Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 02/08 – Tesla Buys Bitcoin While Elon Sends Dogecoin To The Moon!
Feb 8, 2021
Tesla's bold move to invest $1.5 billion in Bitcoin could reshape payment methods. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s influence is sending Dogecoin's popularity soaring. In a surprising twist, Clubhouse faces a ban in China after a brief period of freedom. Talks between Hyundai and Apple about autonomous vehicles have fallen flat. TikTok is taking on Facebook with plans for e-commerce. The Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone makes its debut, featuring cutting-edge tech that’s turning heads in the market.
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Tesla Embraces Bitcoin
- Tesla's purchase of $1.5B in Bitcoin and accepting it as payment is a significant move.
- This reflects a growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency.
Dogecoin's Rise
- Elon Musk's tweets have significantly inflated Dogecoin's price, despite it being a 'joke' cryptocurrency.
- Brian McCullough recounts Dogecoin's history and his involvement in a documentary about it.
Clubhouse Blocked in China
- Clubhouse's ban in China was expected due to its uncensored nature.
- The app's model clashes with Chinese internet regulations.