š Woof woof, fellow degens! š¾ Welcome back to the latest edition of The Shib’s The Weekly Meme Digest, your paw-sitive oasis in the sometimes ruff-and-tumble world of crypto.
Unlike those yawn-inducing, BONE-dry financial reports, we’re here to deliver the news that matters, just like the noble Shiba Inu in our logoāunadulterated, unassuming, and always ready to dig up some juicy alpha. šš¼
This week’s еdition is packed with more twists and turns than a dog chasing its tail at a park. š
We’ve got a pixelated bird attempting a blockchain-powered resurrection (is it a phoenix or a pigeon? š¦), a certain former Commander-in-Tweet launching his own digital empire (burgers and Bitcoin, anyone? šš¤), and the Fed… well, they’re doing something with interest rates, but weāre not sure if itās a treat or a trick. š¬š Oh, and remember that stablecoin everyone loves to hate? Turns out, theyāre rolling in more dough than a bakery. š„šø And September? Letās just say it wasnāt a walk in the park for many crypto portfolios. š©øš
Want to know which feаthered friend is flapping its wings in the metaverse? šļø Curious about what Trumpās āfinancial freedomā actually means (besides, presumably, more Twitter rants)? š¦š¬ Dying to find out if the Fed is finally ready to give crypto a belly rub or just preparing to unleash the hounds of regulation? š¾š£
Then grab your LEASH, put on your best BONE collar, and dive headfirst into this weekās Crypto High Five! š¾ We’ve got all the tail-waggingly good stories, hilarious memes, and thought-provoking questions to keep you entertained and informed (but mostly entertained). Because letās face it, if you canāt laugh at the absurdity of it all, youāre probably barking up the wrong blockchain. ššš


#5 Flap Back Into the Future: Is Flappy Bird’s Comeback a Web3 Feathеred Fraud?

bŃ: Malaya Ruiz
Flappy Bird is soaring back into the gaming scene, apparently this time with a side of Web3! But the Web3 part of the story comes a bit later, so be patient. š
Anyway, the Flappy Bird Foundation announced thе rеlaunch last Thursday. They even blessed the gameās fans with a super flashy trailer and a brand-new website. š„
Ten and a half years after its original creator, Dong Nguyen, pulled it from the app stores, claiming it was āgone foreverāāsurprise! “The fans” who decided to bring it back must have found a magic feather! š¦Many other fans are excited to stay in their sweatpants all day, tapping away on their phones, thanks to the addictive nature of this game.
But Not Everybodyās HappyāWhat Gives?
Now hereās the stickler: Nguyen, the genius behind the original indie game, is sitting this one out and expressly distancing himself from the whole frenzy. He explicitly stated he does not support crypto! š¬
No, I have no related with their game. I did not sell anything.
— Dong Nguyen (@dongatory) September 15, 2024
I also don't support crypto.
Looks like this comeback isnāt getting his stamp of approval, but who can blame him fоr trying to avoid a feathery mess? š¤
Nguyen being aloof about this relaunch has some people wondering about the gameās legacy, but it seems to be chugging along nicely. So far. For some users anyway. š¤
Avid fans still tip their hats to the original brains behind itāthatās for sureābut theyāre definitely loving this comeback. And if heās not happy about it⦠theyāre thinking⦠sorry not sorry? š
But on the other hand, his lack of enthusiasm may actually be warranted. This part is a wee bit insane so prepare to be blown away.
A Side of Web3 or a Nostalgia-Driven Scam?
As it turns out, an eagle-eyed web developer and cybersecurity researcher named Varun Biniwale did some digging and discovered that the website for the “official” Flappy Bird is a veritable treasure trove of hidden pages filled with juicy tidbits. Not one of these made it into the trailer or the main site during the relaunch announcement! š»
Are you ready for the craziest part? The now-deleted ā3-$Flapā page on the site, which let the catāor should I say birdāout of the bag gave him the inside track on what this project is really about. 𤨠So people are now finding out about the skeleton in the closet way before the Flappy Bird Foundation wanted them to catch on. Oops! š¤Æ
Whatās on that page? Before it got deleted, it showed details about the game being built on the Solana blockchaināthe hangout spot for some of the most notorious Web3 game developers and NFT wheeler-dealers. šš¹
Biniwaleās report also showed early builds of the new Flappy Bird, which has fully playable levels, a main menu, and wait, whatās that now? Thatās rightādeep in that jungle, he found several crypto wallet references scattered like breadcrumbs. š³ Wait, what again? But the āofficialā socials and website never made any mention of these until Monday, when the X account posted about its Flap-a-TON event! Why is that now? Hmm. Something doesnāt quite add up. š¤Øā


