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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GROK Token Interest Climbs; Former FTX Execs Will Reportedly Start New Crypto Exchange

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the interest behind a token inspired by Grok AI, an artificial intelligence service by Elon Musk-owned social app X. The Wall Street Journal reports a new crypto exchange will be launched by former FTX executives. And, court documents show Genesis has agreed to settle $1 billion in claims by defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital. CoinDesk and Genesis are both owned by DCG.

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Elon Musk's AI Company Debuts ChatGPT Rival 'Grok;' XRP Rallies 10%

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Elon Musk’s new AI company, xAI revealing a new AI bot to rival ChatGPT. There are new developments in crypto exchange FTX's bankruptcy saga. And, a closer look at what is driving XRP's price 10% higher in the last 24-hours as bitcoin (BTC) holds firm above $35,000 on Monday.

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El plan de ELON Musk de cobrar 1 dólar a los nuevos usuarios de X podría no disuadir a los bots de Cripto

Los observadores de Cripto dicen que es poco probable que un cargo nominal por usar el servicio combata el problema de los bots.

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U.S. Court Calls ETH a Commodity; Binance to 'Gradually' End Support for BUSD Products

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories in crypto today. Elon Musk's social media platform, X, obtains money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states. A New York court is classifying ether and bitcoin as "commodities", what it means for a proposed class action lawsuit against Uniswap. Plus, the timeline for Binance ending support for its BUSD stablecoin.

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Elon Musk's X Obtains Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has obtained payments licenses from several U.S. states in recent months, including a currency transmitter license in Rhode Island that is required for offering crypto services. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Amitoj Singh weigh in on the social media platform's exploration of payment options.

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Goodbye, Bird: 'X' Tokens Emerge After Elon Musk's Twitter Rebrand

Several tokens branded ‘X’ popped up on decentralized exchanges (DEX) overnight as Elon Musk-owned Twitter changed its iconic blue bird logo for an X symbol. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest changes as Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino stated in part, "powered by AI, X will connect us all in ways we’re just beginning to imagine."

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Nasdaq Pauses Plan for Crypto Custody Service; Dogecoin Pops on Elon Musk Tweet

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as the Nasdaq halts its plans for a crypto custody service. Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to exempt bitcoin (BTC) from capital gains taxes when it is converted into U.S. dollars. And, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweets about his fondness for a popular dog-themed cryptocurrency.

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Dogecoin sube un 4% tras un tuit de ELON Musk

Se sabe que en ocasiones el CEO de Tesla y propietario de Twitter habla en tono de broma sobre su afición por la memecoin.

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AI-Related Crypto Tokens Jump as Elon Musk Unveils New ChatGPT Competitor

AI-related crypto tokens posted gains after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a new company focused on artificial intelligence called xAI, as an alternative to ChatGPT. SingularityNET rose 11% over the past 24 hours and Fetch.ai also climbed roughly 7% during the same time period, according to CoinGecko. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

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