Dogecoin

The cryptocurrency was inspired by the popular doge meme that featured an image of a Shibu Inu dog. The satirical nature of dogecoin was initially meant to poke fun at Bitcoin but evolved to serve as a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency used for tipping on social media platforms.

Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a joke by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. Palmer tweeted the idea and Markus approached him to partner on making the concept a reality. 

The cryptocurrency was inspired by the popular doge meme that featured an image of a Shibu Inu dog. The satirical nature of dogecoin was initially meant to poke fun at Bitcoin but evolved to serve as a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency used for tipping on social media platforms. 

Dogecoin’s circulating supply currently exceeds 131 billion. The total supply is uncapped, meaning there is no limit to the amount that can be mined. 

In early 2021, Dogecoin won the adoration of influential figures including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, NBA team owner Mark Cuban, and Snoop Dogg. SpaceX completed a space mission funded by Dogecoin, and Cuban said the Dallas Mavericks would accept payment in DOGE.

Elon Musk, also referred to in social media as the ‘Dogefather,' due to its affiliation with the Dogecoin currency, has hinted Tesla could start accepting the currency as a payment for its cars. The company, which is now accepting bitcoin as payment for its cars and holds it as part of its reserves, could also […]

Elon Musk Hints at Tesla Accepting Dogecoin for Payments

Tesla already accepts, and holds a $1.5 billion investment in, bitcoin, one of the first major organizations to do so.

Dogecoin Reclaims Spot As Fourth Most Valuable Cryptocurrency After Elon Musk Fuels Speculation Tesla Could Accept It As Payment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just posted a poll on Twitter, asking users whether the electronic car maker should accept Dogecoin (DOGE). The post Elon Musk runs a poll on Twitter, asking whether Tesla should accept Dogecoin appeared first on The Block.

Elon Musk runs a poll on Twitter, asking whether Tesla should accept Dogecoin

The dogecoin phenomenon is spreading around the world. Just please read the woofpaper.

Chinese Crypto Traders Are Pouncing on SHIB Coin Known as ‘Doge Killer'

The PayPal-backed firm believes a dash of compliance will help spur further adoption of the meme-based cryptocurrency.

TRM Plugs Into Dogecoin Blockchain to Take a Bite Out of Crypto Crime

Popular trading app Robinhood is reeling after its crypto services were interrupted this weekend during the rapid Dogecoin (DOGE) sell-off. During Tesla CEO Elon Musk's highly anticipated hosting debut on the legendary late-night comedy program, Saturday Night Live (SNL), DOGE began plummeting from a high of $0.73 down to $0.441 on Sunday. Crypto analysts like […] The post Robinhood Experiences Crypto Trading Outage Amid Dogecoin Sell-Off appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Robinhood Experiences Crypto Trading Outage Amid Dogecoin Sell-Off

No, it's not a joke. Elon Musk's private space exploration company SpaceX took payment in Dogecoin for a Moon mission next year.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Launching Dogecoin Moon Mission

Dogecoin has a wild ride this weekend starting with Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live (SNL) and ending with Spacex saying it will launch DOGE-1 mission to the moon. Musk called dogecoin “a hustle” on the show but also said that it is “the future of currency” that's “going to take over the world.” Dogecoin Is […]

Elon Musk Calls Dogecoin a Hustle and the Future of Currency That's ‘Going to Take Over the World' on SNL

Spacex, the pioneer private space agency founded by Elon Musk, announced it will launch the DOGE-1 mission to the moon in coordination with Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC). The mission, whose objective will be to deliver a commercial payload to the moon, was paid in full using Dogecoin, the meme coin that has been made popular […]

Spacex to Launch Dogecoin Paid DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon

While Dogecoin's price may have failed to launch to the proverbial moon, it will board an actual lunar payload mission via a SpaceX Rocket.

Dogecoin To The Actual Moon

The DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in Q1 2022.

