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Dogecoin Surges 11% on Musk’s “DOGE” Agency Launch, Faces Potential Lawsuit

Dogecoin experienced a significant rally, surging over 11%, following the official website launch of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). This non-governmental agency, led by Musk, aims to streamline regulations and cut government spending.

The agency’s name and logo, which share similarities with the cryptocurrency, have fueled speculation among retail investors, driving Dogecoin’s price upwards.

Price Surge and Potential Lawsuit:

Dogecoin’s price briefly surpassed $0.40 after the website launch, although it remains significantly lower than its all-time high of $0.73 reached in May 2021. However, the agency may face legal challenges.

The National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, is preparing to sue DOGE, alleging violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). FACA requires advisory committees to adhere to specific disclosure and hiring rules, including open meetings and public attendance.

January 2025, Cryptoniteuae

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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