Elon Musk
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.
On October 14, 2025, Elon Musk revisited the topic of Bitcoin, emphasizing its unique energy-backed value in contrast to fiat currency. Musk linked rising prices of gold, silver, and Bitcoin to funding in the AI arms race, suggesting Bitcoin's energy basis makes it immune to counterfeiting.