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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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What's Elon Musk's Plan for Twitter?
What’s Elon Musk’s Plan for Twitter?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy social media company Twitter (TWTR) for about $41.3 billion in cash, following his decision against taking a board seat. “The Has...
What's Elon Musk's Plan for Twitter?

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Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter to Take Company Private
Tron founder Justin Sun responded by tweeting he would offer $60 a share, compared with Musk's $54.20.
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Elon Musk, Twitter and Running Things Like a DAO
Why the world's richest man may not have the lasting influence he craves.
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Why Elon Musk Backed Out of Twitter Board Seat
Why Elon Musk Backed Out of Twitter Board Seat
Elon Musk has reversed his decision to join Twitter’s board of directors after becoming the company’s largest outside shareholder and campaigning for the addition of an “edit”...
Why Elon Musk Backed Out of Twitter Board Seat

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Crypto News Roundup for April 11, 2022
With bitcoin diving out of an ascending trendline and a look at meme coin gamblers, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with its latest news roundup.
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Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter Board of Directors
Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter Board of Directors
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Elon’s Musk decision not to take a board seat at Twitter after becoming the largest outside sh...
Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter Board of Directors

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Twitter CEO Says Elon Musk Will Not Join Board
Musk’s large holding of Twitter shares formed the subject of much market speculation last week.
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How Will Elon Musk Extend Influence on Twitter?
How Will Elon Musk Extend Influence on Twitter?
Macro Hive Founder & CEO Bilal Hafeez discusses what impact Elon Musk’s new board seat could have on Twitter, noting the proposed “edit” button and Musk’s statements about fre...
How Will Elon Musk Extend Influence on Twitter?

What to Expect for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Crypto Speech
What to Expect for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Crypto Speech
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the upcoming speech from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding cryptocurrencies, noting Pr...
What to Expect for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Crypto Speech