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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 841,362 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 29Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: International Criminal Court Interested in Israel / Ukraine Situation Worsens / US Protests Continue / Australia Next for BTC ETFs / Japanese Yen Sinks to 36 Year Low Against USD / Solo BTC Miner Wins Reward Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $62,224, 26.61 oz Gold, .14 Median US House 24hr Hi: $63,935/ Lo: $61,955 Vol: $21B (Up 17%) Mkt Cap: $1.23T (Down 2%) HashRate: 593 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 28 sats/vBtye (Down 74%) Nodes: 18,823 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Israel concerned over possible ICC arrest warrants related to Gaza war: The International Criminal Court - which can charge individuals with war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide - is investigating Hamas' Oct. 7 cross-border attack and Israel's devastating military assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza, now in its seventh month. In response to Israeli media reports that the ICC might soon issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli government and military officials, Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Sunday warned Israeli embassies to bolster their security because of the risk of a "wave of severe antisemitism". (Reuters) 2. Ukraine pulls back forces in east as front line situation worsens; Kyiv desperately awaits U.S. weapon supplies: “The situation at the front [has] worsened,” Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Telegram. 3. Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister: He said he had "underestimated" the level of hurt after ending a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens last week (BBC) -US Events- 1. Hundreds of students arrested in US Gaza war protests, scuffles at UCLA: Police were out in full force, some using chemical irritants and Tasers to disperse students, as more universities join the movement. On Sunday, the mood turned ugly when some demonstrators broke through a barrier that had been set up to separate the two factions, according to Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice chancellor for strategic communications. People from both sides then pushed and shoved each other, shouting slogans and insults and in some cases trading punches. Campus police armed with batons eventually separated the sparring groups. (AlJazerra) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. South Korea Plans To Establish Permanent Crypto Investigative Unit Amid Rising Crimes: South Korea is combating the increasing incidents of cryptocurrency-related crimes and fraud cases by transitioning its temporary crypto investigative unit into a permanent one, according to a local report. (Yahoo) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Australian Securities Exchange Could Approve Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Before 2024-End: Local entity, DigitalX Ltd. applied in February, the report said. VanEck resubmitted an application in February, it announced last month. Sydney-based BetaShares told Bloomberg it is working toward launching a product on the ASX. (CoinDesk) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. Bank of Japan launches CBDC API Sandbox: The central bank ran two previous proofs of concept (PoCs) for the digital yen, the latest ending a year ago. Examples of additional functionality explored in the current phase include privacy and scalability. On the privacy front, the central bank wants to separate personal data from payment data, mentioning the digital euro as an example. However, the paper also explores potentially selling data including details about purchases if users provide consent. (LedgerInsights) -Economic Indicators- 1. Yen Rebounds After Hitting 34-Year Low of 160 to Dollar in Thin Trade: The yen rebounded to 155.07 to the dollar Monday afternoon after earlier touching its weakest level since April 1990. Trading volumes were thin as it was a public holiday in Japan. The yen was 158.34 to the dollar late Friday in New York. The dollar has strengthened in recent weeks as signs of strong U.S. inflation eroded hopes for a near-term rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. central bank’s two-day policy meeting is scheduled to start Tuesday. Some analysts have said that even if Japanese authorities intervene to support the yen, the effect could be limited, as the primary driver of the dollar/yen pair is the interest rate differential between the U.S. and Japan. (WSJ) (AC-Even though the price action was 'after hours', it seems the BOJ intervened when the Yen hit the 160 mark.) 2. US Futures Edge Higher to Start the Week: US stock futures edged