GM, frens! We’re standing at a historical mark in the crypto journey, with the markets buzzing louder than ever.

Optimism is in the air, coins are on the rise, and it feels like the start of something big 👀 

Today we’ll be talking about:

• 💲 Crypto market is BOOMING: industry MC PUMPS to $3 trillion

• 🐶 Dog memes and government schemes: Elon Musk’s DOGE department

• 🥷 The dark side of crypto fame – a shocking case in Montreal

• 🔒️ Polymarket under siege? FBI confiscates CEO’s phone

But first, our W3oF portfolio status: 

Despite all the buzz and good news flooding the market, our portfolio mostly stayed put - classic, right?

Like a true shitcoiner’s portfolio: the moment you sell, that’s when the pump begins. Guess the market’s just waiting for us to make the first move! 🥹 

But hang tight, frens. Sometimes, that’s just how it goes.

Crypto market boom: industry MC PUMPS to $3 trillion

The crypto market just hit a new milestone, smashing through $3 trillion! This explosive rally comes in the wake of the recent U.S. elections, with investor optimism for a crypto-friendly atmosphere lighting up the market.

Let’s talk about what’s driving this juicy pump 👇️ 

$90K 🤯 

• BTC has been riding the election wave, pushing past $90,000 and potentially eyeing the $100K mark. And the pump isn’t just hype - it’s a signal.

• With a growing number of pro-crypto lawmakers, the market’s feeling that regulatory headwinds might finally ease up.

“BTC hitting $100K by year’s end” - remember when people saying this sounded ridiculous?

Well, it’s not just wishful thinking anymore, as it’s absolutely within reach 🤯 

Altcoins are joining the party

As per custom, smaller coins are also getting a piece of the action, with some altcoins seeing around a 30% rise.

Also in the meantime, crypto ETFs are seeing huge interest, with institutions pouring in a record BILLIONS since the election 🪙 

Rumors are circulating about possible moves to bolster the U.S. crypto landscape, potentially including the promised “strategic bitcoin reserve” 💵 

While it’s still uncertain if that’ll materialize, the idea alone has people talking, adding fuel to the market’s optimism.

Echoes of 2021

The market’s going through a serious rally, but some are looking back at the last major bullrun in 2021, which eventually led to a cooldown.

Plus, while the prices are pumping, some sectors - like NFTs - are still in recovery mode, showing that the ecosystem isn’t without its weak spots.

• With added interest in real-world asset tokenization, ETFs, blockchain payments and many other metas- a huge momentum is definitely building 🏎️ 

• And if it keeps up, we might be staring down a whole new era of crypto gains, one that surpasses 2021’s highs and rewrites the rules. This time around, it’s could be about more than just hype.

• Institutional players are locked in, regulation is potentially softening, and the tech is more mature.

From retail to whales, everyone’s betting that this could be the big one - the bull run that makes the others look like warmups.

Dog memes and government schemes: Elon Musk’s DOGE department

Elon Musk - the man who brought us cars in space, a chaotic Twitter takeover, and Dogecoin pumps - is now going to be (sort of) part of the U.S. government.

• Thanks to a wild series of moves by Donald Trump, Musk has officially been put in charge of the “Department of Government Efficiency” dubbed the “D.O.G.E Agency” 🐶 

• Musk’s pathisn’t exactly the typical political ladder. After throwing support (and a fat stack of cash) behind Trump’s re-election campaign, Musk snagged the nod to lead this new “efficiency” department. Trump pitched Musk as the man who could shake up government spending (and probably, generate some votes).

The DOGE mission: less bureaucracy, more drama?

According to Musk, the DOGE agency will bring transparency to government spending, with “every action posted online” 📱 

For his followers, this is classic Elon - disrupting the status quo and doing it publicly. But let’s not forget that Musk’s version of transparency might range from cryptic tweets, shifting plans, to crazy plans that don’t always pan out.

This time, though, it could put taxpayers on the line, instead of Tesla stockholders 🤔 

The DOGE Office, however, isn’t technically an official government agency.

• Instead, it’s an advisory board led by Musk and former GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

• According to Trump, this commission will “provide advice and guidance from outside of Government” with goals that include “dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excess regulations, cutting wasteful expenditures, and restoring federal agencies”.

Sort of a hype-heavy task force with Musk as its star 🤷‍♂️ 

• Trump has ambitiously set July 4, 2026, as the deadline for the commission’s work to be completed - though Musk confidently posted on social media that he expects to “be done much faster”.

• Exactly how this commission will operate, and with what budget, remains unknown.

• Musk and Ramaswamy’s talk of “massive downsizing” has raised eyebrows, especially with Musk’s public support for reducing federal agencies’ budgets by up to 75% - a move that would need Congressional approval to even be considered 🙃 

The agenda

So far, Musk’s agenda remains vague, and there’s no telling if this office is here to make real cuts or just make headlines. Fans are hoping Musk’s vision will shake up D.C., finally bringing the “efficiency” Washington’s been missing.

