'A Good Thing': Elon Musk Says He's a Supporter of Bitcoin
It would be the most "entertaining and ironic outcome" if dogecoin "becomes the currency of [E]arth in the future," Musk also said.
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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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Bitcoin Falls Back to $32K as Elon Musk's Bio Change Fades Into Memory
The price jump coinciding with Elon Musk's Twitter attention retraced over the weekend.
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Jan 31, 2021 at 7:22 p.m. UTC
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In Retrospect, It Was Inevitable: Elon Musk Pumps Bitcoin to Space
The price action is fun, but the larger significance is about decentralized alternatives to today’s financial system.
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Jan 29, 2021 at 7:58 p.m. UTC
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Top 5 Dogecoin Pumps Through the Ages
What started off as a parody project is still shocking the crypto world with wild price gains and celebrity endorsements.
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Jan 29, 2021 at 7:54 p.m. UTC
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Elon Musk-Prompted Bitcoin Price Surge Causes Liquidation of $387M in Shorts
The shorts were liquidated after Elon Musk added "Bitcoin" to his Twitter bio and prices rose by over 15%.
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BTC Surges to $37K After Elon Musk Adds 'Bitcoin' to Twitter Bio
Is Musk just teasing the crypto community again?
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Jan 29, 2021 at 9:31 a.m. UTC
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‘Bitcoin Rich List’ Rebounds to Hit All-Time High
'Bitcoin Rich List' broke its all-time high as bitcoin's price continues to rally.
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Jan 7, 2021 at 8:24 p.m. UTC
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Dogecoin Jumps 20% After Musk's Twitter Shout-Out; Bitcoin Joke Spurs Dialogue With Saylor
Musk fired off a series of bitcoin-related tweets, too.
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Dec 20, 2020 at 11:19 a.m. UTC
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Elon Musk Plays Down Sighting of Bitcoin ATM in Tesla Gigafactory
While Elon Musk doesn't seem sure, LibertyX claims it has installed three bitcoin ATMs at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada.
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Oct 12, 2020 at 8:32 a.m. UTC
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What Fintech Can Learn From Elon Musk and SpaceX
A decade ago, few people believed Elon Musk could pull off a manned space launch, just as skepticism surrounds fintech and crypto today. What can the financial industry learn...
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Jun 8, 2020 at 7:22 p.m. UTC
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