higher on Monday as the major averages came off a winning week, while investors look forward to more corporate earnings, economic data and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision this week. -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Crypto Hacking Group Lazarus Impersonates Fenbushi Capital Exec: Lazarus Group created a fake LinkedIn profile under the name “Nevil Bolson,” claiming to be the founding partner at Fenbushi Capital. The group then used the impostor profile to chat privately with targets, discussing investments before suggesting a meeting. The hackers insert malicious links disguised as meeting links or event pages, which launch phishing attacks when clicked. (MilkRoad) 2. Why China Is So Bad at Disinformation: China’s state-sponsored disinformation campaign has been running at a massive scale for seven years—but no one is looking at it. “I would describe China's disinformation campaigns as Russia 2014. As in, they're 10 years behind,” says Clint Watts, the general manager of Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center. “They're trying lots of different things but their sophistication is still very weak.” Over the last 24 months, the campaign has switched from pushing predominately pro-China content to more aggressively targeting US politics. (Wired) -Technology- 1. Elon Musk’s Bold Plan for X Payments: A Game-Changer for Crypto Adoption?: X's potential integration of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, and dogecoin into its upcoming payment system has sparked speculation and excitement within the crypto community. X has already acquired money-transmitter licenses in 25 U.S. states. (Blockonomi) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Solo Bitcoin miner wins the 3.125 BTC lottery: A single Bitcoin miner has defied the odds by solving a Bitcoin block alone, netting them the full 3.125 Bitcoin block reward. The solo miner netted around $200,000 in rewards for validating block 841,286. The feat is remarkable because mining a valid block solo is an extremely rare event akin to winning the lottery. It is so rare that it has only occurred 282 times out of the 841,300 blocks produced since Bitcoin’s inception 14 years ago. (CoinTelegraph) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 67/100 (Down 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The economies of the world seem to be teetering on the edge of a major correction. The Yen/USD is foremost an indicator of economic stress that may have complicated consequences. The data coming from the US is hinting at a new period of stagflation ahead, while the EU is in a political and economic funk. China is not much better. All this points to a period of economic contraction and limited liquidity which may lead to more uncommon or extreme political or economic reactions. Look for continued flight to safer assets and possible draconian government overreach. 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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 840,947 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 26Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: China-US Relations Not the Best / Mideast Countries Quietly Help Keep War at Bay / US Builds Pier in Gaza / SCOTUS Deliberating POTUS Immunities / US Colleges Still Protesting / FBI Warns Against Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges / IMF Issues a Positive Report on Bitcoin? / Money Flowing out of BTC ETFs / Inflation Up, GDP Down / Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,277, 27.39 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $65,275/ Lo: $62,783 Vol: $30B (Down 11%) Mkt Cap: $1.27T (Up 1%) HashRate: 586 EH/s Avg Fees: 19,670 sats/tx (Up 128%) Nodes: 19,179 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. China warns U.S. of ‘downward spiral’ as Blinken meets with Xi Jinping: Xi noted that this year is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China, and said the two countries “should be partners rather than adversaries.” “The world is big enough to accommodate the simultaneous development and prosperity of both China and the United States,” he said. Xi said the relationship was beginning to stabilize but that “negative factors” were increasing. (NBC) 2. Is an Anti-Iran Alliance Emerging in the Middle East?: When Iran directed over 300 missiles and drones at Israel on April 13, Jordan helped fend off the attack. Initial media reports suggested that several other Arab states assisted in Israel’s defense, efforts they later denied. Ahead of Iran’s April 13 attack on Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shared intelligence about the impending attack with the United States. A realistic near-term strategy will prioritize supporting area States' ability to mediate—and prevent—future conflicts between Iran and