πŸ€‘ Crypto Kidnappers Foiled by Empty Wallet πŸ€‘

A 26-year-old TikTok influencer, no doubt a titan of the digital realm with a whopping 40,000 followers, was the latest target in this troubling trend. According to local outlet Europe 1, the poor soul was abducted late Friday night while returning home in Juvisy-sur-Orge, a residential commune in the southern suburbs of Paris. He was forced into a stolen vehicle by four men, and then reportedly beaten and tortured. Ah, the humanity! 😱

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bonanza: A Tale of Wealth and Wits! πŸ’°βœ¨

In a delightful twist of fate, the Tokyo-based company procured 1,112 BTC for a princely sum of $117.2 million, at an average price of $105,435 per Bitcoin. CEO Simon Gerovich, ever the showman, announced this on X, as if it were the latest gossip from the high society of cryptocurrency. This purchase has propelled its holdings above Coinbase’s modest 9,267, according to the ever-reliable BitcoinTreasuries.com.

Gold Rush: Will it Hit $4,000? πŸ€‘

A picture of a gold bar, because why not?

With the geopolitical situation resembling a bad game of Risk, gold is looking like a safe bet. It’s already had a cracking year, rising over 20% and breaking all-time highs with reckless abandon πŸ“ˆ. But the clever folks at Bank of America think it’s got more room to grow.

Brasil’s Crypto Comedy: From Tax Break to 17.5% Levy πŸ€‘πŸ’°

Under this new regime, whether you’re a humble trader or a crypto tycoon, all crypto assets, be they in self-custody wallets or stashed overseas, shall be subject to the taxman’s gaze. Brazilian investors must now declare their gains quarterly, with the consolation of offsetting losses from the past five quarters. But beware, for this window of mercy shall narrow from 2026 onward. 😒

Crypto Chaos: A Delicious Mess!

Bitcoin, that grande dame of cryptocurrencies, has fallen below its 30-day moving average. Oh dear, short-term caution is advised, traders! But fear not, for long-term sentiment remains buoyed by those dashing institutional inflows and a rise in treasury allocations. It’s all very grown-up, really. πŸ’Ό

Argentina: Cardano’s New Crypto Paradise, Says Hoskinson

Hoskinson stated, “Argentina is likely going to be the first country of the modern era to have private money over central banks.” He added that nearly $100 billion of Argentina’s $700 billion GDP is now in crypto, crediting much of this transformation to President Javier Milei. Hoskinson even called Milei “the prince that’s promised,” a notable departure from his far more critical remarks on other national leaders like El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele.

Bitcoin’s Sudden $1.3 Billion Rebound πŸ€‘

For two consecutive weeks, the tides of fortune had flowed away from this esteemed cryptocurrency, leaving many to wonder if its star had finally begun to wane. But alas, dear reader, the market, much like a lady’s heart, is a fickle thing, and sentiments can shift with the wind. And so, as the week drew to a close, a most welcome resurgence was observed, with strong capital flows returning to BTC ETFs, like a suitor returning to his beloved.