DIB 19 MAR 2025

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 888,476
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 19Mar2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Germany Ups Defense Spending, Ukraine Giving / Eastern European Countries to Exit Landmine Treaty / Trump-Putin Call Short on Details / US Judge Blocks EO on Transgenders in Military / JFK Files Released / Stablecoin Use Up 53% / MSTR to Offer Preferred Stock for More BTC / BTC ETFs Up for 3 Days / Maybe a Fed Pivot Announced Today / Free Apps Have Malware / Astronauts Land Gently / Bitcoin Lending Offers Increase / Big Bet on BTC Short Pays Off, a Bit

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $83,830, 27.60 oz Gold, .19 Median US House
24hr Hi: $84,067 / Lo: $81,179
Vol: $25B (Down 1%)
Mkt Cap: $1.66T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 806 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 505)

—Reports—
-International Events-
1. Germany votes for historic boost to defense spending: Under the measure, any spending on defense that amounts to more than 1% of Germany’s GDP would no longer be subject to a limit on borrowing. Until now, this debt brake has been fixed at 0.35% of GDP. The defense plans approved today by the Bundestag also allow spending on aid for states “attacked in violation of international law” to be exempt from the debt brake. That will enable outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz to release €3bn in aid to Ukraine as early as next week. (BBC) (AC-Nothing says I love you like borrowing from your country’s future to give it to Ukraine as you leave office.)

2. Poland, Baltics Signal Plans To Withdraw From Landmines Treaty: Poland and the Baltic states on Tuesday took a first step towards quitting a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, citing an increased security risk from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. (IBTimes)

3. White House: Trump, Putin ‘Agreed’ Ukraine War Must End ‘with a Lasting Peace’: “They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people,” it adds. Negotiations around a ceasefire will begin at once in the Middle East. (Breitbart)

-US Events-
1. US judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban: In a strongly worded opinion on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Department of Defense to bar enlistment of transgender Americans into the armed services and to discharge those already serving in the military. Reyes said the preliminary injunction will be in effect from 10 a.m. Friday, giving the government time to consider filing an emergency stay. (UPI)

2. JFK Assassination Files Unveiled: CIA and Conspiracy Connections Explored: Yesterday President Trump authorized the release of approximately 80,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The files include records that mention CIA agent Gary Underhill, who made claims of CIA involvement in the assassination and was later found dead under suspicious circumstances. These documents also reveal CIA communications about potential threats and discussions on redactions, particularly involving Israel. (X)

3. At Least 14 Conservative Voices ‘Swatted’ over the last week: From available information and posts on X, at least 14 conservative individuals have been swatted since around March 12, 2025. The timing—shortly after Tesla-related attacks and amid political tensions involving President Donald Trump and Elon Musk—has led to speculation of a coordinated effort targeting conservatives. (X)

-Regulatory and Legal-
NSTR

-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Stablecoin users grew 53% in one year: The report, titled “The State of Stablecoins 2025: Supply, Adoption & Market Trends,” showed that from February 2024 to February 2025, active addresses increased from 19.6 million to 30 million. This represents a 53% increase year-on-year. The report added that in 2024, stablecoins have emerged as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto, becoming a critical component of digital finance. (CoinTelegraph)

-Institutional Concerns-
1. Strategy’s New Stock Offering Poised to Supercharge Bitcoin Accumulation: The perpetual strife preferred stock comes with a fixed annual cumulative dividend of 10.00%, payable quarterly in arrears. (BitcoinCom)

2. US spot bitcoin ETFs log third consecutive day of net inflows: Yesterday, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $209 million in net daily inflows, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows. (TheBlock)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Decision: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note remained little changed around 4.3% on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, with the central bank widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Traders will closely watch the Fed’s quarterly projections for interest rates, as well as its outlook on economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. (TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. FBI Warns Users of the Hidden Dangers Behind Free File Converters: You’ll Be Fishing Malware Instead: Free file converters are quite common for simplifying the transferring of files and fulfilling requirements on format to be uploaded or shared. However, the FBI asserts that a portion of them places malicious software into the converted file. Although conversion seems effective, the tainted file infects the victim’s system with malware on the user’s end. (TechTimes)

-Technology and Science-
1. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Splashes Down Off Coast of Florida: After months in space, four astronauts have safely splashed down in the Gulf of America, completing an extraordinary mission aboard the International Space Station. (SciTechDaily)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Xapo Bank Unleashes Bitcoin-Backed Loans—Borrow up to $1M Without Selling BTC: The institution seeks to distinguish its service from riskier models by maintaining a conservative loan-to-value ratio of 20%-40%, automated repayment options, and a Loan Health Tracker for real-time monitoring. Once approved, funds are deposited into members’ USD bank accounts while the bitcoin collateral remains securely stored. (BitcoinCom)

2. Bitcoin Whale Makes Millions After Exiting $521M Short Position: A crypto whale closed over 300 leveraged short positions on Bitcoin, making a $3.9 million profit. Despite attempts by traders to boost Bitcoin’s price above the liquidation level, the whale successfully exited the trades. (Decrypt)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 32/100 (Down 2 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): NSTR

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*NSTR-Nothing Significant To Report