📷 BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB)
Block: 931,986
DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 13Jan2026
Precedence: Routine (RR)
Controls: Public Release
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BLUF: Iran Turmoil Continues / Canada Courts China / Milei Repays the US Loan / Mississippi's Largest Synagogue Burned Down / $700M in Somali Cash Went Through Minneapolis Airport / Banks Win on Crypto Interest Battle / Dems Try Their Own Crypto / New Bill May Protect Bitcoin Devs / Central Bankers Join in Powell's Defense / Venezuelan Bitcoin In the Wind / Gold, Silver at ATHs, Stocks Up / Another Wrench Attack in France / Freedom Tech in Iran / Post-Quantum Bitcoin Tested
Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $91,922, 20.23 oz Gold, .21 Median US House
24hr Hi: $92,567 / Lo: $90,055
Volume: 72B (Up 129%)
Mkt Cap: $1.83T (Up 1%)
HashRate: 1 ZH/s
Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Even)
---Reports---
-International Events-
1. Iran Protests Escalate Amid High Death Toll and US Tensions: Iranian security forces continued a violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests, with activists reporting at least 599 deaths since demonstrations began over two weeks ago, including widespread arrests and internet blackouts to suppress communication. President Trump threatened military action if the protests persist, while Iran's Foreign Minister stated the country is prepared for dialogue but warned against US interference in internal affairs. Trade partners with Iran now face 25% US tariffs on imports, effective immediately, as Trump aims to intensify economic pressure on the regime. (NPR)
2. As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties: The push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who arrives Wednesday, is part of a major rethink as ties sour with the U.S. — the world’s No. 1 economy and long the largest trading partner for Canada by far. (AP)
3. Argentina Repays $2.5 Billion Swap Deal to the U.S.: Argentina repaid the $2.5 billion it drew down from a $20 billion swap line President Javier Milei signed with the administration of President Donald Trump, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced over the weekend. (Breitbart)
-US Events-
1. Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins: A fire heavily damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship in northeast Jackson that the Ku Klux Klan bombed in 1967 because the rabbi supported civil rights. Investigators did not immediately release the name of the suspect or the charges the person could face. (MississippiToday)
2. Federal Officials Probe $700M in Cash Flagged Leaving Minneapolis Airport Over Two Years: The cash, mostly transported by a small group of couriers of Somali descent on routine flights to Amsterdam and then Dubai, totaled approximately $342.37 million in 2024 and $349.4 million in 2025 from the Minneapolis airport alone. (VinNews)
-Regulatory and Legal-
1. Banks Win Key Battle as Crypto Bill Bars Stablecoin Interest Payments: The provision, contained in Section 404 titled "Preserving Rewards for Stablecoin Holders," says that a "digital asset service provider may not pay any form of interest or yield (whether in cash, tokens, or other consideration) solely in connection with the holding of a payment stablecoin." (Decrypt) (AC-Don't underestimate the power of the banking cartel.)
2. Democrats Test Crypto Fundraising Reset With BlueVault Launch: BlueVault launched Monday as a crypto fundraising platform built specifically for Democratic political committees. The platform targets small-dollar crypto donors, positioning itself as infrastructure rather than a pro-crypto policy endorsement. (Decrypt) (AC-Not freedom money, but a grift.)
3. US Lawmakers Introduce Standalone Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers Ahead of Broader Crypto Legislation: Senators Lummis and Wyden introduce a standalone bill protecting non-custodial DeFi developers as the Senate prepares to mark up broader crypto market structure legislation this week. (CryptoNews)
-CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves-
1. Global Central Bankers Express ‘Full Solidarity’ With US Fed’s Powell Amid Trump Threats: The heads of global central banks, including the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, expressed 'full solidarity' with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell. They stated that the independence of central banks is crucial for price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens they serve. (GroundNews) (AC-The threat against one key central banker has the effect of coalescing all of them, bringing the cartel into the spotlight from the shadows. This alliance certainly does not like transparency and if understood correctly, wields economic power unrivaled in the world.)
2. SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that it remains unclear whether the U.S. government will move to seize the widely discussed Bitcoin holdings (600,000 BTC, or about $56 billion) rumored to be tied to Venezuela. (BitcoinMag)
-Institutional Concerns-
1. Bitcoin ETFs See $116.67M Net Inflow: On January 12, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $116.67 million in total net inflows. FBTC led with $111.75 million, while IBIT experienced a $70.66 million outflow. (CoinGecko)
-Economic Indicators-
1. Gold, Silver Hit New Highs as Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Key Macroeconomic Events: Silver sharply outperformed, jumping nearly 7% from Friday’s close to trade near $85. Gold, up 2.2%, set a new record high of $4,600. Bitcoin, in contrast, remained flat, down 0.2% over the past 24 hours. (Decrypt)
2. US 10-Year Yield Steadies Ahead of CPI: The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady around 4.18% on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest consumer inflation report, which could influence Federal Reserve policy. Markets currently price in two rate cuts this year, starting in June, but any upside surprise to inflation could constrain the central bank’s ability to ease. (TradingEconomics)
3. S&P Hits Fresh Record Amid Powell Probe: US stocks rebounded on Monday after an early sell-off, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, up 0.2% and the Nasdaq rising 0.3%, led by technology shares and Walmart. The Dow Jones recovered, adding 86 points, after dropping nearly 500 points at session lows. (TradingEconomics)
-Security Concerns-
1. Another Day, Another Crypto Wrench Attack in France: Armed assailants stormed a family home in Verneuil-sur-Seine on Friday evening, launching a brutal attack on a crypto investment executive and his family in what has become the latest "wrench attack" to rock France's crypto community. Three gunmen forced their way into the residence around nighttime, beating both parents before restraining the couple and their two children with cable ties. (Decrypt)
-Technology and Science-
1. Breaking the Blackout: Iranian Protestors Use Freedom Tech to Bypass Regime Crackdown: As Iran imposes sweeping internet restrictions, protestors are turning to Bitcoin-linked apps like Bitchat and its localized fork Noghteha — leveraging mesh networks and cypherpunk ideals to maintain communication amid the blackout. (BItcoinMag)
-Bitcoin Community-
1. Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet Launched: BTQ Technologies launched Bitcoin Quantum, a testnet using post-quantum signature (ML-DSA). This addresses long-term security risks and advances Bitcoin's upgrade planning. (CoinGecko)
-Bitcoin Sentiment-
1. Fear(0)/Greed(100) Index: 26/100 (Down 1 pt)
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