⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 943,060 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 31Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Oil is the Thing to Watch / Iran Hits Tanker Near Dubai / Trump Threatens Kharg Destruction / Haiti Gang Massacre Kills 70 / SCOTUS to Rule on Birthright Citizenship / MI Synagogue Attack Was Hezbollah Inspired / US Labor Dept. OKs Crypto For 401Ks / Senators Intro Bill for Bitcoin Mining / Stablecoin Use Doubles / American Bitcoin at Post-IPO Low / Yields Fall / CA EO on AI Increases Regulation / Block Enables Bitcoin on Square Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,619, 14.50 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.48 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,323 / Lo: $65,950 Volume: $38B (Up 19%) Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Down 2%) Hashrate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies: Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the month-old war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. To shore up global crude oil supplies, the U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil shipments already at sea — first for India, then for the rest of the world. the U.S. sanction waiver sent energy-hungry Southeast Asia into a flurry. This month, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam signaled new interest in Russian oil. Manila, a long-time U.S. ally, imported Russian crude for the first time in five years — days after it declared an energy emergency. “We can argue whether there’s a moral dilemma there, but I think it’s a reflection of the fact that countries are going to do whatever they need to protect their energy security,” an energy analyst said. (AP) (AC- This is a reminder that oil still drives the world economy and it is a survival need versus any ethical geopolitical concerns. If the free flow of oil continues to be impeded, instability will rise worldwide.) 2. Iran sets giant oil tanker ablaze off Dubai: Authorities in Dubai said the fire on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi had ‌been brought under control following a drone attack, with no oil leak and no injuries to the crew. Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship's owner, said the vessel's hull was damaged. 3. Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to ‘immediately’ reopen Hormuz Strait: “Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately ‘Open for Business,’ we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet ‘touched.’” Trump posted on Truth social. (CNBC) 4. Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group: At least 70 people were killed and 30 more injured in a brutal gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region. Local civil protection officials said armed members of the Gran Grif gang carried out the assault in the Jean-Denis area at around 3 a.m. on Sunday. (DW) -US Events- 1. Supreme Court to weigh Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship in test of second-term agenda: At issue in the case, known as Trump v. Barbara, is whether Mr. Trump's directive, issued on his first day back in the White House, comports with the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause and federal immigration law. Mr. Trump's order has not taken effect, since all of the lower courts who have considered it have found it is likely unconstitutional. The administration argues the amendment does not grant citizenship to children born to parents in the country illegally or temporarily, like those on student or work visas, or those granted certain protections to live and work in the U.S. (CBS) 2. Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says: The attack earlier this month on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan,” the FBI said in a news conference Monday. “God willing, I will kill as many of them as I possibly can,” Ghazali recorded himself saying to family just before the attack. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Department of Labor Proposes Rule Offering Safe for Crypto Investing in 401(k)s: A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor aims to provide a safe harbor for 401(k) fiduciaries considering alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies. The rule, following a directive from President Trump, seeks to expand access to alternative assets in retirement plans. (Decrypt) 2. U.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation Monday aimed at reshaping the U.S. digital asset mining sector, tightening supply chains, and embedding bitcoin into federal reserve strategy. The proposal, titled the “Mined in America Act,” would establish a federal certification program for domestic crypto mining operations while phasing out reliance on foreign-manufactured hardware. (BItcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. 'Unstable velocity': Standard Chartered says stablecoin usage rising faster than expected as new use cases emerge: Data in the Tuesday report shows overall stablecoin velocity has roughly doubled over the past two years, with tokens now turning over about six times per month on average. According to Standard Chartered, the increase has been driven largely by Circle’s USDC, which has seen accelerating activity across multiple blockchains. Stablecoins are no longer confined to just crypto trading and emerging-market savings, Kendrick said. Rather, these fiat-pegged tokens are now increasingly being used as a substitute for traditional financial rails and, more recently, for early-stage AI-driven payments. (THeBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. American Bitcoin Stock Hits Post-IPO Low as Firm Celebrates 7K BTC Milestone: American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., now holds over 7,000 BTC worth $471 million | 7,074 BTC. Despite tripling its Bitcoin holdings since going public, shares have dropped 88% in the last six months. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Start Week Mixed: US stock indices were mixed on a volatile Monday as a sharp retreat in Treasury yields failed to sustain a broad based equity rally following dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. While the Dow edged 0.1% higher, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.4% and 0.8% respectively as heavy losses in the semiconductor sector offset gains in financials and utilities. (TradingEconomics) 2.US 10-Year Yield Falls Further from 8-Month High: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dropped to 4.3% on Tuesday, extending the retreat from the eight-month high of 4.44% two sessions prior as growth concerns gained ground on investors' forefront. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Monday issued a first-of-its-kind executive order requiring safety and privacy guardrails from artificial intelligence companies that contract with the state. The state will look carefully at policies on how the companies prevent exploitation of individuals, including the spread of child sexual abuse materials. The government will also consider whether A.I. models, the technology that powers chatbots and other tools, are used to monitor individuals or are used to block certain speech. Companies should also explain how they are avoiding bias in their systems. (NYTimes) (AC-Regulation is the tyrannists power tool.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Block's Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Sellers: Block's Square payments platform has shifted to automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers, with the feature rolling out gradually to all merchants in the coming month. This strategic move aims to expand mainstream adoption of Bitcoin payments and comes with zero fees for accepting transactions. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Doom reporting on Bitcoin is pretty high right now. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 942,922 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 30Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Eyes Kharg Island / US Ground Troops Arrive in Mideast / Haifa Oil Depot on Fire / North Korean Weapons Used by Iran / TSA to be Funded, ICE-Not So Much / Trump's WH Ballroom Might be Something Else / BTC ETFs Outflow / Institutions Now Drive Bitcoin Price / Yields Up, Stocks Poised for Variability / FBI Director Email Hacked / NASA Moonshot To Launch Wednesday Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,815, 14.80 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.38 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $67,879 / Lo: $64,971 Volume: $32B (Up 67%) Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%) Hashrate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Says US May Seize Kharg Island and Take Iranian Oil, but Deal Could Come ‘Very Quickly’: On Sunday, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times he is considering seizing Iran's Kharg Island, stating his "preference would be to take the oil" and claiming U.S. forces "could take it very easily." Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, and seizing it would severely disrupt energy trade while global Brent crude has climbed nearly 60% this month. (GroundNews) 2. Pentagon Preps Weeks‑Long Ground Ops in Iran as U.S. Marines Arrive in Theater: The Pentagon is preparing for what could become weeks-long ground operations inside Iran — including Special Operations raids and limited infantry missions — as U.S. forces, including a Marine expeditionary unit now in theater, continue to build up for a potentially more dangerous next phase of Operation Epic Fury, according to a report published Saturday. (Breitbart) 3. Smoke billows from fire at Israel oil refinery after reports of attack: Israel's Fire and Rescue Service says an industrial building and a fuel tanker were hit by debris from an intercepted missile at the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa on Monday. (BBC) 4. Iran's war against the US and Israel is being fueled by North Korean weapons: "The missile launched at Diego Garcia was a Musudan. The Iranians bought 19 of these from the North Koreans and took delivery in 2005. They have had this capability since 2005 — and this is no ‘secret weapon,'" "The North Koreans proliferated around 150 No Dong systems to Iran in the late 1990s. The Iranians were apparently very happy with the missiles the North Koreans provided them." (Fox) (AC-It's entertaining to know that US cash given to Iran over the years to keep them from attacking western allies was used to fund proxies but also build a North Korean military industry.) -US Events- 1. TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon: Trump’s executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, though it’s unclear how quickly travelers will see an impact. The move comes during a busy travel stretch, with spring breaks underway and Passover and Easter approaching. (AP) 2. US military building 'massive complex' beneath White House ballroom project: On Sunday, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom, describing the ballroom as a "shed" for the underground work. White House administrator Joshua Fisher cited "mission critical functionality" and "top-secret" underground work, while Trump stated the ballroom will include "high-grade, bullet-proof" glass and a drone-proof roof. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. US Bitcoin ETFs see $296 million BTC weekly outflows as global crypto funds snap four-week inflow streak: U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed the recent positive trend with $296 million in net outflows for the week ending March 27. (THeBlock) 2. Latest data shows retail Bitcoin wallets can no longer control short-term BTC price moves: Bitcoin’s short-term price formation is moving further away from the people who hold Bitcoin because they want Bitcoin, and closer to the people who hold Bitcoin exposure because they are hedging, rolling, allocating, or reducing risk inside a wrapper. That shift changes how the market should be read. It also changes what a Bitcoin move actually represents. That layer shift has practical consequences for people who hold a small amount of BTC, own an ETF in a brokerage account, or treat Bitcoin as a signal asset. Many think they are watching the asset's demand. Increasingly, they are also watching demand for the packaging around the asset. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Great data point for Bitcoin Holders. Demand for Bitcoin is no longer the primary driver for Bitcoin priced in USD, but rather the machinations of larger institutional players.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10Y Yield Holds Near 8-Month High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.4% on Monday but remained near its highest levels since July 2025, as investors weighed the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on inflation, growth, and interest rates. (TradingEconomics) 2. Week Ahead - Mar 30th: Markets will continue to watch for signs of de-escalation in the Middle East as the US delayed its attacks past the end of this upcoming week, as the halt in exports from the Persian Gulf threatens global growth. Economic data in the US, which will see a shortened week due to Easter, will be headlined by the jobs report. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director’s Personal Email, Hit Stryker With Wiper Attack: Threat actors with ties to Iran successfully broke into the personal email account of Kash Patel, the director of the U.S. FBI, and leaked a cache of photos and other documents to the internet. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters: In just a few days Nasa is planning to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on their way to the Moon. Their voyage around our nearest neighbor will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base. Both the US and China want access to the areas with the most abundant resources, which means securing the best lunar real estate. Because the Moon was once a part of the Earth, it holds a record of 4.5bn years of our own planet's history. And with no plate tectonics, or wind and rain to wipe this record away, the Moon is a perfect time capsule. (BBC) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): It seems the world is holding it's breath on a possible ground invasion into Iranian territory, indicating a possible chaotic week, even as Christians celebrate Holy Week. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 942,465 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 27Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Is Kharg Island the Target? / US Unveils Drone Boats in Hormuz Strait / UK Released Men Arrested for Antisemitic Arson / Noelia Story Strikes Deep / Senate Passes Bill to Fund DHS, Partially / Trump to Announce Farmer Help / David Sacks Steps Down / CBDC Amendment Raises Eyebrows / MARA Sells Bitcoin in First / Fannie Mae Gets Involved in Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages / BTC ETFs Drain / Oil Pumps to $110 / Yields Up, Stocks Down / NASA Scraps Moon Gateway, EU Participation, and Goes All-In on Moonbase Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,639, 15.06 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.47 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $69,826 / Lo: $66,258 Volume: $44B (Up 26%) Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Down 4%) Hashrate: .996 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it: The deployment has caused speculation to swirl over whether the US plans to capture Kharg Island, a coral outcrop off Iran’s coast and an economic lifeline for Tehran that handles roughly 90% of the country’s crude oil exports. Two Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU), which specialize in rapid-response amphibious landings, raids and assault missions from Navy amphibious ships, have recently deployed to the Middle East. (CNN) (AC-If a key target like this is primary in the news cycles, it likely could be a deception.) 2. US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran: The United States has deployed ​uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said, ‌the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict. The deployment of the vessels -- which can be used for surveillance or kamikaze strikes -- has not been previously reported. Tim Hawkins, a Pentagon spokesperson for Central Command, said unmanned vessels built by Maryland-based BlackSea, known as the Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC, had been used for patrols as part of the U.S. ​campaign against Iran, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury.” (Reuters) 3. Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack: Two men who were arrested over the arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in north London have been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has said. Four Hatzola ambulances in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green were set alight in the early hours of Monday, in an incident being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. (BBC) 4. Paralyzed gang-rape victim, 25, dies by euthanasia after yearslong fight for right to die: Noelia Castillo, 25, received life-ending medication in a Spanish hospital that put an end to the chronic pain she suffered following a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Castillo had been confined to a wheelchair since 2022 — when she jumped out a window of a fifth-floor building, traumatized by being raped by three men at a state-supervised facility for vulnerable youth. (NYPost) (AC-This story has captured global attention for the series of evil events and pain that has afflicted this young lady. Any research into this story leads to deep questions that convict the human heart.) -US Events- 1. Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill Excluding ICE and Border Patrol, Moving to End Airport Crisis: While the bill excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, both divisions remain operational because they received funds last year via the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Chuck Schumer told reporters, “We need reforms to ICE,” while Republicans and the White House rejected Democratic demands for judicial warrants for immigration raids and mask-wearing bans. (GroundNews) 2. Trump to announce actions to help US farmers on Friday: These efforts respond to industry struggles caused by ongoing tariffs and the Iran war, which has disrupted fertilizer and fuel supplies while raising operating costs for farmers. Trump will unveil an enhanced Small Business Administration loan program increasing government guarantees from 75% to 90%, and the Environmental Protection Agency will alter diesel exhaust fluid sensor guidelines. