BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 902,409
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 23Jun2025
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran to Shut Down Hormuz Straight Following US Air Strikes / UN Security Council Meets to Discuss; Russia, China Condemn Strikes / Suicide Bomber Kills 20 in Damascus Church / Maduro 'Disappears' Economists, Shuts Down Crypto / US Threat Advisory After Air Strikes / Shooter at Michigan Church Killed By Guard / Norway To Ban Crypto Mining to Save Electricity / Texas SBR Bill Signed Into Law / More Companies Hodling Bitcoin / Europe Wants Their Gold Back From NY / Markets React to Mideast Tensions / Two Crypto Sites Hacked To Squeeze Your Keys / Robotaxis in Texas Need Driving Permit
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $101,455, 30.17 oz Gold, .24 Median US House
24hr Hi: $102,852 / Lo: $98,286
Volume: $63B (Up 34%)
Mkt Cap: $2.01T (Down 1%)
HashRate: 837 EH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 75%)
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-International Events-
1. Iran parliament votes to shut Hormuz strait in response to US attack raising fears of oil price shock: Trump’s decision to follow Israel by launching a US attack on Iran has set off a chain of events that analysts warned could drive prices up much further when markets open at 11pm UK time on Sunday. A fifth of the world’s oil consumption flows through the strait of Hormuz, which is a gateway out of the Persian Gulf. (TheGuardian)
2. UN Security Council meets on Iran as Russia, China push for a ceasefire: The U.N. Security Council met on Sunday to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East. (Reuters)
3. Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 20: The attacker entered Mar Elias Church in Dweila during a service and opened fire with a weapon before detonating an explosive vest. Officials added that he was affiliated with the jihadist group Islamic State (IS). (BBC)
4. As Venezuela’s currency crashes, Maduro locks up analysts, shuts down dollar trackers: In recent weeks, authorities have detained economists, analysts and digital platform operators who publish independent financial data, intensifying a campaign of repression aimed at concealing Venezuela’s worsening economic crisis. “The government wants to eliminate the parallel market without supplying enough dollars — and that’s impossible,” said exiled economist José Guerra, who heads the observatory. “They’re trying to control inflation while printing money without backing. Monetary liquidity increased 250% through May alone. That inevitably fuels more inflation.” The cryptocurrency exchange El Dorado has also shut down operations in Venezuela following the arrests. Now, many informal currency exchanges are being routed through platforms like Binance, in an effort to avoid digital surveillance and government crackdowns. (MiamiHerold) (AC-Lessons in how a tyranny cracks down on economic freedoms.)
-US Events-
1. Advisory warns of 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes: A National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warned of a heightened threat environment in the United States following military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. (GroundNews)
2. Suspect shot and killed by a security guard after a shooting at a Michigan church: A gunman opened fire during a service at a suburban Detroit church on Sunday, wounding one person before he was shot and killed by a security guard, police said. Kelly said a church member ran the suspect over with his truck, giving the security guard time to shoot him. Police described the suspect as a 31-year-old white male. (AP)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Norway Plans to Temporarily Ban New Bitcoin & Crypto Mining Centers to Conserve Energy: The government concluded that it was better to redirect electricity to other industries and economic sectors and that it would be better for the national interest. (BitcoinMag) (AC- Historically speaking, conservation of energy in an economy is not synonymous with freedom, growth or abundance for the population.)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Texas governor signs bill adding Bitcoin to official reserves: Texas becomes the first US state to commit public funds to a standalone Bitcoin reserve, aiming to treat BTC as a long-term strategic asset. Furthermore, only assets with a market capitalization exceeding $500 billion | 5,036,210 BTC are eligible for inclusion, a threshold currently met only by Bitcoin. (CoinTelegraph)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. $1.24 Billion | 12,491 BTC in Bitcoin Added to Corporate Treasuries This Week: Bitcoin is seeing a surge in corporate interest. In just five days from June 16 to 20, 18 companies added a combined 12,010 BTC to their treasuries. Two new firms, including Prenetics, began holding Bitcoin, starting with 187.4 BTC. Strategy led the purchases with a massive 10,100 BTC buy. That’s over $1 billion | 10,073 BTC in a single move. Other notable buys came from Metaplanet, The Blockchain Group, H100 Group, and The Smarter Web Company. (CoinGape)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Calls for European Nations to Repatriate Gold From US Amid Geopolitical Concerns: Germany and Italy are facing increasing pressure to relocate their gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy under President Donald Trump. (BitcoinCom)
2. US 10-Year Yield Holds Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held steady around 4.39% on Monday, extending its sideways trading pattern for more than a week as investors weighed escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap Hacked: Two major crypto websites — Cointelegraph and CoinMarketCap — have recently fallen victim to high-profile security threats. In response to these incidents, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has issued a warning, urging users to be cautious with wallet connections. While the hacked platform displayed a malicious pop-up notification attempting to trick users into verifying their crypto wallets, CoinMarketCap promptly removed the code. (CoinGape)
-Technology and Science-
1. Texas Passes New Law Requiring Permits for All Self-Driving Cars Starting September: Amidst this new law's approval, Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin which touts a fully autonomous ride-hailing experience for users in the city, with the company rolling out driverless rides using their Model Y. (TechTimes)
-Bitcoin Community-
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-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 47/100 (Down 7 pts)
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