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Last Notes npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 861,844 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Exploding Pagers Injure over 2,800 Hezbollah / Ukrainian Drone Attack Triggers NASA Satellites / US DoD Beefs Up Alaska Islands / Secret Service Didn't Inspect Golf Course Fence Line / Unknown Powder Sent to US Election Officials / SpaceX Fined by FAA / SEC Charges FTX Auditor / Singapore's Largest Bank Offers BTC Options / Bhutan 4th Largest Country Holding BTC / US FED Rate Cut Expected Today / Asteroid Passes Close by Tonight / Winklevoss' Dad Donates BTC To School Teaching Austrian Economics Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,889, 23.24 oz Gold, .14 Median US House 24hr Hi: $61,316 / Lo: $58,901 Vol: $40B (Up 39%) Mkt Cap: $1.18T (Up 1%) HashRate: 708 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Even) Nodes: 19,043 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Exploding pagers belonging to Hezbollah kill at least 9 and injure more than 2,750 in Lebanon: More than 200 people were in critical condition, the public health minister, Dr. Firas Abiad, told reporters. Mojtaba Amani, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, was among the injured, according to the country’s embassy. One of those killed was Muhammad Mahdi, the son of Ali Ammar, a Hezbollah member of Parliament. Hezbollah says it has handed out pagers to members, many of whom stopped using cellphones out of fear that Israel could use them to track and monitor them. (NBC) 2. Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region: Unverified video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame blasting high into the night sky and multiple detonations thundering across a lake about 380 km (240 miles) west of Moscow. NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometres at the site in the early hours and earthquake monitoring stations picked up what sensors thought was a small earthquake. (Reuters) 3. US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area: The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes and vessels approaching American territory. Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week as Russia and China conducted joint military drills. (ABC) -US Events- 1. Secret Service admits it did not search the perimeter of Trump’s golf course: The Secret Service did not search the perimeter of the golf course where a suspect lurked for nearly 12 hours in the apparent hope of killing Donald Trump, the agency has admitted. Routh’s presence in the area immediately before Sunday’s incident has been established from his mobile phone data. “The president wasn’t even really supposed to go there,” the Secret Service’s acting director, Ronald Rowe Jr, told journalists, adding that Trump did not have a visit to the course on his official schedule. (TheGuardian) 2. FBI investigating suspicious letters containing unknown substance sent to state election officials: The Associated Press reported powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and state election offices in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, citing officials in those states. The secretaries of state for Colorado, Connecticut and Indiana also reported Tuesday that similar envelopes were either intercepted or received. (CBS) 3. SpaceX fined for ‘illegal’ launch of rockets: Just days after regulators grounded SpaceX’s Mars-bound Starship rocket for two months, Elon Musk’s firm is facing a major fine for alleged safety violations of two launches last year. The US FAA proposed $633,009 in civil penalties for the private space firm, claiming that it failed to follow license requirements in May and July 2023. Mr Musk responded to the proposed fine in a post to X, writing: “SpaceX will be filing suit against the FAA for regulatory overreach.”(IndependentUK) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC says FTX auditor did not understand the crypto market: The US SEC has charged the auditor of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX with misconduct, saying the firm took on Sam Bankman-Fried’s company as a client without properly understanding the crypto market. Prager Metis, an accounting firm that ranks outside the top 50 US firms by revenue, gave a clean bill of health to FTX’s financial results for the two years before it collapsed in November 2022 with an $8bn hole in its balance sheet. (FT) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC: RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present. (CoinTelegraph) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Singapore's DBS Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Options for Institutions: Singapore's largest bank, DBS, will begin offering OTC bitcoin and crypto options trading for institutional clients in Q4 2024. DBS is the first major Asian bank providing sophisticated Bitcoin derivatives amid rising allocation demand. (BitcoinMag) 2. Bhutan Government Holds $750 Million in Bitcoin: Bhutan, known for its involvement in cryptocurrency mining, now holds the fourth-largest government stash of Bitcoin, with over 13,000 BTC valued at $750 million. Unlike other governments, Bhutan's Bitcoin reserves come from its green-powered mining farms, taking advantage of its abundant hydroelectric power. In addition to Bitcoin, Bhutan's state investment arm also holds other cryptocurrencies such as ETH, BNB, MATIC, and USDT. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble: Bitcoin saw its value leap to $61,331 on Tuesday, just a day before members of the U.S. Federal Reserve convene to discuss a potential rate cut for federal funds. While BTC posted a 5% gain, stock markets exhibited mixed signals, hovering near previous highs, and gold dipped more than half a percent that day. (BitcoinCom) (AC-The Fed is expected to announced their decision today.) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. North Korean Hackers Target Energy and Aerospace Industries with New MISTPEN Malware: A North Korea-linked cyber-espionage group has been observed leveraging job-themed phishing lures to target prospective victims in energy and aerospace verticals and infect them with a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed MISTPEN. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. NASA issues alert for fast-moving, stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth tonight: Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium. Despite 2024 On’s intimidating speed and size, it’s expected to pass about 621,000 miles from Earth, or 2.6 times further out than the moon’s average distance. (NYPost) 2. Decrypt Will Store Its Content on the Decentralized Storage Solution Walrus, Preventing Link Rot and Ensuring Integrity: Decrypt, a Web3 trade publication, will store its news articles, videos, and photos on the decentralized storage solution Walrus. This will create an unalterable archive of Decrypt's content, ensuring the integrity and availability of the news stories. Storing the content on decentralized storage protocols like Walrus helps prevent link rot and offers a secure and tamper-proof record of the publication's content. (Decrypt) (AC-Decentralized storage warrants research.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi: Howard Winklevoss, father of the famous crypto twins, is donating $4 million in bitcoin {BTC} in a first-of-its-kind donation to Grove City College, where he developed an interest for sound money and the Austrian school of economics that also later influenced Satoshi. His Bitcoin donation is the first bitcoin gift the college has received and will fund new business programs, Grove City said in a press release on Tuesday. (CoinDesk) (AC-Bitcoiners are a special breed.) 