Musk's SpaceX Accepts Dogecoin as Payment for Sending a Satellite to the Moon

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor says the mania-driven Dogecoin (DOGE) rally is beneficial to the crypto sector at large. In an interview on Morning Invest, Saylor, whose company now owns 91,579 Bitcoin, says that the hype surrounding the meme crypto asset and other speculative investing strategies is likely fueled by an utter lack of confidence in […] The post Dogecoin Mania ‘Good for Crypto Industry,' Says Michael Saylor – Here's Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Dogecoin Mania ‘Good for Crypto Industry,' Says Michael Saylor – Here's Why

It's a bleak day for DOGE holders, who were gearing up for a good weekend until SNL happened.

Dogecoin Sinks to $0.43 Day After Elon Musk SNL Appearance

Given the hype, Musk needed to have been perfect. He wasn't.

Dogecoin Falls as Musk Underwhelms and Reality Intrudes

While Dogecoin's market crashes, will 2.25% convince investors to HODL?

Winklevoss-led Gemini Launches Dogecoin Savings Program

Ethereum

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has gone skyward. Vitalik Buterin, who received 50% of the SHIB supply from the developers, is its biggest whale.

Dogecoin Knockoff Puts $8 Billion In Ethereum Founder Buterin's Wallet

On May 3, the DOGE price broke the resistance at $0.45 after an impressive bullish run. The altcoin is approaching a high of $0.75.

Dogecoin in a Strong Uptrend, Targets High of $1.05

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The value of dogecoin dropped sharply in early U.S. hours on Sunday, after Tesla chief and cryptocurrency supporter Elon Musk called it a 'hustle' during his guest-host spot on the "Saturday Night Live" comedy sketch TV show.

Dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a 'hustle' on 'SNL' show

A widely-followed trader is issuing a warning that Dogecoin (DOGE) could face a significant pullback before it can kick off the next leg of its bull market. In a new tweet, crypto analyst Loma tells his 157,600 followers that he believes Tesla CEO Elon Musk's appearance on the popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live […] The post Dogecoin Could See Significant Correction Before Surging Over 120%, Says Top Trader appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Dogecoin Could See Significant Correction Before Surging Over 120%, Says Top Trader

Robinhood began experiencing trading problems while Dogecoin lover Elon Musk was hosting SNL.

Robinhood Overwhelmed by Dogecoin Selloff After SNL Mention

Bitcoin may be his safe word, but Dogecoin is his catchphrase.

Elon Musk's Mom Name-Drops Dogecoin on SNL, Price Drops

Tesla CEO and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is issuing a warning to crypto investors ahead of his stint on Saturday Night Live. Dogecoin (DOGE) has been rallying again after it was confirmed that Musk would be hosting the popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). Since the announcement DOGE has hit new heights, topping […] The post Elon Musk Cautions Crypto Traders After Dogecoin's Incredible Week appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Elon Musk Cautions Crypto Traders After Dogecoin's Incredible Week

The infamous meme-based cryptocurrency dogecoin is on the move again just before the upcoming Saturday Night Live episode featuring Elon Musk. While dogecoin is up 81% today a lot of cryptocurrency veterans have been warning newbies about the digital currency that was meant to be a joke. Meanwhile, others believe that dogecoin has a lot […]

Dogecoin Market Cap Nears $100B, Critics Blast ‘Joke Coin,' Community Abuzz With Rumors of DOGE Whales

Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk sees dogecoin as his “private stimulus for the people” that represents “legit hope for people” hit by the coronavirus pandemic. While the price of dogecoin has been pumping alongside a number of other cryptocurrencies, Musk cautioned, “Cryptocurrency is promising, but please invest with caution.” Elon Musk Sees Dogecoin as […]

Elon Musk Sees Dogecoin as ‘Stimulus for People Kicked by Pandemic' but Says ‘Please Invest With Caution'

Revolut, the $5.5 billion London-based digital bank, is preparing to add dogecoin to the list of cryptocurrencies customers can trade on its app. The post Revolut wants to add dogecoin to crypto trading tool: sources appeared first on The Block.

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