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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 852,300
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jul24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
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BLUF: Assassination Attempt on Trump Barely Fails / Israel Continue Gaza War / China and Russia Start Joint Naval Drills / US Treasury Watching Russian Crypto Moves / BRICS Working on CBDC / Germany Finally Out of BTC / BTC Shorts Lose on BTC Pump / All AT&T Customers Hacked For Location, Text and Call Data / Neuralink to Implant on 2nd Person / Bitcoin Blockchain Hit 1B Transactions
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,557, 25.87 oz Gold, .15 Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,218 / Lo: $59,546
Vol: $28B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.23T (Up 4%)
HashRate: 710 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 9 sats/vBtye (Up 18%)
Nodes: 10,561
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel’s war on Gaza: Attack helicopters, artillery pound central area: Officials in Gaza say Israeli missiles killed 17 Palestinians and injured 80 sheltering at a United Nations school for displaced people in Nuseirat refugee camp. (AlJazeera) (AC-This is only one side of the story)
2. China, Russia start joint naval drills: China and Russia’s naval forces kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua reported, days after NATO allies called Beijing a “decisive enabler” of the war in Ukraine. Last week, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol in the Bering Sea also came across several Chinese military ships in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, American officials said. Its crew detected three vessels approximately 124 miles (200 kilometers) north of the Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands, which mark a separation and linkage between the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. (ABC) (AC-It is rare for Chinese ships to be spotted so close to the US coastline, or this far north.)
-US Events-
1. Trump injured in attempted assassination at Butler County rally; shooter, bystander dead: Former President Donald Trump was taken to the hospital after being shot in the ear Saturday while speaking at a rally in Butler County. Officials confirm that two people, the shooter and a bystander, are dead, and two people were in critical condition following the shooting. Trump was about 10 minutes into a speech at the Butler Farm Show grounds when gunfire rang out. The suspect is identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park. He was killed on the scene by U.S. Secret Service personnel. ABC News reported that the firearm recovered at the scene was legally purchased by the suspect's father, an urgent trace conducted by ATF found, according to multiple law enforcement sources. Sources added there were what "appeared" to be explosives in Crooks' car. They are awaiting forensic results as to whether the items are actually explosives. (WTAE)
2. Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker: Thomas Crooks had not been carrying ID, so investigators used DNA and facial recognition technology to identify him, the FBI said. He was from Bethel Park in Pennsylvania, about 70km (43 miles) from the site of the attempted assassination, and graduated in 2022 from Bethel Park High School with a $500 (£385) prize for math and science. Crooks worked in a local nursing home kitchen just a short drive away from his home, while state voter records show that he was a registered Republican, according to US media. He is also reported to have donated $15 to liberal campaign group ActBlue in 2021. He had a membership at a local shooting club, the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, for at least a year. He was wearing a T-shirt from Demolition Ranch, a YouTube channel known for its guns and demolition content. (BBC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Treasury 'Very Attentive' to Russia's Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may not be a significant issue now, it could become more concerning as sanctions intensify. The Bank of Russia recently advised businesses to use cryptocurrencies and digital assets to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions following the Ukraine conflict. (BitcoinCom)
-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
1. Russian Senate Leader Predicts Use of CBDCs in BRICS Payment System: Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, talked about the role of national digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, in increasing the use of national currencies in BRICS trade. Matvienko stated that a hypothetical BRICS bridge, a joint payment system, would leverage the digital currencies of all the bloc states. (BitcoinCom)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Germany Bitcoin Holdings Finally Sold Out: Germany sold 3,846 Bitcoins sent to Kraken for a value of ~$223.81M. Germany’s Bitcoin holdings are now 0. (BitcoinSensus)
