- Dogecoin plaintiffs demand the removal of Elon Musk and Tesla’s legal counsel.
- The request follows the leak of a sanctions letter in the ongoing legal battle.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is facing allegations of insider trading in a proposed class action filed by investors who claim that he manipulated the cryptocurrency dogecoin, resulting in substantial financial losses. The accusations were made in a Wednesday night filing in Manhattan federal court, as reported by the New York Post.
Leaked Letter to the New York Post Amplifies Allegations
Spencer’s motion rebuts the claims made in Spiro’s letter and accuses Quinn Emanuel of leaking the letter to the New York Post. The motion argues that this conduct violates ethics rules and poses a risk of trial taint. Spencer emphasizes the impact of the leaked letter, stating that he had to perform damage control with a client who was astonished by the dishonesty attributed to Spiro.
Although none of the involved parties responded to requests for comment, the motion to disqualify Quinn Emanuel raises questions about potential interference with client relationships through media exposure. While the ultimate outcome of the motion remains uncertain, it draws renewed attention to the original New York Post article and Spiro’s accusatory letter, ensuring a wider audience for both.
Surge in Dogecoin Trading Volume and Robinhood’s Increased DOGE Holdings
In a separate development, the trading volume of Dogecoin has surged by nearly 20% within the last 24 hours. Notably, two anonymous wallets have moved large amounts of Dogecoin, equivalent to several billion DOGE. This activity coincided with news that the Robinhood trading app had increased its Dogecoin holdings by approximately 11%. The blockchain platform Whale Alert detected two significant transactions, each carrying two billion DOGE, valued at around $126.4 million and $134.1 million, respectively. These transactions, made by anonymous wallets, potentially indicate reshuffling of crypto holdings by exchanges.
Interestingly, data from the DogeWhaleAlert wallet tracker reveals that Robinhood’s Dogecoin holdings have risen significantly in the past month. The platform’s DOGE stash has grown from $1 billion to its current value, accounting for 27.39% of total holdings. This increase raises questions about the trading app’s strategy and its potential influence on the Dogecoin market.
As these legal and market developments continue to unfold, the spotlight remains on the involvement of Elon Musk, Tesla, and the ongoing legal battle over alleged Dogecoin manipulation. The outcome of the motion to disqualify counsel and the implications of Robinhood‘s increased DOGE holdings will undoubtedly attract further attention and shape future headlines.
