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.


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Elon Musk Reverses Decision to Join Twitter Board of Directors

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Elon’s Musk decision not to take a board seat at Twitter after becoming the largest outside shareholder in the social media platform. Plus, a conversation about New York state’s new budget plans for crypto oversight. 

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Finance

Twitter CEO Says Elon Musk Will Not Join Board

Musk’s large holding of Twitter shares formed the subject of much market speculation last week.

GRUENHEIDE, GERMANY - AUGUST 13: Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks during a tour of the plant of the future foundry of the Tesla Gigafactory on August 13, 2021 in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany. The US company plans to build around 500,000 of the compact Model 3 and Model Y series here every year. (Photo by Patrick Pleul - Pool/Getty Images)

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How Will Elon Musk Extend Influence on Twitter?

Macro Hive Founder & CEO Bilal Hafeez discusses what impact Elon Musk’s new board seat could have on Twitter, noting the proposed “edit” button and Musk’s statements about free speech on the social media platform. Plus, a conversation on why the mega-rich like Jeff Bezos are interested in owning media companies.

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What to Expect for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Crypto Speech

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the upcoming speech from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding cryptocurrencies, noting President Biden’s recent executive order and an upcoming meeting in the House Financial Services Committee. Plus, a conversation on how Elon Musk’s new board seat at Twitter could raise issues with the SEC.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Briefly Dip After Fed Comments; DOGE Rallies

BTC was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 17% rise in dogecoin.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart (CoinDesk)

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Board Seat Could Raise Issues With the SEC

Twitter shares jumped after CEO Parag Agrawal announced that Elon Musk will be taking a board seat in the company following his new stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel explains how Musk’s appointment could raise issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the current state of crypto Twitter.

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Dogecoin Rallies Again After Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board

The news comes one day after the Tesla CEO disclosed his ownership of 9.2% of Twitter, making him the company’s largest individual shareholder.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

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Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter After Slamming its Approach to "Free Speech"

Elon Musk has become the largest outside shareholder in Twitter, with a 9.2% stake in the social media platform. “The Hash” panel discusses the market reaction to this announcement as dogecoin price and Twitter stock jumped, while noting Musk’s involvement in the ongoing debate about Twitter censorship and free speech. 

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