2. AI-focused Bitcoin miners are outperforming rivals: AI-focused Bitcoin miners such as Core Scientific, IREN and Terawulf are outperforming their “pure play” rivals in terms of stock price due to stronger conviction in the data center thesis amid choppy bitcoin price action, according to analysts. While their hash rate growth may generally be slower than that of pure-play Bitcoin miners, AI-focused operators are expanding their data center infrastructure in parallel, which provides additional opportunities. (TheBlock) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 45/100 (Up 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/HkPv.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 861,690 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Putin Expands Draft / 1 Million Toll in Ukraine War / Philippines Send New Ship to Disputed Area / Congress Debates on USSS Funding and Effectiveness / NatGas Pipeline Burning in Houston / Meta Culls RT From Feeds / Trump's New DeFi Project May Draw Fire / Most of Globe is Exploring CBDCs / All Eyes on Fed / Wrench Attacker Given 47 Years / Chrome Malware Steals Login Data Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $59,100, 22.93 oz Gold, .14 Median US House 24hr Hi: $59,241 / Lo: $57,501 Vol: $29B (Up 4%) Mkt Cap: $1.17T (Up 1%) HashRate: 629 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Up 50%) Nodes: 19,245 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Putin orders expansion of Russia’s military to 1.5M active troops: Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country’s military to expand to 1.5 million active troops, bringing the total military personnel to nearly 2.4 million, according to a decree dated Monday. It marks Putin’s third official expansion of Russia’s military since the war with Ukraine began in early 2022. (TheHill) 2. One Million Are Now Dead or Injured in the Russia-Ukraine War: The number of Ukrainians and Russians killed or wounded in the grinding 2½-year war has reached roughly one million, a staggering toll that two countries struggling with shrinking prewar populations will pay far into the future. (WSJ) 2. Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal: "The Philippine side's actions have seriously infringed on China's territorial sovereignty," Liu Dejun, a spokesperson for China's coast guard said. Sabina Shoal, which China refers to as Xianbin Reef and the Philippines as the Escoda Shoal, lies 93 miles west of the Philippine province of Palawan, well within the country's exclusive economic zone. (Fox) -US Events- 1. Congress mulls new Secret Service funding after apparent attempt on Trump's life: Leaders of both parties and top appropriators say one possibility is to attach emergency funding for the Secret Service to a short-term funding bill that Congress must pass by Sept. 30 to avert a government shutdown. But they’re also studying another option: giving the Secret Service the opportunity to shift resources and spend more money to guard protectees in the final stretch of the campaign. (NBC) 2. Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say: A towering flame gradually subsided Tuesday morning in the aftermath of a massive pipeline explosion after a vehicle drove through a fence and struck an above-ground valve, officials said. Deer Park officials said police and local FBI agents initiated investigations and found no preliminary reports that would suggest a coordinated or “terrorist” attack and that “this appears to be an isolated incident.” (AP) 3. Meta bans Russian state media outlet RT over ‘foreign interference activity’: “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity,” a Meta (META) spokesperson said in a statement. (CNN) (AC-Censorship is not going away.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. World Liberty Financial could spark swift SEC stance change on crypto if Trump wins: Donald Trump and his team have released information on the pending launch of World Liberty Financial, a new DeFi project built on the Aave tech stack. Following a 2-hour X (formerly Twitter) Space last night, the team confirmed the initiative aims to transform the traditional financial system by leveraging blockchain technology. It focuses on tokenizing real estate assets to make high-value property investments accessible to a broader audience, bypassing conventional banking barriers. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Though officially a 'shitcoin' project, this could have an effect on Bitcoin due to the political nature of the participants.) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Research reveals 98% of global economy exploring CBDC solutions: A new report by the Atlantic Council reveals that 134 countries, covering 98% of the global economy, are exploring digital currencies, with 44 currently piloting CBDCs. The data shows that over 65 countries, including India, Australia, and Brazil, are in advanced stages of CBDC exploration, whether in development, pilot, or launch phases. Every G20 country is now investigating its own CBDC, with 19 in the advanced stages of exploration, per the think tank. (CryptoNews) (AC- For context, the Atlantic Council is highly pro-UN and globalist in scope and agenda. This report, though accurate in some ways, embellishes the positive momentum of CBDCs, probably in an effort to normalize the eventual (forced) adoption of the digital control currency.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock’s IBIT clocks first daily net inflows in three weeks as spot Bitcoin ETFs attract $12.8 million. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Futures Steady Ahead of Fed Meeting: US stock futures were little changed on Tuesday as investors treaded carefully ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. Markets currently see an over 62% chance for a larger 50 basis point rate cut from the Fed, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool. Traders also awaited US retail sales data for August to gain fresh insights on the health of the US consumer. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Man Sentenced to 47 Years for Violent Home Invasions Targeting Bitcoin Owners: Remy St Felix, the leader of a home invasion crew, has been sentenced to 47 years in prison for orchestrating a series of violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency owners. St Felix and his co-conspirators used brute force and SIM-swapping attacks to steal $3.5 million in digital assets. The crew's victims were assaulted, bound, and forced to transfer their cryptocurrencies to wallets controlled by the criminals. (Decrypt) (AC-Wrench attacks are real, so build your defenses in depth; low signature, multi-signature cold wallets and strong physical defenses are some key principles.) 2. Hackers Might Be Forcing Chrome Users to Give Their Google Passwords Through 'Annoyance' Method: Google Chrome is at risk of running malware-ridden extensions, but that's not the only risk you are running into. In fact, you need to be extra careful when it comes to credential-stealing campaigns involving your Google account passwords. Recently, hackers did this by using a piece of malware called StealC that locks Chrome into kiosk mode and disables the F11 and ESC keys essentially keeping the users in full-screen mode. This annoying attack is aimed at making the user input their Google login details which are then harvested by the attackers. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. UN Chief: Unregulated AI Threatens Democratic Systems: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to democratic systems, exacerbating disinformation and gender inequality. He urged countries to establish AI governance guidelines and promote responsible use. Guterres noted AI’s potential benefits, including enhanced public participation and equality, but emphasized the need for international cooperation to mitigate risks. (BitcoinCom) (AC-When did 'Democracy' come to mean the 'tyrannical elite'?) -Bitcoin Community- 1. New Research Raises Concerns About Bitmain's Influence Over Proxy Mining Pools: Recent research has confirmed that Bitmain, a major player in the bitcoin mining industry, has significant influence over proxy mining pools. The study found that many supposedly independent mining pools are actually passing along Bitmain-templated work to their miners. This raises concerns about the centralization of bitcoin mining and the control exerted by Bitmain in the day-to-day operations of these pools. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 33/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/IxVg.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 861,558 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Houthis Fire Hypersonic Missile at Israel / Venezuela Arrests Americans in Supposed Plot / Trump Target of Another Assassination Attempt / Kraken Drops Lighting in Germany / Russia Launching CBDC / MicroStrategy Buys Another $1.1B of BTC / Fed Cut 25 or 50 BPS / 17 Y/O Arrested for UK Transportation Hack / United Air Offers Starlink / El Salvador Achieves Financial Independence Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $58,722, 22.77 oz Gold, .14 Median US House 24hr Hi: $60,381 / Lo: $58,144 Vol: $27B (Up 107%) Mkt Cap: $1.16T (Down 2%) HashRate: 609 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 33%) Nodes: 19,024 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Netanyahu warns Yemen’s Houthis face a ‘heavy price’ as missile lands in central Israel: The projectile was fired from Yemen toward Israel at 6am local time this morning, according to the Israel Defense Forces who added that it “most likely fragmented in mid-air.” The missile fell in an open area in central Israel, with no injuries reported. The Houthis said they used a “new hypersonic ballistic missile” and warning that Israel should expect more such strikes as the first anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas approaches. (CNN) 2. Venezuela says it arrested Navy SEAL allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro: Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The arrest of the American citizens included a member of the Navy, who Cabello identified as Wilbert Joseph Castañeda Gomez. Cabello said that Gomez was a Navy SEAL who had served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Colombia. The announcement of the arrests comes just two days after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on 16 allies of Maduro who were accused by the U.S. government of obstructing voting during the disputed July 28 Venezuelan presidential election, and carrying out human rights abuses. The Maduro administration has previously used Americans imprisoned in Venezuela to gain concessions from the U.S. government. (StarsandStripes) -US Events- 1. Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says: U.S. Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trump was playing noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course, roughly 400 yards away. An agent fired and the gunman dropped the rifle and fled in an SUV, leaving the firearm behind along with two backpacks, a scope used for aiming and a GoPro camera, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said. The man was later stopped by law enforcement in a neighboring county. They had been on the fifth hole and about to go up to putt when they heard a “pop pop, pop pop.” Within seconds, he said Witkoff recounted, Secret Service agents “pounced” on Trump and “covered him” to protect him. The man in custody was Ryan Routh, three law enforcement officials told the AP.(AP) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Kraken Removes Bitcoin Lightning Network Link in Germany: Kraken, a top crypto exchange, has removed the Lightning Network feature for customers in Germany, citing "technical changes." Earlier reports suggested that regulatory issues were the cause, but Kraken clarified that it was a result of technical changes. The Lightning Network is a second layer application for Bitcoin that speeds up transactions and allows for smaller purchases. (Decrypt) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025: The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian CBDC, the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks to enhance payment efficiency and reduce costs, with retailers also required to accept digital rubles. A pilot program is currently underway involving banks, individuals, and businesses. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. MicroStrategy Buys $1.1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin: MicroStrategy, the software firm known for its bullish stance on Bitcoin, has purchased an additional 18,300 BTC worth nearly $1.1 billion. This is the company's largest Bitcoin purchase since February 2021, bringing its total holdings to 244,800 BTC. MicroStrategy remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, controlling more than 1% of the entire possible Bitcoin supply. (Decrypt) (AC-Big move!) 2. US spot bitcoin ETFs log highest daily inflows in nearly two months as BTC challenges $60,000: Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States had their best day for inflows in nearly two months on Friday—despite the fact that the largest ETF on the market logged no inflows of its own. US-based spot bitcoin ETFs logged a daily total net inflow of $263.1 million, the most for a single day since July 22's massive $485.9 million 55 days ago. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Slips as Fed Rate Verdict Looms: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury slipped to around 3.64% on Monday, hovering at its lowest levels since May 2023 as traders piled on bets that the Federal Reserve will move more aggressively when it starts cutting interest rates this week. Markets are currently pricing in a 59% chance that the Fed will deliver a larger 50 basis point rate cut. (TradingEcomomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. 17-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Cyber Attack Affecting Transport for London: The teenager, who's from Walsall, is said to have been arrested on September 5, 2024, following an investigation that was launched in the incident's aftermath. "Attacks on public infrastructure such as this can be hugely disruptive and lead to severe consequences for local communities and national systems," Deputy Director Paul Foster, head of the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit, said. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. United Brings Starlink's Satellite Internet to Over 1,000 Planes, Free in-Flight WiFi Coming by 2025 (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. President Bukele announces that El Salvador will no longer borrow external debt to finance its budget. (X Post by Bukele) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 39/100 (Up 7 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/IEtb.