SpaceX

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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Videos

Elon Musk Says Dogecoin Is Going to the Moon – Literally

Elon Musk is tweeting about Dogecoin again, this time claiming SpaceX would be putting “literal dogecoin on the literal moon.” Whether or not it’s an April Fools’ Day joke, the price of DOGE soared in response. “The Hash” team weighs in.

Apr 1, 2021

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SpaceX Engineer 'MillionaireMike' Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

A SpaceX engineer pleaded guilty to selling fabricated insider trading information on the dark web in exchange for bitcoin. "The Hash" panel analyzes the larger significance of this saga.

Mar 22, 2021

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Tech

What Fintech Can Learn From Elon Musk and SpaceX

A decade ago, few people believed Elon Musk could pull off a manned space launch, just as skepticism surrounds fintech and crypto today. What can the financial industry learn from SpaceX, asks ConsenSys' Lex Sokolin.

By Lex SokolinJun 8, 2020

Credit: Official SpaceX Photos/Flickr

Markets

Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 6, 2020

With bitcoin headed back up towards $10,000, Markets Daily is back with a quick, time saving bitcoin-focused news roundup.

By Adam B. Levine, John BiggsFeb 6, 2020

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6:57 PM
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Some U.S. Senate Democrats come out against Clarity Act, calling it a 'corrupt' bill
Certain Democrats are taking an increasingly rigorous stand against the crypto market structure bill, which needs a significant number from their party to pass.
5:33 PM
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Binance bets on becoming a crypto 'super app' as stablecoins reshape growth
Shunyet Jan, Binance’s head of spot trading and derivatives, said the exchange is focusing more on payments and financial services than on trading alone as it drives the next phase of its expansion.
4:59 PM
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Mizuho downgrades Circle to underperform, cuts price target to $50 on Open USD threat
The Japanese investment bank said Open USD's yield pass-through model could pressure Circle's margins by shifting more reserve income to distributors.

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