Market Wrap Year-End Review: Musk Pumps Bitcoin and Dogecoin
Dogecoin pumped along with bitcoin thanks to some high profile tweets.
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Dec 21, 2021 at 9:06 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2021
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Week Ahead: What’s Next for BTC Price, Possible Global Crypto Crackdowns, Alternatives to Bitcoin
Exploring what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as hopes of a Santa Claus Rally bringing BTC to $100K seem dim, and central banks around the world considering potentially banning crypto. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggests dogecoin is better than bitcoin for payments, but is it true?
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Dec 17, 2021 at 9:12 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
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El Salvador’s Landmark, Elon Musk’s Lowlight, and the Coming Layer 1 Wars
CoinDesk’s chief insights columnist sums up the year and gives his predictions for 2022.
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Dec 17, 2021 at 4:16 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan
Dogecoin surged as much as 33% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the electric-car maker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its merchandise. This comes as Tesla experimented with bitcoin earlier this year. “The Hash” team discusses Musk’s latest tweet moving the crypto markets in an ongoing testament to his influence.
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Dec 15, 2021 at 2:23 a.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2021
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The Elon Effect: How Musk’s Tweets Move Crypto Markets
Elon Musk has repeatedly shown interest in toying with the crypto markets. We dive into how Tesla’s CEO has swayed the prices of DOGE and BTC during 2021.
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Dec 14, 2021 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2021
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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan
Tesla experimented with bitcoin payments for its electric cars earlier this year.
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Dec 14, 2021 at 10:58 a.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2021
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Elon Musk Named Time Magazine’s 2021 ‘Person of the Year’
Time Magazine has named Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as “Person of the Year” for 2021, a year that saw his electric vehicle company become the world’s most valuable carmaker. “The Hash” panel discusses Musk’s influence on the crypto market and contributions to the wider society.
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Dec 13, 2021 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2021
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Elon Musk Named Time’s Person of the Year, Says Crypto Unlikely to Replace Fiat
The Tesla CEO said he finds cryptocurrency interesting and can talk endlessly about the concept of money.
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Dec 13, 2021 at 7:59 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2021
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Most Influential 2021: Elon Musk
The impresario runs hot and cold on crypto, confusing fans and detractors alike. But his market influence is undeniable.
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Dec 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2021
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Kimbal Musk’s Big Green DAO Is a Big Step for Web 3
Can a DAO founded by Elon Musk’s brother solve philanthropy’s many pain points?
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Nov 30, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2021