Elon Musk adopts new name Kekius Maximus on X as memecoin surges

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Elon Musk has changed his name on X, formerly Twitter, to "Kekius Maximus." He also updated his profile picture to a version of the Pepe the Frog meme, depicting the character as a warrior. The name "Kekius Maximus" is linked to a new memecoin, KEKIUS, which surged over 500% in value shortly after Musk's name change. KEKIUS is currently valued at ₹9.93, reflecting a significant increase over the past week. Musk's playful persona has sparked interest in the cryptocurrency market, benefiting other Kekius-inspired coins. He has shared humorous posts about his new name, fueling speculation among his followers.


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