Elon Musk's Latest Twitter Twist Sends Dogecoin Soaring
In a move that has left investors and observers alike scratching their heads, Tesla CEO Elon Musk replaced Twitter's iconic bird logo with an image of a Shiba Inu - the very same breed of dog that serves as the mascot for the popular joke cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. The sudden change came on the heels of a recent lawsuit filed against Musk by Dogecoin investors, who claim he orchestrated a pyramid scheme to prop up the coin's value.
Musk took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to address the logo swap, tweeting "as promised" in reference to an old conversation where another user joked that Musk should replace the bird with a doge. The change has sent Dogecoin's price soaring by over 20% in the past 24 hours, now trading at around 9 cents per coin.
The lawsuit, filed by lawyers representing Dogecoin investors, describes the entire situation as "fanciful work of fiction." However, Musk and Tesla's team have repeatedly downplayed the notion that Dogecoin is anything more than a joke. Despite this, Musk's frequent interactions with the cryptocurrency's community have been enough to keep its price afloat.
It remains to be seen whether the logo change will remain permanent or simply a fleeting gesture from Musk. One thing is certain, however: the Shiba Inu has become an unlikely symbol of Dogecoin's enduring popularity, and its impact on the market is clear.
In a move that has left investors and observers alike scratching their heads, Tesla CEO Elon Musk replaced Twitter's iconic bird logo with an image of a Shiba Inu - the very same breed of dog that serves as the mascot for the popular joke cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. The sudden change came on the heels of a recent lawsuit filed against Musk by Dogecoin investors, who claim he orchestrated a pyramid scheme to prop up the coin's value.
Musk took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to address the logo swap, tweeting "as promised" in reference to an old conversation where another user joked that Musk should replace the bird with a doge. The change has sent Dogecoin's price soaring by over 20% in the past 24 hours, now trading at around 9 cents per coin.
The lawsuit, filed by lawyers representing Dogecoin investors, describes the entire situation as "fanciful work of fiction." However, Musk and Tesla's team have repeatedly downplayed the notion that Dogecoin is anything more than a joke. Despite this, Musk's frequent interactions with the cryptocurrency's community have been enough to keep its price afloat.
It remains to be seen whether the logo change will remain permanent or simply a fleeting gesture from Musk. One thing is certain, however: the Shiba Inu has become an unlikely symbol of Dogecoin's enduring popularity, and its impact on the market is clear.