šØ Elon Musk, Dogecoin, and a $258 Billion Lawsuit: Whatās Happening?
The legal saga involving Elon Musk, Tesla, and allegations of manipulating Dogecoinās price is nearing its conclusion. Hereās a quick breakdown:
š What Was the Case About?
Investors accused Musk and Tesla of influencing Dogecoinās price through tweets and public comments, such as:
ā¢ Referring to himself as āDogecoinās CEO.ā
ā¢ Adding the DOGE symbol to his bio on X (formerly Twitter).
ā¢ Promoting DOGE on Tesla platforms and during his 2021 Saturday Night Live appearance.
These actions allegedly caused DOGEās price to surge, benefiting Musk. The class-action lawsuit demanded a whopping $258 billion in damages.
š° Whatās the Latest?
ā¢ In August, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the lawsuit.
ā¢ Investors appealed, but theyāve now withdrawn their case.
ā¢ The case officially ends once the judge approves the withdrawal motions.
Interestingly, the decision to drop the case comes just two days after Muskās nomination to the new Department of Government Efficiency by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Following the news, DOGEās price surged again! š
š¤ What Does This Mean for Dogecoin?
While the lawsuitās end brings some closure, DOGEās price remains heavily influenced by Muskās actions and public sentiment. Traders should stay informed and consider the risks before diving into meme coin volatility.
š¬ What Do You Think?
Do you believe Elon Muskās influence on Dogecoin is beneficial for crypto adoption, or does it bring too much unpredictability to the market? Share your thoughts below! š
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