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Trump Crypto Czar David Sacks Steps Down With Key Legislation Still Pending: David Sacks is stepping down from his role as the White House’s AI and crypto czar after reaching the 130-day limit. He will continue as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, advising on broader technology issues. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Congress sneaks CBDC into housing bill, economist warns 80% of voters opposed: The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on March 12 with an 89–10 vote, embedding a ban on Federal Reserve-issued digital dollars through 2031. The bill must still pass the House, where Republican lawmakers are pushing for a permanent CBDC ban rather than the temporary prohibition in the Senate version. (CryptoNews) (AC-Certainly an interesting addition to the housing bill. Why temporary? Why 2031? It's almost like they anticipate an about-face on CBDC sentiment in the US by then.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. MARA Holdings Sells Bitcoin to Reduce Debt and Improve Financial Standing: MARA Holdings sold 15,000 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion to repurchase convertible debt, leaving them with 38,700 BTC. The move saved $88 million and reduced shareholder dilution, boosting stock price by 9%. (Decrypt) 2. Fannie Mae Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto-Backed Mortgages With Bitcoin or USDC: Fannie Mae will now accept cryptocurrency-backed mortgages, allowing buyers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral. Borrowers can transfer digital assets to a custody wallet without selling, maintaining ownership and avoiding taxable events. (Decrypt) 3. US bitcoin ETF outflows hit three-week high as Ark Invest cuts holdings in own BTC fund: Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. reported $171.2 million | 2,570 BTC in net outflows on Thursday. Amid the institutional repositioning, Ark Invest sold a notable portion of its Ark & 21Shares bitcoin ETF (ARKB) on Thursday. The company offloaded 495,000 shares of ARKB, worth about $11.2 million, across two funds. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. Oil prices climb to $110 as Trump’s Iran deadline extension fails to allay supply fears: Oil prices were higher on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to give Iran a 10-day extension to open the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz failed to soothe supply concerns. International benchmark Brent crude futures with May delivery rose 1.8% to $109.93 per barrel, paring gains after briefly climbing above $110, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures with May delivery advanced 1.6% to $96.01. (CNBC) 2. US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.41% on Friday, hovering near eight-month highs, supported by heightened uncertainties over the Middle East conflict and its effects on oil prices, inflation, and economic growth. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Close Sharply Lower: Major US stock indices fell on Thursday with the S&P 500 dropping 1.7% and the Nasdaq 100 tumbling 2.3% as a sharp spike in energy prices and hardening geopolitical tensions intensified stagflation fears. The Dow also dipped 1% following President Trump’s warning that Iran must get serious before it is too late. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. NASA to Build $20 Billion Moon Base: NASA’s chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. “Despite challenges with some existing hardware, the agency will repurpose applicable equipment and leverage international partner commitments to support these objectives,” he said. The European Space Agency among other international organizations were partners on the planned Gateway project. (Breitbart) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 13/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 942,311 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US-Iran Talks Start, No Progress / Iran Law to Charge Toll For 'Safe' Passage / 40% of Russian Oil Halted / ICE Melting Airport Tensions / Mamdani In a Budget Pickle / US Congressman Prohibits Staff From Trading Prediction Markets / Software Dev Loses Bid to Protect Charity Project / Ripple Makes Waves in Singapore Programmable Transactions / Bitcoin Miners Make Hard Choices / Fink Warns Expensive Oil Might Tank the World Economy / Stocks, Yields Up on Hope / YouTube, Insta Liable For Addictions / LiteLLM Has Malware / Artemis To Shoot For the Moon / What is Satoshi's 'Six Confirmations'? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,365, 15.66 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6.21 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,932 / Lo: $69,184 Volume: $34B (Down 14%) Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Down 3%) Hashrate: .979 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks: Iran and the U.S. have mutually rejected a first exchange of peace proposals this week some regional powers are pushing for further talks. A top U.S. official called Iran's demands "ridiculous and unrealistic," President Trump said Tehran has four more days to come to an agreement before the U.S. begins targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. (Fox) 2. Iran plans to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Iran is preparing legislation that would impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state-aligned media. A draft had been prepared, but was not yet complete, Fars reported. It said lawmakers were planning to complete a draft bill by next week, so it would be ready to put to parliament. The lawmaker said Iran would collect tolls in exchange for secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. (CNBC) 3. At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted: At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is at a halt following Ukrainian drone attacks, a disputed ​attack on a major pipeline and the seizure of tankers, according to Reuters calculations based ‌on market data. Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russia's oil and fuel export infrastructure ⁠this month, hitting all three of Russia's major western oil export ports, including Novorossiysk on the Black ​Sea and Primorsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea. -US Events- 1. Passengers Feel Positive Impact of ICE Officers Helping TSA at Major Texas Airport: Passengers at Houston’s largest airport felt an immediate and positive impact as ICE arrived to work alongside unpaid TSA agents. Screening lines that stretched to about four hours, according to airport officials, were reduced to about an hour when the ICE officers’ shift began. (Breitbart) 2. Mamdani Now Plans $1.3 Billion in Cuts in Programs That He Favored: Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit he is legally obligated to close, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to cancel New York City’s contracts with McKinsey and other private companies; audit sprawling public health insurance plans; and kill one department’s subscription to Slack. (NYTimes) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US Congressman Moves to Ban Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets: Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton has banned all congressional office staff from trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. The move comes as bipartisan lawmakers introduce the PREDICT Act, which would extend similar restrictions to senior government officials. (Decrypt) 2. Crypto Case Over Money Transmitter Laws Dismissed by US Judge: A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a crypto software developer seeking a preemptive ruling that his non-custodial crypto donation platform would not violate federal money transmission laws, leaving a key legal question unresolved for the industry. Lewellen had planned to launch Pharos, a software product designed to facilitate crypto donations to charitable crowdfunding campaigns. He argued that because the software was non-custodial, he should not be required to register as a money transmitter under federal law. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Ripple joins Singapore central bank initiative to test RLUSD trade settlements: Ripple has joined the Singapore central bank's BLOOM initiative to pilot programmable cross-border trade settlements using the XRP Ledger and Ripple's dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD. (TheBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin miners start funding pivot to AI with debt while selling BTC to stay liquid: Bitcoin miners' identity is fracturing on four fronts simultaneously: crushed margins, accelerating AI pivots, expanding debt loads, and a treasury sell discipline that no longer holds. What miners do under those conditions is where the market structure case begins. The companies still securing Bitcoin's blocks are splitting into forced commodity sellers, debt-funded AI landlords, and a thinning cohort of efficient pure-play operators with the power costs and machine quality to survive without pivoting. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. BlackRock CEO predicting ‘global recession’ if oil hits $150: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that oil hitting $150 a barrel would trigger a "stark and steep recession," stating "We will have global recession" if prices remain elevated. The war has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to tankers, disrupting one-fifth of the world's oil supply and sending prices spiraling, with Brent crude remaining elevated at $94 on Wednesday. (GroundNews) 2. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 5 basis points to around 4.38% on Thursday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East amid heightened uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Climb Mid-Week: The Dow rose 0.9%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.8% on Wednesday as emerging reports of a 15-point US peace proposal delivered to Tehran fueled hopes for a diplomatic end to the Middle East conflict. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial: a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google-owned YouTube negligent in designing addictive platforms, awarding plaintiff Kaley G.M. $3 million in compensatory damages—70% to Meta, 30% to YouTube—and finding the companies acted with malice. Experts compare this 'Big Tobacco' moment to 1990s tobacco litigation, as the verdict could influence thousands of pending suits. (GroundNews) 2. Supply chain attack hits widely-used AI package, risks impacting thousands of companies: LiteLLM, an open-source Python package widely used by artificial intelligence systems, has been compromised by hackers in a supply chain attack that researchers say could impact tens of thousands of corporate environments. Compromised versions of the package (identified as 1.82.7 and 1.82.8) were published on the Python Package Index on Tuesday and unwittingly downloaded into development and cloud environments. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. NASA Artemis II Spaceflight Expected to Take Off on April 1: Artemis II will mark the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon since 1972 and the inaugural human flight of NASA's Artemis program. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin miner concentration just exposed a gap in Bitcoin’s “six confirmations” rule: The Bitcoin network experienced a rare two-block reorg on Mar. 23, at block height 941,880. Foundry mined six consecutive blocks, AntPool and ViaBTC briefly extended a competing branch. The chain resolved the fork as designed, following the path with the most hash rate. Bitcoin performed exactly as designed and validated its assumptions. The answer traces back to Satoshi Nakamoto's 2008 whitepaper, which modeled finality as a catch-up probability. As enough blocks pile up on top of a transaction, the computational cost of rewriting history becomes prohibitive for an attacker with limited hashpower. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This article is a good primer on the mechanics of the Bitcoin network. https://tinyurl.com/293yzhtc ) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 942,152 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Says Negotiating, Iran Say No / Iran Tells UN the Straight is Open, Except to US or Israel / Russia Launches 1000 Drones and Missiles / 82nd Airborne Said to Mobilize / Dems Flip West Palm Beach With Mail-Ins / ICE Arrests Immigrant Mother at SFO / Irish Police Recover 500 Bitcoin From Criminal / CFTC Launches Crypto, AI, Betting Task Force / Bitcoin Depot Reshuffles Among Hard Times / Mortgage Rates Up, UST Yields Drop / Kentucky Cold Wallet Backdoor Amendment Worries / NASA To Focus on Moon Base / Lopp Says BIP-110 Numbers Faked Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $71,757, 15.68 oz Gold/1 BTC, 6 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,985 / Lo: $68,920 Volume: $40B (Up 1%) Mkt Cap: $1.43T (Up 1%) Hashrate: .977 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/byte (Up 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. U.S. sent Iran 15-point plan to end war, report says; Trump says ‘in negotiations right now’: Later Tuesday, The New York Times, citing two unnamed officials, reported that the U.S. has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. Iran's Foreign Minister has denied US-Iran talks are happening. (CNBC) 2. Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz: Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime ​Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if ‌they coordinate with Iranian authorities. Iran has "taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent ​the aggressors and ​their supporters from ⁠exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran," the note read, adding vessels, ​equipment, and any assets belonging to the U.S. or ​Israel, "as ⁠well as other participants in the aggression, do not qualify for innocent or non-hostile passage." (Reuters) 3. Russia Launches Largest One-Day Drone Blitz Of Ukraine War: At least seven people were killed in Ukraine on Tuesday after Russia launched a truly massive drone attack that's said to be the largest of the four-year war. Counting both drones and cruise missiles, 979 warheads poured into Ukrainian airspace as diplomatic efforts at ending the war remain stalled and the world's attention focused almost entirely on the US-Israeli war on Iran. (ZeroHedge) -US Events- 1. 3,000 Troops from Army’s Elite 82nd Airborne Set for Rapid Mideast Deployment to Support Iran‑Theater Ops: The Pentagon is expected to order roughly 3,000 troops from the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East “in the coming hours,” according to a Wall Street Journal report outlining an imminent deployment of a rapid-response brigade combat team to support operations against Iran. (Breitbart) 2. Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: On Tuesday, Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples in Florida House District 87, flipping the seat that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach County. Gregory secured about 3,000 votes through mail and early ballots, offsetting Maples' 2,200-vote Election Day edge and winning by 797 votes or about 2.4 percentage points. (GroundNews) 3. Viral video shows mother arrested by ICE at SFO; California leaders express outcry and skepticism: ICE agents in plain clothes forcefully detained a woman at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday night while her young daughter watched, setting off controversy across the Bay Area. The Department of Homeland Security later confirmed it was an arrest and insists it happened before President Trump's deployment of ICE agents to national airports. (ABC7) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Irish Police Crack First of 12 Bitcoin Wallets in $418M Drug Seizure: Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has gained access to a Bitcoin wallet containing around 500 BTC, worth approximately $34 million, marking the first successful breach of 12 wallets seized from a convicted drug dealer in 2019 that have since ballooned to $418 million in value. Clifton Collins created 12 wallets to store his growing Bitcoin fortune and recorded the private keys in a document hidden in a fishing rod case at a rented property in Co Galway. (Decrypt) (AC-'Cracking' the wallets in not quite accurate. They obviously found the keys.) 2. CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets: CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig said the task force will focus on crypto assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and prediction markets. “By establishing a clear regulatory framework for innovators building on the new frontier of finance, we can foster responsible innovation at home,” Selig said. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Depot reshuffles leadership, projects 30% revenue drop in 2026: Bitcoin Depot appointed former MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes as Chairman and CEO following the resignation of Scott Buchanan. The latest shakeup follows a March 18 suspension of the company's money transmission license in Connecticut, where regulators alleged the firm charged fees above the state's 15% cap. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Rates Hit 5-Month High: The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate for conforming loans of $806,500 or less climbed to 6.43% for the week ending March 20, 2026, its highest level since early October and the third straight weekly increase. (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10Y Yield Eases on Ceasefire Hopes: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to around 4.35% on Wednesday, pulling back from eight-month highs amid reports that the US was pursuing talks with Iran to end the conflict. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Crypto wallets to offer a backdoor recovery if buried amendment to state bill passes Senate: This month, Kentucky lawmakers advanced another bill that critics say could make self-custody impossible for hardware wallet manufacturers to deliver without building a backdoor into their products. Section 33 of that amendment requires any “hardware wallet provider” to supply live customer service and “provide a mechanism for, and assistance with, resetting any password, PIN, seed phrase, or other similar information” needed to access the wallet. (CryptoSlate) -Technology and Science- 1. NASA Pivots Artemis Program Toward Building Permanent Base on the Moon: The agency said on Tuesday the change reflects a broader strategy to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon as a “foundation for an enduring lunar base and the next step toward Mars.” Under the revised plan, NASA will pause development of the orbiting Gateway station and redirect funding and engineering resources toward lunar surface infrastructure. (Decrypt) (AC-NASA doesn't like to parrot Musk, but alas, it does.