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans Bitcoin Veterans SITREP: Understanding Market Dynamics with Joe Carlasare https://fountain.fm/episode/5VkGIfczRbqmkPpIJpmM npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 861,141 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Putin Threatens Global War of Long-Range Missiles, Expels UK Diplomats / Russian Counteroffensive in Kursk Begins / US Announces China Tariffs / Boeing Goes on Strike / BRICs Gains, Hint at Paramilitary Org. / Trump Family Launches Crypto Alternative / OpenAI Launches Advanced Reasoning Model / Billionaire Spacewalks with SpaceX / BTC Mining Difficulty at ATH Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $58,087, 22.66 oz Gold, .13 Median US House 24hr Hi: $58,534 / Lo: $57,247 Vol: $29B (Down 20%) Mkt Cap: $1.15T (Even) HashRate: 624 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 25%) Nodes: 19,159 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Putin threatens NATO amid reports of long-range weapons being allowed to strike inside Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that NATO is escalating a direct war with Russia as the U.S. and Britain discuss allowing NATO-provided weapons to be used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia. “This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict,” Putin said on Thursday. “It would mean that NATO countries, the US, European countries, are at war with Russia.” (TheHill) 2. Russia expels six UK diplomats as tensions rise over Ukraine missiles: Russia's FSB security service said on Friday it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow after accusing them of spying and sabotage work, signalling the Kremlin's anger at what it sees as London's vital role in helping Ukraine. (Reuters) 3. Russian counteroffensive in Ukrainian-controlled Kursk begins, says Zelensky: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday that Russia had launched a counteroffensive to take back the parts of its Kursk region occupied by Ukrainian forces last month. In the past two days, though, the Russian Defense Ministry said that its troops had reclaimed 10 settlements in the region. (WaPO) -US Events- 1. US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27: The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, to strengthen protections for strategic domestic industries from China's state-driven excess production capacity. The U.S. Trade Representative's office told Reuters that many of the tariffs, including a 100% duty on Chinese EVs, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals, would go into effect on Sept. 27. (Reuters) 2. Boeing Union Goes On Strike, Halting 737 Production: Thousands of machinists who build Boeing’s 737, 777 and 767 jets walked off the job shortly after midnight Pacific time Friday, after rejecting a labor deal struck between the union’s leaders and Boeing’s executives. The contract offered 25% wage increases over four years. (WSJ) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals: Putin was quoted by Tass as saying, "We cannot ignore the growing interest in BRICS on the part of many countries. As of today … 34 countries, to be precise, have already expressed interest in joining the activities of our group in one form or another. The Russian president recently expressed confidence that the BRICS economic bloc will establish its own parliamentary organization in the future. (BitcoinCom) (AC-This last statement shows the normal progression of global power competition. First is economic alignments and trade, then financial and currency standardization, then military power to protect the union. ) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Donald Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Launch — 'We're Embracing the Future With Crypto': Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his family’s cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, positioning it as an alternative to traditional banks. He encouraged users to join a live event on X next Monday. “We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind,” Trump said. (BItcoinCOm) (AC-Interesting timing and trajectory of this effort. Bitcoiners might scoff at this effort, so might legacy financial institutions, but let's see what details emerge first.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Producer Prices Rise More than Expected: Factory gate prices in the US increased 0.2% mom in August 2024, following a downwardly revised flat reading in July and above forecasts of 0.1% (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10-Year Yield Remains Under Pressure: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury held around 3.65% on Friday, hovering near its lowest levels since May 2023 amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve could deliver a more aggressive rate cut next week. Markets are currently assigning a 57% chance that the Fed will deliver a 25 basis point rate cut, with a 43% odds seen for a larger 50 bps reduction, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. New Linux Malware Campaign Exploits Oracle Weblogic to Mine Cryptocurrency: The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle Weblogic server, is designed to deliver a malware strain dubbed Hadooken, according to cloud security firm Aqua. "When Hadooken is executed, it drops a Tsunami malware and deploys a crypto miner," security researcher Assaf Moran said. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI releases o1 model with human-like reasoning: OpenAI is releasing a new artificial intelligence model known internally as “Strawberry” that can perform some human-like reasoning tasks, as it looks to stay at the top of a crowded market of rivals. The new model, called o1, is designed to spend more time computing the answer before responding to user queries, the company said in a blog post Thursday. With the model, OpenAI’s tools should be able to solve multi-step problems, including complicated math and coding questions. (Fortune) 2. First Commercial Spacewalk: Billionaire Jared Isaacman Leads Polaris Dawn Mission, Praises Earth's Beauty From Above: In a big move for private space travel, two astronauts did the first-ever spacewalk paid for by a business on the Polaris Dawn trip. They wore new slimmer SpaceX spacesuits. Billionaire Jared Isaacman put money into this project, hoping to explore new limits in space without needing the government. The end goal? Cheaper and easier space trips. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges: Miners Face Toughest Conditions Yet: The difficulty in mining Bitcoin has surged to a new record level, hence squeezing profit margins. Reaching 92.67 trillion, the difficulty index exceeded the previous record peak of 90.67 trillion set in July this year. This 3.6% rise represents the increased competitiveness resulting from record-breaking hashrate values. It emphasizes how resilient and secure the network is becoming since mining Bitcoin calls for more computational capability. (Bitcoinist) 2. Bitcoin and Crypto Exchange HTX To Integrate Lightning Network: HTX, one of the largest Bitcoin and crypto exchanges globally, announced it will be integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network in partnership with Bitcoin firm IBEX. With over 45 million registered users, HTX is a leading Bitcoin and crypto platform in Asia and worldwide based on trading volume and Bitcoin custody. The exchange now plans to incorporate Lightning Network capabilities into its ecosystem. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 32/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Quite a bit of news articles today are focused on Russia, with Putin's response to the possibility of Ukraine using US and UK long-range missiles on Russia, the counteroffensive in Kursk and the rising power of BRICS. It could be simply newsworthy information coming to light today or another option could be the media's concerted effort to portray Russia as a unifying opponent right before a critical US election. The fear being stoked could also be used to delay or subvert the election process in one way or another. Look for 'interpretations' of the Russia information on mainstream media over the next week for clues. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/IRUV.