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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Could Elon Musk Turn Twitter Into a Super App?

Ark Investment CEO Cathie Wood predicts Elon Musk could turn Twitter into a "super app" following his $44 billion takeover of the social media giant. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses China's "super apps" and whether a similar version could succeed in the U.S. 

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Elon Musk Wants to Charge Twitter Users $8 a Month for Verification

Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay a monthly fee to keep their blue verified checkmark. The billionaire tweeted in part, "Power to the people! Blue for $8/month." "The Hash" hosts discuss how Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Binance's CZ are responding to the planned changes and the role crypto could play in Twitter's future.

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Dogecoin and Meme Tokens Are in Season in India

Dogecoin has been on the rise since Elon Musk's official takeover of Twitter. "DOGE is still probably the top traded crypto in India right now," says WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty. He discusses the growing trend of meme tokens in India.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Binance to Use Twitter as Web 3 ‘Sandbox,’ Help Musk Fend Off Bots: Exec

Patrick Hillman, chief strategy officer at Binance, discusses the goals to help Elon Musk fend off internet bots on Twitter and why Binance sees the potential for Web3 innovation following its $500 investment in the social media company.

Logo 3D de Binance impreso en dorado. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

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Dogecoin Soared Over 100% in October as Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter

Dogecoin (DOGE), the shiba inu-themed meme coin, led all gainers for October after rising over 100%, about 90% of which occurred during the last week. This comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter and teased integrating with DOGE. "The Hash" panel discusses the DOGE surge and what this could mean for Twitter.

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Opinion

The Web3 Twitter Fixes Elon Musk Could Actually Try

How to turn the “bird app” into a crypto sandbox.

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Twitter Bot Issue Goes Beyond People Trying to Pump Coins: Binance Exec

Binance Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann addresses Twitter's bot issue, saying "these AI bots are out there ruining our reputation as an industry." He also discusses the future of Twitter under Elon Musk.

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Binance Exec on Twitter's Potential Future as a Super App

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has alluded previously online that his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter could play a part in the creation of a super app, or an "X, the everything app." Binance Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann discusses the prospects.

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