Elon Musk changes X profile name to Kekius Maximus sparking online speculation
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Elon Musk changed his profile name on X to "Kekius Maximus," combining alt-right symbols and Gladiator references. This new handle has raised questions among his 210 million followers. Musk also updated his profile picture to show "Pepe the Frog" in Roman attire. The changes have sparked speculation about their meaning and intent. The move caused a surge in the value of a related memecoin, reflecting immediate effects in the cryptocurrency market. Musk has not provided any explanation for these updates.