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Power struggle hits Bitcoin network over anti-spam proposal with claims of ‘faked’ node support: The immediate flashpoint is BIP-110, a draft proposal that would temporarily impose much tighter consensus-level limits on non-monetary data, following Bitcoin Core 30's loosening of the default OP_RETURN policy. Jameson Lopp says the node surge behind it may be Sybil-inflated (i.e., artificially boosted by a single actor running many nodes to simulate broader support). (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 14/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 942,000 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Columbian Air Force C-130 Crashes / Iran Showers Israel With Missiles / China Takes Another Shoal in South China Sea / Massive Explosion in Texas Refinery / ICE Agents Show Up at Airports / Mullin Approved for DHS Secretary / Delaware Intros Stablecoin Laws / Sen. Warren Targets Mr Beast / MSTR Reloads for More Buys / European Company Wants More Bitcoin / Stocks Up, Yields Up / Hacker Takes Resolv DeFi $ / FCC Targets Foreign Made Routers / AI Agents Get Own Wallets Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $71,085, 16.05 oz Gold, 6.07 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,782 / Lo: $70,107 Volume: $39B (Down 8%) Mkt Cap: $1.42T (Up 1%) Hashrate: .974 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. At Least 66 Killed in Colombian Air Force C-130 Crash: A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed yesterday shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, near the Peru border, killing 66 people including 58 soldiers, six air force personnel, and two police officers. The aircraft was carrying 125 people when it failed to gain altitude, struck a tree, and caught fire, detonating ammunition onboard. (GroundNews) 2. Iran pours missiles into Israel and mocks Trump's talk of joint control of strait: Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, the Israeli military said, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said there had ​been "very good and productive" talks aiming at halting the conflict raging across the Middle East. After Trump's Truth Social comment on Monday, Iran said no talks had yet been held. (Reuters) 3. Beijing expanding military presence at another South China Sea shoal: China recently began dredging the seabed around Antelope Reef, pumping sand and rock onto the remote shoal to create developable land, according to a new report. The Paracel Islands feature is among many that Beijing has developed to support military bases and other structures intended to project power across the South China Sea. (IPDefenseForum) -US Events- 1. Massive Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery, Cause Unknown — Residents Told to Shelter in Place: A massive explosion ripped through the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday, sending a towering column of black smoke over the city and triggering an emergency response across Jefferson County. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The Valero refinery in Port Arthur is ranked as one of the ten largest refineries in the United States. Valero reported the refinery produces 435,000 barrels of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel per day. (Breitbart) 2. ICE agents deployed to more than a dozen US airports amid staffing gaps: The Homeland Security Department confirmed it had begun deploying hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to assist in security at airports facing significant staffing issues. DHS said that on Sunday nearly 12% of ​Transportation Security Administration officers -- or more than 3,450 -- did not show up for work, the highest since ​a partial government shutdown began more than five weeks ago. (Reuters) 3. Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary: Senator Markwayne Mullin was confirmed by the Senate on March 23, 2026, with a 54-45 vote to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem amid an ongoing partial government shutdown. He pledged to require judicial warrants before Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents enter homes or businesses, signaling willingness to meet some Democratic conditions for funding reforms. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Delaware lawmakers introduce bills to license stablecoin issuers, digital asset firms: Delaware moved to bring digital assets under state oversight on Monday, as lawmakers introduced two bills to license stablecoin issuers and allow state-chartered banks to hold and manage digital assets in a fiduciary capacity. (TheBlock) 2. Warren Seeks Details Of MrBeast’s Crypto Plans, Orders Response By April 3: Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally pressed Beast Industries and YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson—known as MrBeast—for detailed information about the company’s recent acquisition of Step, a fintech app that offers banking services to teenagers and previously permitted minors to trade crypto. (Bitcoinist) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion: The steps, disclosed in a March 23 Form 8‑K, give the company scope to sell up to an additional $44.1 billion in securities on top of large existing programs. (BitcoinMag) 2. European Bitcoin Treasury H100 Aims to Triple BTC Stash by Acquiring Two Firms: H100 Group plans to acquire Norwegian companies Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS to more than triple its Bitcoin holdings from 1,051 to 3,500 BTC. The all-stock transaction would position H100 as Europe's second-largest listed Bitcoin treasury firm. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Back on the Rise as Middle East Uncertainty Lingers: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was up to 4.37% on Tuesday, reversing part of the previous session’s 4bps decline, as traders continued to navigate the conflict with Iran and assess prospects for de-escalation. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Start Week Higher: The S&P 500 rose 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.5%, and the Dow climbed 1.2% on Monday as a sharp de-escalation of Middle Eastern tensions triggered a broad return to risk assets. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Hacker walks away with $24.5 million | 345 BTC after breaching Resolv DeFi platform: Decentralized finance platform Resolv said a recent cyberattack allowed a threat actor to compromise the company’s infrastructure and illicitly create $80 million | 1,127 BTC worth of its USR stablecoin. (RecordedFuture) 2. FCC Cracks Down on Foreign Wi-Fi Routers Over National Security Risks: According to the fact sheet released Monday, routers will be classified as foreign-made if "any major stage of the process, manufacturing, assembly, design, or development, occurs outside the United States." the ban affects nearly every major router manufacturer, including TP-Link, Asus, Netgear, D-Link, Eero, and Razer, as most rely on overseas production for cost efficiency. While manufacturers may apply for exemptions, no Conditional Approvals have been granted to date. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. MoonPay Launches Open-Source Wallet Standard for AI Agents: MoonPay has introduced the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), an open-source framework for AI agents to manage funds across blockchains. Contributors include PayPal, Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, Ripple, OKX, Tron, and TON Foundation, among others. The standard addresses wallet and key management fragmentation challenges while enhancing security for AI developers. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The suspicious explosion of a Texas oil refinery is a negative indicator when coupled with the ongoing Mideast tensions. Food and oil prices will continue to rise. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 941,853 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran War in Pivotal Moment / Hospital in Sudan Hit by Drone, Kills 64 / Israeli Settlers Torch West Bank Homes / Collision at LaGuardia Kills 2 / ICE Told to Help TSA at Airports / Venezuelan Migrant Charged in Murder / CLARITY Act Negotiations Settle / Dollar Up, Yields Up, Stock Drop / Messenger Systems Targeted by Hackers / Musk Announces Terafab With Ambitious Plans / White House Wants Federal Oversight on AI, Not States, No New Dept Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,899, 16.16 oz Gold, 6.07 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,448 / Lo: $67,372 Volume: $40B (Up 49%) Mkt Cap: $1.41T (Up 3%) Hashrate: .961 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants and mine waters as Israel launches new attacks: Tehran’s threat puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states, particularly as the desert nations commingle their power stations with desalination plants crucial for supplying drinking water. Over the weekend, Iran launched missiles targeting Dimona in Israel, near a facility key to its long-suspected atomic weapons program. The Israeli facility wasn’t damaged in the barrage. (AP) 2. WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children: multiple patients, two female nurses and one male doctor were also among those killed in the attack on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in al-Daein, the capital of East Darfur state, on Friday night. Sudanese rights group the Emergency Lawyers reported it was an army drone strike that hit the hospital. Near-daily drone attacks are now a hallmark of Sudan’s brutal war, killing dozens at a time, mostly in the South Kordofan region. (AlJazeera) 3. Israeli Settlers Torch Homes Across West Bank During Eid al-Fitr: Israeli settlers attacked at least six Palestinian villages overnight Saturday into Sunday, torching homes, cars and a medical center, and beating residents during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. At least three Palestinians were hospitalized with head wounds in Jalud village, while Hebrew graffiti reading "Avenge Yehuda" was spray-painted on buildings and a mosque following the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman. (GroundNews) -US Events- 1. Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia: A pilot and copilot were killed in a collision between Air Canada jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport. The fire truck was traveling across the runway to respond to a separate incident aboard a United airlines flight. (WJAR) 2. Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive to have ICE agents conduct airport security: On Saturday, Mr. Trump posted a message on Truth Social suggesting he would deploy ICE agents to airports to conduct security and arrest people in the U.S. illegally, if congressional Democrats did not agree on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump's directive caught officials at ICE off guard and they have been scrambling to come up with a plan to enforce it, sources said. (CBS) 3. Venezuelan migrant charged with murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman: Jose Medina, 25, faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm for the March 19 attack near a pier at Tobey Prinz Beach, according to Chicago police. Medina was taken into custody by the U.S. Border Patrol in May 2023, released and then taken into custody again two months later for shoplifting. DHS Secretary Lauren Bis claimed in a statement that Gorman was “failed by open border policies and sanctuary politicians” and urged Gov. JB Pritzker to not release Medina, who was scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday. (ChicagoSunTimes) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Regulatory Agreement: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) said Friday they have an “agreement in principle” on language intended to balance innovation with financial stability. The legislation seeks to prevent stablecoin rewards programs from triggering widespread deposit withdrawals from traditional banks, a concern raised by Wall Street groups. The tentative deal signals progress toward an April vote on the crypto market-structure bill, potentially unlocking the first major federal regulatory framework for digital assets. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Firms Up on Haven Demand: The dollar index climbed toward 100 on Monday, extending gains from the previous session as rising tensions in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand for the currency. (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Inflation Fears: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.4% on Monday, reaching eight-month highs as surging oil prices from the Iran war fueled inflation concerns and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. (TradingEconomics) 3. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Tumble to 6-Month Lows: The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, the Nasdaq 100 plunged 1.8% to six-month lows while the Dow Jones lost 0.8% to four-month lows on Friday. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks: "The campaign targets individuals of high intelligence value, including current and former U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X. "Globally, this effort has resulted in unauthorized access to thousands of individual accounts. After gaining access, the actors can view messages and contact lists, send messages as the victim, and conduct additional phishing from a trusted identity." (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin: Musk unveiled the Terafab, describing it as a comprehensive chip facility with integrated R&D, testing, and packaging, saying 'To the best of my knowledge, this doesn’t exist anywhere in the world'. It will integrate Tesla, SpaceX and xAI to accelerate autonomy and AGI, with space-based solar-powered AI satellites lowering compute costs. The facility’s closed-loop design includes on-site photomask manufacturing, wafer fabrication, testing, and packaging, aiming for initial operational capability late 2026. Positioned at scale, the project aims to produce ~1 terawatt yearly, with roughly 80% for space and 20% for ground, while Musk proposed an industrial base on the moon and free trips to Saturn. (GroundNews) (AC-This is a generational ambition.) 2. White House AI Proposal Seeks to Override State Laws, Avoid New Regulator: The White House on Friday released a sweeping national policy framework for artificial intelligence, outlining recommendations to Congress that would set national standards for AI while relying on existing federal agencies—rather than creating a new regulator. The framework follows earlier efforts by the Trump administration to curb state-level AI regulation. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 941,422 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Bibi Says 'Mea Culpa' on Energy Strike / Six Countries Voice Support for Hormuz Duty / Denmark's Poison Pill on Greenland / DOJ Charges Three for Smuggling AI Chips to China / Judge Handslaps RFK Jr on Trans Statement / $1.7 Trillion in Student Loans to Go to Treasury Dept / Kentucky Lawmaker Try to Regulate Hardware Wallets / CLARITY Act still Being Negotiated / New NC Bill to Establish SBR / $2.2B in FTX Bitcoin to Hit Market / UST Yields Up, Stocks Down, New Home Sales Crash / US Intel Bosses Ask for FISA Continuance / AI is New Nuclear Race / Can Bitcoin Do DeFi? Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,365, 15.13 oz Gold, 6.12 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,346 / Lo: $68,805 Volume: $42B (Down 14%) Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Even) Hashrate: .930 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Netanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in Iran energy strike, will heed Trump’s call not to repeat attack: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country will heed Trump’s call not to repeat attacks on key Iranian energy sites like the South Pars field. Iran continued to make retaliatory strikes around the region — including against Kuwait — as the Middle East conflict deepened energy supply fears. (CNN) 2. Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz: In a joint statement, countries including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan condemned attacks on commercial vessels and said they were prepared to "contribute to appropriate efforts" to help ensure safe passage through the waterway and support stability in global energy markets. (EuroNews) 3. 'Explosives And Extra Blood': Denmark Planned To Blow Up Greenland's Runways If US Invaded: In January 2026, amid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over his renewed push to acquire control of Greenland, Denmark's military deployed explosives and blood supplies to the Arctic island as part of contingency plans to counter a potential American attack. Two European officials confirmed the DR reporting on Thursday, noting that Denmark aimed to dramatically increase the costs and risks of any forceful U.S. takeover. (ZeroHedge) -US Events- 1. DOJ Charges 3 in $2.5B Scheme to Smuggle AI Servers to China: Federal prosecutors yesterday charged three people, including Super Micro co-founder Wally Liaw, with conspiring to smuggle $2.5 billion worth of AI servers containing restricted Nvidia chips to China between 2024 and 2025. The alleged scheme used shell companies, falsified documents, and dummy servers staged for inspections while real equipment was transshipped through Southeast Asia to conceal the final Chinese destination. (GroundNews) 2. Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration: A federal judge said the government overreached by issuing a declaration that called treatments like puberty blockers and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, according to a ruling Thursday in Oregon. “Today’s win breaks through the noise and gives some needed clarity to patients, families, and providers,” the Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James, who led the lawsuit. (AP) (AC-Lawfare continues.) 3. Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department: The Treasury Department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, meaning they are months behind on payments. Those loans add up to about $180 billion, or 11% of the government’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio. Eventually, the Treasury Department is to take responsibility for all student loans, according to the agreement. (AP) (AC- $1.7 TRILLION in student loans!) