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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is a private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, pioneering advancements in space technology with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. While SpaceX itself has not directly engaged in cryptocurrency activities, its founder, Elon Musk, has significantly influenced the crypto industry through his public endorsements and critiques, particularly of Bitcoin and Dogecoin.

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Elon Musk Unveils New AI Company, xAI
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Elon Musk Unveils New AI Company, xAI
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new AI company called xAI, with the goal to "understand the true nature of the universe." "First Mover" hosts discuss what we know ab...
Elon Musk Unveils New AI Company, xAI
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 13, 2023 at 3:02 p.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2023
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Elon Musk Named Time Magazine’s 2021 'Person of the Year'
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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...
Elon Musk Named Time Magazine’s 2021 'Person of the Year'
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 13, 2021 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2021
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holds Bitcoin at B Word Conference
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holds Bitcoin at B Word Conference
At the B Word conference held Wednesday hosted by the Crypto Council for Innovation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed he owns bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin, while also confirming f...
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holds Bitcoin at B Word Conference
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 22, 2021 at 7:43 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2021
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Cathie Wood, Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey are pictured in a bitcoin discussion with Steve Lee as the moderator at the ‘B Word’ conference.
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Everything You Need to Know About Elon, Jack and Cathie’s Bitcoin Chat
Three crypto personalities provide varying perspectives on bitcoin and the future of the space.
Cathie Wood, Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey are pictured in a bitcoin discussion with Steve Lee as the moderator at the ‘B Word’ conference.
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jul 22, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2021
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX Holds Bitcoin at 'B Word' Conference
The tech entrepreneur and provocateur said he personally owns bitcoin, ether and, naturally, dogecoin.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk
By Nelson WangMarc Hochstein
Jul 21, 2021 at 6:29 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2021
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SpaceChain Launching a Bitcoin Node into Space
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SpaceChain Launching a Bitcoin Node into Space
Blockchain infrastructure provider SpaceChain is launching a bitcoin node and an ethereum node into space this summer when SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rockets. Zee Zhang, CEO...
SpaceChain Launching a Bitcoin Node into Space
By CoinDesk Staff
May 26, 2021 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
May 26, 2021
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SpaceChain to Deploy Commercial Blockchain Tech With SpaceX Launches in June
The blockchain infrastructure provider said having an Ethereum node in space brings physical security when transacting in crypto assets.
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By Daniel Palmer
May 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
May 25, 2021
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Opium, UMA to Launch Decentralized Insurance for SpaceX Flights
Opium is to offer a DeFi derivatives contract allowing users to hedge against the risk of a failed SpaceX launch.
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By Jamie Crawley
May 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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After Musk Tried To Explain Dogecoin to 'SNL's' Audience, the Literal Moon is Next Stop for DOGE
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After Musk Tried To Explain Dogecoin to ‘SNL’s’ Audience, the Literal Moon is Next Stop for DOGE
Elon Musk’s widely anticipated appearance on “Saturday Night Live” was met with mixed reactions. Some in the crypto community blamed his awkward performance for dogecoin’s dro...
After Musk Tried To Explain Dogecoin to 'SNL's' Audience, the Literal Moon is Next Stop for DOGE
By CoinDesk Staff
May 10, 2021 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2021
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