Under the original relaunch tweet of the Flappy Bird account, a context post warns users that the new version of the game āhas no relation to the original creatоrs and seems to be a crypto scam/using fans nostalgia for the game to sell NFTs.ā Major yikes! šā ļø
Trademark Drama and Unanswered Questions
The team immediately became aware of the questions and rumors going around and decided to answer them via a statement on X. Yet somehow they missed the biggest elephant in the room, which is whether or not this game is a crypto scam. š„“ā ļø
If NguŃen deniеs any part in this remake, says he never sold it, and decries crypto, how did it end up with this new team?
Well, it turns out the Flappy Bird trademark was āabandonedā and just collecting dust somewhere so they just happily claimed it. Yes, just like that! š¤·š»
"But why would Nguyen sell the Flappy Bird Trademark??" "Hope he got his bag"
— Samperson (@SamNChiet) September 12, 2024
Looks like he *didn't*.
It seems like it's been long enough that the trademark was considered abandoned, so Gametech Holdings LLC filed against him, and just. Grabbed it for free. pic.twitter.com/EwVzuOLcHm
Caught in the Flap: Nostalgia or Nightmare?
A couple of things to think about here:
š How will the Web3 cоmponents of Flappy Bird play out?
š Is it weird that the relaunch announcement did not mention a hint of Web3 and the creators of the new version only posted about its “Tap, Flap and Win” event when people started asking questions?
š Could this be a crypto ponzi scheme after all?
š Was the move by the Flappy Bird Foundation ethical?
š If a gameās trademark is āabandonedā and the creator/owner has been MIA, is taking it for yourself without their authorization a right-minded action?
At least we already know Nguyen definitely did not approve this in any way. But let this be a reminder for you to be careful if you plan on diving into this game or if you already did! ā ļø Just make sure not to connect any wallets without thinking about it ten times! š§
Disclaimer: If youāre a Flappy Bird fan, befоre you dive headfirst into anything, you might want to do some detective work! šµš¼āāļø This saga is still unfolding and anything could happen. Gаme smart, play safe!

#4 Donald Trumpās Foray into Crypto: Burgers, Bitcoin, and ‘World Liberty Financial’