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans Bitcoin Veterans SITREP: The Power of Bitcoin. Can it Resist Government Control and Influence? https://fountain.fm/episode/nH1OZy3q0dO1estALU7C npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 861,003 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Russian Drones Knock Out Power Stations / Fmr. Peru Leader Fujimori Dies / DHS Designates Jan 6th 'National Security Event" / Venezuelan Gang Expands in US / UK Bill To Recognize Digital Assets as Property / SEC Chair Gensler Under Investigation / CBDCs are Digital Control / Stocks Up on CPI Data / SpaceX Civilian Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk / India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead 'Crypto' Adoption Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $58,058, 23.04 oz Gold, .13 Median US House 24hr Hi: $58,454 / Lo: $55,567 Vol: $36B (Up 13%) Mkt Cap: $1.15T (Up 2%) HashRate: 582 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 33%) Nodes: 19,321 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Russian drones pound power system in Sumy region town, 14 people hurt, Ukraine says: Russian drones inflicted significant damage to the northern Ukrainian town of Konotop's energy infrastructure in an overnight attack that injured at least 14 people and cut electricity to the settlement, local officials said on Thursday. Rescuers were working to restore power in the town, which had a pre-war population of about 83,000. Regional officials said there had been 10 explosions during the attack and Mayor Artem Semenikhin said the power system was in critical condition. (Reuters) 2. Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86: Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86. Fujimori governed Peru between 1990 and 2000 before being forced from office amid allegations of corruption. His tough stance against a left-wing guerrilla insurgency at a time when the rebels looked likely to seize power won him plaudits from many. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Department of Homeland Security designates Jan. 6, 2025, a ‘National Special Security Event’: The federal government has designated Congress’ certification of electoral votes in the upcoming 2024 presidential election to be a “National Special Security Event,” the Secret Service announced Wednesday. The special designation was approved by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and means law enforcement agencies will dramatically beef up security for the Jan. 6, 2025, tally – in an effort to prevent another riot at the Capitol Building. “When an event is designated a National Special Security Event, the US Secret Service assumes its mandated role as the lead agency for the design and implementation of the operational security plan.” (NYPost) 2. A Venezuelan Gang Is Expanding Its Deadly Reach to the U.S.: U.S. law-enforcement officials had watched with alarm the spread of a Venezuelan gang known for dismembering rivals from Chile to Colombia. But the gang, known as the Tren de Aragua, seemed contained in Latin America. American officials fear the same pattern emerging in the U.S., where more than 700,000 Venezuelans have settled in the past four years. Tren de Aragua members are suspects in the shooting of two New York police officers, the killing of a former Venezuelan police officer in South Florida, and crimes from Chicago to Texas, law-enforcement authorities said. In all, there are now more than 100 investigations in the U.S. involving suspected members of Tren de Aragua, said a high-ranking Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. (WSJ) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law: The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better protection for owners in fraud cases and disputes. It also positions the UK as a leader in global digital asset regulation, boosting its economy and legal services. (BitcoinCom) 2. SEC Under Scrutiny: House Republicans Investigate Gensler’s Political Hiring Practices: U.S. House Republicans have launched an investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), focusing on allegations that the agency’s hiring practices may be influenced by political affiliations. The probe, led by GOP lawmakers Jim Jordan, Patrick McHenry, and James Comer, aims to determine whether the SEC has violated federal law by considering political ideology when filling senior positions. (Blockonomi) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. Central Bank Digital Currencies: Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Central bankers and other policymakers may argue that CBDCs are the future of money, but whether the end result is a waste of resources or a threat to fundamental freedoms, this future is not one that should be welcomed. Considering all signs currently seem to suggest that governments will push forward with CBDCs, it is up to the people to get involved in the conversation before the decision is made for them. (Cato) (AC-A freedom-perspective article on recharacterizing CBDCs as digital control.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see $43 million in outflows, breaking two-day inflow run: Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. posted total daily net outflows of $43.97 million on Wednesday, ending a two-day streak of positive flows. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Close Sharply Higher on Tech Boost After CPI: US Stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, boosted by tech stocks as investors assessed the latest inflation data and its implications for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The S&P 500 rose 1%, extending its winning streak to three sessions, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq surged 2.2% (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Watch SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission conduct the first all-civilian spacewalk in history: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission finally launched on Tuesday, after a series of delays pushed back its commencement date. Now the crew of the private spaceflight are scheduled to take the first ever commercial spacewalk — and the entire thing will be livestreamed so we can watch it here from Earth. (Mashable) -Bitcoin Community- 1. India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index: India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. (BitcoinCom) 2. Why Bitcoin Mining Produced an Empty Block at Height 860932 Today: Bitcoin mining by Foundry USA today produced an empty block at block height 860932. Empty Bitcoin blocks, such as block 860932, are blocks that contain only the coinbase transactions and no additional transactions from the mempool. The mining of empty blocks usually occurs due to the technical delay between validating a block and receiving the transactions in the mempool. (CoinGape) 3. Anthony Scaramucci Teases New Bitcoin Book Featuring Foreword by Michael Saylor: Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, has hinted at his upcoming book The Little Book of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, Scaramucci revealed that Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and a major Bitcoin supporter, has written the foreword for the book. Scaramucci praised Saylor as a “living legend” and expressed appreciation for his contribution to the book. (CoinSpeaker) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 31/100 (Down 6 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/HmyE.