Israel. (ForeignAffairs) 3. U.S. Begins Construction of Gaza Pier as Rafah Invasion Looms: U. S. troops began assembling a floating pier off the coast of northern Gaza, the Pentagon said, part of a Biden administration effort to open new paths for humanitarian aid ahead of a planned Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. “We are on track to begin delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, from the sea in early May,” a senior U.S. military official said. The risks of the pier initiative came into focus when it came under mortar fire by “various terrorist organizations.” (WSJ) -US Events- 1. US Supreme Court divided on whether Trump can be prosecuted: For nearly three hours on Thursday, the Supreme Court weighed whether former presidents are immune from prosecution and what exactly it means if they are. Its answer will determine whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election. Whatever the decision, each justice indicated that it would shape US democracy for years to come. (BBC) 2. US university protests Update: Pro-Palestinian/Hamas protests continue at major US universities where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of up to 500 across the country. The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony next month. At least 33 people were detained at Indiana University while two professors were detained and dozens of protesters arrested at Emory University in Georgia, according to authorities. (CNN) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. FBI warns Americans against using unregistered crypto money transmitting services: Americans should avoid crypto services from firms that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs) under federal law and do not follow anti-money laundering rules, according to a Thursday statement from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). "A few simple steps can prevent unintentional use of non-compliant services," the FBI wrote in the release. "For example, avoid cryptocurrency money transmitting services that do not collect know your customer (KYC) information from customers when required." (TheBlock) 2. Bitcoin’s Borderless Power: IMF Recognizes Positive Impact On Global Finance: Amidst economic turmoil and stringent regulations, citizens in countries like Argentina and Venezuela have turned to Bitcoin as a lifeline. The IMF has released a groundbreaking report titled “A Primer on Bitcoin Cross-Border Flows,” shedding light on the increasing relevance of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency in facilitating international financial exchanges. While recognizing the promising role of Bitcoin in fostering cross-border commerce and financial inclusion, the IMF report sounds a note of caution regarding regulatory oversight. The inherent anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions raises concerns about their potential misuse for illicit activities such as money laundering. (Bitcoinist) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Fidelity’s spot bitcoin ETF records outflow for first time: Fidelity’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund saw daily net outflows of $22.61 million on Thursday, becoming the first day the ETF saw more funds move out since its January listing. Several other U.S. bitcoin funds reported daily outflows, totaling a drainage of $217.58 million. Franklin Templeton’s EZBC was the only fund that saw daily net inflows, drawing in $1.87 million.(TheBlock) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Yao Qian, the architect of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, is under investigation for 'violations of discipline and law,' Details of the allegations against Qian were not given. (CoinDesk) -Economic Indicators- 1. US PCE Prices Rise More Than Expected in Q1: The core price index for personal consumption expenditures in the United States, which excludes food and energy, rose by an annualized 3.7% in the first quarter of 2024, accelerating from the 2% increase in the previous three-month period and above an estimate of 3.4% (TradingEconomics) 2. US GDP Growth Below Forecasts: The US economy expanded an annualized 1.6% in Q1 2024, compared to 3.4% in the previous quarter and below forecasts of 2.5%. It was the lowest growth since the contractions in the first half of 2022, the advance estimate showed. (TradingEconomics) 3. High inflation could be here to stay as commodity prices spike again after a 2-year decline, World Bank says: A striking divergence is emerging between global growth and commodity prices: despite relatively weaker global growth, commodity prices will most likely remain higher in 2024-25 than in the half-decade before the COVID-19 pandemic," the World Bank's deputy chief economist, Ayhan Kose, said. (MarketInsider) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. El