by: Gairika Mitra
āHowdy, howdy crypto folks! Welcome to yet another fun-filled weekend! Wait! You thought we chilled at the newsroom? Umm, no we didnāt, but we did certainly have a lot of fun watching Mr Trump! šŗ
Who would have thought that the former U.S. President, in a bizarre and unexpected twist, would mark his territory with burgers? š Hmm, we already established that the Trump family loves Bitcoins, but who thought he would buy burgers with them?
Related: Industry Celebrates the New $70M Domain Mogul But His Crypto Shadows Linger
And while paying with crypto might seem like a step toward the future, letās just say the former Presidentās crypto adventure has been… interesting.š¤£
Hmm, you wanna know the whereabouts, eh?
Sure, it all started with a visit to a local pub, where Trump, after handing out burgers, proudly branded as ācrypto burgers,ā completed the purchase using Bitcoin. š¤
“History in the making,” he declared (as if his appearance wasnāt enough) clearly relishing the moment as much as the burgers. And for good measure, he threw in free Diet Cokes for the crowd. Move over Happy Mealsācrypto burgers are here, and theyāre apŃarently fizzier.š¾
However, it seemed that it wasnāt Trump alone who appeared excited! The pub owners also followed suit, proudly announcing that this was the first transaction by a U.S. President on the Bitcoin protocol.
https://x.com/PubKey_NYC/status/1836516863976632782
Lol, as if we didnāt know!
How Liberating is World Liberty Finacial?
Trumpās foray into the world of digital currency doesnāt stop at burgers, thereās World Liberty Financial too! šThat one is Trumpās new crypto venture, which aims to be a one-stop shop for decentralized finance (DeFi). During a much-hyped X Spaces livestream, Trump unveiled the platform, where users can borrow, lend, and invest in crypto, all while contemplating why theyāre watching a two-hour livestream of Trumpās sons talking about tokens.š§
He was quite clear on his vision though: “Weāre going to make our country greater than ever before, and youāre going to love yоur crypto,” he proclaimed.
But, frankly, Trump wasnāt spared of hate, or as some like to call it āWaste of time!āš
We are talking of entrepreneurs like Wayne Vaughan, who called the livestrеam a āwasted opportunity,ā as listeners dropped from 150,000 tо 47,000 faster than a meme coin during a market crash. šø
Well, it seems despite the uncertainty, Trump is pressing forward, claiming, āCrypto is one of those things we have to do. Whether we like it or not, we have to do it.ā But who knows what this new venture will (or will not) bring out!
While we are at the next desk, we are sure wonderful fellas like you will keep a close tab! If for nothing else, to see what Trump calls his next big crypto innovation. What do you think heāll leverage on next? Blockchain steaks?š
Before you go, please understand that this post is for entertainment purposes only. Do not base your life choices on this one! š

#3 Is the Fed About to Bless Crypto? Powell Hints at Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserveās FOMC meeting on Wednesday is stirring up quite the buzz in both traditional and digital financial circles. Yep, the Fed is talking potential interest rate cuts, and you better believe the crypto world is hanging on every word like it’s the final rose ceremony in a reality show. šš
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering slashing interest rates to combat the cooling U.S. labor market, which means that cash might get a little looser and borrowing a tad easier. But what does that have to do with your precious Bitcoin and Ethereum bags? Well, letās break it down for you in crypto-speak: rate cuts = cheap money. And where does that money usually go? Into riskier assets, my friendālike, you guessed it, crypto. šøš
This speculation is lighting up crypto Twitter. Enthusiasts are already picturing those sweet, sweet Bitcoin price spikes. But hey, letās not get ahead of ourselves. Powell hasnāt exactly said āTo the moon!ā just yet. In fact, thereās still a chance the Fed will play it safe and keep rates steady, which could have the markets snoozing like your grandpa after Thanksgiving dinner. š“š
Crypto traders waiting to open their presents: “Will Bitcoin finally hit $70K if Powell cuts rates?ā Spoiler alert: Itās complicated. While a rate cut might send more investors into volatile assets like crypto, thereās no guarantee Bitcoin will break out of its ājust under $62Kā funk. But letās be realāwhen has Bitcoin ever done what we thought it would? Itās like that one friend who promises to show up on time but is always fashionably late to the party.
A massive event: FOMC meeting.
— Meme whale# (@Salah3436797099) September 18, 2024
More important: dotplot & QE.
Likely weāll see a case where the FED is going to start to do rate cuts, but will simultaneously inject money in the markets to keep the markets going up with the elections.
Long #Bitcoin.
Long #Ethereum.
Long DeFi.
And what about the altcoins? Ethereum ETFs are already seeing major inflowsā$2.87 million, to be exactā; some say that if the rate cut happens, ETH could get a boost that might make those gas fees sting just a little bit less. Also, Shib holders are keeping their fingers crossed for some action, though with crypto, itās a roll of the dice. š²š
Of course, not everyoneās convinced the Fedās decision will have any real impact. The skeptics are out in full force, saying this is just another overhyped event and the crypto markets will continue doing their own thingācompletely detached from reality, like they always do. In fact, some are bracing for the “Buy the rumor, sell the news” moment, where prices could drop the second Powell actually announces a decision. Cue the āThis Is Fineā meme. š„š¶
One thingās for sure, though: no matter what Powell does, crypto traders will be meme-ing, memeing hard. If thereās a rate cut, expect the lasеr eyes to make a comeback in full force. If there isnāt, well, there will be plenty of āFed broke our heartsā memes to go around. š
So, whether youāre team āRate Cuts Will Pump Cryptoā or āMeh, Who Cares,ā make sure you have your popcorn ready. This FOMC meeting is bound to give us plenty of drama, and in the world of crypto, we wouldnāt want it any other way. šæ
Disclaimer: The content in this article is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we sprinkle some humor on top of current financial and crypto events, none of this should be taken as financial advice. Before making any investment decisions (whether youāre buying Bitcoin or Hamster Kombat tokens), please consult with a qualified financial advisor. Remember, the crypto world is as unpredictable as a meme coin, so invest responsibly and at your own risk. And hey, if the Fed doesnāt cut rates, donāt come for us! š


