Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, known for his involvement and influence within the industry. As the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Musk has garnered significant attention for his interest and support of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. While his statements and actions have had a notable impact on the market, it is important to approach his involvement with a critical lens, considering the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies. Musk's tweets and public endorsements have often led to significant price fluctuations, causing both excitement and concern among investors.


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Sheila Warren to Lead Crypto Council for Innovation

Former World Economic Forum executive Sheila Warren is now CEO of Washington-based lobbying group Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI). Last July, CCI co-hosted a bitcoin-focused virtual event featuring Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood.

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Fake Grimacecoin Jumps 285,000% After McDonald’s’ Tesla Joke

"Grimacecoin," a token created after a McDonald’s joke tweet, surged as much as 285,641% for a few hours Wednesday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted, “I will eat a happy meal on TV if McDonald’s accepts Dogecoin," to which McDonald's replied, “Only if Tesla accepts grimacecoin,” referencing its purple mascot fashioned after a taste bud. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest instance of Musk's influence on the meme economy.

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Dogecoin Surges as Payments Go Live on Tesla Store

Dogecoin (DOGE) payments went live on the Tesla store during Asian hours Friday, with prices seeing an 11% increase shortly afterward. This comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric-car maker would accept dogecoin as payment for its merchandise in December. Earlier this year, Tesla started accepting bitcoin.

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Resumen del mercado: un año en revisión: recordando la caída del Bitcoin impulsada por el miedo, la incertidumbre y la incertidumbre

A medida que los Mercados de Cripto avanzaban en abril y mayo, muchos compradores comenzaron a retirar sus activos, ya que el miedo, la incertidumbre y la duda ("FUD") abrumaban a los operadores. Las preocupaciones incluían los impuestos sobre las ganancias de capital de los EE. UU. sobre los activos digitales, la huella ambiental de Bitcoin y una prohibición total de la minería de Cripto en China.

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Week Ahead: What’s Next for BTC Price, Possible Global Crypto Crackdowns, Alternatives to Bitcoin

Exploring what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as hopes of a Santa Claus Rally bringing BTC to $100K seem dim, and central banks around the world considering potentially banning crypto. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggests dogecoin is better than bitcoin for payments, but is it true?

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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan

Dogecoin surged as much as 33% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the electric-car maker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its merchandise. This comes as Tesla experimented with bitcoin earlier this year. "The Hash" team discusses Musk's latest tweet moving the crypto markets in an ongoing testament to his influence.

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Elon Musk Named Time Magazine’s 2021 'Person of the Year'

Time Magazine has named Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as "Person of the Year" for 2021, a year that saw his electric vehicle company become the world's most valuable carmaker. "The Hash" panel discusses Musk's influence on the crypto market and contributions to the wider society.

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Why We Should Take Memecoins Seriously

Dogecoin, a dog-themed cryptocurrency, has surged over 6,000% year-to-date thanks in part to the support of Elon Musk and other celebrities. Its origins as a “joke” make it the first memecoin, going overlooked by mainstream media and financial experts as a “shitcoin.” But is it time to take DOGE seriously?

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