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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan

Dogecoin surged as much as 33% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted the electric-car maker would accept the cryptocurrency as payment for its merchandise. This comes as Tesla experimented with bitcoin earlier this year. "The Hash" team discusses Musk's latest tweet moving the crypto markets in an ongoing testament to his influence.

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The Elon Effect: How Musk’s Tweets Move Crypto Markets

Elon Musk has repeatedly shown interest in toying with the crypto markets. We dive into how Tesla’s CEO has swayed the prices of DOGE and BTC during 2021.

Elon Musk and son X Æ A-12 at Time's Person of the Year event.

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Dogecoin Surges as Elon Musk Teases Tesla Merchandise Plan

Tesla experimented with bitcoin payments for its electric cars earlier this 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. "The Hash" panel discusses Musk's influence on the crypto market and contributions to the wider society.

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Elon Musk Named Time’s Person of the Year, Says Crypto Unlikely to Replace Fiat

The Tesla CEO said he finds cryptocurrency interesting and can talk endlessly about the concept of money.

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Most Influential 2021: Elon Musk

The impresario runs hot and cold on crypto, confusing fans and detractors alike. But his market influence is undeniable.

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Kimbal Musk’s Big Green DAO Is a Big Step for Web 3

Can a DAO founded by Elon Musk’s brother solve philanthropy’s many pain points?

Kimbal Musk speaks on stage at the WSJ The Future of Everything Festival on May 9, 2018, in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Why We Should Take Memecoins Seriously

Dogecoin, a dog-themed cryptocurrency, has surged over 6,000% year-to-date thanks in part to the support of Elon Musk and other celebrities. Its origins as a “joke” make it the first memecoin, going overlooked by mainstream media and financial experts as a “shitcoin.” But is it time to take DOGE seriously?

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‘The Elon Musk Effect’ on Cryptocurrency Markets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweets have tended to impact the price movement of cryptocurrencies. Following his comments in January, dogecoin’s value grew by about 216% following his remarks, and at one point in May, the entire crypto sector lost nearly $1 trillion. What is the extent of his influence on the crypto markets?

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