Block: 861,003
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 12Sep24
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Russian Drones Knock Out Power Stations / Fmr. Peru Leader Fujimori Dies / DHS Designates Jan 6th 'National Security Event" / Venezuelan Gang Expands in US / UK Bill To Recognize Digital Assets as Property / SEC Chair Gensler Under Investigation / CBDCs are Digital Control / Stocks Up on CPI Data / SpaceX Civilian Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk / India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead 'Crypto' Adoption
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $58,058, 23.04 oz Gold, .13 Median US House
24hr Hi: $58,454 / Lo: $55,567
Vol: $36B (Up 13%)
Mkt Cap: $1.15T (Up 2%)
HashRate: 582 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 4 sats/vBtye (Up 33%)
Nodes: 19,321
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Russian drones pound power system in Sumy region town, 14 people hurt, Ukraine says: Russian drones inflicted significant damage to the northern Ukrainian town of Konotop's energy infrastructure in an overnight attack that injured at least 14 people and cut electricity to the settlement, local officials said on Thursday. Rescuers were working to restore power in the town, which had a pre-war population of about 83,000. Regional officials said there had been 10 explosions during the attack and Mayor Artem Semenikhin said the power system was in critical condition. (Reuters)
2. Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86: Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86. Fujimori governed Peru between 1990 and 2000 before being forced from office amid allegations of corruption. His tough stance against a left-wing guerrilla insurgency at a time when the rebels looked likely to seize power won him plaudits from many. (BBC)
-US Events-
1. Department of Homeland Security designates Jan. 6, 2025, a ‘National Special Security Event’: The federal government has designated Congress’ certification of electoral votes in the upcoming 2024 presidential election to be a “National Special Security Event,” the Secret Service announced Wednesday. The special designation was approved by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and means law enforcement agencies will dramatically beef up security for the Jan. 6, 2025, tally – in an effort to prevent another riot at the Capitol Building. “When an event is designated a National Special Security Event, the US Secret Service assumes its mandated role as the lead agency for the design and implementation of the operational security plan.” (NYPost)
2. A Venezuelan Gang Is Expanding Its Deadly Reach to the U.S.: U.S. law-enforcement officials had watched with alarm the spread of a Venezuelan gang known for dismembering rivals from Chile to Colombia. But the gang, known as the Tren de Aragua, seemed contained in Latin America. American officials fear the same pattern emerging in the U.S., where more than 700,000 Venezuelans have settled in the past four years. Tren de Aragua members are suspects in the shooting of two New York police officers, the killing of a former Venezuelan police officer in South Florida, and crimes from Chicago to Texas, law-enforcement authorities said. In all, there are now more than 100 investigations in the U.S. involving suspected members of Tren de Aragua, said a high-ranking Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. (WSJ)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law: The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better protection for owners in fraud cases and disputes. It also positions the UK as a leader in global digital asset regulation, boosting its economy and legal services. (BitcoinCom)
2. SEC Under Scrutiny: House Republicans Investigate Gensler’s Political Hiring Practices: U.S. House Republicans have launched an investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), focusing on allegations that the agency’s hiring practices may be influenced by political affiliations. The probe, led by GOP lawmakers Jim Jordan, Patrick McHenry, and James Comer, aims to determine whether the SEC has violated federal law by considering political ideology when filling senior positions. (Blockonomi)
-Central Bank Digital Currencies-
1. Central Bank Digital Currencies: Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Central bankers and other policymakers may argue that CBDCs are the future of money, but whether the end result is a waste of resources or a threat to fundamental freedoms, this future is not one that should be welcomed. Considering all signs currently seem to suggest that governments will push forward with CBDCs, it is up to the people to get involved in the conversation before the decision is made for them. (Cato) (AC-A freedom-perspective article on recharacterizing CBDCs as digital control.)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Spot bitcoin ETFs see $43 million in outflows, breaking two-day inflow run: Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. posted total daily net outflows of $43.97 million on Wednesday, ending a two-day streak of positive flows. (TheBlock)
-Economic Indicators-
1. US Stocks Close Sharply Higher on Tech Boost After CPI: US Stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, boosted by tech stocks as investors assessed the latest inflation data and its implications for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The S&P 500 rose 1%, extending its winning streak to three sessions, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq surged 2.2% (TradingEconomics)
-Security Incidents and Concerns-
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-Technology and Science-
1. Watch SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission conduct the first all-civilian spacewalk in history: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission finally launched on Tuesday, after a series of delays pushed back its commencement date. Now the crew of the private spaceflight are scheduled to take the first ever commercial spacewalk — and the entire thing will be livestreamed so we can watch it here from Earth. (Mashable)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index: India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. (BitcoinCom)
2. Why Bitcoin Mining Produced an Empty Block at Height 860932 Today: Bitcoin mining by Foundry USA today produced an empty block at block height 860932. Empty Bitcoin blocks, such as block 860932, are blocks that contain only the coinbase transactions and no additional transactions from the mempool. The mining of empty blocks usually occurs due to the technical delay between validating a block and receiving the transactions in the mempool. (CoinGape)
3. Anthony Scaramucci Teases New Bitcoin Book Featuring Foreword by Michael Saylor: Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, has hinted at his upcoming book The Little Book of Bitcoin. In a recent tweet, Scaramucci revealed that Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and a major Bitcoin supporter, has written the foreword for the book. Scaramucci praised Saylor as a “living legend” and expressed appreciation for his contribution to the book. (CoinSpeaker)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 31/100 (Down 6 pts)
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