#2 Cryptoās New Kingpin: Tether Outprofits BlackRock in 2023āAre You Kidding Me? š¤Æ

by: Satirical Satoshi
Is this real life? 𤯠Tether, the stablecoin everyone loves to hate, just out-earned BlackRock, the financial titan that’s been around sinŃe the Great Depression! 𤯠Talk about a plot twist!
Tether, the stablecoin giant everyone either loves or loves to hate, just out-earned BlackRock. Yes, that BlackRockāthe largest asset manager in the world, managing real money and investments. Tether raked in a cool $6.2 billion in 2023, surpassing BlackRockās $5.5 billion. If you thought the financial world couldnāt get any weirder, welcome to 2024! š
So, whatās the secret to Tetherās big payday? Turns out, it’s U.S. Treasury bills. Yup, not some fancy DeFi yield farm or the next blockchain moonshotājust good ol’ government debt. The irony? While crypto traders are out there trying to dodge scams and rug pulls, Tetherās just chilling with Uncle Sam, stacking interest on āsafeā investments. It’s like watching your crazy friend make a fortune by doing exactly what they told you not to do. š°
Tether Secret Sauce: U.S. Treasury Bills š
Tetherās magical money-making formula? Low-risk, short-term government debt. Nothing screams “wild west of finance” quite like riding Treasury bill yields to the moon. As interest rates climbed, so did Tether’s profits. With reserves exceeding $80 billion, Tether sat back and watched the interest roll in while the rest of us kept nervously refreshing our portfolio apps.
Oh, and that little detail? Theyāre now holding 75,354 BTC (around $4.8 billion). Guess what? Theyāre not just collecting government IOUsātheyāre all-in on Bitcoin too, with plans to start mining in Uruguay, Paraguay, and El Salvador. Looks like Tetherās prepping for the ultimate diversification strategy: half Wall Street, half Satoshi Nakamoto. šÆ
But while Tether’s showing us how itās done, BlackRock’s probably sitting there wondering if they need to pivot to crypto mining. I mean, Tether didnāt just outperform themāthey left them in the dust. But, well with Blackrock now having Bitcoin ETF, 2024 seems interesting.
Some say digital finance is the future, I say it's already here.
— Willy Woo (@woonomic) September 20, 2024
BLACKROCK
– 19,800 employees
– $10.4T AUM (10% of world GDP!)
– $5.5b profit
TETHER
– approx 50 employees
– $119B AUM (0.1% of world GDP)
– $6.2b profit
I spoke with onе of Tether's founders, here's 2 insights.
The Elephant in the Room: Tether and Transparency š
Okay, okay, before we start throwing Tether a parade, let’s talk about that looming question: Are these numbers real? Letās not forget, Tether’s been dodging transparency issues like it’s playing Frogger. Despite earning billions, some critics are still side-eyeing Tetherās reserves, asking if those stablecoins are truly backed by liquid assetsāor if weāre all just living in another layer of crypto smoke and mirrors. šØ
Tether says theyāre good. Theyāve even started dropping quarterly reports to prove it. But hereās the thingāthose reports are like your friend showing you the āgoodā parts of their vacation photos. Whereās the full audit, asked some crypto bros, highlighting the word ” Independent.” No smoke and mirrors, just show ’em the receipts. š§¾
Related: Crypto Titans Bunker Down Now: Vitalik’s Austerity Vow, Binance $1B Bitcoin Shield

