist, this might be a good option against inflation.) 2. PayPal Launches 'PayPal World' to Make Global Payments Easier: PayPal launched PayPal World, an innovative cross-border payment platform that integrates some of the world's largest digital wallets and payment systems. PayPal World enables customers to engage with international payment networks through the wallets they already trust. These cover those who use PayPal or Venmo abroad. In China, you can simply scan a Weixin Pay QR code to make purchases. (TechTimes) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Elon Musk’s Tesla Reports $284 Million Gain On Bitcoin Holdings: Meanwhile, Tesla’s income of $22.5 billion in Q2 2025 is a decline of 12% in contrast with the same quarter this past year. (CoinGape) (AC-A $2.4B decline in income versus a $284M increase in Bitcoin holdings-it helps, but not much.) -Economic Indicators- 1. S&P 500 Notches Another Record on Trade Deals: US stocks rallied on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over new trade agreements and strong corporate momentum. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to notch a fresh record high, the Nasdaq rose 0.7%. The Dow Jones surged 508 points, coming within striking distance of its own all-time high. (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10-Year Yield Stabilizes: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.39% on Thursday, following gains in the previous session, as concerns over Federal Reserve leadership eased.(TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Colorado Pastor and Wife Charged for Orchestrating Multi-million-dollar Crypto Scam Targeting Christian Community: Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado, a Colorado pastor and his wife, face 40 felony charges for a multi-million-dollar crypto scam targeting their Christian community. The couple allegedly pocketed $1.3 million for personal luxuries while promoting INDXcoin through their church. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. Legislation on a blockchain pilot for Veteran Affairs claims awaits House floor vote: The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems. Lawmakers frame the effort as a response to persistent complaints about slow, opaque processing and data errors that can delay or misdirect payments owed to veterans. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Community- 1. bitcoin++ Privacy-Focused Technical Conference Ahead of Baltic Honeybadger in Riga: Developer-focused conference brings cutting-edge Bitcoin privacy technology to Latvia August 7-8, 2025, creating "Riga Bitcoin Week" (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 71/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report