yes some how the 2 gifs are suddenly broken through Steemit's cache... I notified and put the direct link to the two GIFS next to them...
Check out http://Plutus.it initiative...
The currency flow here is:
Steemit.com (steem/sbd) -> blocktrades (BTC)-> E-coin Balance -> E-coin card -> (web)shop
Yes you have to maually top it up.