https://blossom.primal.net/cfe2bc93274922d785f8788d43909cef9b7b41b1746dac5d80b0a3be3b931977.png BTC Daily Intelligence Bulletin (DIB) Block: 909,019 DTG/ICOD: 1200Z 07Aug2025 Precedence: Routine (RR) Controls: Public Release QQQQ __________________________ BLUF: Tariffs Terrorize the World / Trump, Putin to Meet on Ukraine / New Virus in China / US Army Sergeant Shoots 5 at Fort Stewart / Arson at ICE Facility in WA / Can Trump Federalize DC? / New EO Allows Retirement Fund to Buy Crypto / Roman Storm Guilty of Unlicensed Transmitter / BRICS Considers Tariff Response / Firmware Suspect on Laptops / How will Our Kids Use AI? / Bitcoin Miners Hit By Tariffs Market Data: Price: 1 BTC= $116,266, 34.46 oz Gold, .27 Median US House 24hr Hi: $116,841 / Lo: $113,631 Volume: 60B (Up 2%) Mkt Cap: $2.31T (Up 2%) HashRate: 970 EH/s Avg Fee Rate: 1 sats/vBtye (Down 50%) ---Reports--- -International Events- 1. Trump's Tariff Tsunami Reshapes Global Trade As US Households Face Rising Costs: As of this week, sweeping new tariffs of 10% to 41% are in effect for 69 countries, with transshipment penalties of 40% and steel tariffs at 50%. These policies, rolled out under the guise of "reciprocity," are the most aggressive U.S. trade measures in nearly a century. (IBTimes) 2. Trump-Putin Meeting on Ukraine Scheduled: A diplomatic meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine is set for next week. (BBC) 3. China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill: Authorities had reported more than 7,000 cases of the virus as of Wednesday, mostly in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Foshan. The virus is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and can cause fever and joint pain. (CNN) -US Events- 1. U.S. Army sergeant suspected of shooting, wounding five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia: A U.S. Army sergeant shot and wounded five soldiers with a personal handgun on Wednesday at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield near Savannah, Georgia, before he was subdued by other soldiers and arrested, military officials said. All five soldiers were listed in stable condition following the incident and are expected to recover. The suspect was identified as Quornelius Radford, 28, an active-duty sergeant specializing in automated logistics and assigned to a supply unit of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. (Reuters) 2. Arsonist Attacked Washington ICE Field Office: The unidentified suspect first threw a rock through a window of the Yakima building before lighting a blaze in the rear of the property on Saturday. (Breitbart) 3. Trump hints he will federalize DC soon, bring in National Guard after ‘Big Balls’ attack: He also said that he is considering taking control of the Washington, D.C. police and using the National Guard to stop the violence. Referring to the recent beating of the former DOGE worker, a teenager whose real name is Edward Coristine, Trump said, "We just almost lost a young man, beautiful, handsome guy that got the hell knocked out of him the night before last." (Fox) -Regulatory and Legal- 1. Trump to sign executive order today opening path for crypto, private equity in 401(k) plans: The executive order reportedly directs the U.S. Labor Department to let 401(k)s hold crypto and instructs the SEC to help ease access. (Bloomberg) 2. Jury convicts Roman Storm on unlicensed money transmission: A Manhattan federal jury found Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm guilty of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. He will not face prison time. (CryptoSlate) -CBDCs/World Currencies/Strategic Reserves- 1. Trump Tariff Blitz Shakes Global Trade Table Overnight, BRICS Plots Pushback: BRICS countries are “meeting to craft a coordinated response.”. A trade standoff between the U.S. and BRICS could push some countries toward crypto-based trade alternatives. Investors are already speculating on how decentralized finance might benefit from tighter traditional trade routes. (Blockonomi) -Institutional Concerns- NSTR -Economic Indicators- 1. US 10-Year Yield Edges Higher: The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note edged up to around 4.25% on Thursday, rising for a third straight session after a weak auction of new 10-year notes fueled concerns over long-term inflation risks. (TradingEconomics) 2. Wall Street Rises on Apple Boost, Earnings Optimism: US stocks climbed on Wednesday as investors responded to strong corporate earnings and a major announcement from Apple. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, the Dow added 82 points, and the Nasdaq gained 1.2%, driven by a 5% surge in Apple shares after the company announced a $100 billion | 857,030 BTC boost to its US manufacturing investment. (TradingEconomics) -Security Concerns- 1. ‘Critical’ firmware-level vulnerabilities found in laptops commonly used by security specialists: Security researchers on Tuesday detailed a series of vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to steal sensitive data from devices using Broadcom’s ControlVault, a special chip widely used in security-focused Dell laptops. (TheRecord) -Technology and Science- 1. Should Kids Use ChatGPT AI For School? Parents Are Divided: Two-thirds of American students now use AI for schoolwork multiple times a week. Emerging neuroscience research suggests that relying on AI for language tasks may lead to reduced engagement in the prefrontal cortex — the brain region responsible for reasoning, attention, and decision-making. In short, when AI does the thinking, our brains may start checking out. The real opportunity lies in guided exposure. The real test is whether we’ll teach them to use it wisely, and make sure they don’t lose the cognitive muscle that built our brightest ideas in the first place. (Forbes) (AC-Key article showing the human penchant for using tools to either become lazy or to become better humans. Many choose the former, while the future belongs to the latter.) -Bitcoin Community- 1. US Bitcoin miners face 21% rig cost surge after Trump’s tariff goes live: A 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, formally enacted by the Trump administration on August 7, is reshaping the economics of crypto mining in the United States. The strategic direction remains unclear, and the impact of the new tariff structure is expected to unfold as miners evaluate logistics, power contracts, and capital allocation in the weeks ahead. (CryptoSlate) -Bitcoin Sentiment- 1. 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