Elon Musk adopts 'Kekius Maximus' handle on X, raising concerns over far-right ties

Elon Musk has changed his handle on X to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile image to feature Pepe the Frog. This has sparked discussions about his connections to far-right movements and digital currencies. The name "Kekius Maximus" combines internet culture references and is linked to a cryptocurrency memecoin, KEKIUS, which surged in value after Musk's update. He also shared an image of Pepe dressed in Roman armor. Pepe the Frog and "kek" have been associated with extremist groups, particularly since the 2016 U.S. election. The Anti-Defamation League has noted their ties to far-right movements, raising questions about Musk's affiliations.