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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Dogecoin Falls as Musk Underwhelms and Reality Intrudes

Given the hype, Musk needed to be perfect. He wasn't.

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'Call Me the Dogefather': Elon Musk Explains Crypto to SNL's Audience

Dogecoin has risen 130-fold this year, for a market capitalization of about $80 billion, on par with France's largest bank.

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Elon Musk Will Host 'SNL' This Weekend. What Does That Mean for Crypto?

The self-styled CEO of dogecoin, Elon Musk, will be hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend. Many in the crypto space wonder whether Musk's mainstream gig will impact the price of dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies by driving new investors to the space. "All About Bitcoin's" Week Ahead panel discusses what crypto newbies should know before buying.

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Musk Tweets Ahead of ‘SNL’ Appearance, Urging Investors to Be Cautious

In an uncharacteristically sober tweet ahead of guest-hosting “SNL,” Elon Musk urged crypto investors to “invest with caution.” “The Hash” panel weighs in.

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Dogecoin Spikes on Elon Musk’s SNL Tweet

The Tesla CEO referred to himself as “The Dogefather” ahead of his SNL appearance on May 8.

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Tesla Sold Some Bitcoin for Big Profit in Q1 and Crypto Critics Pounce

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold some of its bitcoin in the first quarter for $272 million in proceeds, $101M of profit. The move garnered mixed reactions from analysts and retail investors. “The Hash” panel discusses the sale and its larger implications for the crypto market.

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Elon Musk Says Dogecoin Is Going to the Moon – Literally

Elon Musk is tweeting about Dogecoin again, this time claiming SpaceX would be putting “literal dogecoin on the literal moon.” Whether or not it’s an April Fools’ Day joke, the price of DOGE soared in response. “The Hash” team weighs in.

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DOGE Jumps After Tesla's Musk Promises 'Literal' Moonshot

Elon Musk's tweets keep sending dogecoin into the stratosphere, now with a market capitalization over $8 billion.

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