Salvador refutes rumors of Bitcoin wallet hack: Chivo Wallet, El Salvador’s official cryptocurrency wallet, has dismissed reports of a hack involving its software source code and the data of over 5 million users associated with its KYC procedures. (FinanceFeeds) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital targets its hash rate to double in 2024: Starting 2024 with a total hash rate of around 24.7 exahash per second (EH/s) across its mining facilities, Marathon initially planned to increase its hash rate by around 46% during the year, targeting 35-37 EH/s. (TheBlock) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 70/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The recent spate of economic data suggests the world is in for some challenging times ahead. Increasing inflation, higher commodity prices, lower GDP, higher Debt/GDP ratios all suggest a possible stroll/run towards stagflation similar to the 1970s. The Japanese Yen just blew through the 155 Yen/USD mark and signifies some tough choices ahead since Japan is a primary holder of UST. The options are few for the US Fed but to increase liquidity via printing and hope for the best. Similar to economic headwinds like the 1970's we can expect increased pressure on financial exits like commodities and now Bitcoin. This may possibily by the reason for increased attention the USG is giving to stablecoins, self-custody, and decentralized exchanges. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 840,819 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 25Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: SECState in China / IDF Has Rafah in Sights / Houthis Target US Ships / Russia Seizes $440M from JPMorgan / AZ AG Enters Election Year Lawfare Against Trump / US College Campuses Protests Widen / Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested / BTC ETFs Weaken Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $64,041, 27.42 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,730/ Lo: $63,347 Vol: $33B (Up 40%) Mkt Cap: $1.26T (Down 4%) HashRate: 547 EH/s Avg Fees: 8,814 sats/tx (Down 63%) Nodes: 19,260 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Blinken Kicks Off Diplomatic Mission in China: U.S. aid to Taiwan, a new TikTok law, and Beijing’s ties with the Kremlin are at the forefront of this week’s visit. Experts predict the foreign aid package to be a prime talking point between the U.S. and Chinese delegations, as part of it provides $8 billion in funding for the Indo-Pacific region, including military assistance to Taiwan. (ForeignPolicy) 2. Israel says Rafah assault looms; massive Gaza airstrikes end weeks of relative calm: Israeli warplanes pounded the northern Gaza strip for a second day on Wednesday in a fierce assault that has shattered weeks of comparative calm, and Israel said it was moving forward with plans for an all-out assault on Rafah in the south. (Reuters) 3. Houthis Claim Responsibility in US Cargo, Naval Ship Attack: The incidents on Wednesday come after a lull in attacks, during which the Houthis launched more than 50 assaults since November on shipping vessels. Houthis claim they targeted a U.S. cargo ship and an American warship destroyer in the Gulf of Aden as well as the Israeli ship MSC Veracruz in the Indian Ocean, according to a televised speech from Sarea that was posted on X. US and western news sources are refuting that any ship was damaged but that missiles were shot down by US forces. (Newsweek, StarsAndStripes, CNN) 4. Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: A Russian court has ordered the seizure of JPMorgan Chase funds totalling $439.5mn a week after Kremlin-run lender VTB launched legal action against the largest US bank to recoup money stuck under Washington’s sanctions regime. (FT) (AC-Economic warfare includes sanctions, currency manipulation, and financial attacks. This is obviously a response against the US sanctions against Russia and the giving of Russian assets to Ukraine just this week.) -US Events- 1. Arizona grand jury indicts Meadows, Giuliani, other Trump allies for 2020 election interference: An Arizona grand jury has indicted 18 allies of Donald Trump for their efforts to subvert the 2020 election — including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn. (Politico) 2. Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country are shaking up the political debate on Capitol Hill, pitting Israel’s closest allies in both parties against more liberal Democrats siding with the protesters in accusing the country of orchestrating a genocide in Gaza. (TheHill) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering: Federal prosecutors charged Samourai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to prosecuting crypto mixing tools that may be used by illicit actors and foreign governments to hide fund transfers. Wednesday's arrests come as the DOJ prepares for its upcoming trial against Roman Storm, a developer and co-founder of crypto mixing service Tornado Cash. That case is being pursued by the DOJ's Southern District of New York division. Recently, the DOJ's Washington, D.C. unit successfully won a conviction against Roman Sterlingov, the operator of crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog, on money laundering charges. (CoinDesk) -Institutional Concerns- 1. US spot Bitcoin ETFs see daily net outflow of $120 million: Grayscale’s GBTC had $130.42 million leave the converted bitcoin ETF, while Fidelity and Ark Invest’s funds were the only two to have inflows totaling about $10 million. BlackRock’s IBIT in particular, ended its 71-day positive streak on Wednesday. (TheBlock) 2. Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings — Balance Sheet Shows $184 Million in Digital Assets: Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has maintained its bitcoin holdings. The company’s Q1 balance sheet shows net digital assets of $184 million. According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, Tesla continues to hold onto its 11,509 bitcoins, which have a market value of over $745 million. (BitcoinCom) (AC-The discrepancy in the balance sheet and Bitcoin held is the choice of Tesla to not report current market value of the 11,509 bitcoin. This may change in the near future with the FASB rules on reporting but most likely it is an option of the CFO.) -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. In October 2023, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program by the Bank of Thailand came to an end. It tested a tokenized Thai baht on a centralized ledger and involved 4,000 consumers, 140 merchants. While the Thai central bank was happy with the results and thought a CBDC would help promote innovation, it reported that it had no plans to push ahead with a digital baht immediately. Along with testing peer-to-peer and retail payments, the Thai CBDC pilot program allowed the testing of several programmable features, including enabling parents to restrict what their children’s money could be spent on. (CoinGeek) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Muted Ahead of GDP Data: The dollar index was subdued around 105.8 on Thursday as investors avoided making big bets ahead of US GDP data for the first quarter that could influence the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Durable Goods Orders Rise for 2nd Month: New orders for manufactured durable goods in the United States surged by 2.6% month-over-month in March 2024, following a downwardly revised 0.7% growth seen in February and slightly exceeding market expectations of a 2.5% increase. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. North Korea’s Lazarus Group Targets Crypto Firms in New LinkedIn Scam: According to SlowMist, Lazarus executes a meticulous plan, targeting unsuspecting LinkedIn users. Under the pretense of job inquiries, hackers coax victims into sharing personal information. Once contact is established, victims are encouraged to download seemingly harmless code, supposedly for troubleshooting purposes. The group’s aggressive crypto heists have amassed over $3 billion in stolen digital assets since its inception. (CoinPedia) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Even) Analyst Comments (AC): The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet and continued prosecution of the developer Tornado Cash shows an increasing pressure on privacy and gray market enablers by the US DOJ. In context, it is not an isolated event but rather a systemic approach that is increasingly conflating financial privacy with illegally laundering money. As the digital age continues to progress those in power are realizing the capabilities of surveillance over financial transactions and are fighting to maintain and increase control. This is a continuation of the war between centralization of power and decentralization (AKA freedom) but in the new digital age. This arrest and more to come highlight the need for individuals and communities to increase responsibility for privacy in all matters and understand the tools and use them. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead From @Brian De Mint‘s new book, Parallel a.co/d/5z7g9oX

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Powerful message from @GLord75 talking about Bitcoin being the Purpose Driven Mission that Veterans were seeking when they first joined the military.

What a great comparison by @Gabe on how the Bitcoin community and the military culture is built by shared bonds created through adversity

@ODELL discusses the dichotomy of needing local communities of neighbors helping neighbors while still being connected to a thriving global economy.

