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Elon Musk: Twitter Deal 'Cannot Move Forward' Pending Fake Account Data
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter will be on hold until he has more clarity on the platform's "calculation" of fake or spam accounts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the ongoing Musk-Twitter saga as Musk continues to rail against the bots.
Elon Musk Says He's Still Committed to Twitter Deal After Putting it on Hold
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he is still committed to his $42 billion takeover of social media giant Twitter (TWTR) after putting it on hold pending data on its spam and fake accounts. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in a wild month of news on the Elon Musk-Twitter saga.
How Luna Foundation Guard Became the ‘Most Followed’ Bitcoin Whale
CoinDesk Reporter Krisztian Sandor discusses the Luna Foundation Guard’s bitcoin reserves for the UST stablecoin, noting the nonprofit organization as the “most followed whale,” holding almost as much BTC as Tesla. Sandor explains LFG’s role in the Terra blockchain ecosystem, algorithmic stablecoins, and the possible risks of UST.
BTC Stabilizes Above $40K Amid Fed's Hawkish Turn
MarketGauge Group Managing Director Michele Schneider shares her bitcoin price analysis as the price stabilizes at about $40,000, highlighting her long-term bullish standpoint. Plus, a conversation on the shrinking of bitcoin trading volume, the market impact of whales like the Luna Foundation Guard and Tesla, and the decoupling of bitcoin from traditional assets.
Elon Musk Accuses the SEC of Harassment on Free Speech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of harassment in a calculated effort to “chill” his right to free speech. The SEC closely watches the billionaire’s Twitter account with the concern he is manipulating the stock of Tesla.
Meme Investing: From GameStop to AMC, Did Wall Street Still Win?
In the aftermath of the GameStop short squeeze, Wall Street Journal "Heard on the Street" editor Spencer Jakab discusses the key findings from his new book "The Revolution That Wasn't," explaining that meme investing from retail investors did little to change power dynamics on Wall Street. Plus, his take on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's influence on crypto.
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.
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.
Dogecoin Co-Creator: DOGE Is the ‘Most Amusing Thing on the Internet’
With Tesla’s plan to accept dogecoin for merchandise payments, DOGE co-creator Billy Markus, or "Shibetoshi Nakamoto," speaks on the “perfect confluence of events” that made 2021 the year of the DOGE. Plus, an insider perspective on the strength of the dogecoin community and how events like the GME short squeeze factored into this meme-based cryptocurrency's explosion.