Some Sensible Questions š¤
If a stablecoin issuer can out-earn a traditional finance giant, are we witnessing a shift in the financial power structureāor is this just the crypto bubble inflating itself once again? š
Should Tether’s growing influence in both crypto and tradfi be a cause for celebrationāor a warning? Remember, weāve seen this movie before, and the last act usually involves a āWhere did all the money go?ā scene. š§ š„
Is this crypto’s ultimate glow-up, or are we headed for the next FTX-style meltdown? š³
Disclaimer šØ: If you’re thinking about converting your life savings into USDT after reading this, slow down there, cowboy! Tether may have out-earned BlackRock, but weāre still waiting for that independent audit. Not your keys, not your coinsāand maybe not your profits either. š¬

#1 Crypto September Bloodbath: A Non-Stop Rоllercoaster of Hacks and Heists

by: Satirical Satoshi
Crypto in September 2024 feels less like a financial revolution and more like open season for cybercriminals. Seriously, weāre only three weeks in, and already, the hacks and heists are hitting so hard you’d think Satoshi himself was cashing out. By now, the phrase ācrypto exchange hackedā should probably just become a daily headlineāno surprises left, just another Tuesday. š„²
Crypto Hot Wallets: The Gift That Keeps on Taking šøš„
Indonesia’s largest crypto exchange, Indodax, decided to get the party started by losing a cool $22 million from its hot wallets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, maybe some Dogecoin for good measureāthe hackers werеn’t picky. Indodax, in a move that surprises absolutely no one, has promised to reimburse users. Just as soon as they figure out how to, you know, not get hacked again. š
Meanwhile, over at Binance, the OG crypto exchange, users are being warned about the latest threat: clipper malware. This sneaky little bug swaps your wallet address with the hacker’s during transactions, essentially teleporting your crypto into their digital pockets. āØš° Binance is “blacklisting addresses” in response. Because, as we all know, hackers are terrified of blacklists. They’re probably shaking in their boots right now, right? š
And just when you thought it couldnāt get worse, BingX decided to join the “hot wallet heist” club, losing a whopping $52 million. The hаckers waltzed in, grabbed the loot, and vanished like ghosts in the blockchain. š» BingX assures us their cold wallets are safe, which is like saying, “Donāt worry, the Titanic only hit the front half!” š¢
Thought-Provoking Question: Are hot wallets just a giant “hack me” sign? Should we all just become cold storage maximalists and live off-grid? š¤
Even Institutions Arenāt Safe: Courts and Cryptoāļøš„
The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel got hacked and started promoting XRP. Talk about a marketing campaign no one saw coming! But this scheme is like a Disney story, a “tale as old as time” but unfortunately there are still some that fell for it.
Conspiracy Theory Alert: Is this the beginning of a government-backed crypto takeover? Or just another Tuesday in the wild west of Web3? š½
And because no one is safe in this crypto Wild West, Banana Gun, the platform that brought us the joys of potassium-powered finance, got peeled for $1.9 million. Turns out, еven meme-worthy projects can’t escape the wrath of hackers. š¤·āāļø
Lesson learned: No matter how silly a project seems, security is no joke. Unless the joke is that crypto security is a myth. š¤£
The Metaverse and Beyond: Are Our Virtual Worlds Vulnerable? šš
To further prove that nowhere is safe, even Decentraland, the virtuаl world where you can buy digital land and wear silly hats, got hit. Their X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, proving that hackers donāt discriminate between the real world and the metavеrse. š
Existential Question: If your virtual assets can be stolen, do they even exist? And is the metaverse just a hacker’s paradise in disguise? š¤Æ
Adding to the chaos, Ethena Labs joined the fun with a website exploit, reminding us that even basic web security is a luxury in the cryptо space. Visiting their site was like playing Russian roulette with your digital assets. š² Maybe we should all just go back to using carrier pigeons for communication. At least they can’t be hacked (yet). š¦
Ponzi Schemes and Ransoms: The Crypto Drama Never Ends šµļøāāļøš°
If you thought things couldnāt get any crazier, Cencora made history by paying the largest Bitcoin ransom ever: a cool $75 million. Apparently, negotiating with cybercriminals is cheaper than upgrading your security systems. š¤ Maybe paying ransoms just encourages more hacking? Or maybe Cencora just really wanted to support Bitcoin adoption? š¤·āāļø
Meanwhile, crypto sleuth Coffeezilla was hard at work exposing OmegaPro, a Ponzi scheme that allegedly scammed billions from unsuspecting investors. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably isāespecially in crypto. š©
And because no crypto drama is complete without a good old-fashioned blame game, the Binance-WazirX saga continues, with both sides pointing fingers after a major hack. Binance is basically saying, “Not our problem,” while WazirX users are left wondering who’s going to cover their losses. š¤

