⁨📷⁩ ⁨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: 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: 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 co 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 co 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: 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: 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: 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: 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