Dogecoin Falls as Musk Underwhelms and Reality Intrudes
Given the hype, Musk needed to be perfect. He wasn't.
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May 9, 2021 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2021
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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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'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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May 9, 2021 at 4:03 a.m. UTC
May 9, 2021
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'My 401(k) Is Now My 401(k9)': What Happens to Doge After Elon Hosts ‘SNL’?
While everyone was paying attention to Dog Money, bitcoin was quietly accumulating institutional news.
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May 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2021
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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 pri...
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May 7, 2021 at 8:44 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2021
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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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May 7, 2021 at 6:28 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2021
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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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Apr 28, 2021 at 8:43 a.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2021
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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 inves...
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Apr 27, 2021 at 6:57 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2021
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Tesla's Bitcoin Selling Shows How BTC Is More Than Digital Gold
According to Elon himself, it was all about demonstrating bitcoin’s liquidity.
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Apr 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2021
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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, th...
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Apr 1, 2021 at 6:21 p.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2021
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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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Apr 1, 2021 at 1:54 p.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2021