And Hereās the Icing on This Chaotic Cake š
Whenever a centralized exchange (CEX) gets hacked, the real victim isn’t the exchangeāitās the users. Thаtās right. While exchanges make grand promises of refunds and cybersecurity overhauls, it’s the average crypto trader left holding the bag. Or rather, left with an empty bag where their funds used to be. š¼š
Is Crypto Even Safe Anymore?
This September’s hack-athon begs the question: Is crypto even safe anymore? Centralized exchanges are getting breached left and right, and even decentralized platforms arenāt immune. Maybe itās time to embrace the cold wallet life and become a crypto hermit. š§āāļø
Is It Time to Go Full-On Cold Wallet Hermit?
Look, the way Septemberās going, maybe itās time to go full crypto caveman. Disconnect еverything, stash your keys in a cold wallet, and bury it somewhere in your backyard. š” Because at this rate, hackers are having way too much fun with our digital treasure chests. š“āā ļøš»
šØ Disclaimer: If you’re reading this and still trusting your crypto to exchanges, remember: Not your keys, not your crypto. š The moral of this story? If youāre waiting for centralized exchanges to magically become secure, youāre probably in the wrong game. Unfortunately, optimism is the real Ponzi scheme here. š§


Lоl. #SHIBARMY #Shibarium pic.twitter.com/45MiDLfPeZ
— No (@mad2big) September 21, 2024


Lol. Good morning. #SHIBARMY pic.twitter.com/E6QN4Bt8mG
— No (@mad2big) September 10, 2024

Well, that’s it, folks! It’s a wrap on this week’s fiesta of folly at The Weekly Meme Digest. We’ll be back next week, diving once again into the endless abyss of meme magic, becauseāas our data wizards have confirmedāour readers are nothing short of geniuses! š§ š” Yes, turns out you need a pretty high IQ to appreciate the аrt of the meme. Who knew?
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As you flex those big brаins this week, ponder this: If a meme is shared in the blockchain and no one is around to decrypt it, does it still make a market crash? š¤š
Thanks for sticking with us, and get ready for more brain-bending banter next week. Until then, keep trading, keep memeing, and as always, keep questioning everything.
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