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Elon Musk
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.
Musk Takes Nearly $3B Stake in Twitter; DOGE Spikes
The Tesla CEO often uses the social media site to disseminate his views on crypto.
Dogecoin Leaps to 1-Month High as ATM Operator Adds the Coin to Its Network
The cryptocurrency can now be traded at ATMs run by Bitcoin of America.
Inflation Worries Top Concerns Before Fed Meeting, Spur Musk Comment
Surging prices for food, energy and housing have sent inflation in the U.S. to a four-decade high.
Ukraine Expands Crypto Donations to Accept Dogecoin
The dog-themed meme coin joins bitcoin, ether, USDT, SOL and DOT as cryptocurrencies currently accepted by Ukraine.
What to Expect at President Biden’s State of the Union Address Tonight
President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the State of the Union address later this evening, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares what to expect from Biden's remarks on inflation and other economic issues. Plus, a look into how the U.S. will respond to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and an update on the status of Elon Musk’s promised Starlink terminals for Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine Updates: SWIFT Ban, Starlink Activation and More
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. De explains how the Central Bank of Russia may try to circumnavigate the ban from the SWIFT interbank messaging system and draws comparisons to 2012 when Iranian banks were blocked from the network.
Elon Musk Steps Up to Save Ukraine's Internet, but Details Are Sparse
The tech billionaire activated his Starlink satellite internet service in the country and said terminals needed to access the service are on the way.
Elon Musk Accuses the SEC of Harassment on Free Speech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of harassment in a calculated effort to “chill” his right to free speech. The SEC closely watches the billionaire’s Twitter account with the concern he is manipulating the stock of Tesla.
Meme Investing: From GameStop to AMC, Did Wall Street Still Win?
In the aftermath of the GameStop short squeeze, Wall Street Journal "Heard on the Street" editor Spencer Jakab discusses the key findings from his new book "The Revolution That Wasn't," explaining that meme investing from retail investors did little to change power dynamics on Wall Street. Plus, his take on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's influence on crypto.
Tesla Records $101M Impairment Loss on Bitcoin Holdings for 2021
The company said it invested $1.5 billion in bitcoin in the first quarter of the year.
