Elon Musk

Elon Musk has emerged as one of the most influential figures in cryptocurrency, with his social media posts and business decisions regularly moving markets and shaping public perception of digital assets. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has revealed he personally owns only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin, while his companies have integrated cryptocurrency payments and even funded space missions with digital assets. Musk's public backing of Dogecoin has long been a major driver of its price, making the meme coin particularly sensitive to his public statements and endorsements.

Through his various companies, Musk has pioneered corporate cryptocurrency adoption beyond traditional treasury strategies. Tesla accepts DOGE as payment for merchandise, The Boring Company accepts DOGE for rides, and SpaceX announced DOGE-1 — a satellite mission 100% paid for in DOGE. His influence extends from calling Dogecoin "the people's crypto" to briefly adding Bitcoin to Tesla's balance sheet, demonstrating how individual endorsements can drive mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.

At CoinDesk, we track Elon Musk news covering his cryptocurrency investments, social media market impact, and his companies' blockchain innovations. Our reporting examines how Musk's tweets influence crypto markets, his role in popularizing meme coins, Tesla's evolving crypto payment strategies, and the broader implications of celebrity cryptocurrency endorsements on market dynamics and regulatory discussions.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Finans

Musk Takes Nearly $3B Stake in Twitter; DOGE Spikes

The Tesla CEO often uses the social media site to disseminate his views on crypto.

Yazan Parikshit Mishra4 Nis 2022

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

Piyasalar

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.

Yazan Angelique Chen24 Mar 2022

Piyasalar

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.

Yazan Omkar Godbole14 Mar 2022

Piyasalar

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.

Yazan Tracy Wang2 Mar 2022

Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired dogecoin, now accepted among donations to Ukraine. (Getty Images)

Videolar

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.

1 Mar 2022

Videolar

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.

28 Şub 2022

Politika

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.

Yazan Sandali Handagama27 Şub 2022

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)

Videolar

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.

17 Şub 2022

Videolar

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.

15 Şub 2022

Finans