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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 938,122 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 24Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: China-Japan Spat Grows / Mexico Chaos Settles a Bit / Brit Peter Mandelson Arrested in Epstein Scandal / Glyphosate EO Disturbs Thinking Humans / Trump State of the Union Tonight / Fed Drops Reputational Risk for Banks / Jane Street Sued For Insider Trading / Arizona Takes Another Look at SBR / Crypto(.)Com Gets Bank Charter / Stocks, Bitcoin Drop / Iran's Cyber Teams Targets Protestors / China Copies Claude Code / OpenClaw Prohibits Any Crypto Talk / Apple Moves Mac Mini to US Production / Indonesia Bitcoin Adoption Grows Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $63,061, 12.22 oz Gold, 6.84 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $66,450 / Lo: $62,709 Volume: $43B (Up 11%) Mkt Cap: $1.25T (Down 5%) HashRate: 3.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. China imposes export controls on 20 Japanese entities to curb 'remilitarization': China has prohibited the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese entities that it says supply Japan’s military. The rules effectively cut companies off from the seven rare earths and associated materials currently on China’s dual-use control list, along with a swath of other controlled critical minerals. PM Takaichi has pledged to revise Japan’s three core security documents to produce a new defense strategy and has accelerated a military build-up launched in 2023 that will double Japan’s defense spending to 2% of GDP by the end of March. (NBC) 2. Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord: Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday. At least 25 members of Mexico's National Guard have died in Jalisco state since the violence erupted. (BBC) 3. Former UK Ambassador Arrested in Epstein Probe: Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the US, was arrested in connection with misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein's files. The arrest followed the release of documents linking him to Epstein's activities. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Trump Signs Order Boosting Glyphosate Production Amid Health Backlash: Trump signed an executive order ramping up U.S. production of glyphosate-based herbicides and elemental phosphorus to protect food supply chains from foreign disruptions. It grants legal immunity to complying producers, prompting backlash from health advocates including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who called pesticides toxic yet warned against sudden bans that could harm farms. Rep. Thomas Massie quickly co-introduced a bill to block the order's funds and preserve lawsuit rights, while Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo dismissed glyphosate's necessity. (Various) (AC-This act will divide Trump's support base prior to midterms, indicating some other political or strategic calculations in this path.) 2. Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union: U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. This time around, more than 20 Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate plan to skip the speech altogether in favor of an outdoor rally on the National Mall. (Reuters) (AC-The MSM is in full TDS mode prior to this address.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Fed Moves to Permanently Drop ‘Reputational Risk’ From Bank Supervision: The Fed has launched a 60-day comment period to permanently remove “reputational risk” from bank supervision. Lawmakers and crypto advocates say the move curbs informal regulatory pressure on banks serving digital asset firms. (Decrypt) 2. Terraform Estate Sues Jane Street Over Trades Tied to 2022 Crypto Market Collapse: The Terraform Labs bankruptcy administrator has sued Jane Street, alleging the quantitative trading firm used non-public information to profit at the height of the crypto market’s collapse in 2022. “Jane Street abused market relationships to rig the market in its favor during one of the most consequential events in crypto history,” Terraform Labs court-appointed plan administrator Todd Snyder alleged. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Arizona advances bill to hold Bitcoin and XRP in state reserve: Arizona lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 1649, which would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. The fund would be administered by the State Treasurer and capitalized using confiscated or forfeited crypto assets rather than taxpayer funds. Eligible assets include Bitcoin, XRP and DigiByte, marking a notable step toward formal state-level recognition of digital assets. (CryptoNews) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Crypto(.)com Receives Conditional Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter: The move represents a major step toward federal oversight for the digital-asset exchange, allowing it to offer institutional-grade custody, staking, and trade settlement services under direct OCC supervision. It will not accept deposits or issue loans, but will focus exclusively on digital-asset services. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. Wall Street Slumps on AI Angst and Tariff Turmoil: The S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.2%, and the Dow fell 1.6% points on Monday, as renewed anxiety over AI-led economic disruption and US trade policy drove investors away from riskier assets. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Hackers target supporters of Iran protests in new espionage campaign: Researchers said the attackers likely took advantage of a spike in demand for information after authorities imposed sweeping internet blackouts across the country to limit coverage of the unrest. The threat actor distributed malicious files bundled with authentic protest footage and a Farsi-language report described as providing updates from “the rebellious cities of Iran.” Two files in the archive, disguised as a video and an image, delivered a previously undocumented malware strain that researchers dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST. (RecordedFuture) (AC-Iran's cyber capability has blossomed since Stuxnet in 2010.) -Technology and Science- 1. Anthropic Says Chinese AI Labs Used 24,000 Fake Accounts to Copy Claude: Anthropic disclosed that three Chinese AI firms—DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax—created approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts and conducted over 16 million exchanges with its Claude model to extract capabilities through distillation. The companies used commercial proxy networks and sophisticated infrastructure to bypass Anthropic's ban on Chinese commercial access, targeting Claude's advanced features in coding, agentic reasoning, and tool use. (GroundNews) 2. OpenClaw Creator Bans Bitcoin, Crypto Chatter After Joining OpenAI: Peter Steinberger—the creator of the buzzy AI agent framework OpenClaw—confirmed the ban of any mention of Bitcoin or cryptocurrency from the project’s Discord server. “To all crypto folks,” he wrote on X in January. “Please stop pinging me, stop harassing me. I will never do a coin. Any project that lists me as coin owner is a SCAM.” (Decrypt) 3. Apple Moves Mac Mini Production to the US to Boost Domestic Manufacturing Outside China, Vietnam: Apple's strategy includes closer collaboration with domestic semiconductor suppliers. Exclusive footage from GlobalWafers and TSMC facilities in Arizona highlights efforts to secure high-quality chips locally. (TechTimes) (AC-Apple is positioning for the increased demand of Mac Minis for Clawbot hosting.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. From 40 Meetups a Month to Nationwide Freedom: Bitcoin Indonesia’s Real-Life Comeback: Boasting 40 meetups a month and a broad estimated community of 55,000 bitcoiners, the Bitcoin Indonesia ecosystem might be one of the most active and successful Bitcoin adoption stories in the world today. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 8/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 937,967 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Mexico Turns Chaotic / Russia Launches Drone Blitz / Iran Protests Increase Again / Pakistan Air Strikes in Afghanistan / SCOTUS Strikes Down Presidential Tariffs / Northeast US in Blizzard / Mar-a-Lago Intruder Killed / Bitdeer, Largest Miner, Sells All Bitcoin / 15-Year OG Sells $750M of Bitcoin / Markets Not Thrilled With Trump's New 15% Tariffs / New Claude Code Security Offer Ignites / NASA Delays Moon Mission / 31% of Bitcoin Addresses Disappear, Yet Transactions Maintain Volume Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,385, 12.84 oz Gold, 6.51 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,021 / Lo: $64,350 Volume: $38B (Up 131%) Mkt Cap: $1.31T (Down 3%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Mexico Cartel Chaos: Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation supported by U.S. intelligence. The operation took place in Jalisco state, leading to immediate retaliatory violence including vehicle burnings, road blockades, and attacks on businesses in multiple states such as Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. At least 15 people were arrested in connection with the unrest, and U.S. citizens were advised to shelter in place amid airport closures and flight cancellations. (Reuters) 2. Russia bombards Ukraine: Russian forces launched 50 missiles and 297 drones in overnight attacks on Ukraine, marking one of the largest barrages since the invasion began four years ago. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 38 missiles and 217 drones, but strikes damaged energy infrastructure in multiple regions, leaving over 100,000 without power. (GlobalNewsCA) 3. Iran protests pick up again: Iranian students protested for a second day at universities in Tehran and Mashhad, defying a state crackdown amid domestic unrest and U.S. military buildup threats. Security forces arrested over 50 demonstrators, with reports of clashes and internet restrictions. The protests focused on economic hardships and calls for political reforms. (NYTimes) 4. Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks: Pakistan’s military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to militants it blames for a recent series of deadly attacks on its soil. The strikes targeted the Pakistani Taliban and its affiliates, as well as a group associated with the Islamic State. (CNN) -US Events- 1. SCOTUS rules against Presidential Tariffs: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's initial global tariffs exceeded presidential authority, striking down the policy in a 6-3 decision. The ruling cited violations of trade laws and separation of powers, prompting immediate market reactions with U.S. futures slipping. Trump responded by signing an executive order to impose a new 15% global tariff under different legal grounds. (CNN) 2. Northeast 'bomb cyclone;: A powerful winter storm hit the U.S. Northeast, bringing heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions that led to over 5,000 flight cancellations and power outages for more than 200,000 homes and businesses. New York City issued a travel ban for non-essential vehicles, and schools were closed across the region. Accumulations reached up to 18 inches in some areas, with the storm expected to continue through the evening. (BBC) 3. Attempted Mar-a-Lago breach turns deadly: An armed 21-year-old man from North Carolina was shot and killed by law enforcement after entering the secure perimeter of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can; Trump was not present at the time. (NYTimes) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Drops as Miner Sells Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Fund AI Pivot: Bitdeer Technologies has sold every bitcoin it owned. As of Feb. 20, the company holds zero BTC — completely wiping out a treasury that stood at roughly 2,000 BTC just eight weeks ago. After using half the proceeds for deb obligations, the rest is earmarked for high-performance computing, AI cloud services, proprietary ASIC chip development, and data center expansion. Even without a single bitcoin on its books, Bitdeer just became the largest publicly traded self-miner in the world. Its self-managed hashrate reached 63.2 EH/s, edging out Marathon Digital’s 60.4 EH/s. (Blockonomi) 2. Satoshi-Era Whale Dumps $750M | 11,335 BTC BTC as Hedge Funds Pull Out Billions in Bitcoin: A Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale sold roughly $750 million | 11,335 BTC worth of BTC after more than 15 years of dormancy. The transfer coincided with Bitcoin slipping to $64,000. Hedge funds sharply reduced Bitcoin ETF exposure, with total holdings among top managers falling 28% in Q4 2025. (CoinGape) (AC-Hedge Funds are first movers, getting out of their 'investment' last quarter.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Eases on Tariff Concerns: The US 10-year Treasury yield edged down to around 4.07% on Monday, trimming last week’s advance as renewed uncertainty over US trade policy boosted demand for safe-haven assets. On Saturday, President Donald Trump said he would raise the 10% global levy announced a day earlier to 15%, following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Anthropic Launches Claude Code Security for AI-Powered Vulnerability Scanning: Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has begun to roll out a new security feature for Claude Code that can scan a user's software codebase for vulnerabilities and suggest patches. The capability, called Claude Code Security, is currently available in a limited research preview to Enterprise and Team customers. "It scans codebases for security vulnerabilities and suggests targeted software patches for human review, allowing teams to find and fix security issues that traditional methods often miss," the company said. (HackerNews) -Technology and Science- 1. NASA delayed the Artemis II crewed moon mission from March to at least April due to a helium leak discovered in the Orion spacecraft's propulsion system. The rocket will be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs, marking the second delay this month. The mission aims to send four astronauts around the moon, the first such flight since 1972. (TechNews) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin looks busy but 31% of its users vanished as ETFs bleed $4.5B in 2026: Glassnode data shows Bitcoin active addresses at about 778,680 on an eight-day average in mid-August 2025. As of Feb. 23, that figure had fallen to about 535,942, a drop of roughly 31%. Bitcoin’s transaction count has not fallen in step with the number of active addresses. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Fewer addresses, but same amount of transactions reveals a core group of HODLers and users of Bitcoin.) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 5/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): World and US news is busy the last 48 hours while all markets react negatively, including Bitcoin. The fear index is at an ATL, and negative reporting is at an ATH. Bitcoin OGs have been here before, and this is when courage, consistency, and commitment to something greater than capital gains matter. Stay the course. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 937,537 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 20Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Trump Gives Iran Timetable / Japanese PM Warns Over China / S. Korean Ex-President Jailed for Life / Trump Orders Release of All UFO Files / SCOTUS To Rule on Tariff Powers / VA Backpeddles on Dumb Ruling / Trump EO on Glyphosate Riles Base, RFK Backs Trump / BTC ETFs Continue to Bleed / Metaplanet Say We Will Not Sell / Yields Down, Stocks Down / S. Korean Hacker Returns $21M in Bitcoin / Malaysia Arrests 12 Police Officers Over Crypto Extortion / Fed Economists Like Prediction Markets / Bitcoin is Dead, Again, Says Google Searches / Bitcoin Lightning Network Continues to Grow Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,144, 13.42 oz Gold, 6.39 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,269 / Lo: $65,637 Volume: $35B (Up 5%) Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1.0 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 2.0 sats/vBtye (Up 1 sat) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump Issues Warning to Iran Amid Nuclear Negotiations: US President Donald Trump warned that the world has 10 days to determine if a deal is reached with Iran over its nuclear program, stating that "bad things" could happen otherwise. The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East, with a second aircraft carrier approaching the region and discussions of potential strikes as early as Saturday. Trump has reviewed attack options with advisers, while Iran conducted military drills with Russia in the Strait of Hormuz. (BBC) 2. Japan PM Addresses China Relations: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of China's growing "coercion" in the East and South China Seas during her policy speech to parliament yesterday. She pledged to overhaul Japan's defense strategy, including easing military export rules to cover non-lethal equipment and establishing a national intelligence council to consolidate information across agencies. Takaichi also announced plans for a foreign investment screening mechanism and efforts to strengthen supply chains in response to perceived threats from China. (Reuters) (AC-PM Takaichi is showing some real backbone in the face of Chinese cooercion. It'll be a key test for the US.) 3. South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt: Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution by deploying military troops to seal off the National Assembly and ordering the arrest of politicians on 3 December 2024, a Seoul court ruled. His actions fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy and deserves a harsh punishment, presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon told the court. (BBC) -US Events- 1. Trump Directs Release of UFO and Alien Files: President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other agencies to identify and release government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This directive follows Trump's criticism of former President Barack Obama's podcast comments affirming the existence of aliens, which he claimed involved sharing classified information. (NBC) 2. Trump's tariffs near their fate before the Supreme Court: Small businesses sued to block Trump's tariffs last spring. Analysts had initially expected a swift ruling from the highest court, but the uncertainty has dragged on for longer than expected. If the Supreme Court rejects the legality of part or all of the tariffs, it could kick off a chaotic process of refunds to companies that have paid the overturned tariffs. (Axios) 3. VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage: The rule said a veteran’s disability level would be based on how well they function while on medication for an injury or illness and not simply having the impairment itself. But the VA said Thursday it will halt enforcement of the rule after veterans quickly and loudly opposed it. (CNN) (AC-Kudos to the SECVA on his quick reaction to the ruling and transparency, also to the veteran community for speaking out so powerfully.) 4. Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump’s executive order spurring the domestic production of the weed killer glyphosate, as his MAHA movement reels from the president’s embrace of the chemical they despise. Trump on Wednesday night signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to compel the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. Now, the executive order threatens to unravel that coalition ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that could loosen the president’s grip on Washington. (CNBC) (AC-This is a situation where the admin should backpedal, just like the VA report above. This key issue has serious potential to unravel MAHA and MAGA unity quickly, and an EO implies National Security inputs, which may or may not be true in the first place. RFK is simply following orders publicly, but his history is anti-glyphosate.) -Regulatory and Legal- NSTR -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETFs Lose Another $166M as Five-Week Withdrawals Near $4B: Bitcoin ETF outflows near $4 billion over the past five weeks, as experts debate whether the streak signals a reset or structural weakness. (Decrypt) 2. ‘We will never sell’: Metaplanet stands firm as Bitcoin losses top $1.2B: Simon Gerovich, the CEO of Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet, has acknowledged that the ongoing crypto rout has been painful. “Our strategy remains unchanged. We exist to accumulate Bitcoin and grow Bitcoin per share, which we increased by over 500% in 2025. We will never sell our Bitcoin.” he said. (AMbCrypto) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Slips on Geopolitical Risks: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to around 4.07% on Friday, paring gains from earlier in the week as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fueled safe-haven demand for Treasuries. (TradingEconomics) 2. Wall Street Slips on Hawkish Fed Signals: The S&P 500 closed down 0.3%, the Nasdaq fell 0.4%, and the Dow lost 0.6% as investors pared risk after the FOMC minutes signaled that disinflation may take longer and that higher rates could be needed. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin to South Korean authorities: Last December, the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office discovered that they had lost the bitcoin seized from a raid on a gambling platform. On Tuesday, the hacker returned 320.8 BTC to the wallet held by authorities, local news outlet Digital Asset reported. The hacker’s identity remains unknown. (TheBlock) 2. Malaysian authorities arrest 12 police officers over alleged crypto extortion: Malaysian authorities have arrested 12 police officers accused of extorting about 200,000 ringgit ($51,000 | 0.77 BTC) in cryptocurrency from a group of Chinese nationals during a midnight raid on a house near Kuala Lumpur, according to local officials. (TheBlock) (AC-The traceability of crypto and Bitcoin are a feature, sometimes.) -Technology and Science- 1. Fed Economists Praise Prediction Markets as States Step Up Enforcement: Federal researchers are embracing prediction markets as policy-relevant tools just as state regulators move to curtail them. The researchers say macro-focused prediction markets can provide policymakers with a real-time, market-based gauge of inflation and interest-rate expectations. The authors found that the models closely match, and even exceed, forecasts from traditional benchmarks while providing continuously updated probability distributions around key data releases and policy meetings. (Decrypt) (AC-It's well known in intelligence circles that crowd-based forecasting is a very useful tool, though not perfect.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. 'Bitcoin Going to Zero' Google Searches Rise With Crypto Sentiment in the Dumps: Data from Google Trends shows that worldwide queries for “Bitcoin going to zero” and “Is Bitcoin dead?” have spiked to their highest levels since 2022, as a viral X post pointed out this week. (Decrypt) (AC-Bitcoin is dead, again. BTW, Peter Schiff is calling for $20K Bitcoin, which may have some impact on these searches.) 2. Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Surpasses $1 Billion in Monthly Volume As Adoption Grows: Bitcoin’s Lightning Network topped $1.17 billion in November monthly volume across 5.22 million transactions, according to River Financial, which says the milestone reflects growing adoption despite flat price action. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 7/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 937,402 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Quiet Before The Iran Storm? / Prince Andrew Arrested Over Epstein Ties / Ukraine Talks End Without Resolution / Gaza Board of Peace Meets Today / Maxwell Helped Set Up Clinton Foundation / Sewage Spill in Potomac Gets Ugly / Sen. Warren Warns Fed Over Bitcoin 'Crash' / Is China Investing in Bitcoin Via Backdoor? / Fed Minutes Show Equilibrium / TP-Link Sued in Texas Over Spying / New US State Dept Effort to Share Free Speech to Oppressed Europeans / Obama Says Aliens Are Real / CashApp Doubling Down on Bitcoin Tools / New Home Miner Also a Node Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $66,265, 13.31 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,312 / Lo: $65,845 Volume: 33B (Down 2%) Mkt Cap: $1.32T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call: The White House has been briefed that the military could be ready for an attack by the weekend, after a significant buildup in recent days of air and naval assets in the Middle East, the sources said. But one source cautioned that Trump has privately argued both for and against military action and polled advisers and allies on what the best course of action is. (CNN) 2. U.K. Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties: The police in Britain on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, over suspicions of misconduct in public office after accusations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy, according to the BBC. (NYTimes) 3. U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva yesterday, without a breakthrough after two days of discussions, though both sides reported some progress on guiding principles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that difficult issues like territory remain unresolved, while Russia launched 396 drones and 29 missiles on the eve of talks, escalating tensions. (CNN) 4. President Trump is set to preside over the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-led Board of Peace today in Washington, D.C., with representatives from over 45 nations to discuss Gaza's reconstruction and governance. The board has secured $5 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and troop commitments, but key questions on Hamas disarmament and transitional administration remain unresolved. (Reuters) -US Events- 1. Newly released Epstein files on February 18, 2026, revealed Ghislaine Maxwell's central role in establishing the Clinton Global Initiative, contradicting Hillary Clinton's statement of meeting her only on a few occasions. (Breitbart) 2. Trump and Maryland governor Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response: President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington. Trump took aim at Moore even though a District of Columbia-based water authority and the federal government have jurisdiction over the busted pipe. (AP) (AC-Blame is being spread far and wide, much like the sewage.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Senator Warren Warns Fed Against Bitcoin Crash Rescue Amid Liquidity Pump Claims: U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren has come out to warn the Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Treasury, not to pump in liquidity to save the current Bitcoin crash. She said this could only make crypto billionaires richer at the expense of taxpayers. (CoinGape) (AC-Ignorant statement at best, deceptive at worst.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT: Laurore Ltd, a previously unknown entity, reported the stake in BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in a filing with the US SEC. The filing lists an address in Central Hong Kong, and is signed by a director named Zhang Hui. Laurore is a new entity with no website, no press coverage, and no digital footprint beyond the SEC filing. (CryptoSlate) (AC-Zhang Hui is similar to "John Smith" in Chinese. This is likely a cover company.) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. Fed Policymakers Split Over Next Moves on Rates: Fed officials are divided over the future path of interest rates, reflecting a tension between the need to contain inflation and the desire to support the labor market, according to the minutes of the January 2026 FOMC meeting. Several participants indicated that further reductions in the fed funds rate would likely be appropriate if inflation continues to decline in line with their expectations. Others argued that it may be prudent to hold the policy rate steady for some time and some even raised the possibility that rate increases could become necessary if inflation remains persistently above target. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Texas sues TP-Link, alleging it allows China to hack into routers: Texas is suing networking equipment company TP-Link Systems for allegedly allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to hack into consumers’ devices even as it promised consumers strong security and privacy protections. Paxton alleges that TP-Link deceptively markets its products as protective of privacy and security when in reality they have been used by Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups to mount cyberattacks against the U.S. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. US Building Online Portal to Bypass European Content Bans: The U.S. State Department is developing freedom.gov, a website enabling Europeans to view content their governments have blocked, including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda. Led by Undersecretary Sarah Rogers, the project was set to launch at last week's Munich Security Conference but was delayed amid internal legal concerns. (GroundNews) (AC-This is the beacon of freedom that the USA is supposed to be to the world. It will surely be attacked, of course.) 2. Obama: Odds are aliens are real but I saw no evidence of contact while president: After setting social media abuzz by saying on a podcast over the weekend that aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us." (CBS) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users: Cash App, the popular digital wallet and payments app, announced a series of changes to its Bitcoin offering, including a massive increase in withdrawal limits, lower fees, new funding rails, and lots more in an exclusive interview with Miles Suter, Product Lead at Block Inc. The most awaited and noteworthy update is likely the expansion of the withdrawal limits, which were raised to 10,000 a day from 2,000 and 25,000 a week from 5,000 for eligible customers. (BitcoinMag) 2. FutureBit launches Apollo III, U.S.-Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner: FutureBit launched the Apollo III today, a new home Bitcoin mining system combining a high-performance miner and a full Bitcoin node in a single desktop device. The system is built around next-generation 3nm American-designed ASICs and a custom in-house controller. The company aims to restore “full Bitcoin citizenship” by combining mining power with running a full node, echoing Satoshi’s original vision. (BitcoinMag) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 9/100 (Up 1 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 937,084 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 17Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: US-Iran Continue Negotiation While Positioning Forces / Chinese Year of the Horse Begins / DHS Shutdown Continues / Highest Retirement Seen in Congress This Year / Rhode Island Shooter Was Transitioner and Shot Ex-Wife / EU To Ban Russian Crypto Transactions / Bitcoin Mining Uses Only .23% of Global Power / Metaplanet Takes Bitcoin Hit to Earnings / Major Lowery Voices Bitcoin POW as Key Defense / Russian Starlink Shut Down in Ukraine / Ireland Targets X Too Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $68,898, 13.81 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $70,067/ Lo: $67,301 Volume: 33B (Down 8%) Mkt Cap: $1.36T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1.1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. US and Iran Begin Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Heightened Tensions: US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Iranian officials in Geneva for the second round of nuclear negotiations, focusing on potential compromises including energy and mining deals. President Trump stated he would be indirectly involved and warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, while Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei remained defiant. Iranian forces conducted live-fire military drills in the Strait of Hormuz just ahead of the talks, escalating regional concerns. (CNN) 2. Global Celebrations Mark Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse: Billions worldwide celebrated Lunar New Year with temple visits, dragon dances, and family gatherings, ushering in the Year of the Horse. (CNN) -US Events- 1. Partial DHS Shutdown Enters Third Day Over Immigration Disputes: The Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, impacting non-essential operations amid debates over face mask bans and immigration tactics. (WaPo) 2. Congress Sees Highest Retirement Rate in Modern Era Ahead of Midterms: A record number of members of Congress are choosing not to run for re-election ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with departures reaching the highest combined total this century. 30 House Republicans and 21 House Democrats are not seeking re-election. In the Senate, the split is closer, with five Republicans and four Democrats retiring. (IBTimes) (AC-Change is in the air.) 3. Rhode Island Police: Man Who Shot His Family at Ice Rink Went by ‘Roberta’: The shooting “stemmed from a domestic violence incident and turned into a murder-suicide.” It occurred during a high school hockey game. WPRI identified the alleged gunman as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, noting that he changed his gender identification years ago. (Breitbart) (AC-Again, other media outlets focus on gun control to distract from the real issue.) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. EU Moves to Ban All Crypto Transactions with Russian Entities: The proposed ban would prohibit any EU-based individual or entity from transferring cryptocurrencies to and from a Russia-based counterparty. (Decrypt) 2. Paradigm: ‘Bitcoin mining should be seen as a tool, not a threat’: While public anger targets Bitcoin [BTC], most grid pressure now comes from fast-growing AI data centers. Bitcoin uses only about 0.23% of global electricity and produces around 0.08% of global emissions, far less than many industries. AI centers need constant power and cannot afford outages. Bitcoin miners, however, use cheap electricity and shut down when prices rise. (ambcrypto) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Take Hit: Tokyo-based bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a fiscal 2025 net loss of 95 billion yen ($619 million), largely due to a 102.2 billion yen ($666 million) drop in the value of its bitcoin holdings. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Hits 2-½-Month Low: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell toward 4% on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since early December as soft inflation data from last week reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Space Force Major Proposes Bitcoin Proof-of-Work as AI Defense for Internet: In a widely shared post, U.S. Space Force engineer and 'Softwar' author Jason P. Lowery argues that Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work system can act as 'digital castle walls' by requiring energy proof for every online action, from logins to API calls. He warns that without such physical barriers, autonomous AI will dominate cyberspace, drawing on his MIT thesis that frames Bitcoin as a national security tool against cyber threats. Supporters praise it as a path to cyber sovereignty, while critics like Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp call the ideas flawed and question scalability, noting Bitcoin handles just 7 transactions per second. (Various, X) 2. Starlink restrictions hit Russian forces as Moscow seeks workarounds: Under the new rules, only registered and verified devices can operate in Ukrainian-controlled territory, with all others automatically disconnected. Kyiv says the move was necessary after confirming that Russian forces had begun installing Starlink technology on attack drones, allowing them to operate in real time via satellite connections — making the unmanned aerial vehicles harder to jam, track or shoot down. (RecordedFuture) -Technology and Science- 1. Ireland's Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks: Ireland’s privacy regulator has opened a formal investigation into X over whether Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot helped generate and spread non-consensual sexualized images. The investigation comes as Ireland, which serves as the EU's lead supervisory authority for most major American tech platforms, giving its rulings binding weight across the bloc, joins a widening international response to Grok's role in generating non-consensual deepfakes at scale. (Decrypt) (AC-The knives are out. EU, UN, UK, California, and now Ireland mount attacks against Musk and X.) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 10/100 (Down 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): The battle for control over distributed sovereign power continues, but it seems today's reports highlight the fight. World powers attack free speech from X, Ukraine shuts down Starlink, AI agents are digitally coming for you, and EU Bans (Russian) crypto transactions; and this is just one day's reporting. Tyranny verus liberty is indeed one of the oldest wars still being fought and some days it seems tyranny has the upper hand. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 936,903 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 16Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Rubio Give Historic Speech to Europe / Worldwide Iran Protests Support Change / Iran Meets With IAEA / DHS Funding Still Shutdown / HHS To Review Processed Foods / CLARITY Act Battle is Poignant / X To Launch Crypto Payments / BTC ETF Outflows Continue / Strategy Says They Can Weather Any Storm / Markets Closed Today / Binance France CEO Targeted / OpenAI Coopts OpenClaw / Silent Link Gives Phone Privacies / BIP 360 Addresses Quantum Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $69,431, 13.94 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $70,067/ Lo: $68,052 Volume: 35B (Down 8%) Mkt Cap: $1.38T (Even) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Even) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Marco Rubio Reassures European Allies While Advancing Trump's NATO Vision: In a Munich Security Conference speech, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed US-Europe ties but echoed Trump's call for a reshaped alliance with increased defense spending. European leaders pushed back against claims of "civilizational erasure," emphasizing shared values. Rubio's address aimed to ease tensions amid shifting global dynamics. (AP) (AC-This speech has historical implications, worth listening to: https://tinyurl.com/y6uh6768) 2. Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world: Hundreds of thousands of people took part in demonstrations around the world against the Iranian government on Saturday, following calls from the exiled son of the late shah for a "global day of action". Munich, Los Angeles and Toronto saw the largest crowds, with smaller protests in cities including Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London. (BBC) 3. Iran's Foreign Minister Meets IAEA Chief Ahead of Second Round of Nuclear Talks with US: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for discussions with the IAEA director, emphasizing Iran's willingness to dilute enriched uranium if US sanctions are lifted. (Reuters) (AC-Delay tactics. Iran has a skill of delaying hawks until doves come into office in the US.) -US Events- 1. Partial US Government Shutdown Persists Amid Immigration Disputes: The Department of Homeland Security remains shuttered due to ongoing congressional battles over immigration oversight and funding. Impacts include disrupted travel and reduced operations, with no resolution in sight as Democrats and Republicans clash on policy. (PBS) (AC-This would be considered a democrat win.) 2. RFK Jr. Announces US Review of Processed Food Ingredient Safety: US health regulators, under RFK Jr.'s influence, will reassess the safety status of processed ingredients amid public health concerns. The initiative targets additives in ultra-processed foods, potentially leading to new guidelines. (Reuters) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. CLARITY Act is turning into a proxy war over who pays Americans for holding “digital dollars”: Post-meeting, banks are reluctant to engage in dealmaking, with the conversation still centered on stablecoin rewards and yield. The mood reads like two groups speaking past each other. One side treats rewards as innovation; the other treats them as a threat to deposits. (CryptoSlate) (AC-This is the fiat system making it's front guard defense against creative destruction. More of these fights to come.) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. X to launch 'Smart Cashtags' for in-timeline crypto and stock data within 'a couple weeks': "We are launching a number of features in a couple weeks, including Smart Cashtags that will enable you to trade stocks and crypto directly from timeline," X head of product Nikita Bier confirmed. (TheBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Bitcoin ETF outflows and crowded shorts leave market primed for volatility: Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim $70,000 | 1.01 BTC even as inflation data cools and onchain metrics hint at quiet accumulation in a market caught between macro relief and structural fragility. (THeBlock) 2. MicroStrategy Withstands BTC Crash to $8,000: MicroStrategy announced it can withstand an 88% Bitcoin price crash to $8,000, maintaining full debt coverage. Michael Saylor plans debt-to-equity conversion if needed. (CoinGecko) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Holds Steady in Thin Holiday Trade; The dollar index held just below 97 on Monday, moving sideways in holiday-thinned trading as US markets were closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Stocks Finish Mostly Flat: The S&P 500 and the Dow were little changed on Friday, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%, leaving the major averages around 1.5% lower for the week, as a softer-than-expected January inflation report failed to revive risk appetite amid persistent AI-related volatility. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Binance France CEO Targeted in Home Invasion Attempt: A trio of criminals attempted to rob the CEO of Binance France, but only made away with two cell phones before being arrested later that day. The executive was not home when the intruders entered his residence, and they fled shortly thereafter. (Decrypt) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI Taps OpenClaw Founder to Lead Push Into Personal AI Agents: OpenAI has brought on OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger to lead its push into personal AI agents, as CEO Sam Altman positions multi-agent systems at the center of the company’s next product phase. Altman said OpenClaw would become a foundation-run open-source project supported by OpenAI, reflecting the company’s belief in an “extremely multi-agent” AI future. (Decrypt) 2. How Silent(.)Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners: Silent Link, a Bitcoin native SMS and mobile data company, has quietly grown into an international service provider for privacy-oriented users worldwide, at competitive rates. The company offers eSIM-only services globally, with no physical sim card support, making it an entirely digital business. (BitcoinMag) (AC-More to this story here, and worth researching.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin Takes Step Towards Quantum Fix as Experts Diverge on Urgency of Threat: Developers merge BIP 360 into the Bitcoin's GitHub improvement repository, advancing a post-quantum framework. Caltech President Thomas Rosenbaum said fault-tolerant quantum systems could arrive within five to seven years, while other researchers and NIST guidance suggest cryptographically relevant machines may remain years or decades away. (Decrypt) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 12/100 (Up 3 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 936,374 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Second Carrier Sent to Mideast / North Korea Warns Over Drones / SECSTATE Engages Europeans / Epstein Files Continue Reaping / ICE Ends Surge in Minnesota / EPA Revokes Climate Regulations / Another Crypto CEO Goes to Jail / Seoul Police Lose 22 Bitcoin / CFTC Builds Crypto Advisory Committee / Bhutan Divests Some Bitcoin / Coinbase Takes Earnings Hit / Strategy Buys Almost All SBR Bitcoin Last Month / CPI Data Today / Stock Sink on AI Fears / New BIP 360 Builds Quantum Defense / Polymarket Releases Bitcoin Betting / Mining Difficulty Drops 11% Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,066, 13.49 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,339/ Lo: $65,092 Volume: 43B (Down 7%) Mkt Cap: $1.33T (Down 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 3.0 sats/vBtye (Up 2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Pentagon Orders Second Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East: The USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying escort ships are set to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group already stationed in the Gulf region. This strategic move comes as President Donald Trump weighs potential military action and intensifies pressure on Tehran. (EuropeanConservative) 2. North Korea warns of ‘terrible response’ over South Korean drone flights: North Korea on Friday warned of a “terrible response” if more drones cross its border from the South, escalating tensions despite Seoul’s efforts to improve ties. Pyongyang said it shot down a surveillance drone last month. Kim Yo Jong (Jong Un's sister) cautioned that further incursions would trigger severe consequences. (France24) 3. Rubio Addresses Transatlantic Tensions at Munich Security Conference: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged European allies to adapt to a new geopolitical era amid Trump's threats regarding NATO and Greenland annexation. The conference, the first major gathering since Trump's reelection, highlighted strained U.S.