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Kentucky Senate Urged to Strip Hardware Wallet Provision From Crypto Bill: A last-minute amendment requiring hardware wallet providers to help reset user credentials, tucked into Kentucky’s sweeping crypto ATM bill, is facing mounting backlash, with experts saying it is a fundamental misunderstanding of how crypto infrastructure works. Section 33 of House Bill 380, added as a last-minute floor amendment during House debate, would require hardware wallet providers to furnish customers with a mechanism to reset "any password, pin, seed phrase, or other similar information" needed to access a wallet. “Policymakers often struggle with the concept of self-custody,” (Decrypt) 2. CLARITY Act Negotiations Progress As Senators Meet With Trump’s Crypto Advisor: Senators met today in Washington for the CLARITY Act negotiations, engaging White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt on unresolved issues. The meeting included Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Tim Scott, focusing on stablecoin yield rules and legislative timing. Lawmakers aim for an April markup while targeting year-end passage through coordinated Senate and White House efforts. (CoinGape) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. North Carolina Lawmakers Propose State Bitcoin Reserve: Senate Bill 327, titled the North Carolina Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, would allow the Office of the State Treasurer to allocate up to 10% of public funds into BTC as part of the state’s long-term financial strategy. Under the proposal, the Treasurer would manage the reserve using cold storage wallets with multi-signature authentication. Texas, New Hampshire, and Arizona have enacted laws allowing portions of state funds to be allocated to Bitcoin, while Maryland, Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri have introduced legislation proposing similar reserves. (BitcoinMag) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Over $2B BTC in “lost” Bitcoin to hit markets this month creating sell pressure: FTX's fourth round of distributing bankruptcy recoveries arrives at a different moment. The estate will begin sending roughly $2.2 billion to eligible creditors on Mar. 31. FTX announced that eligible creditors are expected to receive funds via BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer within 1 to 3 business days. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. Treasury Yields Climb, 10-Year at Highest Since 2025: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose about 5bps to 4.3% on Friday, reaching its highest level since August 2025, as investors continued to assess the impact of the war with Iran on inflation and brace for a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Pare Losses: US equity indices pared significant session losses on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended down just 0.2% while the Dow Jones declined 0.3% following a recovery from four-month lows. (TradingEconomics) 3. US New Home Sales Slump the Most in 13 Years: New home sales in the United States plunged by 17.6% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 587,000 units in January of 2026, contrasting sharply with an increase to 720,000. It was the sharpest decline since 2013 to the lowest rate since 2022. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. US intel chiefs urge lawmakers to extend Section 702 surveillance power without changes: U.S. intelligence leaders on Thursday presented a united public front in favor of extending a key national security surveillance power without changes, providing momentum to backers of such an approach before a crucial week in Congress. The White House has privately asked its congressional allies for an 18-month “clean” extension of the spy law known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which enables broad electronic surveillance of the communications of overseas security threats. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. ‘CODE RED:’ Autonomous AI Weapons Are the Nuclear Bomb of the 21st Century: Wynton Hall’s new book Code Red: The Left, The Right, and The Race to Control AI includes a sobering look at the rapidly evolving danger of autonomous weapons, which look to change warfare in the Twenty-First Century as profoundly as nuclear weapons did in the Twentieth — and it will be far more difficult to keep the AI genie bottled than it was to restrain the proliferation of nuclear bombs. (Breitbart) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Can Bitcoin Really Do DeFi? A New Protocol Aims to Find Out: A new protocol called OP_NET has launched on the Bitcoin network, aiming to enable DeFi-style applications on the base layer. The system processes contract calls through standard Bitcoin transactions rather than sidechains or wrapped BTC. Founders say the design avoids Ordinals-related blockchain bloat and operates without issuing a new token. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Down 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 941,294 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Key O&G Infrastructures Destroyed Across Mideast / Japanese PM Meets With Trump / Venezuela Oil Rising / FBI Investigates Joe Kent / FBI Buying Domestic Location Data / SEC Guidance Changes KYC Requirements / South Korean Party Wants to Stop Crypto Tax / Others Follow Block's AI Job Replacements / UST Yields Up, Stocks Drop / Russian iPhone Exploit Infects Millions / OpenClaw Devs Targeted / Wrench Attack in Spain Sounds Like Spy Novel / Tokenized Securities Greenlit / Quantum Bitcoin Chain Created, But... Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,859, 15.01 oz Gold, 6.16 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $72,973 / Lo: $69,510 Volume: $49B (Up 31%) Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Down 4%) Hashrate: .926 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. "Worse Than Nord Stream": Iran's Attack On Qatar's LNG Sends Shockwaves Across Global Energy Markets: Brent crude futures surged toward $120/bbl, while WTI remained muted around $96/bbl, as Wednesday marked a major escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Israeli fighter jets struck Iran's giant South Pars gas field with air-delivered munitions, triggering a retaliatory chain reaction in which IRGC forces targeted critical energy infrastructure across the Gulf. Iranian drone and missile strikes caused heavy damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub, while gas plants in Abu Dhabi shut down, Kuwaiti refineries were hit by drones, and Saudi refining assets were targeted. Unlike temporary shipping disruptions in the Gulf waters or the Strait of Hormuz, damage to upstream energy assets, such as production and LNG facilities, is far more serious and could take months or even years to repair, raising the risk of prolonged tight global supply. (ZeroHedge) (AC-A more serious line has been crossed here.) 2. Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz: The prime minister acknowledged before she left Japan that she expects her meeting with Trump will be “very difficult.” She and her ministers have denied that Washington officially requested Japanese warships for the U.S.-Israeli operation. (AP) 3. US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war: U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost global oil supplies during the Iran war. (AP) -US Events- 1. FBI Investigating Joe Kent Over Alleged Leak of Classified Information: Former director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Joe Kent is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for “allegedly leaking classified information.” In a post on X on Tuesday, Kent shared that he had “decided to resign” from his position, explaining that he could not “in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.” (Breitbart) (AC-Even if allegations are true, this looks like a reprisal investigation, just like what was done to Trump.) 2. FBI Confirms Buying Americans' Location Data Without Warrants: FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed yesterday that the agency purchases commercially available location data from private brokers to track people's movements without obtaining warrants. DIA Director James Adams also acknowledged his agency buys such data, despite 2018 Supreme Court precedent requiring warrants for carrier-held location data. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC drastically reduces KYC pressure on Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana with redrawn crypto rules: the SEC’s new crypto taxonomy does more than just redraw markets. Quietly, the new approach blocks a regulatory path that could have forced developers and software providers into KYC-heavy broker-dealer regimes. The agency said digital commodities, digital collectibles, and digital tools are not themselves securities, while stablecoins may or may not be securities depending on their structure, and digital securities remain inside the SEC’s core jurisdiction. (CryptoSlate) 2. South Korean lawmakers push to abolish upcoming 22% crypto tax: South Korea's main opposition party has set forth a proposal to scrap the local tax plan on digital assets that is set to go live in 2027. (TheBlock) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Crypto(.)com cuts around 12% of staff as CEO pushes enterprise-wide AI integration: The reduction affects roughly 180 employees, based on the company’s previously disclosed headcount of over 1,500. (TheBlock) (AC-Dorsey started it.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Hawkish Fed Outlook: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to around 4.28% on Thursday, nearing its highest level since August amid an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. The central bank left the fed funds rate unchanged, as expected, noting the uncertain economic impact of the Iran war while highlighting elevated inflation risks. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Equities Fall Further: US stocks fell further on Wednesday after the FOMC held interest rates unchanged and flagged a degree of concern on pro-inflationary risks. The S&P 500 closed 1.4% lower, the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.3% while the Dow dropped 1.6%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Researchers Expose DarkSword, an iPhone Exploit Chain Targeting Millions of Devices: Researchers at Google, iVerify and Lookout disclosed that Darksword was planted on dozens of Ukrainian websites, capable of instantly hacking iPhones, marking the second spyware discovery this month. the exploit targeted iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 to 18.6.2, released by Apple between March and August 2025, with an estimated 220 million to 270 million iPhones still exposed. Darksword steals passwords, messages, photos, browser history, Calendar, Notes, Health data, and cryptocurrency from wallet apps using fileless techniques with dwell time measured in minutes. (GroundNews) 2. OpenClaw devs targeted by phishing scam promising free ‘CLAW’ tokens: attackers created fake GitHub accounts that posted messages in repositories they controlled, tagging developers to increase visibility. The posts claimed that recipients had won $5,000 | 0.07 BTC worth of “CLAW,” a non-existent cryptocurrency falsely associated with the project, in an attempt to trick recipients into visiting a cloned website. (CoinTelegraph) 3. Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping: A Canadian crypto entrepreneur survived a kidnapping attempt Monday night on one of Madrid’s busiest nightlife streets, after witnesses alerted police and helped foil the attack. The victim had just left Lobito de Mar, when three men forcibly removed him from the street, pepper-sprayed him, and threw him into a Ford Transit van. Several pedestrians and residents on nearby balconies immediately called authorities. Spanish National Police tracked the vehicle to Ronda de Toledo, about 15 minutes from the scene, and arrested two of the attackers. (BitcoinMag) -Technology and Science- 1. SEC Greenlights Nasdaq Push Into Tokenized Securities Trading: The U.S. SEC formally approved Nasdaq's proposal to trade some stocks in tokenized form, starting with Russell 1000 stocks and certain index ETFs. Tokenized shares must match traditional counterparts in rights, symbols, and trading priority, settling through the Depository Trust Company if eligible. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Quantum-Ready Bitcoin Prototype Debuts, but Adoption Hurdles Loom: BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The upgrade introduces quantum-resistant transaction structures and post-quantum signatures. Adopting the model would require miners and users to migrate to a separate “Bitcoin Quantum” blockchain rather than upgrade the existing network. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 941,149 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 18Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Navy Escorts Tankers / US Allies Refuse to Help / Iran Intel Chief Killed / Trump Postpones Xi Meeting / House Committee Approves AI-Defense Fund / Director of US Counter Terrorism Center Resigns / Shooting At Holloman AF Base / SEC New Guidance Clarifies Crypto Designations / BlackRock Transfers On-Chain Bitcoin / Fidelity Lends Against Bitcoin Stack / MSTR To Reach 1M BTC This Year / Mortgage Rates Up, Stocks Up / UK Authorizes Home Devices to Spy on Owners / Apple Deploys Silent Security Updates / Bitrefill Hacked / Sam Altman's World Uses Coinbase Protocol for Digital IDs Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,936, 14.79 oz Gold, 5.9 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $74,872 / Lo: $72,820 Volume: $37B (Down 33%) Mkt Cap: $1.45T (Down 1%) Hashrate: .931 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/byte (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US Navy Completes First Armed Escort of Commercial Tanker Through Strait of Hormuz: The USS Arleigh Burke destroyer and two MH-60R helicopters provided continuous overwatch for the Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million barrels of Saudi crude. Iranian IRGC fast-attack craft maintained 4.5 nautical mile standoff while broadcasting radio challenges. (Reuters) 2. US Allies Reject Trump's Call for Joint Strait of Hormuz Patrols: European nations including the UK and Germany declined participation in a US-led coalition to secure shipping lanes, citing concerns over escalation and lack of UN mandate. Trump publicly criticized allies on social media, threatening trade repercussions. Oil tankers rerouted around Africa, adding 14 days to transit times and increasing shipping costs by 35%. (NYTimes) 3. Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed, Israel defense minister says: Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. The Intelligence Ministry, under Khatib, “has also aggressively persecuted individuals reporting on human rights abuses and violations in Iran, as well as their families, and subjected detainees to torture in secret detention centers during his tenure.” (AP) 4. Trump Postpones Meeting in China with Xi Jinping for a ‘Month or So’: “We’ve got a war going on. I think it’s important that I be here. So it could be that we delay a little bit, not much,” Trump said. (Breitbart) -US Events- 1. House Armed Services Committee Approves $950 Million | 12,775 BTC for AI-Powered Missile Defense Upgrades: The committee passed the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Modernization Act directing funds to THAAD and Aegis systems for real-time AI target discrimination algorithms. Allocation includes 120 new interceptor missiles and sensor fusion upgrades at three Pacific bases. Floor vote is scheduled for next week. (Fox) 2. Top US Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War Policy: Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, submitted his resignation citing President Trump's decision to engage in war with Iran as influenced by Israeli lobbying and lacking evidence of an imminent threat. In his letter, Kent urged a reversal of course to prevent further escalation and loss of American lives. The White House has not commented, but congressional Democrats called for immediate hearings on the intelligence justifying the conflict. (BBC) 3. 1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico: The Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, in southern New Mexico, was put on lockdown at about 5:30 p.m. because of reports of an active shooter near the base convenience store, according to a statement released by the 49th Wing. The person wounded has been taken for medical treatment, according to the statement. Security officials confirmed the base is safe and the lockdown was lifted. (AP) (AC-Details are sparse on this one.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining: SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms." “After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets under federal securities laws. Atkins indicated that the SEC’s reliance on the Howey Test for assessing the classification of digital assets amounted to a “persistent failure to provide clarity on this question” of whether certain cryptocurrencies should be regulated by different agencies. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. BlackRock Begins On-Chain Transfers for Spot Bitcoin ETF Redemptions: BlackRock executed the first authorized participant redemption of 4,200 BTC directly from ETF cold-storage wallets to institutional custodians under SEC Rule 6c-11 amendments. Each transfer included cryptographic proof-of-reserves signed by Deloitte. Total redeemed value settled in under 90 minutes. (CoinDesk) 2. Fidelity Investments Activates Bitcoin-Backed Margin Lending for Institutional Clients: Fidelity launched a program allowing qualified clients to borrow up to 50 percent of Bitcoin holdings value at 4.25 percent annual interest with assets held in segregated, audited custody. Daily on-chain verification is performed by a third-party oracle. Initial credit lines total $1.1 billion | 14,792 BTC across 87 participants. (CoinDesk) 3. Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason why: STRC expands the bitcoin-backed model by bringing in a different buyer base, one centered on income-oriented investors seeking yield and principal stability rather than only high-beta Bitcoin exposure. The preferred stock pays an annualized dividend of 11.50%, distributed monthly in cash, and is structured to trade near its $100 | 136,900 sats par value. (CryptoSlate) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.30%: The average contract rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US increased to 6.30% in the week ending March 13, 2026, up from 6.19% the previous week. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Gain for 2nd Session: US equity indices closed higher on Tuesday, extending the rebound from four-month lows last week on fresh optimism that the halt in energy exports from the Persian Gulf will not translate to stagflation. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5%, and the Dow rose a softer 0.1%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. UK Signals Intelligence Agency Expands Bulk Data Collection from Smart Home Devices: GCHQ activated new warrants covering IoT telemetry from 28 million UK households under the Investigatory Powers Act. Data streams include location pings and voice metadata routed through secure central repositories. (BBC) (AC-So in the UK, your TV will spy on you for the government. Sounds like a book.) 2. Apple Deploys First Automatic Background Security Patch for Devices: Apple pushed an over-the-air update to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS fixing a zero-day vulnerability in Safari that allowed remote code execution on 1.2 billion devices. The patch was applied silently without user intervention, marking the debut of Apple's new Rapid Security Response system. No exploits were detected in the wild, but the flaw affected versions released since September 2025. (TechCrunch) 3. Bitrefill Discloses Cyberattack, Points to North Korea’s Lazarus Group: Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill said it was the target of a cyberattack earlier this month that resulted in stolen funds and limited exposure of customer data, with indicators pointing to the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group as a likely perpetrator. Bitrefill said the attackers drained an undisclosed amount of funds from its hot wallets while also exploiting its gift card inventory systems to place suspicious purchases with vendors. (BitcoinMag) -Technology and Science- 1. Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase’s Open Protocol to Verify Humans Behind AI Agents: Launching today in beta, AgentKit integrates World’s World ID identity system with x402, an open protocol started by Coinbase and Cloudflare. The system allows AI agents to carry cryptographic proof that they represent a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs, and online services. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 941,005 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Some Tankers Making it Through Hormuz / Top Iranian Leaders Killed / Pakistan Bombs Kabul Targets, Hits Hospital / SCOTUS To Hear Arguments Over Migrant Rights / Missing USAF General Confounds / Judge Blocks DHS Vaccine Recommendations / New Global Task Force Targets Crypto Scammers / US Senate Passes CBDC Ban / MSTR Buys Another Big Chunk of BTC / UST Yields Up, Stocks Up / Man's Wife Stole His Seed Phrase, Then Bitcoin / UK Mandates Backdoor into All Messaging Apps / Dog Cured From Cancer Using AI Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $74,067, 14.80 oz Gold, 5.82 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $75,988 / Lo: $73,021 Volume: $56B (Up 31%) Mkt Cap: $1.48T (Up 1%) HashRate: .912 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iranian Supreme Leader Orders Partial Reopening of Strait of Hormuz for Non-US Flagged Vessels: Iranian state television broadcast a decree from the supreme leader permitting passage of tankers registered in China, India, and Russia through the Strait beginning at 0600 UTC today. The order excludes any vessels with US ownership and requires 24-hour prior notification to IRGC naval command.(Reuters) 2. Top Iranian leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in strikes, Israel says: Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia, Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, were both killed in overnight strikes in new blows to the country’s leadership, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday. (Fox) 3. Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing 400 in attack on Kabul hospital: The hospital is a 2,000-bed facility, and the raid destroyed large sections of the building, he wrote on X. “Unfortunately, the death toll has so far reached 400, while around 250 others have been reported injured. Rescue teams are currently at the scene, working to control the fire and recover the remaining bodies of the victims,” Pakistan dismissed the claim as “false and aimed at misleading public opinion”, saying it only targeted military installations in Kabul and the province of Nangahar on Monday. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria: The court declined, though, to immediately lift the protections for hundreds of thousands of people Monday, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. legally amid the administration’s wider crackdown on immigration. The case will be heard in April, a fast schedule for the nation’s highest court. (AP) 2. Search for missing retired Air Force general enters third week as investigators probe new clues: Gen. William "Neil" McCasland are investigating a new development after hiking boots believed to belong to the missing general were discovered at his vacation home, officials said Monday. "It is true that when Neil was in the Air Force, he had access to some highly classified programs and information," (Fox) 3. Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including new childhood vaccine schedule: U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other plaintiffs who challenged Kennedy and HHS's efforts to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines. Murphy's ruling on Monday halted a government memo enacting the new vaccine schedule, and halted the appointments of 13 new ACIP members and all votes taken by them. (CBS) (AC-It would be interesting to uncover the incentives related to this story.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. New Global Task Force Formed To Disrupt Crypto Scams, US Secret Service Leads: Law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.” The primary goal of Operation Atlantic is to disrupt organized fraud schemes, assist victims in securing their assets to prevent further losses, recover funds that have been stolen, and raise public awareness surrounding the various scams. (Bitcoinist) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. US Senate Passes Housing Bill with CBDC Ban Until 2030: The Act was released by Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D). This move, while temporary, underscores growing bipartisan skepticism toward government-issued digital currencies, often criticized for privacy risks and centralization. This clears the runway for private stablecoin innovation. Much like what we are seeing in jurisdictions like Hong Kong. Potentially reshaping digital finance away from centralized control. (Disruptionbanking) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Strategy Adds 22,337 Bitcoin In $1.57B | 21,288 BTC Purchase, Fifth-Largest In History: This buy saw the addition of 22,337 BTC to Strategy’s reserves, which is one of the largest purchases ever made by the firm. Strategy funded this new acquisition using proceeds from its STRC and MSTR at-the-market (ATM) stock offerings. (Bitcoinist) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.24% on Tuesday after a sharp decline in the previous session, as investors continued to gauge the impact of the Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices on the economy and inflation. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Equities Rebound to Kick Off the Week: US equity indices rebounded on Monday as the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the Dow rose 1%, and the Nasdaq added 1.2% as markets reassessed the risk of a lasting energy shock. This recovery was primarily driven by news that select tankers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Man's Wife Allegedly Stole $172M | 2,335 BTC in Bitcoin by Secretly Recording and Stealing His Seed Phrase: Court documents reveal that Ping Fai Yuen's wife allegedly stole $172 million | 2,335 BTC in Bitcoin from his Trezor wallet in 2023. The wife, Fun Yung Li, is accused of secretly recording him and stealing his seed phrase to access the Bitcoin holdings. (Decrypt) 2. UK Government Mandates End-to-End Encryption Backdoors for All Domestic Messaging Apps: The Home Office issued binding regulations requiring WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram UK variants to implement government-accessible key escrow within 180 days. Non-compliant platforms face immediate App Store removal and £20 million daily fines. (BBC) -Technology and Science- 1. Did ChatGPT Really Cure a Dog's Cancer? It's Complicated: OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman amplified a widely shared story over the weekend about a dog treated with a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed with help from ChatGPT, drawing attention across tech and AI communities. Rosie had been given only months to live before receiving the experimental treatment, which Conyngham said was developed with assistance from the AI chatbot. While the treatment itself appears genuine, the role ChatGPT is credited with in developing the vaccine has been debated. (Decrypt) (AC-The dog owner used ChatGPT for general diagnosis and planning, Alphafold for genetic modeling, and Grok for final vaccine construct.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 28/100 (Up 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 940,887 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Asks for Help in Securing Hormuz Strait / UAE Oil Alternate Hit by Drone / Two Oil Tankers Sunk Near Strait / Iran Asylum Seekers Recant / Airlines Fuming Over DHS/TSA Shutdown / Marine Amphib Deploying to Gulf / Dollar Up, Gas Up / Meta to Cleanup Scammers / New Prepper Device / Study Shows Bitcoin Network Resilient Against Cut Cables Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $73,621, 14.72 oz Gold, 5.85 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $74,395 / Lo: $71,282 Volume: $42B (Up 100%) Mkt Cap: $1.47T (Up 3%) HashRate: .936 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump warns of ‘very bad future’ for NATO if countries do not help secure Strait of Hormuz: President Donald Trump urged China and US allies to help to resolve disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, warning NATO faces a “very bad” future if allies fail to assist. No countries have yet committed to sending warships. (CNN) 2. Fire breaks out at major UAE oil hub that bypasses Hormuz: An “advanced fire” broke out in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah petroleum industrial zone after it was targeted in a drone attack. (CNN) 3. Iranian Forces Sink Two Greek-Owned Tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps speedboats and coastal batteries sank the Liberian-flagged tanker Aegean Spirit and the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Poseidon 40 nautical miles inside the Strait at 0215 UTC. Both vessels carried 1.8 million barrels of crude destined for Europe; 18 crew members were rescued by US Navy helicopters while 12 remain missing. (Reuters) 4. Fifth member of Iran women's soccer team withdraws asylum claim: The latest withdrawal leaves only two people of the original six players and one support staff member who sought asylum in Australia last week fearing possible persecution if ​they returned home. The five who withdrew their claims ⁠are expected to join the rest of the team in Kuala Lumpur where the squad has been staying ​since departing from Sydney last week. (Reuters) (AC-It's amazing how holding families hostage keeps people in line. Modern slavery continues.) -US Events- 1. CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers: The CEOs of the nation’s top airline companies, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, are imploring Congress to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and embrace a bipartisan solution to pay federal aviation workers including airport security officers during the partial government shutdown. Homeland Security posted on its X account last week that more than 300 TSA agents have quit since the start of the shutdown. (AP) 2. Pentagon Deploys 2,500 Marines and USS Tripoli to Middle East Amid Iran Conflict: Pete Hegseth approved a U.S. Central Command request to deploy roughly 2,500 Marines and the Japan-based USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to the Middle East as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Officials say the deployment expands commanders' military options without committing to ground invasion. Sailing from Sasebo, Japan, the USS Tripoli remains over a week away from Iranian waters, accompanied by a combat logistics battalion capable of sustaining operations for up to 15 days amid reported contingency planning for raids or seizing Kharg Island. (GroundNews) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar at 100.3, Highest Since May: The dollar index climbed above 100.3 on Friday, its highest level since mid-May 2025, and was on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders continued to favor the greenback as a safe haven amid the escalating conflict with Iran and the lack of prospects for an imminent resolution. -Security Concerns- 1. Meta Launches Major AI Crackdown on Facebook, Instagram Scams After Removing 159 Million Fraud Ads: Just last year, Meta removed more than 159 million scam-related ads and disabled 10.9 million accounts linked to organized fraud networks across Facebook and Instagram. This new effort is designed to verify advertisers and protect customers. (TechTimes) -Technology and Science- 1. The Ark: Rugged Offline AI Survival Device Draws Crowds: Scorpio Devices Inc. created The Ark, a waterproof, drop-proof handheld packed with AI survival tips from manuals like the SAS Survival Handbook, plus GPS maps and 50-mile LoRa texting for off-grid networks. It evolved from their top-rated iOS app with 14k users, now in a 3-pound rugged case priced at $699 | 948,568 sats for preppers and campers. Fans call it a futuristic cyberdeck, while skeptics say a smartphone or paper book does the job cheaper and lighter. (X) -Bitcoin Community- 1. 72% of Undersea Cables Would Need to Fail Simultaneously to Significantly Affect the Bitcoin Network: A new study finds the Bitcoin network boasts strong resilience to global internet infrastructure failures. The study draws on Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) network data from 2014 to 2025 and 68 verified submarine cable outages. The team built a national-level cascading model to evaluate the Bitcoin network’s shock resilience. The study also notes that using the Tor (The Onion Router) anonymous network drastically boosts the Bitcoin network’s ability to resist interference. Roughly 64% of Bitcoin nodes hide their real locations via Tor. (LookonChain) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 23/100 (Up 8 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): It's a slow news Monday morning, so far. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 940,519 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US Air Tanker Crashes in Iraq / Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Grows / New Ayatollah Makes Statement, But Not in Person / ODU Terrorist Attack on ROTC Program / Michigan Synagogue Attack By Lebanese Immigrant / Joint DOJ-EU Op Shuts Down Hacker Network / BPI Pushes for Bitcoin Inclusion of De Minimus Exemption in CLARITY Act / Paraguay Wants Transaction Data / UST Yields Up, Stocks Down, Trade Gap Narrows / UK Goes Full '1984' / Zuckerberg Buys Moltbook, Brings AI Agents Into Social Club / Foundry Gets Into Zcash Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,138, 14.20 oz Gold, 5.96 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $72,571 / Lo: $69,402 Volume: $48B (UP 8%) Mkt Cap: $1.44T (Up 3%) HashRate: .982 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US KC-135 Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq: A US Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, resulting in four crew members confirmed dead. Rescue efforts continue for the remaining two crew members, with next of kin notified. The incident occurred amid escalating drone and missile strikes in the region, prompting an ongoing military investigation.(Reuters) 2. Afghanistan's Taliban say Pakistani air strikes kill six, wound 12: Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's airport of Kandahar, the ruling ​Taliban said on Friday, stepping up the neighbours' worst conflict in years, despite China's efforts to mediate. (Reuters) 3. Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz in first statement: His statement was read out by a presenter on Iranian state television and accompanied by a photo of Khamenei, but no audio or video of the new leader. The format in which the Iranian regime released his statement did little to quell rumors that he could actually have been incapacitated, possibly even left in a coma, in the same strike that killed his father and mother. (CBS) -US Events- 1. FBI Director Kash Patel: Old Dominion Shooting an ‘Act of Terrorism’: "Earlier today, an armed individual opened fire at Old Dominion University, leaving one person dead and two others wounded. The shooter is now deceased thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement," FBI Director Patel posted. The attacker, 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was arrested on July 3, 2016, “for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.” In 2017, he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison. (Breitbart) 2. Suspect Identified in Michigan Synagogue Attack: Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a Lebanese-born American who entered the United States on a spouse visa from Lebanon, was identified as the suspect in a vehicle-ramming and gunfire attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. The suspect’s family was recently killed in an airstrike. Children inside the synagogue initially believed the incident was a false alarm. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Authorities Freeze $3.5M in Crypto as Europol, DOJ Disrupt ‘SocksEscort’ Proxy Network: Investigators said the service infected thousands of routers and enabled fraud including crypto account takeovers. The SocksEscort” service had compromised over 369,000 routers and Internet of Things devices across 163 countries and offered users more than 35,000 proxies in recent years. (Decrypt) 2. Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption: The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin. Under current law, bitcoin is treated as property, which means every purchase with the asset triggers a capital gains calculation, regardless of transaction size. (BitcoinMag) 3. Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting: Paraguay’s tax authority now requires residents and crypto platforms to report nearly all digital asset transactions over $5,000 | 0.07 BTC, including wallet addresses and transaction hashes, aiming to integrate cryptocurrencies into the national tax system while raising privacy concerns. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10Y Yield Holds at 5-Week High: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.26% on Friday, hovering near five-week highs as escalations in the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices fueled concerns about resurgent inflation, reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Close Sharply Lower: The S&P 500 and the Dow both closed 1.5% lower while the Nasdaq shed 1.7% on Thursday as investors navigated the intensifying conflict in the Persian Gulf that drove crude oil prices toward 100 dollars per barrel following defiant rhetoric from the new Iranian supreme leader. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Trade Gap Narrows in January: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply to $54.5 billion in January 2026, the lowest since October, following a revised $72.9 billion in December and compared to forecasts of a $66.6 billion gap. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. UK Govt Urges Schools To Snitch On 'Anti-Muslim Hostility' In Orwellian Crackdown: The UK government is ramping up its assault on free expression, now urging schools, councils, and workplaces to monitor and report “anti-Muslim hostility” as part of a broader strategy that critics slam as a tool to silence legitimate debate. The strategy includes boosting security for mosques and Muslim schools through schemes upgrading CCTV, alarms, and fencing. A new “anti-Muslim hostility tsar” will oversee implementation, advising schools, universities, and public services on tackling hatred. (Zerohedge) (AC-Establishing a beachhead will real defense in depth.) -Technology and Science- 1. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Buys Moltbook, the Social Media Network for AI Agents: Meta has completed the acquisition of Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents to interact with one another. The platform gained widespread attention and controversy due to its security vulnerabilities that allowed human users to impersonate AI agents and create alarming fake posts. Moltbook will be integrated into Meta Superintelligence Labs. The company’s founders, Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, will join Meta’s team following the transaction. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by either party. (Breitbart) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Enters Zcash With Institutional-Grade Service: Foundry is expanding into Zcash with a new mining pool aimed at filling a gap in ZEC mining infrastructure for institutional entities and public companies. “Zcash has matured into an institutional-grade asset, but the mining infrastructure supporting it hasn’t kept pace,” said Mike Coyler, Foundry CEO. Zcash is a privacy-focused token that was first launched in 2016. (Bitcoinist) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 15/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Some days the news is worrying, to say the least. Use these indicators to drive healthy actions like self-sovereignty, privacy, and defensive practices. Then doing what you are able to do, focus on the things that really matters most. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 940,392 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Hits Six Ships, Closes Strait / New Iran Leader Even 'More Dangerous' / China Pause on Taiwan Flights Puzzle / US to Release Almost Half of Petroleum Reserve / AG Bondi Moves Onto Military Base for Security / FBI Says Iran Threat to California / US Agencies Collaborate on Digital Asset Oversight / Kazakhstan Central Bank to Invest in Crypto / Coinbase CEO Denies Torpedoing Bitcoin De Minimus / BTC ETFs Inflow / Yields Up, Stocks Down, Oil Up Again / Android Hot Wallets at Risk / Iranian 5GW Effort on Instagram / New Anthropic OS for Apple / ARK Lays Out Quantum Risk to Bitcoin Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,212, 13.60 oz Gold, 6.13 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,337 / Lo: $69,230 Volume: $45B (Down 4%) Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Even) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines: Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, according to reports. Four other ships were damaged or sunk after unknown projectiles hit the ships. Ships from India, Iraq, Oman, Japan and the US were all hit. (AlJazeera) (AC-It seems Iran has gone 'all-in' on closing the straight in the last 2 days, which will have serious global consequences.) 2. Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei ‘More Dangerous’ than His Father: Jaber Rajabi, who previously studied “at a religious seminary” with Mojtaba, stated, “If war breaks out, that Mojtaba will try to control the region, and was obsessed with the end of days and had believed “he himself will have a special part in hastening humanity down that (apocalyptic) path.” (Breitbart) 3. For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why: Taiwan’s military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island. So when the aircraft suddenly stopped coming for nearly two weeks, the silence was both striking and deeply puzzling. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Trump will release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve: The SPR currently holds 415 million barrels, about 58% of the 714 million barrels authorized, and the IEA agreed to release 400 million barrels, the largest in its history. (GroundNews) 2. AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials: Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly moved into heavily guarded housing at a military base in the Washington area after receiving multiple threats. “One catalyst was an increase in threats following the capture and prosecution of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela in January." Even though legitimate threats have forced these officials to move to military bases, the liberal media outlets have been criticizing the relocations for months. (ZeroHedge) 3. FBI issues bulletin on potential Iran-linked threats in California: An FBI bulletin alerted agencies to possible Iran-backed attacks targeting locations in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom stated there is no 'imminent threat'. (Reuters) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. SEC, CFTC Sign Pact to Harmonize Oversight of Financial Markets and Digital Assets: The agencies have moved to coordinate oversight, in a bid to end years of regulatory overlap on the treatment of crypto. The fresh initiative targets product definitions, clearing rules, and reporting. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Kazakhstan's Central Bank Will Invest Up to $350 Million in Crypto Assets: “This includes not only cryptocurrency itself, but we are currently developing a list of instruments in which we ⁠will invest.” (Decrypt) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Coinbase CPO Rejects Claims of Opposing Bitcoin Tax Relief as Jack Dorsey Demands Clarity from Brian Armstrong: Jack Dorsey of Block specifically called Armstrong out for clarification, saying “hope this is true for de minimis as well. @brian_armstrong?”. Armstrong responded with a denial of the rumor as well. calling it “totally false”. The denial comes after @MartyBent reported on March 11 that Coinbase is allegedly telling lawmakers the exemption is unnecessary because “No one is using bitcoin as money. A de-minimis exemption for bitcoin is a hand out that will be DOA.” (BitcoinMag) 2. Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Inflows: Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded significant net inflows totaling $115.2 million on March 11, indicating renewed investor interest. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10Y Yield Edges Higher on Inflation Risks: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to around 4.24% on Thursday, reaching five-week highs as oil prices resumed their rally, heightening inflationary risks and reducing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Finish Flat to Lower: The S&P 500 edged 0.2% lower, the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%, while the Dow dropped 0.7% on Wednesday as the conflict in the Persian Gulf drove energy prices higher and intensified inflation concerns. West Texas Intermediate futures climbed past $87/ (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Android Phone Crypto Wallets Could Be at Risk Due to MediaTek Exploit: Ledger researchers say a flaw in certain MediaTek-powered Android phones could expose encrypted user data in about 45 seconds. The exploit allows attackers to retrieve a device PIN and decrypt storage before Android even boots. (Decrypt) 2. Iranian influence operation using fake personas to deceive US Instagram users disrupted, Meta says: Meta said Wednesday it disrupted an influence operation linked to Iran that used “sophisticated fake personas” on Instagram to build relationships with U.S. users before introducing political messaging. The network used accounts posing as journalists, commentators and ordinary people to engage users and gradually introduce political narratives, the company said. A second layer of accounts amplified posts to help spread the messaging. (RecordedFuture) (AC-Level 10 effort in 5GW.) -Technology and Science- 1. Anthropic launches ‘Personal Computer’ AI system that turns Macs into persistent AI agents: Anthropic introduced Personal Computer, an AI system that runs continuously on Mac devices to automate tasks across apps and services, coordinating multiple AI models and managing workflows even when users are offline. (Storyboard18) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Is Quantum Computing A Threat To Bitcoin? ARK Invest Breaks It Down: The authors conclude that while the technology represents a legitimate long-term concern, it does not pose an immediate threat to the network. “Our two central arguments are as follows,” the authors write. “Quantum is a long-term risk but not an imminent threat. The community must continue to research and make plans for protecting the network as quantum computers improve.” (Bitcoinist. For a complete read on the subject: https://tinyurl.com/5bp4fx68) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 18/100 (Up 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 940,113 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 10Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Signals Iran Winding Down / Five Iranian Women Defect in Australia / US-ROK Military Drills To Begin / Prince's Company Using Drones for Targeted Strikes in Haiti / Epstein Prison Guard Under Scrutiny / Alexander Bros Convicted of Sex Trafficking / DHS Shutdown Creating Problems / US DOJ Looks to Retrial Roman Storm / US Treasury States Mixers OK For Privacy / Block to Entertain Stablecoin Demand / Strategy (MSTR) Makes Big Buy / Stocks Recover, Oil Drops / WH Wants to Return Stolen Cybercrime Money / Anthropic Sues USG Over Designation / Tokenized Stocks Coming / Only 1M More BTC to be Mined Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $70,262, 13.63 oz Gold, 6.11 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $71,272 / Lo: $68,144 Volume: $51B (Up 21%) Mkt Cap: $1.4T (Up 4%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. In a press conference, President Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very complete" and could end "very soon," but he also warned that the U.S. would hit Iran "twenty times harder" if it blocks the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of intense overnight strikes in Tehran. Iranian officials responded that they, not the U.S., will determine when the conflict ends, with the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei rallying hundreds of thousands in Tehran to show support. (NBC) 2. Five members of Iran's women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia after defecting following an anthem protest during the Asian Cup. The players escaped their hotel with police aid and are now under protection, with one labeled a "wartime traitor" by Iranian critics. (NBC) 3. US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East: About 18,000 Korean troops will take part in Freedom Shield, which runs through March 19. U.S. Forces Korea hasn’t confirmed the number of American troops participating in the training in South Korea. Freedom Shield may trigger an irritated response from North Korea. (AP) 4. Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights ‌Watch said. Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a private U.S.-based military company led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince. (Reuters) -US Events- 1. Epstein Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before Body Found, Received Mystery $5k a Week Earlier: DOJ documents showed the guard also made a $5,000 deposit just over a week before his death, the New York Post reported on Saturday, identifying the guard as Tova Noel. Noel and another guard were accused of falsifying records to make it appear as though they had checked on Epstein during the night hours. Both guards lost their jobs, but the charges were eventually dropped. (Breitbart) 2. Three Alexander brothers, prominent real estate figures, were convicted on all counts in a federal sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan after weeks of testimony from victims. The case involved luring women to luxury homes and parties, shocking the industry and leading to $175 million in damages awarded in a related trade secrets lawsuit. (NPR) 3. DHS shutdown led to massive airport delays, with TSA advising passengers to arrive four hours early and a brief FAA groundstop for JetBlue planes due to system issues. Over 100,000 workers are without pay, exacerbating travel chaos amid heightened security. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Trump's DOJ Seeks October Retrial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm: Federal prosecutors have asked a Manhattan judge to retry Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm on money-laundering and sanctions-evasion charges that a jury deadlocked on last August, even as the White House previously signaled openness to pardoning another crypto privacy developer for comparable conduct. (Decrypt) 2. US Treasury says lawful crypto users may use mixers for financial privacy: A new Treasury report says lawful users may use mixers for financial privacy on public blockchains. The language leaves Treasury’s money-laundering case intact, while opening room for privacy tools that can operate inside regulated U.S. crypto markets. (CryptoSlate) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin Die-Hard Jack Dorsey Doesn't Like Stablecoins, But Block Will Use Them Anyway: "I don't like that we're going to support stablecoins, but our customers want to use them," he told Wired. "I don't think it's wise to go from one gatekeeper to another." (Decrypt) 2. Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares: Strategy spent $1.28 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase in over a month with funds that partly stemmed from STRC, its variable rate preferred share. “The second century begins,” Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor posted to X on Sunday. (Decrypt) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Decline: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held around 4.11% on Tuesday after reaching as high as 4.21% in the previous session, as retreating oil prices eased fears of resurgent inflation. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Recover to Close Much Higher: US equities executed a dramatic reversal on Monday with the S&P 500 adding 0.9%, the Dow rising 0.5%, and the Nasdaq surging 1.3%, as the prospect of a swift conclusion to the Middle East conflict dismantled the stagflationary fears that had initially sent the averages plunging. (TradingEconomics) 3. Oil retreats: Oil prices retreated to around $90 barrel after surging to nearly $120 at the start of the week. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. White House floats Victims Restoration Program for millions affected by cyber fraud: The Trump administration released an executive order Friday outlining measures the U.S. government plans to take to address the billions worth of financial losses Americans continue to suffer each year from cybercrime. The order also calls for the creation of a Victim Restoration Program in 90 days that will provide “restoration or remission to victims of cyber-enabled fraud schemes from funds clawed back, forfeited, or seized from the transnational criminal organizations that perpetrate such schemes.” (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Anthropic sued the Trump administration to block its designation as a Pentagon supply chain risk, claiming it could cost billions in sales and harm its reputation over AI use restrictions. The lawsuit escalates tensions after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon for AI systems. (CNBC) 2. Nasdaq and Crypto-Exchange Kraken Partner to Bring Tokenized Stocks to Global Markets: Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has partnered with Nasdaq to build a gateway connecting traditional stock markets with blockchain networks. The project will use Payward’s xStocks platform to move tokenized equities between regulated institutional markets and permissionless decentralized finance (DeFi) networks in regions where the service is approved. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined: Less Than 1 Million Coins Left: Bitcoin has just crossed a major milestone: more than 20 million of its 21 million coins have now been mined. That means over 95% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply is out in the world, leaving less than one million coins yet to be created. The last fractions of Bitcoin are projected to be mined around the year 2140. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 13/100 (Up 5 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 939,586 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 06Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Israel Intensifies Attacks on Iran and Lebanon / Sri Lanka Takes Control of Remaining Iranian Ship in Port / Putin Threatens Withholding Gas to Europe / Trump Fires DHS Secretary Noem, Nominates Sen Mullin for Role / Missing Epstein Files Released / House Looks To Override Sanctuary Cities, States / Fed Court 'Freezes' Bitcoin Transfer / Contractors Son Arrested For Stealing US Marshals Bitcoin / Thailand Enacts 0% Cap Gains on Bitcoin / Huge Outflow of Bitcoin From Exchange Indicates Self-Custody / Trump's American Bitcoin Gets Bigger / Markets in Stress Mode / Tech Control in Name of 'Safety' Grows / 'QuitGPT' Gains Steam Over DOW Contract / Wall street Making Moves on Bitcoin Miners Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,880, 13.73 oz Gold, 6.18 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $72,962 / Lo: $69,682 Volume: $44B (Down 32%) Mkt Cap: $1.39T (Down 4%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israeli Forces Intensify Strikes on Tehran and Beirut Amid Escalating Conflict: Israeli airstrikes targeted key infrastructure in Tehran overnight, including missile launch sites and military bases, resulting in at least 1,332 reported deaths in Iran since the conflict began, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain intercepting additional missiles. The strikes extended to Beirut's southern suburbs, prompting mass evacuations and causing significant traffic chaos as residents fled Hezbollah strongholds. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the campaign has "only just begun," signaling potential intensification of joint U.S.-Israeli operations. (BBC) 2. Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship: Sri Lankan navy spokesperson Cmdr. Buddhika Sampath said 204 sailors of the IRIS Bushehr were brought to the Welisara Naval Base near the capital, Colombo. The Sri Lankan government took custody of the Bushehr after the U.S. sank an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka’s coast Wednesday. The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 sailors and recovered 87 bodies. (AP) 3. With Europe Vulnerable To An Energy Crisis, Putin Says Russia May Pull The Plug On Gas Supplies To Europe: The Russian government, along with domestic energy companies, is examining whether or not to immediately withdraw from the European market, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday evening. The move comes at time when gas prices are surging across Europe, leaving the EU vulnerable to a further supply shock. (ZeroHedge) -US Events- 1. Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Amid Criticism: President Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem via Truth Social, citing dissatisfaction with her leadership, including a $220 million ad campaign on self-deportation, and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. Democrats welcomed the change but demanded further accountability for DHS funding lapses. (CBS) 2. Justice Department Releases Missing Epstein Files Related to Trump: The DOJ published previously missing FBI interviews from Jeffrey Epstein's files, including claims against former President Trump by a woman involved in the case. This follows a court order amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's network. No charges have been filed based on the new releases. (NPR) 3. US House Debates the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act: The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act would “supersede any and all State and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies that directly or indirectly prohibit or restrict” federal immigration enforcement and cut off funding and grants if federal law is ignored. (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Federal Court Freezes 70.6 Bitcoin in BlockFills Legal Battle: The restraining order immobilizes these digital assets while Dominion Capital pursues its claims through the judicial system. This development compounds existing difficulties for BlockFills, which recently suspended customer withdrawals and experienced substantial financial setbacks. (Blockonomi) (AC-An interesting exercise to study as it all depends on who holds the keys.) 2. Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested, Charged With Stealing $46 Million | 657 BTC From US Crypto Stockpile: The son of a federal contractor who managed critical services for the U.S. government has been arrested and charged with stealing some $46 million | 657 BTC worth of crypto from the U.S. Marshals Service. John “Lick” Daghita was arrested last night on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, the FBI announced Thursday morning. The younger Daghita’s alleged crimes were first brought to the public’s attention in January by ZachXBT, the pseudonymous blockchain sleuth with a long history of exposing misconduct in the crypto sector. (Decrypt) (AC-OSINT work is becoming more impactful.) 3. Thailand Enacts Zero Capital Gains Tax: Thailand officially implemented a 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, aiming to attract capital and increase demand. (CoinGecko) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ‘anomalous’ outflow sees 32K BTC leave exchanges in a single day: Bitcoin “largescale accumulation” is on the radar after 31,900 BTC left Bitfinex in a single day. “This behavior is commonly observed during large spot purchases, where assets are acquired on exchange and then moved to cold custody,” the analysis concluded. (CoinTelegraph) 2. American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto: American Bitcoin added more than 6,500 Bitcoin, placing the firm among the largest publicly traded holders of the digital asset as it continues to scale its mining operations. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows the miner now ranks about 17th among public companies that hold BTC on their balance sheets. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Futures Slide to Multi-Month Lows: US equity futures were sharply lower on Friday as signs that the war in the Middle East will maintain energy prices higher for longer dented the outlook for the US economy. Contracts for the three main stock indices hovered around 0.6% down, their lowest this year. Energy prices surged as producers in the Persian Gulf turned down output and tanker operators refrained from taking deliveries. (TradingEconomics) 2. US 10-Year Treasury Yield Set for Strongest Weekly Gain Since April: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose for a fifth consecutive session to 4.17% on Friday, bringing the weekly increase to nearly 20 basis points, the largest jump since April. The move reflects growing inflation concerns driven by the rally in energy prices. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. House panel marks up kids digital safety act amid Democrat backlash: Committee Democrats criticized the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act for including a weak knowledge standard that they said allows tech companies to escape accountability for online safety harms by claiming they are unaware kids are using their platforms and deserve protections. “I believe that Republicans are handing Big Tech a giant gift by walking away from the stronger preemption standards that were previously included in these bills.” (RecordedFuture) (AC-The contentious issue is an entryway into control over marketplace technology. Globally, statists are learning that regulatory capture of tech companies can be accomplished via 'safety' concerns, which may or may not be true. This is the real conflict beneath the headlines.) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Days Just After Last Version as 'QuitGPT' Exodus Gains Steam: OpenAI began rolling out GPT-5.4—its most capable model to date—on Thursday as the company scrambles to contain a PR crisis that has seen an estimated 2.5 million users take actions against the company, either by canceling their subscription or sharing the boycott on social media. The so-called QuitGPT movement exploded after OpenAI revealed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense hours after Anthropic publicly walked away from the same contract. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin mining profit plummets to $500 per BTC as costs surge past $70k as Wall St funds miners’ AI escape hatch: Wall Street is pouring billions into public Bitcoin mining companies, but the investment thesis has little to do with the emerging industry's future. Investors and mega-bank lenders are pitching a straightforward arbitrage: Many large-scale Bitcoin miners already control coveted grid interconnections, sprawling acreage, and operating teams capable of maintaining industrial power loads. By retrofitting these sites for high-performance computing, miners can swap the brutal volatility of crypto block rewards for multi-year, contractable cash flows that traditional lenders can actually underwrite. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This development is concerning. When Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, etc. have financial control of key Bitcoin miners, they can eventually create manipulative controls. It may alternatively lead to increases in decentralized mining efforts, however.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 18/100 (Down 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 939,424 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 05Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Iran Conflict Widens / First Sub Torpedo Kill Since WW2 / Iran Drone Hits Azerbaijan / Two-Thirds of Cuba Without Power / Pentagon IDs Six US Soldiers Killed / Congress Upholds War Powers to Trump / Judge Orders Tariff Rebates to be Repaid ASAP / Zerohash Wants Fed Charter Too / Paraguay to Mine Bitcoin With Seized Rigs / BTC ETFs Inflow / MARA to Sell Bitcoin / Morgan Stanley Files for BTC ETF / Crude Oil Spiking / Job Cuts Drop Unexpectedly / Stocks Up / Major Phishing Platform Taken Down / Apple Launches Lower-Priced Laptop / Bitwise Donates to Devs Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $72,285, 14.12 oz Gold, 5.92 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $74,051 / Lo: $71,240 Volume: $65B (Up 6%) Mkt Cap: $1.45T (Up 2%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Iran Conflict widens: Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran while Iran fired missiles at Israeli and U.S. bases in retaliation, escalating the conflict into its sixth day with over 1,000 reported deaths. The U.S. sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a submarine torpedo, marking the first such attack since World War II. European nations deployed naval assets to Cyprus following a drone strike on a British base there. (BBC) 2. Sri Lanka recovered 87 bodies from a sunken Iranian warship off its coast after a U.S. submarine attack, with rescue teams searching for additional missing crew. The vessel was identified as the IRIS Dena, and an oil slick along with life rafts were found at the site. Iranian officials condemned the sinking as an "atrocity. (AP) 3. Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan international airport: In a major escalation of the ongoing Iran war, Tehran's drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan and a school near the village of Shakarabad, close to the border with Iran. Tehran has since denied involvement in the incident. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry said it has summoned Iran's ambassador to the country. (EuroNews) 4. Major Blackout Hits Cuba: Two-thirds of Cuba lost power yesterday after the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, located 100 km east of Havana, unexpectedly shut down. Daily blackouts now last up to 20 hours across Cuba, disrupting hospitals, dialysis treatments, ambulances, public transport, and trash collection. U.S. restrictions have halted Venezuelan oil shipments and prompted Mexico to suspend supplies, leaving the island without fuel imports for the first time in a decade and forcing airlines like Air France to cancel service. (GroundNews) -US Events- 1. Soldiers Identified: The Pentagon identified all six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone attack on a command center in Kuwait's Port Shuaiba, including service members from California, Iowa, and Florida. (CBS) 2. War Powers Upheld: Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked a measure to halt American air campaigns against Iran, voting along party lines to support President Trump's war powers. The resolution aimed to require congressional approval for further military actions. Critics argued the move risks unchecked escalation, while supporters cited threats from Iranian forces. (Reuters) 3. Judge orders U.S. Customs to process refunds on illegal Trump tariffs: A U.S. trade court judge on Wednesday ordered the government to begin paying potentially billions of dollars in refunds to importers who paid tariffs that the Supreme Court said last month were collected illegally. He ordered the refunds to be made with interest. (CNBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Crypto Firm Zerohash is Seeking US National Trust Bank Charter: Digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to offer custody, staking, and payment services. (BitcoinMag) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Paraguay To Mine Bitcoin With 30,000 Seized Rigs: Paraguay’s state‑owned electricity monopoly, ANDE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with infrastructure firm Morphware to launch a government‑run Bitcoin mining program powered by thousands of confiscated mining machines and surplus hydroelectric power. (NewsBTC) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin surged 5% to hold above $72,000, driven by ETF inflows of $462 million and Iranians reportedly using the cryptocurrency as a safe haven during the conflict. The rally marked a four-week high despite broader market volatility. (FirstPost) 2. MARA opens door to selling stockpiled bitcoin in new policy shift: MARA said it has revised its digital asset management strategy for 2026 to permit sales of bitcoin held on its balance sheet, expanding beyond its 2025 policy that only allowed sales from mining production. (BitcoinMag) 3. Morgan Stanley Files Amended S-1 for Bitcoin Trust, Moves Closer to Spot ETF Launch: Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust has moved closer to launch after the bank filed an amended S-1 with the SEC. The updated filing names Coinbase Custody Trust Company as Bitcoin custodian and BNY Mellon in multiple operational roles. (Blockonomi) -Economic Indicators- 1. Crude Oil Prices Soar to 2024 Peak Amid Hormuz Strait Blockade Crisis: Brent crude advanced 2.6% to reach $83.54 per barrel; WTI surged 3.1% to $76.96 during Thursday trading, The Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down by Iran — maritime traffic collapsed more than 95%. Iraq has announced force majeure, slashing approximately 1.5 million barrels daily from production. (Blockonomi) 2. Job Cuts in the US Fall Sharply in February: US-based employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February 2026, less than 108,435 in January and well below 172,017 a year earlier. (TradingEconomics) 3. US Stocks Recover Mid-Week: US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.4% with investors looking past Middle East tensions. The Dow added 0.5% points as a retreat in oil prices and robust economic data calmed growth fears. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Police dismantle major phishing platform blamed for attacks on hospitals and schools: International law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major phishing-as-a-service platform used to target hundreds of thousands of accounts worldwide, including those tied to hospitals and schools, Europol said Wednesday. The service, known as Tycoon 2FA, offered criminals a ready-made toolkit for stealing login credentials and bypassing multi-factor authentication, allowing attackers to access accounts even when additional security checks were enabled. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Apple launched the budget-friendly MacBook Neo at $599, featuring an A18 Pro chip and aimed at boosting sales. The device includes updated storage and Wi-Fi 7 support. (TechRadar) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitwise to Donate $233,000 | 3.2 BTC to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers: Bitwise said it will be contributing $233,000 to support the programmers who maintain and secure the Bitcoin network. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 22/100 (Up 12 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 939,000 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 03Mar2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US and Israel Decapitate Iran Government / Hezbollah Counters, Israel Responds / Three US Fighters Downed Accidentally in Kuwait / Pakistani Rioters Killed at US Embassy in Karachi / Austin Mass Shooting May Have Been in Support of Iran / US Agencies on Heightened Alert / Stock Futures Drop, US Dollar Up / WSJ Reports CENTCOM Used Claude For Targeting / Bitcoin Self-Custody Needs Inheritance Planning Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,007, 12.24 oz Gold, 6.52 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $67,292 / Lo: $65,076 Volume: $41B (Up 2%) Mkt Cap: $1.31T (Even) HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump: ‘Major Combat Operations’ Underway to ‘Obliterate’ Iranian Missile Factories: The United States has launched a major military operation alongside Israeli forces against the Islamist regime in Iran on Saturday, in what is being described as one of the largest regional concentrations of “American military firepower in a generation”. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “is dead” and has called on the people of Iran to rise up and topple the government in Tehran. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will hold his first press conference on Monday to discuss Operation Epic Fury in Iran. The Pentagon said that Hegseth will address the press at 8:00 a.m. EST alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Breitbart) (AC-There is much more to this historic event with cascading consequences across the globe. Watch for false narratives and double-check sources for all reporting.) 2. Israeli strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah missile launches: Israeli forces conducted strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border. Explosions were reported in Beirut, prompting evacuations in the area. Lebanese civilians were observed fleeing the strikes. (TheGuardian) 3. Three US fighter jets shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses: Kuwait’s defense ministry reported three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses amid ongoing US strikes on Iran. The incidents involved unclear causes with no specified casualties. This occurred during US-Israeli operations against Iran. (CNN) 4. At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate: Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi and in the country’s north left at least 22 people dead and more than 120 others injured as demonstrators supportive of the Iranian government attempted to storm a U.S. Consulate on Sunday. (AP) -US Events- 1. FBI probes possible Iran motivation in Austin mass shooting: The FBI is investigating whether the Austin shooter who killed two people was motivated by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. A mass shooting in Austin’s Sixth Street bar district left three killed and 14 injured. Officials confirmed the casualties and are examining links to the international events. (WaPo) (AC-Although the shooter was originally from Senegal and most likely a Sunni Muslim, as opposed to Iranian Shi'ite, it is possible he was motivated by the attacks and not linked to Iran directly.) 