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans https://fountain.fm/episode/nVKIzVZepOueAiznXn3U npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 860,878 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Judicial Reform Passes in Mexico, Protests Erupt / Iran Refutes Missile Supply to Russia / Hurricane to Hit Louisiana / Presidential Debate Ignites Rhetoric / Binance Exec Withers in Nigerian Jail / Digital Yuan Making Strides / BTC ETFs Big Hit with Retail and Advisors / CPI Core: 3.2% Indonesian Crypto Exchange Hacked / AI Writes About AI / Solo Miner Hits Jackpot / 5Th Gen Warfare Front and Center This Year Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $56,483, 22.54 oz Gold, .13 Median US House 24hr Hi: $58,029 / Lo: $56,111 Vol: $32B (Down 4%) Mkt Cap: $1.12T (Down 2%) HashRate: 572 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3 sats/vBtye (Down 40%) Nodes: 19,321 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Protests in Mexico as controversial judicial reform passed: Mexico's Senate has approved a controversial judicial reform under which judges will be elected by popular vote. Its supporters say the changes will make judges more accountable to the Mexican people but critics argue it undermines the country's system of checks and balances and will strengthen the power of the governing Morena party. The bill has triggered strikes and protests, with demonstrators earlier breaking into the building where the vote was due to take place. (BBC) 2. Iran pledges reaction to Western sanctions over Russian missile supply: Iran has condemned allegations by Western countries that it has supplied short-range missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine and pledged to respond to new sanctions imposed by a trio of European states. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Nasser Kanaani called the sanctions announced by Britain, France and Germany “economic terrorism” against the people of Iran. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. Hurricane Francine charges toward Louisiana coast: Multiple parishes in Louisiana have issued mandatory evacuation orders as the Category 1 hurricane is set to make landfall Wednesday afternoon. State and local officials are urging residents to prepare for the storm's wrath, which is also expected to bring widespread power outages, significant flooding and substantial property damage. (Fox) 2. Harris Baits Trump in Fiery Presidential Debate: The candidates square off in Philadelphia with polls essentially tied eight weeks before Election Day. Her performance Tuesday night quickly earned her one of the most coveted endorsements—that of megastar Taylor Swift, who posted on Instagram that she would be voting for the vice president. (WSJ) (AC-The reports on the debate are wildly partisan with some outlets declaring complete victory for Harris, some for Trump, and a plethora of 'fact-checking', the new term for partisan spin. What can be objectively ascertained is that Harris did better than many expected and that neither candidate elaborated on substantive policy discussion, oh yeah, and that legacy media outlets are very pro-Harris.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Nigeria postpones bail hearing for Binance executive: Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria on account of the exchange’s alleged crimes, will have to wait another month for a decision on his bail plea. Gambaryan appeared before an Abuja court after his legal team filed a new bail application, citing his failing health. The application claimed that the former IRS officer had developed multiple conditions in the six months he has been in prison, including malaria and pneumonia. (CoinGeek) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. China's Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals: China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been conducted in 17 different areas, accumulating a total transaction value of 7 trillion yuan (close to $1 trillion). In addition, China is working with several nations on a cross-border digital currency project, aiming to enhance global payment systems. (BitcoinCom) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Standard Chartered Now Offers Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Services in UAE: Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the UAE, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, starting with bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans to expand into more digital assets. (Decrypt) 2. US spot bitcoin ETFs rebound with $117 million in daily inflows led by Fidelity’s FBTC: Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. posted total daily net inflows worth $116.96 million on Tuesday. The funds shifted to net inflows on Monday, ending their eight-day streak of negative flows. (TheBlock) 3. Investment Advisors Adopting Bitcoin ETFs Faster That Any Exchange-Traded Fund in History, Says Bitwise CIO: Posted on X, "The truth is that investment advisors are adopting Bitcoin ETFs faster than any other ETF in history. It is just that their historic flows are overshadowed by the even-more-historic purchases of other investors. It is accurate to say that investment managers represent a small fraction of buyers of Bitcoin ETFs. But it is not accurate to say that investment manager purchases of Bitcoin ETFs are ‘small.'” (DailyHODL) -Economic Indicators- 1. Bitcoin’s correlation with Nasdaq rises to 0.39, diverges from gold at -0.40: Julio Moreno from CryptoQuant shared data showing that Bitcoin currently indicates a positive correlation of +0.39 with the Nasdaq index while displaying a negative correlation of -0.40 with gold over 30 days. This data showcases Bitcoin’s increasing ties to risk assets like tech stocks rather than behaving as a safe-haven asset like gold. (CryptoSlate) (AC-To be taken in context, correlation studies like this are subject to many changing variables and ultimately reflect a statement on human psychology, which can be fickle.) 2. CPI 0.2% MoM, Exp. 0.2%, CPI Core 0.3% MoM, Exp. 0.2% CPI 2.5% YoY, Exp. 2.5%, CPI Core 3.2% YoY, Exp. 3.2% (ZeroHedge) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack: The breach compromised hot wallets on Indodax, resulting in the loss of Bitcoin, Ether, Tron, Polygon, and Optimism. Indodax has temporarily suspended operations. (CoinTelegraph) -Technology and Science- 1. AI, Robotics Advances Will Bring ‘Crisis of Meaning’, Elon Musk Says: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he sees a future where humans will have to figure out new ways to give their lives purpose, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics. (Decrypt) (AC-Notice this is an AI-generated article about the future of AI.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Another Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins Block, Nabs $180,000 Reward: According to MempoolSpace, block 860749 was mined by Solo CK—a unique mining pool that doesn’t split mining rewards between its participants. That means one miner won a full 3.169 BTC (worth about $181,000 as of writing) for their efforts, inclusive of Bitcoin’s full block subsidy and the block’s transaction fees. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 37/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): In the era of 5th generation warfare (5GW), where the mind of the populace is the battlefield, media reporting is a large conduit for manipulation. For centuries this has taken the form of propaganda, but increases in technology and leverage have given the participants in the battle of 'hearts and minds' an advantage. The structure of world geopolitics, resting upon the hegemony of the US empire, is wholly fascinated and focused on the US Presidential election for future direction. This year, being an election year, is the climax of a 5GW cycle that begins with narratives, channels for those narratives, and amplification in other domains of warfare (economic, political, kinetic, subversive, etc.). The legacy and new media is in full-on war mode in affecting this change and reporting is far from objective. In other words, the current news cycle is one of manipulation and fabrication for your 'heart and mind'. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/HiZd.