2. Bitcoin Derivatives Traders Saw $170 Million Worth of Shorts Liquidated After Weekend Surge: Bitcoin experienced a significant price jump following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, reaching $63,110 and marking a 4.6% increase in 24 hours. The market reacted swiftly to the news, with liquidations totaling around $170 million for short positions and $49.73 million for long positions. Analysts believe that the surge in prices is due to Trump's perceived chances of election victory and his portrayal as crypto-friendly. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises on Trump Attack: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose above 4.2% on Monday, rebounding slightly from four-month lows as an assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump raised his odds of retaking the White House in November. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. AT&T Confirms Data Breach Affecting Nearly All Wireless Customers: "Threat actors unlawfully accessed an AT&T workspace on a third-party cloud platform and, between April 14 and April 25, 2024, exfiltrated files containing AT&T records of customer call and text interactions that occurred between approximately May 1 and October 31, 2022, as well as on January 2, 2023," it said. The threat actors have used data from previous compromises to map phone numbers to identities," (HackerNews)
2. North Korea’s Lazarus Group tied to $305 million crypto breach of Japan’s DMM exchange: Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT suggested that North Korea-backed Lazarus Group orchestrated the $305 million hack of the Japan-based DMM Bitcoin exchange. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology-
1. Neuralink 2nd Human Trials: Here are the New Mods Coming For the Next Implant: Neuralink said that it is planning to insert the threads, a.k.a. the electrodes, deeper into the brain if they budge out again while sitting on the patient's brain. Neuralink also plans to conduct more human trials this year, looking to administer its brain chips to more than two patients in 2024, towards its goal of giving them to thousands of patients in the future. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Blockchain Reaches One Billion Transactions: A Milestone Achievement: The Bitcoin blockchain, the pioneering network of cryptocurrencies, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing one billion transactions since its inception 15 years ago. This feat solidifies Bitcoin’s position as the foremost blockchain network globally, distinguishing itself as the only crypto network to reach this remarkable milestone. (CoinTrust)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 52/100 (Up 27 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The assassination attempt on Trump seemed to wake the US populace out of an overstimulated slumber over the weekend. The hate and vitriol for Trump was in full force on social media as well as strong support both old and new. There seems to be no fence-sitting now that the leading presidential candidate was targeted and the ineptitude of US Government agencies became evident to all. Although odds of Trump winning the election are at an ATH, there is still over 3 months till the election and 5 months until inauguration. A lot can happen during that time period. Most grounded individuals do not put much hope in politics to make lives better, but politics still make difference in personal freedoms over time. Focus on community, security, and family in these uncertain times.
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
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Analyst: BV2A
END REPORT
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report
Block: 852,300
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 15Jul24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
QQQQ
__________________________
BLUF: Assassination Attempt on Trump Barely Fails / Israel Continue Gaza War / China and Russia Start Joint Naval Drills / US Treasury Watching Russian Crypto Moves / BRICS Working on CBDC / Germany Finally Out of BTC / BTC Shorts Lose on BTC Pump / All AT&T Customers Hacked For Location, Text and Call Data / Neuralink to Implant on 2nd Person / Bitcoin Blockchain Hit 1B Transactions
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,557, 25.87 oz Gold, .15 Median US House
24hr Hi: $63,218 / Lo: $59,546
Vol: $28B (Up 31%)
Mkt Cap: $1.23T (Up 4%)
HashRate: 710 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 9 sats/vBtye (Up 18%)
Nodes: 10,561
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Israel’s war on Gaza: Attack helicopters, artillery pound central area: Officials in Gaza say Israeli missiles killed 17 Palestinians and injured 80 sheltering at a United Nations school for displaced people in Nuseirat refugee camp. (AlJazeera) (AC-This is only one side of the story)
2. China, Russia start joint naval drills: China and Russia’s naval forces kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua reported, days after NATO allies called Beijing a “decisive enabler” of the war in Ukraine. Last week, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol in the Bering Sea also came across several Chinese military ships in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, American officials said. Its crew detected three vessels approximately 124 miles (200 kilometers) north of the Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands, which mark a separation and linkage between the North Pacific and the Bering Sea. (ABC) (AC-It is rare for Chinese ships to be spotted so close to the US coastline, or this far north.)