-EU relations. (Reuters) -US Events- 1. Goldman Sachs General Counsel Resigns Amid Epstein Ties: Kathryn Ruemmler stepped down after emails revealed close associations with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting internal scrutiny. The resignation follows broader fallout from Epstein document releases affecting multiple high-profile figures. (CBS) 2. U.S. Ends ICE Enforcement Surge in Minnesota: Border czar Tom Homan announced the conclusion of the Metro Surge operation after protests and two fatal shootings. The initiative targeted undocumented immigrants but faced backlash over civil rights violations. Federal officials cited operational goals met despite community unrest. (NPR) 3. Trump revokes EPA finding on greenhouse gas threat in huge blow to climate change regulations: The Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding, established under President Barack Obama in 2009, classified carbon dioxide, methane and four other greenhouse gases as a threat to public health and welfare. It underpins Clean Air Act emissions standards and rules for cars and light trucks, power plants, and oil and gas industry facilities. All greenhouse gas emissions standards on light, medium and heavy duty vehicles that followed the endangerment finding have been eliminated. (CNBC) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Praetorian Group CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme: Ramil Ventura Palafox, CEO of Praetorian Group International, received a 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 90,000 investors worldwide. Palafox operated Praetorian Group International as a multi-level marketing and Bitcoin trading firm. The 61-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Philippines made false claims about the company’s trading activities. (Blockonomi) 2. 22 Bitcoin worth $1.5M vanish from Seoul police custody: The 22 Bitcoin, worth about $1.5 million at current prices, were held by the Gangnam Police Station and discovered missing during a nationwide audit of digital asset custody practices. (CoinTelegraph) 3. CFTC Brings Crypto Heavyweights Onto Advisory Panel Amid Fight Over Market Structure: The CFTC named dozens of senior crypto executives to its Innovation Advisory Committee. The committee includes executives from Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, Ripple, Kraken, Robinhood, CME Group, and Nasdaq, among others. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Bhutan Government Sells $6.7M Bitcoin: The Royal Government of Bhutan sold approximately $6.7 million in Bitcoin. Identified wallets reportedly still hold about $372 million or 5,600 BTC. (CoinGape) (AC-As a nation-state Bitcoin miner, Bhutan will occasionally sell Bitcoin for expenses.) -Institutional Concerns- 1. Coinbase Reports Q4 Miss With $667 Million Loss Amid Bitcoin Retreat: The figure represented a 22% decrease compared to a year ago, while fourth-quarter revenue also fell short of analysts’ expectations of $1.84 billion. (Decrypt) 2. Strategy (MSTR) Accounted for 97.5% of Corporate Bitcoin Buying Last Month: January saw Strategy acquire 40,150 BTC, ending the month with a staggering 712,647 BTC on its balance sheet. (BitcoinMag) (AC-Conviction.) -Economic Indicators- 1. US Inflation Rate Seen Little Changed in January: The annual inflation rate in the US likely slowed to 2.5% in January 2026, marking its lowest level since May, down from 2.7% in each of the previous two months. (TradingEconomics) (AC-Forward-looking statement prior to CPI release later today.) 2. US Stocks Drop on AI Concerns: The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, the Dow lost 1.3% and the Nasdaq 100 plunged 2% on Thursday as early gains evaporated amid extended pressure from the tech sector. Volatility in AI-exposed industries reflected rising skepticism about the scale and returns of capital expenditure for compute infrastructure, while fears that automation could disrupt established business models. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- NSTR -Technology and Science- 1. Bitcoin Advances Toward Quantum Resistance with BIP 360 and New P2MR Output: The proposal introduces a new Bitcoin output type called Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), designed to support quantum-resistant script tree functionality while maintaining compatibility with existing Tapscript infrastructure. Supporters of BIP 360 describe the proposal as an early move toward quantum-hardening Bitcoin at the protocol level. A merge into the BIP repository does not signal endorsement or future activation. BIPs are merged as part of the open process for documenting or discussing potential upgrades. (BitcoinMag) 2. Polymarket Launches Bitcoin Prediction Markets: Polymarket introduced 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets with instant settlement. This development could drive higher-frequency retail activity and increase trading volume for BTC. (CoinGape) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin difficulty just plunged 11% but a projected rebound next week may decide miners’ fate: That marks the largest negative adjustment since the 2021 China mining ban, the sixth consecutive downward retarget, and the tenth largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin's history. The most useful forward signal is the next adjustment. CoinWarz is already estimating a 12% rebound around Feb. 20, which implies that hashrate is returning fast. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 9/100 (Up 4 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 936,050 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: NATO Appears in Greenland / Cartel Drone Shut Down El Paso Airport / Canada Shooter ID'd / House Passes SAVE Act, Senate Eyes / MAHA Moves Forward Quickly / Paxful BTC DEX Fined Over Laundering / Trump WLF Goes After Remittance Market / Moonpay Enters Telegram / US Jobs Data Surprises / Two Reports on Centralized Camera Systems Raise Eyebrows / Musk Has Big Plans for the Moon / Lightning Labs Releases AI Agents for Bitcoiners Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,703, 13.40 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $68,650/ Lo: $65,757 Volume: 47B (Up 6%) Mkt Cap: $1.35T (Up 1%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1.0 sats/vBtye (Down 3 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute: NATO on Wednesday launched a military effort dubbed Arctic Sentry aimed at improving security in the High North, a month after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up tensions in the alliance with his threats to annex Greenland. Arctic Sentry is not a military operation. It does not involve the permanent or long-term deployment of troops to the region under a NATO banner. NATO’s role in this series of military activities, which will be coordinated through its U.S. headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, is aimed at countering Russian and Chinese influence in the High North. (NBC) (AC-The stated purpose of these deployments are disjointed, meaning the real purpose is to directly oppose Trump's possible military ambitions in Greenland.) 2. Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico: The chaotic closure of the El Paso airport overnight Tuesday, which U.S. authorities blamed on an incursion by a Mexican cartel drone, brought into sharp focus the growing use of unmanned aircraft by crime groups and the crackling tensions between the countries over how to deal with it. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who oversees the Federal Aviation Administration, said the presence of a Mexican drug cartel’s drone in U.S. airspace had prompted the El Paso air traffic ban, which was initially slated for 10 days, but then shortened to only seven hours. Along the border, the cartels mostly use drones to airdrop drugs or to spy on U.S. border agents in order to better evade them during smuggling operations. The Pentagon has said there are more than 1,000 drone incursions along the U.S.-Mexico border each month. (Reuters) 3. Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, ID’d as transgender ex-student behind Tumbler Ridge (Canada) mass shooting : The deranged high school dropout who murdered his mother and stepbrother before killing six people at a British Columbia school has been identified as 18-year-old transgender ex-student Jesse Van Rootselaar. The police superintendent later described the shooter as a “gunperson” in a press briefing. (NYPost) (AC-Only a few news sources are reporting the story behind the shooter here. Almost all other news sources are reporting the shooter as female, with immediate calls for more gun control in Canada.) -US Events- 1. House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules: The House on Wednesday passed the Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting. The legislation, which passed 218 to 213, faces an uphill battle in the Senate, close observers say. (TheGuardian) 2. Trump Administration Advances Healthy Diets and Farmland Protections: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled steps for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, pushing real foods like proteins, fruits, and vegetables while cutting ultra-processed items and sugars. He criticized past policies subsidizing junk food and pledged to prioritize farmers in federal procurement. At the USDA, Secretary Brooke Rollins partnered with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to shield farmland from foreign buyers like China through data sharing, tech development, and purchase bans, with country singer John Rich highlighting government overreach on landowners. (X) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Must Pay $4 Million Over Prostitution, Money Laundering Charges: Paxful, the peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange that closed in 2023, was sentenced this week by a federal court to pay $4 million in fines after pleading guilty to multiple criminal charges. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to roll out foreign exchange remittance service: The platform, called World Swap, will connect users directly to debit cards and bank accounts globally and settle foreign exchange remittances at what the company describes as a fraction of the fees charged by traditional providers. Folkman said more than $7 trillion moves globally between currencies each year and argued that traditional financial intermediaries extract significant fees from those flows. (TheBlock) -Institutional Concerns- 1. MoonPay Launches Crypto Deposits Feature to Enable Cross-Chain Funding in Wallet in Telegram: MoonPay has launched MoonPay Deposits in Wallet in Telegram’s self-custodial TON Wallet, allowing users to fund accounts with Bitcoin and other assets across chains while the service automatically handles swaps, bridging, and conversion into TON or supported tokens. (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. Dollar Finds Support Amid Strong Jobs Data: The dollar index steadied above 97 on Thursday after heightened volatility in the previous session, drawing support from stronger-than-expected US labor market data that reduced the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Data released Wednesday showed nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, the largest gain in more than a year, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 4.3%, signaling a stabilizing labor market at the start of 2026. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. Guthrie Video Recovery Sparks Privacy Concerns: The FBI's recovery of inaccessible doorbell footage from Nancy Guthrie's home on February 11, 2026, via Google's assistance raised privacy issues regarding surveillance data access. The video showed an armed masked figure at her door. Advocates questioned implications for consumer data rights. (CNN) 2. Ring AI Lost Dog Feature Privacy Backlash: Ring's new AI-powered "Search Party" feature, highlighted in a February 11, 2026, Super Bowl ad, scans neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs, reuniting 99 in 90 days, but drew privacy concerns over mass surveillance. Users called the network "creepy" and "dystopian." (WBRC) -Technology and Science- 1. Elon Musk Reveals xAI Plans for AI Satellite Factory on Moon: The billionaire entrepreneur told employees the startup may eventually construct a factory on the moon to produce AI satellites. Musk outlined plans for a massive “mass driver” system. This giant catapult mechanism would launch manufactured satellites from the lunar surface directly into space. The setup would give xAI access to computing power that Earth-based competitors couldn’t match. (Blockonomi) 2.Lightning Labs releases AI agent tools for native Bitcoin Lightning payments: Lightning Labs has released a new open-source toolkit designed to give AI agents native access to the Bitcoin Lightning Network, aiming to close what it describes as a key gap in the emerging AI economy: the ability for autonomous systems to transact. The repository includes seven composable skills covering node operations, remote key isolation, scoped credentials, L402-gated API payments, hosting paid endpoints, and querying node state. (TheBlock) -Bitcoin Community- NSTR -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 5/100 (Down 6 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): Home security systems, including cameras, DO NOT have to be cloud-based and third party access is not to be trusted. Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 936,050 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: School Shooting in Canada Shocks / Cuba Out of Fuel / Iran Red-Line is Missiles / Guthrie Abduction Bitcoin Wallet Shows Activity / Strange FAA Shutdown Over El Paso for 10 Days / Intel Agencies Told to Hand Over Election Data / Crypto Bill Negotiation Continues / SafeMoon CEO Sentenced / Goldman Sachs Reveals $1.1B in BTC ETFs / Dow Continues Record Highs, So Does US Household Debt / CISA Mandates Digital Discipline / ChatGPT Makes Debut in Military / New Multiplayer Game for AI Agents Only / Whales Accumulate, Self Custody, While Retail Sells Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,065, 13.21 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $69,954/ Lo: $66,364 Volume: 43B (Down 6%) Mkt Cap: $1.34T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4.0 sats/vBtye (Up 2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Mass Shooting in British Columbia, Canada: At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in shootings at a high school and a nearby home in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, with the suspect found dead at the scene. Police described the incident as one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, prompting national shock and calls for stricter gun control measures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive, with no immediate links to terrorism reported. (BBC) 2. Cuba's Fuel Crisis Worsens Amid U.S. Blockade: Cuba's government declared a severe shortage of jet fuel, leading Air Canada and other airlines to suspend flights, stranding tourists and exacerbating the energy crisis. Humanitarian aid delivery has been hampered, with officials blaming the U.S. oil blockade for the "breaking point" situation. Canadians in Cuba are awaiting evacuation options as the crisis deepens. (GlobalNews) 3. Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities: Iran's missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert conflict. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week in Oman, amid a regional naval buildup by the U.S. threatening Iran. (Reuters) (AC-The Pentagon Pizza index is also high the last 24 hours.) -US Events- 1. Crypto Wallet Activity in Guthrie Ransom: New transactions were detected in a Bitcoin wallet linked to the ransom note in Nancy Guthrie's abduction, amounting to an undisclosed sum. This follows the release of surveillance footage and a passed deadline for a $4 million. Investigators are analyzing the activity for leads. (KLON) 2. FAA halts all flights at El Paso International Airport for 10 days for 'special security reasons': All flights to and from El Paso are grounded, including commercial, cargo and general aviation. (FOX) (AC-Other sources are saying a GPS jamming exercise is occurring, while speculation hints at potential military actions. It is certainly unprecedented and OPSEC is tight.) 3. Panic Ensues After Trump Orders CIA To Give 2020 Election Intel To 'Stop The Steal' Lawyer: President Donald Trump has instructed the CIA and other spy agencies to hand over intelligence related to the 2020 election. The records are to be handed over to Kurt Olsen - now a temporary government employee in the White House - who four years ago was involved in the "Stop the Steal" campaign to determine whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election via cheating. (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. White House crypto bill talks ‘productive,’ but no deal yet: “Productive session at the White House today — compromise is in the air,” Ripple legal chief Stuart Alderoty, one of the meeting’s attendees, posted to X on Tuesday. “Stablecoin rewards were front and center,” he added. “Banks did not come to negotiate from the bill text, instead arriving with broad prohibitive principles, which remains a key disagreement.” (Cointelegraph) (AC-The banker lobby is strong. Coinbase seems singled out. Odds are with the old guard.) 2. SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme: SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison Tuesday by District Judge Eric Komitee of the Eastern District of New York for his role in a scheme that defrauded investors in the SafeMoon (SFM) token. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Goldman Sachs Discloses $1.1 Billion | 16,350 BTC Position in Bitcoin ETF Holdings: The $1.1 billion | 16,350 BTC position was in IBIT, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. Filings from today also showed that Goldman Sachs held Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. DOW Jones Pushes Record Higher: The Dow closed up 0.2% at a fresh record, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%, as investors balanced weaker consumer data against ongoing scrutiny of AI capital spending. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Household Debt Hits Fresh Record: Total household debt in the US increased by $191 billion from the prior quarter to a new record high of $18.8 trillion in Q4 2025. Mortgage balances grew by $98 billion to $13.17 trillion, and credit card balances rose by $44 billion to $1.28 trillion. Auto loan balances increased by $12 billion to $1.67 trillion. Home equity line of credit (HELOC) balances increased by $11.6 billion to $434 billion while student loan balances rose by $11 billion to $1.66 trillion. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. CISA Warns US Utilities to Bolster Defenses After Poland Grid Attack: CISA issued a binding operational directive requiring federal civilian executive branch agencies to inventory and replace unsupported edge devices within specified deadlines. The body described edge devices as ones that are accessible via the public internet, like firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, network security appliances and IoT edge devices. The push comes against a backdrop of rising cyberattacks, with threat actors honing in on vulnerable devices that no longer receive security patches. (TechRadar) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI Adds Custom ChatGPT to Pentagon Platform as Expert Warns of Risks: ChatGPT joins a growing list of AI models made available to the U.S. military, including Google’s Gemini and Grok, the AI system developed by xAI, which was folded into SpaceX earlier this month. OpenAI said the GenAI(.)mil version of ChatGPT is approved for unclassified Defense Department use and will run inside an authorized government cloud infrastructure. (Decrypt) 2. Get Out Humans! 'SpaceMolt' Is a Multiplayer Game Built Exclusively for AI Agents: AI agents now have their own MMO where they mine asteroids, form factions, and engage in space piracy—while humans just watch. Welcome to the weirdest timeline. (GG/Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin whales just moved $4.7B dollars into cold storage while regular investors are busy panic selling the dip: Data tracking accumulator addresses showed a record surge of coins moving into wallets associated with long-term holding behavior, even as flows through exchange-traded fund (ETF) products stayed net negative. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩

⁨📷⁩ ⁨BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 936,050 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 11Feb2026 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: School Shooting in Canada Shocks / Cuba Out of Fuel / Iran Red-Line is Missiles / Guthrie Abduction Bitcoin Wallet Shows Activity / Strange FAA Shutdown Over El Paso for 10 Days / Intel Agencies Told to Hand Over Election Data / Crypto Bill Negotiation Continues / SafeMoon CEO Sentenced / Goldman Sachs Reveals $1.1B in BTC ETFs / Dow Continues Record Highs, So Does US Household Debt / CISA Mandates Digital Discipline / ChatGPT Makes Debut in Military / New Multiplayer Game for AI Agents Only / Whales Accumulate, Self Custody, While Retail Sells Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $67,065, 13.21 oz Gold, 4.162 BTC/Median US House 24hr Hi: $69,954/ Lo: $66,364 Volume: 43B (Down 6%) Mkt Cap: $1.34T (Down 2%) HashRate: 1 ZH/s Avg Fee Rate: 4.0 sats/vBtye (Up 2 sats) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Mass Shooting in British Columbia, Canada: At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in shootings at a high school and a nearby home in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, with the suspect found dead at the scene. Police described the incident as one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history, prompting national shock and calls for stricter gun control measures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive, with no immediate links to terrorism reported. (BBC) 2. Cuba's Fuel Crisis Worsens Amid U.S. Blockade: Cuba's government declared a severe shortage of jet fuel, leading Air Canada and other airlines to suspend flights, stranding tourists and exacerbating the energy crisis. Humanitarian aid delivery has been hampered, with officials blaming the U.S. oil blockade for the "breaking point" situation. Canadians in Cuba are awaiting evacuation options as the crisis deepens. (GlobalNews) 3. Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities: Iran's missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert conflict. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week in Oman, amid a regional naval buildup by the U.S. threatening Iran. (Reuters) (AC-The Pentagon Pizza index is also high the last 24 hours.) -US Events- 1. Crypto Wallet Activity in Guthrie Ransom: New transactions were detected in a Bitcoin wallet linked to the ransom note in Nancy Guthrie's abduction, amounting to an undisclosed sum. This follows the release of surveillance footage and a passed deadline for a $4 million. Investigators are analyzing the activity for leads. (KLON) 2. FAA halts all flights at El Paso International Airport for 10 days for 'special security reasons': All flights to and from El Paso are grounded, including commercial, cargo and general aviation. (FOX) (AC-Other sources are saying a GPS jamming exercise is occurring, while speculation hints at potential military actions. It is certainly unprecedented and OPSEC is tight.) 3. Panic Ensues After Trump Orders CIA To Give 2020 Election Intel To 'Stop The Steal' Lawyer: President Donald Trump has instructed the CIA and other spy agencies to hand over intelligence related to the 2020 election. The records are to be handed over to Kurt Olsen - now a temporary government employee in the White House - who four years ago was involved in the "Stop the Steal" campaign to determine whether Joe Biden won the 2020 election via cheating. (ZeroHedge) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. White House crypto bill talks ‘productive,’ but no deal yet: “Productive session at the White House today — compromise is in the air,” Ripple legal chief Stuart Alderoty, one of the meeting’s attendees, posted to X on Tuesday. “Stablecoin rewards were front and center,” he added. “Banks did not come to negotiate from the bill text, instead arriving with broad prohibitive principles, which remains a key disagreement.” (Cointelegraph) (AC-The banker lobby is strong. Coinbase seems singled out. Odds are with the old guard.) 2. SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme: SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison Tuesday by District Judge Eric Komitee of the Eastern District of New York for his role in a scheme that defrauded investors in the SafeMoon (SFM) token. (Decrypt) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- NSTR -Institutional Concerns- 1. Goldman Sachs Discloses $1.1 Billion | 16,350 BTC Position in Bitcoin ETF Holdings: The $1.1 billion | 16,350 BTC position was in IBIT, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. Filings from today also showed that Goldman Sachs held Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, (BitcoinMag) -Economic Indicators- 1. DOW Jones Pushes Record Higher: The Dow closed up 0.2% at a fresh record, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%, as investors balanced weaker consumer data against ongoing scrutiny of AI capital spending. (TradingEconomics) 2. US Household Debt Hits Fresh Record: Total household debt in the US increased by $191 billion from the prior quarter to a new record high of $18.8 trillion in Q4 2025. Mortgage balances grew by $98 billion to $13.17 trillion, and credit card balances rose by $44 billion to $1.28 trillion. Auto loan balances increased by $12 billion to $1.67 trillion. Home equity line of credit (HELOC) balances increased by $11.6 billion to $434 billion while student loan balances rose by $11 billion to $1.66 trillion. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. CISA Warns US Utilities to Bolster Defenses After Poland Grid Attack: CISA issued a binding operational directive requiring federal civilian executive branch agencies to inventory and replace unsupported edge devices within specified deadlines. The body described edge devices as ones that are accessible via the public internet, like firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, network security appliances and IoT edge devices. The push comes against a backdrop of rising cyberattacks, with threat actors honing in on vulnerable devices that no longer receive security patches. (TechRadar) -Technology and Science- 1. OpenAI Adds Custom ChatGPT to Pentagon Platform as Expert Warns of Risks: ChatGPT joins a growing list of AI models made available to the U.S. military, including Google’s Gemini and Grok, the AI system developed by xAI, which was folded into SpaceX earlier this month. OpenAI said the GenAI(.)mil version of ChatGPT is approved for unclassified Defense Department use and will run inside an authorized government cloud infrastructure. (Decrypt) 2. Get Out Humans! 'SpaceMolt' Is a Multiplayer Game Built Exclusively for AI Agents: AI agents now have their own MMO where they mine asteroids, form factions, and engage in space piracy—while humans just watch. Welcome to the weirdest timeline. (GG/Decrypt) -Bitcoin Community- 1. Bitcoin whales just moved $4.7B dollars into cold storage while regular investors are busy panic selling the dip: Data tracking accumulator addresses showed a record surge of coins moving into wallets associated with long-term holding behavior, even as flows through exchange-traded fund (ETF) products stayed net negative. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 11/100 (Up 2 pts) Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR Follow us on NOSTR: npub1qktts9naunvjdwsktq5xjdhwh539xt4x0mqj4yxq0q9dvm03ljvs6sms0r Listen to us daily on X discuss the DIB and more: X Spaces, Bitcoin Veterans, 10amEST/7amPST Watch us on YouTube and X Spaces: Tuesdays at 9pmEST/6pmPST ____________________ Analyst: BV2A END REPORT NNNN *NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report⁩