By putting Musk in charge, the administration is creating a perfect distraction, with Musk’s personality and meme cred drawing attention away from the usual political grind. And for the crypto crowd, it’s a strange kind of win, seeing their own meme culture take root in one of the most unexpected places 🫠 

• On the flip side, Musk’s appointment is yet another sign of a government increasingly driven by populism and personality.

• Between Trump’s unpredictable leadership and Musk’s flashy, meme-heavy style, the DOGE feels more like a publicity stunt than a serious policy effort.

• While it’s entertaining to watch, the growing trend of populist theatrics and headline grabbing appointments should give everyone pause.

During this time, Dogecoin itself has been on a wild tear. The coin shot up over 140%, cruising past $0.40 and sparking major FOMO. Crypto Twitter’s blowing up with memes and moonshot predictions.

For dog themed shitcoin holders, it’s another wild ride courtesy of Musk - whether the DOGE ends up a serious play or just one of Elon’s latest schemes.

The dark side of crypto fame – a shocking case in Montreal

In a world where crypto gains are celebrated and shitcoin influencers rise to fame, this recent event brings a chilling reality check.

• Kevin Mirshahi, a 25-year-old crypto influencer with a following on Telegram, met a tragic end in Montreal’s Île-de-la-Visitation Park.

• Known for his involvement in the Telegram group called Crypto Paradise Island, Mirshahi's death sheds light on the risks that some crypto enthusiasts and influencers face in the real world 🥷 

“The trenches” turn deadly

Mirshahi's influence went beyond just trading advice 🤐 

His name became attached to a token called Marsan ($MRSR), which saw its price skyrocket to around $5 before a dump (unsurprisingly) brought it crashing down 🙄 

The token’s downfall reportedly left many young investors, aged 16 to 20, with empty pockets, feeding into accusations of a pump-and-dump scheme. As Mirshahi continued to flaunt his crypto ventures, regulators took notice, and Quebec’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) launched an investigation into his activities.

While regulators were on Mirshahi’s trail, his disappearance in June - along with a group of friends - sparked both mystery and controversy.

• The abduction raised eyebrows in the crypto world, especially as his associates were found alive, leaving Mirshahi’s whereabouts unknown until his body was discovered months later 🫣 

• Authorities remain tight-lipped on whether his crypto dealings were directly tied to his tragic fate, but the timing and circumstances are hard to ignore.

• Also just days before his body was identified, Toronto saw another crypto-linked kidnapping where Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi, was abducted and held for a $720,000 ransom 🪙 Fortunately, Skurka was released after paying up.

Clearly, as crypto adoption grows, so does the attention from both legit and shady operators, with attackers targeting investors and influencers alike.

For a space that often prides itself on being decentralized and open, the dangers lurking in the shadows are very real.

With incidents of kidnapping, scams, and even murder on the rise, it’s becoming clear that sometimes you not only risk the charts, but also your life 🤫 

Polymarket under siege? FBI confiscates CEO’s phone

Polymarket has been on everyone’s radar for a while now, and for good reason.

This prediction market made waves by letting users bet on real-world events - from elections to market moves – all on the blockchain.

We've talked about its game-changing approach before, but it looks like things just got a whole lot spicier 🌶️ 

• Recently, the FBI seized the phone of Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, sending shockwaves across the crypto and betting communities.

• This isn’t just about one man’s device getting snagged; it’s about the potential clash between blockchain innovation and old-school regulatory frameworks.

Let's break down what’s known so far, why the FBI got involved 🤔 

The FBI’s recent raid, which included seizing founder Shayne Coplan’s phone, came after months of scrutiny.

• For months, whispers circulated that Polymarket was under the government’s watchful eye, especially for allowing U.S. users to bet on political outcomes without being fully compliant with regulations.

• Despite shelling out $1.4 million to the CFTC last year to stay on the right side of the law, Polymarket’s alleged lax approach to user verification - particularly in the realm of anti-money laundering (AML) protocols - seems to have put it back on the radar. Or at least, that’s the official version.

Now, Coplan himself has suggested that this latest raid wasn’t just about compliance but could be a touch of political payback.

With Polymarket making election predictions that didn’t always align with mainstream polling, it’s easy to see how the platform’s independence might ruffle feathers in certain circles 🤔 

• As Coplan put it, the raid felt like an attempt to silence a "non-partisan" platform, one that’s more interested in market-driven predictions than any agenda 😑 

• Whether it’s politics or protocol, Polymarket’s situation shows just how fine the line is between decentralization ideals and regulatory reality.

Playing the middle ground between innovation and compliance in the industry is becoming more like walking a tightrope. With the Feds waiting at the bottom.

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Thoughts on the market, by Aylo:

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That's all for now, frens.

We'll meet in a week! And remember, the market conditions are temporary, but our commitment to building a better DeFi is here to stay. Thanks for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you back next week. Cheers!

Yours, The 🔥 Team

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