Elon Musk

X says users will soon be able to click ticker symbols in posts and place trades directly inside the app, with the feature set to roll out within weeks, the company’s head of product confirmed.

Elon Musk signaled that X Money — the payments arm of X — is nearing launch as the platform pushes to become an "Everything App." The tease has reignited interest across crypto and payments communities.

On Feb 3, 2026 Elon Musk reaffirmed that he's still aiming to 'send Dogecoin to the moon' after roughly five years of limited public comment on the idea. The remark adds fresh attention to DOGE and the community around it.

Elon Musk posted that energy — not cash — is the real form of currency, triggering speculation that he was indirectly endorsing Bitcoin. The remark sparked positive reaction across crypto circles and renewed discussion about BTC's link to energy.

A single fire emoji from Elon Musk helped Russell (RUSSELL), a memecoin inspired by the Coinbase co-founder’s pet dog and listed on Coinbase, jump more than 240% in 24 hours. The move highlights Musk’s continued ability to move token prices and the volatile nature of meme-driven crypto trades.

Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin sharply criticized Elon Musk’s free‑speech rhetoric, saying the promise has become a hotspot for hate speech and hypocrisy and declaring 'Free speech is doomed.' The remarks heighten debates over moderation and decentralization in crypto communities.

On a Nov. 30 podcast, Elon Musk ended his long silence on Bitcoin, describing the leading cryptocurrency as a “fundamental, physics-based currency.” His comments have renewed discussion about BTC’s role as a digital commodity and store of value.

X’s new location-visibility setting has prompted a wave of racism, harassment and doxxing across Crypto Twitter. Users and privacy advocates warn the feature could enable targeted crimes against crypto holders and influencers.