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BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 840,651 DTG/ICOD: 0800EST 24Apr24 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Mass Graves Found In Gaza / Musk Stokes Free Speech Debate With Aussies / Ukraine Hits Oil Refineries / US Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Pass Congress / Tennessee OKs Guns for Teachers / Columbia University Protests Continue / DOJ want Binance's Zhao in Prison / Stablecoins Increase in Usage / Block Announces New Mining Rigs Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,556, 28.70 oz Gold, .15 Median US House 24hr Hi: $67,148/ Lo: $65,864 Vol: $24B (Down 4%) Mkt Cap: $1.3T (Even) HashRate: 584 EH/s Avg Fees: 37,760 sats/tx (Up 35%) Nodes: 18,900 ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. UN calls for investigation into mass graves found at Gaza hospitals: United Nations leaders demanded a “clear, transparent and credible” investigation Tuesday after mass graves containing the bodies of hundreds of men and women were discovered on the grounds of two major hospitals in Gaza that were previously under assault by the Israeli military. The mass graves contained some people stripped naked with their hands tied, raising concerns over potential war crimes, the U.N. said, describing the bodies as “buried deep in the ground and covered with waste.” (TheHill) 2. Musk decision to leave knife attack video on X prompts police terror warning, says Australian senator: An Australian senator said on Wednesday that police feared Elon Musk's decision to ignore a regulator order and leave footage on his social media platform X of a Sydney bishop being stabbed might encourage people to join terrorist groups. An Australian court has upheld a regulator order for the billionaire to take down posts containing footage of the April 15 stabbing of the Assyrian bishop during a service. (Reuters) 3. Ukraine Hits Multiple Russian Refineries Overnight Despite US Warnings: Ukraine launched drone attacks on several Russian oil refineries overnight, Russian sources said on Wednesday, despite pushback from Washington urging Kyiv to reel in its strikes on Moscow's oil infrastructure. (Newsweek) -US Events- 1. Senate Approves Aid for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden’s Desk: The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday night to give final approval to a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending it to President Biden for signature. (NYT) 2. Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow teachers to be armed: The 68-28 vote in favor of the bill sent it to Republican Gov. Bill Lee for consideration. Under the bill passed Tuesday, a worker who wants to carry a handgun would need to have a handgun carry permit and written authorization from the school’s principal and local law enforcement. They would also need to clear a background check and undergo 40 hours of handgun training. (Politico) 3. Columbia sets deadline for agreement with protesters, threatens 'alternative options' for clearing protesters: The university has already moved to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester over safety concerns sparked by the protest. University President Shafik said in a message to the university community Tuesday night that if discussions are unsuccessful, administrators would have to "consider alternative options for clearing the West Lawn and restoring calm to campus so that students can complete the term and graduate." (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. US DOJ seeks 36 months’ imprisonment for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao: “Zhao’s willful violation of U.S. law was no accident or oversight,” the Department of Justice said in the filing. “He made a business decision that violating U.S. law was the best way to attract users, build his company, and line his pockets.”, the DOJ said. While Zhao’s sentencing is scheduled for April 30, the former Binance CEO remains free on bail after securing his release with a $175 million bond. A judge previously denied his request to travel to Dubai. (TheBlock) 2. Number of Stablecoin Holders Nears 100M Mark, Data Show: The number of addresses holding dollar and crypto-pegged stablecoins has increased 15% this year to above 93.6 million, the highest on record. Tether (USDT) holders, with an industry-leading market cap of $114.07 billion, accounted for just over 80% of the total stablecoin addresses, followed by USDC and BUSD. (CoinDesk) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)- 1. WEF Says 98% of Central Banks Are Exploring CBDCs: According to the WEF’s study, CBDCs could bring benefits like eliminating credit and liquidity risks, facilitating final settlements, and promoting financial stability. (Blockononomi) (AC-The remainder of the article portrays WEF's infatuation with CBDCs.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Mortgage Applications Fall the Most in 2 Months: Mortgage applications in the US fell by 2.7% from the previous week in the period ending April 19th, trimming the 3.3% increase from halfway through the month to mark the sharpest weekly decline since early February. Mortgage rates rose to 7.24% this week. (TradingEconomics) -Security Incidents and Concerns- 1. Indiana water plant hack admitted by Russian hackers: CNN reports that Indiana-based water and wastewater treatment plant and electricity provider Tipton Municipal Utilities has been targeted by a cyberattack on April 19 claimed by Russia-linked hacking operation CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn. Based on a video posted by the hackers on social media, TMU had its water aeration and movement software altered as a result of the breach. However, such manipulation has been minimized as a "minor annoyance" to operators of water and wastewater plants by Infinity Squared Group CEO Ron Fabela. (SCMag) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Jack Dorsey’s Block announces development of ‘full Bitcoin mining system’: In an April 23 blog post, Block said it had completed development of a three-nanometer chip used for BTC mining, which led to the firm announcing a “full Bitcoin mining system. (CoinTelegraph) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 72/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report

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