There’s something different if you open Twitter’s web page this morning (4/4). You might find a cute creature that has often been an internet mascot. That creature is a Shiba Inu dog, a typical breed from Japan, which now adorns Twitter’s main page by replacing the iconic blue bird logo of the social media company.
So why is this news making waves and even surprising netizens in Indonesia about Elon Musk’s behavior? The answer lies in the drastic surge of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, which has increased by more than 30%.
Elon Musk Playfully Changes Twitter Logo to Shiba Inu Dogecoin
It cannot be denied that Elon Musk’s affinity for the Shiba Inu-themed coin has been going on for a while. Elon himself has faced lawsuits from federal judges in the US for allegedly manipulating the price of this cryptocurrency.
Thanks to this meme, the keyword “Doge” has become a trending topic on social media, and incidents like this are not the first to occur. Elon is known as a supporter of Dogecoin, and he has previously stated several times that he would accept this coin as a form of currency for Tesla merchandise transactions.
Dogecoin Price Soars Drastically
As discussed above, the effect of the Doge logo being displayed is the significant increase in the price of the coin, from 8 cents to 9 cents in the last 24 hours. This proves that anything Elon Musk does will have an impact on the cryptocurrency market.
Clearly, the appearance of the Doge meme has been well-received by netizens on Twitter, making it a unique moment as many were surprised by the sudden change.
