DIB 25 MAR 2025

BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 889,364
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 25Mar2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Ukraine Talks Resume / Two Journalists Killed in Gaza / ‘Moonies’ Church Ordered Closed in Japan / NatSec Officials Accidentally Add Liberal Journalist to Signal Chat / Dr. Susan Monarez Nominated for CDC Director / US Crypto Czar Meets With UAE / New KY Law Protects Self-Custody / Binance Insider Fired Over Pre-Trading / Tornado Cash Free From US Sanctions / Blackrock BTC ETP Opens in EU / Bitcoin Stocks Up / MSTR Over 500K BTC / Stocks Up / 23andMe Data Up for Grabs / Carbon Molecules Found on Mars / Bitcoin Whales on the Move

Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $87,267, 28.90 oz Gold, .20 Median US House
24hr Hi: $88,758 / Lo: $86,346
Vol: $32B (Up 47%)
Mkt Cap: $1.73T (Even)
HashRate: 834 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 25%)

—Reports—
-International Events-
1. US, Ukraine Officials In New Saudi Talks, No Breakthrough With Russia: Washington and Kyiv held brief talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced. (IBTimess)

2. Two Journalists Killed in Gaza Strikes: Two journalists, Hossam Shabat from Al Jazeera and Mohammad Mansour from Palestine Today, were killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza on March 24, 2025. The attacks come amidst a renewed offensive in the region, with Shabat and Mansour reportedly targeted while covering the conflict. (X)

3. A court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan: A court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan, upholding a government request for a revocation spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Tokyo District Court’s revocation of the church’s legal status means it will lose its tax-exempt privilege and must liquidate its assets. (CNN)

-US Events-
1. Trump Officials Accidentally Add Journalist to Signal Chat on Yemen Strikes: An American reporter was accidentally included in a group chat discussing airstrikes on Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis by officials in Donald Trump’s government, including US Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, noted that many celebrated the strikes with messages like ‘good job’ and ‘God bless.’ The White House confirmed the incident and stated they are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain, according to National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes. Goldberg was aware of the strikes two hours before they occurred, indicating a breach in communication protocol. (GroundNews)

2. Dr. Susan Monarez Nominated for CDC Director Role: Dr. Susan Monarez has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her appointment has stirred controversy among some groups advocating for different public health leadership, such as those supporting Dr. Joseph Ladapo. (X)

-Regulatory and Legal-
1. White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Leader: White House crypto czar David Sacks met UAE leadership to discuss digital currency’s disruptive impact, signaling potential global policy shifts and deepening strategic financial alliances. Bringing together a senior U.S. technology policymaker and one of the Gulf region’s primary decision-makers, the session highlighted an emerging pattern of bilateral engagement around complex digital ecosystems. (BitcoinCom)

2. New Kentucky Law Secures Bitcoin and Ethereum Self-Custody Rights: House Bill 701 in Kentucky provides enhanced protections for individuals who self-custody Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, ensuring full control over private keys. The unanimous support from the House and Senate reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding crypto rights. (Decrypt)

3. Binance suspends staff, bans market maker to tackle insider trading and manipulation: On March 25, Binance Wallet confirmed the suspension of an employee who engaged in front-running trades using privileged information. The individual previously held a business development role at BNB Chain, which granted them access to sensitive details, including upcoming token launches. (CryptoSlate)

4. US Treasury Removes Tornado Cash From OFAC Sanctions List: The Department of Treasury has lifted Sanctions on Tornado Cash, the Ethereum based smart contract mixer, following a series of legal defeats and administrative challenges. (BitcoinMag)

-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
NSTR

-Institutional Concerns-
1. BlackRock Will List Its First Crypto ETP in Europe With Reduced Fee: BlackRock, the asset manager of the largest U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, will launch its first crypto ETP in Europe. (CoinDesk)

2. Strategy, Coinbase Shares Surge Alongside Bitcoin Mining Firms as Markets Rebound: On Monday, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) saw a more than 10% increase in share price, closing at $335.72, while Coinbase rose by 7% to $203. Bitcoin mining companies like CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, and MARA Holdings also experienced significant gains. (Decrypt)

3. Strategy Bitcoin Holdings Exceed 500,000 Coins After Recent Stock Sales: Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, disclosed holding over 500,000 Bitcoin valued at $44.2 billion after recent stock sales. The company bought Bitcoin at an average price of $84,500 per coin, slightly higher than previous purchases. (Decrypt) (AC-One half of Satoshi’s stack…)

-Economic Indicators-
1. US Futures Steady After Strong Rally: US stock futures held steady on Tuesday following a strong rally in major indices, fueled by hopes that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach to tariffs. On Monday, the Dow climbed 1.42%, the S&P 500 jumped 1.76%, and the Nasdaq surged 2.27%.(TradingEconomics)

-Security Incidents and Concerns-
1. 23andMe files for bankruptcy, putting customers’ genetic data at risk: The genetic testing company 23andMe has begun Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, alarming regulators and privacy advocates who are warning customers to delete genetic information retained by the company. (TheRecord)

-Technology and Science-
1. Largest Carbon Molecules Found on Mars Build The Case For Ancient Life: Chains of up to a dozen carbon atoms have been detected in what appears to have been an ancient lakebed on Mars, contributing to a growing library of compounds that could be a vital clue about the history of life on the red planet. The finding was made by a sampling instrument on NASA’s Curiosity rover, with an international team confirming the results in a laboratory here on Earth. (ScienceAlert)

-Bitcoin Community-
1. Massive Bitcoin whale buys $200M in BTC, another wakes up after 8 years: A massive Bitcoin whale wallet holding has just added $200 million worth of Bitcoin to its position after selling over 11,400 Bitcoin over the last few months. Data shared by the firm shows the whale holds over 15,000 Bitcoin in its wallet, worth over $1.3 billion, at current prices. Another Bitcoin whale has woken up after eight years of dormancy, moving over 3,000 Bitcoin, worth $250 million, in one transaction on March 22. (CoinTelegraph)

-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 46/100 (Up 1 pts)

Analyst Comments (AC): Although uncertainty still exists in global geopolitics, it seems that markets and investors are beginning to rationalize the actions of the Trump administration, which have stirred up turmoil for the last few months.

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