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans Bitcoin Veterans Podcast EP 59 with @nprofile…kas9 https://fountain.fm/episode/jOUqspCbFLR9LkqbfNNU npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans Bitcoin Veterans sat down with @npub18c6…yyww at his Pleb Party in Nashville, where he was generous enough to give us access to the back room to conduct interviews with some of his amazing guests Here is our interview with Ander’s https://cdn.satellite.earth/de79ec951c653baf442db230918aff9f0d1fa90384288a1321b3d6cb4ed134a5.mp4 npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 860,750 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Hamas Command Center Struck in Gaza / Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow / Another USG Shutdown Possible / Presidential Debate Tonight / Kentucky Shooter Is a Veteran / Class Action Suit Against Coinbase Continues / NC Passes Anti-CBDC Bill / Putin Admits to Mining BTC / Consumer Credit Growth Doubles Expectations / Ford Wants to Spy on Your Car Conversations / US House Votes to Ban DJI Drones / New DOJ Antitrust Suit Against Google / Three Years of El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $57,283, 22.83 oz Gold, .13 Median US House 24hr Hi: $58,041 / Lo: $54,848 Vol: $34B (Up 40%) Mkt Cap: $1.13T (Up 4%) HashRate: 628 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 5 sats/vBtye (Up 150%) Nodes: 19,378 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Dozens reported killed in Israeli strikes on ‘Hamas command center’ in Gaza humanitarian area: At least four Israeli missiles struck the tent encampment near Khan Younis which is now home to thousands of civilians who fled their war-torn homes — as well as a Hamas command center, according to the IDF’s claims. The military said it used “precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means” to mitigate the risk of striking innocent civilians who were sheltering from the war in the encampment, according to CNN. An official with Hamas’ civil defense authority told BBC that 40 people were killed in the attack and 60 others were wounded. (NYPost) 2. A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia: Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil in the 2 1/2-year war. (AP) -US Events- 1. Government shutdown threat looms over Congress' return: Lawmakers will return to Capitol Hill on Monday after a lengthy August recess to kick off a government funding fight with just three weeks to avert a shutdown. Congress has until Oct. 1 to fund the government during the pre-Election Day sprint. With the abbreviated timeline, lawmakers will almost certainly need to pass a stopgap measure to keep the government funded — leaving the full-year funding effort for a later date. (CBS) 2. Harris and Trump ‘neck and neck’ heading into crucial debate: The vice president and her Republican rival are separated by just one point days before they take the debate stage in Philadelphia the poll by The New York Times/Siena College found. Tuesday night’s ABC News debate will be the first for Harris but the second for Trump after he took on Joe Biden in June. (IndependentUK) 3. Suspected Kentucky interstate shooter has military background, still on lam 48 hours after attack: The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Joseph A. Couch, opened fire around 6 p.m. Saturday near exit 49, authorities said, adding that the shooter fired 20 to 30 rounds, striking 12 vehicles. The U.S. Army said Couch was in the Army Reserve from March 2013 to January 2019 as a 12B combat engineer. "He was a private at the end of service. He has no deployments," the U.S. Army said. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Class Action Suit Against Coinbase Will Continue, Judge Rules: Last week, a U.S. judge partially denied Coinbase's request to dismiss a class action lawsuit from shareholders who accused the exchange of misleading them about the possibility of being sued by the SEC. The judge ruled that while the plaintiffs had a plausible case of negligence on Coinbase's part, most of the allegations were not plausible. Coinbase's motion to dismiss was granted in part and denied in part. (Decrypt) -Central Bank Digital Currencies- 1. North Carolina Senate overrides governor veto, passes bill banning CBDC: The bill forbids the state of North Carolina from accepting CBDCs as a form of payment and prohibits it from participating in future CBDC tests conducted “by any Federal Reserve branch.” (CoinTelegraph) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Putin Acknowledges Russia as a Bitcoin Mining Leader; 54,000 BTC Mined in 2023: During his speech at the Eastern Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia had become one of the world leaders in bitcoin mining. He explained that this was made possible due to the energy surplus that can be leveraged in areas like Siberia, but also warned that these activities should not hinder the region’s development. (BitcoinCom) 2. Bitcoin ETFs mark first positive inflow in 2 weeks though BlackRock sees 3rd outflow: Data indicates that Bitcoin ETFs have seen a shift, with a $28.6 million inflow marking the first positive inflow since Aug. 26, following eight consecutive trading days of outflows. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Consumer Credit Growth Surprises in July: Total consumer credit in the U.S. surged by $25.45 billion in July 2024, significantly higher than the $12.5 billion increase expected by markets, and well above the downwardly revised $5.23 billion rise in June. This marked the largest credit growth since November 2022, driven by substantial increases in both revolving and non-revolving debt. -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Ford seeks patent for tech that listens to driver conversations to serve ads: Ford Motor Company is seeking a patent for technology that would allow it to tailor in-car advertising by listening to conversations among vehicle occupants, as well as by analyzing a car’s historical location and other data, according to a patent application published late last month. (RecordedFuture) (AC-This is the type of story that needs groundswell support to push back against encroaching losses of privacy.) -Technology and Science- 1. US House Votes To Ban New Drones Made By China's DJI: The U.S. House of Representatives voted Monday to ban new drones made by Chinese giant DJI from operating in the country after lawmakers voiced national security concerns. The bill would prohibit the remote control devices from using American communications infrastructure. The measure wouldn't affect DJI drones already in America, where the company has sold more than half of all the drones in use. The bills all need Senate approval before they could be signed into law and with less than two months before November's presidential and congressional elections it's unclear if that will happen. (IBT) 2. US DOJ Targets Google’s Dominance in the Digital Ad Tech Industry With New Lawsuit: THe US government is going after Google and its extremely profitable ad tech operations. This week the Department of Justice (DoJ) starts a crucial trial where they accuse Alphabet, Google's parent company of running an unlawful monopoly within the digital advertising market. Since the tech giant earned over $200 billion in 2023 through advertisement, this case could attract serious consequences for the tech company. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bet Is Now 3 Years Old, Here’s How It’s Going So Far: Three years ago, on September 7, 2021, the country of El Salvador shocked the world when its president, Nayib Bukele, announced that the country would be adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. The county also began buying BTC to add to its reserves, growing that stash over the years. At the time, the country bought 400 BTC at an average price of $46,811, costing $18.724 million at the time. At the time of writing, the country of El Salvador now owns a total of 5,867 BTC. The Nayib Tracker website shows that the average cost of this Bitcoin stash is $43,884. Data shows that the country is now sitting on a profit of $34.55 million from its Bitcoin purchases, This translates to a 25.88% gain on its BTC purchases over the last three years. (Bitcoinist) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 33/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): RIP James Earl Jones, the "Voice". Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report https://m.primal.net/IxVg.jpg npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans Bitcoin Veterans SITREP: Bitcoin and Politics - How Economic Systems Shape our Future https://fountain.fm/episode/n3TqphNx8ttRayFmri3o npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Bitcoin Veterans BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 860,605 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 09Sep24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Jordanian Kills 3 Israeli Border Guards / Maduro Opponent Flees Venezuela / Israel Strike Targets in Syria / SECDEF Speaks Out Against Continuing Resolution for DoD / GA Shooter Mom Called School Beforehand / BTC ETF Outflows $1.2B / Block Overtakes Coinbase / Capital One Shared Your Personal Data with Big Tech / GMO Hangover Cure / Corporate Adoption of BTC Up / Japan's TEPCO Now Mining BTC Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $55,196, 22.12 oz Gold, .13 Median US House 24hr Hi: $55,534 / Lo: $53,653 Vol: $24B (Up 51%) Mkt Cap: $1.09T (Up 1%) HashRate: 590 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) Nodes: 19,522 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Gunman crossing from Jordan kills three Israelis at border, Israeli army says: “A terrorist approached the area of the Allenby Bridge from Jordan in a truck, exited the truck and opened fire at the Israeli security forces operating at the bridge,” the Israeli military said. “The terrorist was eliminated by the security forces, three Israeli civilians were pronounced dead as a result of the attack,” it added. (NBC) 2. Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum: Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez flew into Spain on Sunday to seek asylum, Madrid said, hours after quitting his country amid a political and diplomatic crisis over July's disputed election. The exit of the 75-year-old - seen by the U.S., the EU and other powers in the region as the winner of the disputed vote - came a week after Venezuelan authorities issued an arrest warrant for him, accusing him of conspiracy and other crimes. (Reuters) 3. Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say: Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in western Syria and wounded dozens more overnight, Syrian state media reported on Monday, the deadliest Israeli attack reported by Syrian authorities since the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus was hit in April. Two regional intelligence sources said a major military research centre for chemical arms production located near Masyaf, in Hama province near the Mediterranean coast, had been hit several times. They said it was believed to house a team of Iranian military experts involved in weapons production. (Reuters) (AC- The IDF is in a full out conflict against any Iranian proxies in the region, irrespective of national borders. Iranian proxies in Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon, Yemen and Syria are all being targeted.) -US Events- 1. Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military: Lloyd Austin said that passing a continuing resolution that caps spending at 2024 levels, rather than taking action on the proposed 2025 budget will hurt thousands of defense programs, and damage military recruiting. “Asking the department to compete with (China), let alone manage conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, while under a lengthy CR, ties our hands behind our back while expecting us to be agile and to accelerate progress,” said Austin in the letter to leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees.(AP) 2. Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency': The mother of the suspect in last week’s Georgia shooting contacted his school to warn of an "extreme emergency" and asked them to check on her son the day of the attack, US media reports. According to the Post, there appears to have been some confusion when a school administrator went to look for the boy, as another child had a similar name. -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -Central Bank Digital Currencies- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs record combined $1.2B in outflows in 8 days: On Sept. 9, Bloomberg data showed investors withdrew around $1.2 billion from the 11 listed spot Bitcoin ETFs between Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 — their longest run of outflows since launching on Jan. 10. (CoinTelegraph) 2. Block Inc. overtakes Coinbase in market capitalization as Barclays revises price target: Block, Inc., the company behind payment processor Square, music streaming service Tidal, and bitcoin funding initiative Spiral, among other subsidiaries, has surpassed Coinbase in market capitalization for the first time since March. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Edge Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note increased to 3.76% on Monday, after touching a 15-month low of 3.71% on Friday, with traders bracing for the key CPI and PPI reports later in the week for further insights on inflation trends and clues about the Fed's next steps. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Wages Rise More than Expected: Average hourly earnings for all employees on US private nonfarm payrolls increased by 14 cents, or 0.4%, to $35.21 in August 2024, following a 0.2% rise in July and slightly above forecasts of a 0.3% rise. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Job Growth Below Forecasts: The US economy added 142K jobs in August 2024, more than a downwardly revised 89K in July but below forecasts of 160K. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Billion-Dollar Bank Accused of Secretly Sending Customers’ Personal and Financial Information to Facebook, Google and Microsoft: A new class-action lawsuit alleges Capital One engaged in an “outrageous, illegal, and widespread practice of disclosing – without consent – the Nonpublic Personal Information and Personally Identifiable Financial Information” of its customers, sharing it with third parties including Facebook, Google and Microsoft. (DailyHODL) -Technology and Science- 1. Silicon Valley’s new wedding perk: A bio-engineered hangover cure: One shot offers around 18 hours of protection, according to San Francisco-based ZBiotics. The protection comes from a bioengineered enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, a toxic, gut-lingering byproduct of alcohol that causes those morning-after headaches and stomach gymnastics. (SFStandard) (AC-Proudly GMO, what could go wrong?) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surges in 2024, River Report Reveals: River’s report indicates that as of August 2024, businesses collectively hold 683,332 bitcoin (BTC), which represents 3.3% of the total bitcoin supply. This marks an impressive 587% growth in corporate holdings since 2020, with a 30% increase over the past year. The report also reveals that U.S.-domiciled companies account for 49.3% of these holdings, representing $19.7 billion. (BitcoinCom) 2. Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Subsidiary Mines Bitcoin With Surplus Energy: A subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has taken an innovative step into the world of bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, the subsidiary in question, has cleverly placed its bitcoin mining units right next to solar farms in the Tochigi and Gunma prefectures, harnessing renewable energy to power the process. (BitcoinCom) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. 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