Elon Musk adopts 'Kekius Maximus' persona on X, sparks memecoin surge

Elon Musk has changed his username on X to "Kekius Maximus," combining elements from an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the movie "Gladiator." He also updated his profile picture to feature Pepe the Frog in Roman attire. The change has caused a surge in the value of the Kekius Maximus memecoin, which rose over 1,600% following Musk's announcement. This follows a pattern where Musk's social media activity has previously influenced cryptocurrency prices. Musk's new handle appears to reference both a character from "Gladiator" and an internet meme. His account has gained significant influence since he acquired X in 2022, often stirring controversy over misinformation.