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.


Finance

Elon Musk Was Mulling Creating a Blockchain-Based Social Media Firm Before Offering to Buy Twitter

A series of text messages released as part of ongoing litigation over the failed Twitter deal reveals the billionaire's vision for a social media platform that would charge users to put short messages on a blockchain.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Hannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty Images)

Finance

Twitter Shareholders Approve Musk Buyout Offer: Report

The Tesla CEO has repeatedly tried to back out of the $44 billion takeover deal.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty Images)

Videos

Elon Musk Sends a Second Letter to Scrap Twitter Takeover Deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent a second letter calling off his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The Hash” panel breaks down the latest on the Musk-Twitter saga.

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Finance

Elon Musk Sends Second Letter Terminating Twitter Acquisition

The letter follows one sent July, in case the earlier one is deemed invalid, according to a filing.

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Markets

Institutional Traders Have Mixed Views About Tesla’s Decision to Sell Bitcoin

“Macro and micro factors are complex, and cash on hand is welcome,” a trader interviewed by CoinDesk said.

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Videos

Twitter Data Breach Exposes 5.4M Users’ Contact Details

Twitter has suffered a data breach allowing an attacker to access the contact details of 5.4 million accounts. "The Hash" team discusses the key takeaways and where it fits in the timeline of Elon Musk's tumultuous Twitter takeover.

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Opinion

Does Crypto Still Care About Elon Musk?

Tesla’s initial BTC purchase contributed to a wild, two-year price climb. But markets were unfazed after the car company offloaded most of its bitcoin.

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Finance

What Tesla’s Big Bitcoin Sale Means for Other Firms Putting Crypto on Their Balance Sheets

Corporations are likely to remain cautious on adding bitcoin to their treasuries, but not because of Tesla’s move.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty Images)