Banks, Blockchains, and Staking: Tolstoy Wouldn’t Believe What’s Happening to Crypto! šŸ˜²šŸ“ˆ

Their website, perhaps written by a Tolstoyan character with too much time in the drawing room, declares proudly: ā€œSSK is the first U.S.-listed ETF that gives you exposure to Solana (SOL), enhanced by staking rewards innate to the blockchain. Built by REX-Osprey, SSK unlocks staking rewards through the ease and transparency of the ETF structure.ā€ One imagines Rostov, fortune lost at cards, nodding appreciatively at any mention of ā€˜exposure’ or ā€˜ease’.

Brazil’s PIX-tastrophe: The $100M Heist šŸ¤‘

According to a report by the AP (because who doesn’t love a good Associated Press story?), the hackers targeted Brazil’s PIX payment system. For those who don’t know, PIX is like the Venmo of Brazil – but instead of just sending your roommate money for rent, you can send millions of dollars to hackers. Convenient, right? šŸ¤‘

Bitcoin: The “Calm” Before the Chaos – Is It Finally Ready for the Big Breakout? šŸ¤”šŸš€

Bitcoin, in its infinite wisdom, managed to close above not one, but TWO significant levels over the past few days, notching its highest weekly close in history. Apparently, the crypto king has decided to aim for a return to its old playground, the $109,000 territory, after flirting with this area for a solid four days. But don’t get too excited; it’s just a warm-up.

US Government’s Ethereum Shuffle: A Sign of Bigger Plans? šŸ¤”

On the surface, this transfer might seem as inconsequential as a leaf in a vast forest, especially when compared to the federal government’s $650 million Ethereum stockpile. However, this is the first time since the early days of the Trump administration that the government has moved assets to an exchange, and it might just be a harbinger of things to come. šŸ€

Semler Scientific Buys 187 Bitcoin! How Much Did They Spend? You Won’t Believe It!

The company filed an update with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, revealing they spent a *whopping* average of $106,906 per Bitcoin. Yep, you read that right. That’s the cost of a small mansion, except it’s virtual. But hey, no one’s judging. It’s like they bought the Bitcoin equivalent of rare Beanie Babies in the 90s. (Maybe it’s a good investment? Who knows!)