Musk's Dogecoin Logo on Twitter: Diversion from Lawsuit or Silly Fun?

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Elon Musk recently changed the Twitter logo to that of Dogecoin, the infamous Shiba Inu, sparking curiosity and speculation among his followers. While the reason behind this change remains unclear, some speculate that it could be a diversionary tactic from the $258 million lawsuit against Musk by Dogecoin investors. In court, Musk's lawyers argued that his tweets about Dogecoin are innocuous and often silly, and the logo change could be seen as reinforcing this argument. Musk's unpredictable behavior on social media is not new, and the logo change stayed for around 3 days, surprising many. Musk even joked about it by sharing an old screenshot of a Twitter banter where a user suggested he should change Twitter's logo to Dogecoin. But amidst the fun and speculation, Musk's larger agenda seems to be making Twitter a profitable company again after its value dropped by half since he acquired it for $44 billion in cash. In his latest move, Musk announced that Twitter will start removing blue ticks from legacy accounts, and verification will now be offered as part of the paid Twitter Blue subscription. In India, users will need to pay around Rs 600 per month for the web subscription, and Rs 900 per month for mobile, to get the coveted blue tick. This move has raised questions and debates about the value and accessibility of social media verification. While Musk's logo change on Twitter may have been seen as a prank or diversion, it has once again highlighted his unconventional and unpredictable approach to social media and business. Whether it was a strategic move or just Musk being Musk, only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, his actions continue to captivate and intrigue the online world, and the little birdie on Twitter may have more surprises in store for us in the future.
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