2. US on high alert for homeland attacks by Iran: The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have both announced they are on war footing, as they have been in the past over whether U.S. strikes. (USAToday) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US Futures Pull Back Sharply: US equity futures fell sharply on Monday, close to their lowest level this year as war in the Middle East drove global markets to pivot away from riskier assets. The three main indices were over 1% lower. The US struck Iran over the weekend, killing its Supreme leader and prompting Iran to strike various targets across the Middle East. Equities across the globe fell as risks of prolonged warfare dented risk appetite, while the resulting surge in energy prices risked a fresh surge in inflation expectations that could result in more restrictive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve. (TradingEconomics) 2. Dollar Rises on Middle East Conflict: The dollar index climbed above 98 on Monday, hitting a five-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid the escalating war in the Middle East. (TradingEconomics) 3. Treasury Yields Edge Higher: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose about 2 basis points to 3.97% on Monday, partially reversing last week’s bond rally that had briefly pushed yields below the 4% mark. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Former FBI official sounds alarm on threats from sleeper cells in US amid Iran attacks: Former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker joined 'Fox News Live' to discuss looming threats on the U.S. homeland after strikes on Iran and terror concerns regarding ongoing protests. (Fox) -Technology and Science- 1. Anthropic's AI Used in Iran Strikes After Trump Moved to Cut Ties: U.S. Central Command reportedly used Anthropic's Claude for intelligence assessments, target identification, and battle simulation during the Iran strikes. Experts warn the six-month phase-out timeline understates the true cost of replacing an AI model embedded across classified defense pipelines. (WSJ) (AC-WSJ has certainly built a strong anti-Trump effort over the last year or so.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin’s self custody culture created an inheritance time bomb, and 2026 may be when it starts detonating: Bitcoin is turning into multi-generational wealth, and a large share of holders still run it with a single point of failure. One accident, illness, or a stretch of incapacity can be the difference between inheriting generational wealth and losing everything. A recent report from the Gannett Trust framed 2026 as the moment early adopters start “buttoning up” succession. The stakes have grown significantly, but families often have zero interest in learning private key operations, and too many people have watched real losses happen when the only person who understood the setup disappeared. Bitcoin is permissionless money, until someone you love needs permission. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This article presses the need for inheiritace planning for Bitcoin self-custody sovereigns. Design and implement your own plan if you haven't already. This article has some good ideas: https://tinyurl.com/f2aecwsv) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Almost all news is covering the historic events in Iran and other reporting is relatively quiet. Bitcoin is steady as stackers keep stacking. No matter where you are in the world, it's a good time to review and increase family defense postures. Follow us on NOSTR: @Bitcoin Veterans Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 938,427 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 26Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Rare Cuban Confrontation Kills 4 Off Coast / US-Iran Nuke Talks Resume / Israel Enters Syrian Province / USG Halts Medicaid to Minnesota / FBI Cleans House Over Trump Raid / States Want Tariff Rebates / Indiana Bill Protects Self-Custody / White House Holds CLARITY Negotiation Tomorrow / Jane Street Suit Draws Connections to Price Action / BTC ETF Inflow / Stocks Up / Hackers Infiltrate Cisco Routers / Major AIs Chose Nukes in Wargames / Numo Uses Cashu for NFC and Lightning / El Salvador Ups Bitcoin Education Plan Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,166, 13.20 oz Gold, 6.32 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $69,953 / Lo: $66,019 Volume: $56B (Up 42%) Mkt Cap: $1.36T (Up 3%) HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 5.0 sats/vBtye (Up 4 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Cuban Forces Kill Four in Speedboat Confrontation: Cuban border troops engaged in a gunfight near the island's coast with a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed Cuban nationals living in the US, resulting in four deaths and six injuries. The Cuban Interior Ministry stated the group intended to infiltrate for terrorist purposes and opened fire first, prompting return fire from authorities. US Senator Marco Rubio announced an investigation to verify the incident, with the US working to confirm details and respond accordingly. (WaPo) (AC-When a story doesn't quite make sense, like this one, there is usually more to the story.) 2. US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva: Delegations from the United States and Iran convened in Geneva for indirect negotiations aimed at addressing Iran's nuclear program and potential sanctions relief, amid a significant US military buildup in the Middle East. The talks follow new US sanctions on over 30 targets linked to Iranian oil sales and ballistic missile production, with Iran expressing willingness to show flexibility but no agreement yet on abandoning nuclear enrichment. President Trump has issued a 10-15 day deadline for Iran to comply, warning of possible military action if talks fail. (CNN) 3. Israel Conducts Military Incursion in Syria's Quneitra: Israeli forces carried out an operation into the Syrian province of Quneitra in the Golan Heights, marking a rare ground incursion amid ongoing regional tensions. (AlJazeera) -US Events- 1. Trump Administration Halts Medicaid Payments to Minnesota: The Trump administration paused Medicaid funding to Minnesota following claims of widespread fraud, a day after President Trump assigned Vice President Vance to lead a "war on fraud" initiative. Surgeon General nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz indicated more such actions are forthcoming, amid broader Republican-Democrat divides on Homeland Security funding. (MSNBC) 2. FBI Director Patel Fires Agents Linked to Trump Documents Probe: FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed about 10 employees, including veteran agents, for their involvement in the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents. (CNN) 3. SCOTUS Ruling Prompts Calls for Tariff Refunds: Following the Supreme Court's decision striking down Trump's tariffs, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for a $13.5 billion refund to New Yorkers impacted by the ruling. The administration is regrouping, with officials emphasizing no taxpayer funds for crypto-related plans despite market reactions. This development could lead to broader economic adjustments and state-level reimbursements. (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Indiana Bitcoin Bill Advances Through Both Houses, Moves to Final Signing Stage: Indiana’s House Bill 1042 (HB 1042) has cleared both chambers of the state legislature and is now awaiting Governor Mike Braun’s signature. The bill, which would allow major public retirement and savings plans to offer cryptocurrency investment options and protect individuals’ access to digital assets, advanced after the Indiana House approved Senate amendments on Wednesday. If signed into law, its provisions will take effect July 1, 2026. (LookonChain) 2. White House Crypto Summit In Focus Friday: The White House is expected to host another round of talks this Friday between representatives of the crypto industry and major banking institutions, as both sides race to meet a March 1 deadline. (Bitcoinist) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Jane Street Speculation Renews Scrutiny of Bitcoin ETF Market Mechanics: Posts circulating on X claimed that Bitcoin’s roughly 10% climb over two days coincided with the disappearance of a purported intraday selling pattern, suggesting that legal action against Jane Street had altered market behavior. (Decrypt) (AC- Market makers are saying there is no connection, while others say the mechanics of BTC ETFs highlight the actual connection.) 2. Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million: Spot bitcoin ETFs posted $506.5 million in net inflows on Wednesday, led by $297.4 million into BlackRock's IBIT. (TheBlock) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Stocks Extend Strong Momentum: US equities closed higher on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s momentum as the S&P 500 added 0.9%, the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.4%, and the Dow 0.7%. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Five Eyes allies warn hackers are actively exploiting Cisco SD-WAN flaws: Cybersecurity agencies from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance urgently warned Wednesday that “an advanced threat actor” is actively exploiting new flaws in Cisco networking equipment, pressing organizations to look for signs their systems may already have been compromised. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI, Google and Anthropic AI Models Deployed Nuclear Weapons in 95% of War Simulations: Like a scene out of the 1980s sci-fi classic films “The Terminator” and “WarGames,” modern artificial intelligence models used in simulated war games escalated to nuclear weapons in nearly every scenario tested, according to new research from King’s College London. One analyst said the escalation rate may reflect the design of the simulation rather than an inherent tendency of the models themselves, however. (Decrypt) (AC-This result is not consistent with strategic choices made since the end of WWII, indicating a flaw in the structure of the models. It does highlight, however, a non-human logic that should certainly give pause to decision-makers at the highest levels.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu: Numo has launched a free, open-source Android tap-to-pay app powered by Cashu that lets merchants accept Bitcoin via NFC and Lightning with no extra hardware or platform fees. (BitcoinMag) 2. El Salvador Expands National Bitcoin Education Program: El Salvador is accelerating its effort to embed Bitcoin education into the national curriculum, officially launching Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 as a standardized program for public schools in 2026.Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 is led by the National Bitcoin Office and integrates crypto-related material directly into existing sociology and mathematics courses. Instead of standalone seminars, students now receive structured instruction as part of their weekly schedule. (CoinDoo) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 938,281 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Ukraine War Now 4 Years Old / Germany Also Courts China / Former Norway PM In Epstein Hot Water / Trump's SOTU Long, Dems Seethe / NH Man Attempts Murder on DHS Agent / CA Sets Aside Money for Illegals / Michigan Bill To Allow Pay in Bitcoin / CLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop / Traders Eye $58K For BTC / MSTR Most Shorted Stock / Mortgage Rates Down, Stocks Up / Aussie Jailed For Selling US Cyber Munitions / DoD Pressures Anthropic, Deals With Grok / Solo Miner Hits Block Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,054, 12.73 oz Gold, 6.53 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,284 / Lo: $62,553 Volume: $39B (Down 10%) Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Up 5%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Ukraine Commemorates Fourth Anniversary of Russian Invasion: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked four years since Russia's full-scale invasion, stating that Putin has not broken Ukrainians. The Kremlin acknowledged that Russia is falling short of its goals. Events included remembrances by Ukrainians in Canada and Zelenskyy's media appearances discussing potential WWIII and elections. (CBS) 2. German Chancellor Visits China Amid Global Tensions: Friedrich Merz landed in Beijing for his inaugural China trip, stating it would be a mistake to decouple Germany from China. The visit occurs as US-Iran tensions mount. Germany is evaluating how to rewire relations with China. (BBC) (AC-First Canada, then UK, and now Germany are all courting China. China must seem to have had success with centralized power models to these countries.) 3. Former Norway PM Attempts Suicide After Epstein-Linked Raid, Corruption Charges: Norway's former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized a week ago after a failed suicide attempt, days after he was charged with "gross corruption" after a police probe into his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The man who shockingly awarded the newly elected Barack Obama the Nobel peace prize in 2009, and who was chair of the Nobel Committee from 2009 to 2015, was an Epstein Island regular. (ZeroHedge) -US Events- 1. Trump's State of the Union Address Highlights Economic Turnaround: President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address, celebrating a 'turnaround for the ages' with economic wins and warnings. He defended his policies on tariffs and immigration while criticizing Democrats. The speech included announcements like a new retirement plan and a Medal of Freedom for the US men's hockey goalie. (Fox) 2. New Hampshire man charged with attempted murder of a federal officer: Blu Zeke Daly, a/k/a Cullan Zeke Daly, 26, of Manchester, was charged by complaint with one count of attempted murder of a federal officer and one count of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. Daly is currently obtaining medical treatment at a New Hampshire hospital and is under guard. (Boston25) (AC-The name change from Cullen to Blu suggests, well, take a guess.) 3. California Allocating $35 Million to Illegal Immigrants During Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda: Newsom’s office announced in a Friday press release that funds in California’s budget set aside by the state legislature to help philanthropic partners will go toward a new philanthropic collaboration to support “families under federal assault” by “mass detention and deportation efforts.” (Breitbart) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Michigan Introduces Bill to Allow State Employees to Be Paid in Bitcoin: Michigan State Rep. Matt Maddock has introduced legislation that would allow classified state civil service employees to receive their wages in Bitcoin or other qualifying digital assets, marking what supporters describe as a first-of-its-kind effort to integrate Bitcoin into state payroll systems. Under the bill that was shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the state would be required to offer at least six digital currency options, with Bitcoin mandated as one of them. (BitcoinMag) 2. Why CLARITY Act faces crucial test as approval odds drop to 42%: The White House has set a firm March 1 deadline, warning that if negotiators fail to finalize the bill by then, it could stall or collapse. However, the bill’s future still depends on Senator Tim Scott, who has yet to reschedule a key meeting. If talks succeed, the long delay may finally end. If not, the CLARITY Act could remain stuck in political deadlock. In just one day, the odds on Polymarket for the CLARITY Act passing dropped sharply, from 72% to 42%. (AmbCrypto) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin on course for record fifth straight monthly loss as $4.5B ETF outflows put $58,000 in sight: BTC traders are no longer centered on the timing of a return to new highs. Instead, the debate has shifted to where the next durable bid sits, and the level attracting the most attention is $58,000 | 0.88 BTC. (CryptoSlate) 2. Strategy becomes most heavily shorted U.S. stock: Short interest in MSTR equals 14% of market cap, yet much of the positioning may reflect basis trades rather than outright bets on a continued decline. (CoinDesk) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Rates Down to 2022-Lows: The average contract rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for conforming loans of $806,500 or less in the US fell to 6.09% in the week ended February 20th 2026, compared to 6.17% in the previous period. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Rebound on Tuesday: US stock indices surged on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and the Dow advancing 0.8% each while the Nasdaq climbed 1.1%, as markets staged a relief rally following Monday's sharp selloff. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Defense Contractor Employee Jailed for Selling 8 Zero-Days to Russian Broker: A 39-year-old Australian national who was previously employed at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris has been sentenced to a little over seven years in prison for selling eight zero-day exploits to Russian exploit broker Operation Zero in exchange for millions of dollars. (HackerNews) (AC-An Aussie national, selling cyber munitions to Russia, while a senior employee at L3Harris. So much for OPSEC.) -Technology and Science- 1. US Department of Defense Signs Grok AI Deal as Pentagon, Anthropic Clash Over Military AI Access: Grok will now assist with sensitive military tasks such as intelligence analysis, battlefield planning, and weapons development. The Pentagon's approval of Grok coincides with growing friction with Anthropic. The DoD has reportedly demanded that Anthropic allow Claude AI to be used for "all lawful purposes," including military applications that could involve autonomous systems or mass surveillance. (TechTimes) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Solo Bitcoin Miner Nabs $200K After Renting $75 Worth of Hash Power: The individual rented the minimum 1 Petahash/s (PH) of hash power via Braiins hash power marketplace, which allows users to rent Bitcoin mining capacity directly from the company without needing to install or operate any physical hardware themselves. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