Dogecoin’s (DOGE) hopes of playing a role in the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been dashed after Elon Musk confirmed that he has no plans to integrate the popular memecoin into the initiative.
Elon Musk Denies Dogecoin’s Role in DOGE Initiative
“There are no plans for the government to use Dogecoin or anything else,” Musk said at an America PAC town hall in Wisconsin.
This statement comes after weeks of speculation that DOGE could be incorporated into the controversial nonprofit, a belief fueled by the temporary appearance of a Dogecoin logo on the official DOGE website following Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Musk explained the reasoning behind his choice of name: “I was going to call it the Government Efficiency Commission, but that's a boring name. Then the internet said it should be the Government Efficiency Commission. I said, the internet was right.”
Following Musk’s comments, DOGE prices fell 3.5%, reflecting broader market trends. While there are no official plans to include Dogecoin in DOGE, speculation has fueled a months-long rally in DOGE prices and inspired several copycat tokens.
Aimed at streamlining government spending and increasing efficiency, DOGE has reportedly saved $130 billion since its official launch in January 2025, saving an average of $840 per taxpayer.
Despite the lack of a Dogecoin connection, Musk’s continued public support of DOGE has historically influenced the token’s price movements, leaving many wondering what the next chapter will hold for the memecoin’s future in politics and finance.
*This is not investment advice.