-US Events-
1. Trump injured in attempted assassination at Butler County rally; shooter, bystander dead: Former President Donald Trump was taken to the hospital after being shot in the ear Saturday while speaking at a rally in Butler County. Officials confirm that two people, the shooter and a bystander, are dead, and two people were in critical condition following the shooting. Trump was about 10 minutes into a speech at the Butler Farm Show grounds when gunfire rang out. The suspect is identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park. He was killed on the scene by U.S. Secret Service personnel. ABC News reported that the firearm recovered at the scene was legally purchased by the suspect's father, an urgent trace conducted by ATF found, according to multiple law enforcement sources. Sources added there were what "appeared" to be explosives in Crooks' car. They are awaiting forensic results as to whether the items are actually explosives. (WTAE)
2. Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker: Thomas Crooks had not been carrying ID, so investigators used DNA and facial recognition technology to identify him, the FBI said. He was from Bethel Park in Pennsylvania, about 70km (43 miles) from the site of the attempted assassination, and graduated in 2022 from Bethel Park High School with a $500 (£385) prize for math and science. Crooks worked in a local nursing home kitchen just a short drive away from his home, while state voter records show that he was a registered Republican, according to US media. He is also reported to have donated $15 to liberal campaign group ActBlue in 2021. He had a membership at a local shooting club, the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, for at least a year. He was wearing a T-shirt from Demolition Ranch, a YouTube channel known for its guns and demolition content. (BBC)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. US Treasury 'Very Attentive' to Russia's Use of Cryptocurrency, Yellen Says: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has addressed concerns about Russia using cryptocurrency to evade sanctions. During her testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Yellen acknowledged the potential threat, noting that while it may not be a significant issue now, it could become more concerning as sanctions intensify. The Bank of Russia recently advised businesses to use cryptocurrencies and digital assets to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions following the Ukraine conflict. (BitcoinCom)
-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
1. Russian Senate Leader Predicts Use of CBDCs in BRICS Payment System: Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, talked about the role of national digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, in increasing the use of national currencies in BRICS trade. Matvienko stated that a hypothetical BRICS bridge, a joint payment system, would leverage the digital currencies of all the bloc states. (BitcoinCom)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Germany Bitcoin Holdings Finally Sold Out: Germany sold 3,846 Bitcoins sent to Kraken for a value of ~$223.81M. Germany’s Bitcoin holdings are now 0. (BitcoinSensus)
2. Bitcoin Derivatives Traders Saw $170 Million Worth of Shorts Liquidated After Weekend Surge: Bitcoin experienced a significant price jump following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, reaching $63,110 and marking a 4.6% increase in 24 hours. The market reacted swiftly to the news, with liquidations totaling around $170 million for short positions and $49.73 million for long positions. Analysts believe that the surge in prices is due to Trump's perceived chances of election victory and his portrayal as crypto-friendly. (Decrypt)
-Economic Indicators-
1. 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises on Trump Attack: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose above 4.2% on Monday, rebounding slightly from four-month lows as an assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump raised his odds of retaking the White House in November. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. AT&T Confirms Data Breach Affecting Nearly All Wireless Customers: "Threat actors unlawfully accessed an AT&T workspace on a third-party cloud platform and, between April 14 and April 25, 2024, exfiltrated files containing AT&T records of customer call and text interactions that occurred between approximately May 1 and October 31, 2022, as well as on January 2, 2023," it said. The threat actors have used data from previous compromises to map phone numbers to identities," (HackerNews)
2. North Korea’s Lazarus Group tied to $305 million crypto breach of Japan’s DMM exchange: Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT suggested that North Korea-backed Lazarus Group orchestrated the $305 million hack of the Japan-based DMM Bitcoin exchange. (CryptoSlate)
-Technology-
1. Neuralink 2nd Human Trials: Here are the New Mods Coming For the Next Implant: Neuralink said that it is planning to insert the threads, a.k.a. the electrodes, deeper into the brain if they budge out again while sitting on the patient's brain. Neuralink also plans to conduct more human trials this year, looking to administer its brain chips to more than two patients in 2024, towards its goal of giving them to thousands of patients in the future. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Bitcoin Blockchain Reaches One Billion Transactions: A Milestone Achievement: The Bitcoin blockchain, the pioneering network of cryptocurrencies, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing one billion transactions since its inception 15 years ago. This feat solidifies Bitcoin’s position as the foremost blockchain network globally, distinguishing itself as the only crypto network to reach this remarkable milestone. (CoinTrust)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 52/100 (Up 27 pts)
Analyst Comments (AC): The assassination attempt on Trump seemed to wake the US populace out of an overstimulated slumber over the weekend. The hate and vitriol for Trump was in full force on social media as well as strong support both old and new. There seems to be no fence-sitting now that the leading presidential candidate was targeted and the ineptitude of US Government agencies became evident to all. Although odds of Trump winning the election are at an ATH, there is still over 3 months till the election and 5 months until inauguration. A lot can happen during that time period. Most grounded individuals do not put much hope in politics to make lives better, but politics still make difference in personal freedoms over time. Focus on community, security, and family in these uncertain times.
Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r
____________________
Analyst: BV2A
END REPORT
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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report