Crypto: A Descent into Madness?

Like a force of nature, Ethereum surges forward, leaving all who dare oppose it in its wake. A 22% rally, a number that defies comprehension, has catapulted this behemoth to dizzying heights, with the price now hovering above $3,600 like a specter of unrelenting optimism. The siren’s call of $4,000 beckons, an irresistible force that draws all who dare to dream of untold riches.

Crypto Thieves Run Amok 🤑

According to Chainalysis, a company that apparently makes a living by analyzing the goings-on in the crypto world, digital assets theft this year had been “more devastating” than the entirety of 2024, with over $2.7 billion worth of funds stolen from crypto services so far. I whistled softly to myself as I read the numbers – it seemed that the crypto thieves were having a banner year.

Bitcoin’s Aussie Dream

A happy Aussie homeowner, with a bitcoin-backed mortgage

But, alas, dear borrower, be warned: the firm’s benevolence only stretches so far. You’ll need to cough up repayments in cash or crypto, with no early exit penalties to speak of 🚫. And, to mitigate the capricious whims of bitcoin’s volatility, the loan is capped at a 60% loan-to-value (LVR) ratio 📊. Should the price of bitcoin plummet, fear not, dear borrower, for you’ll receive a 30-day notice to adjust the LVR by fiat repayment, additional collateral, or a Bitcoin top-up 💸. And, in the worst-case scenario, only a partial sale of your beloved BTC will occur, leaving your home safe and sound 🏠.

Is Elon Musk’s New AI Revealing Crypto Secrets? 🤔🚀

Our artistic detective, NARDO (a.k.a. @PepenardoStudio), was swift to unveil a most fascinating correlation: Ani’s gothic-lolita getup—corseted, fishnetted, and replete with dual ponytails—evokes the spirit of none other than the illustrious “Bitcoin Girl” from the infamous 2017 Counterparty trading card CCGBTCONE. “Am I the only one seeing this connection?” he proclaimed on X, nudging Musk like a cheeky muse for good measure. 🎨

🚨 Bitcoin Dominance Topped? ETH/BTC Breakout Spells Trouble for BTC! 😱

Эфириум [ETH] вырос на 44% с минимумов в начале июля, на $2,373. Он торговался на уровне $3,426 на момент написания статьи, и увеличение институционального спроса и потока инвестиций в ETF могут продолжить этот рост.

Is Cat in a Dog’s World [MEW] Really Ready to Pounce? 😂🐾

This bold little creature, the cat in a dogs world [MEW], basked in the sun, rallying 22% and breaking free from a gloomy multi-month downtrend! Just picture it, reaching for the stars at a dazzling $0.00406 before deciding, “Nah, let’s keep it casual,” and settling back at $0.0039. 🎉