Elon Musk sparks speculation with new 'Kekius Maximus' username on X

Elon Musk changed his username to "Kekius Maximus" on X, causing speculation among his 210 million followers. The name combines elements from an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the character from the movie "Gladiator." Musk also updated his profile picture to feature "Pepe the Frog" in Roman attire. This change led to a significant increase in the value of the Kekius Maximus memecoin, which rose over 900 percent shortly after the announcement. Musk's new handle has drawn attention for its potential connections to online hate groups, though he has not provided any explanation. His social media activity has previously influenced cryptocurrency markets, but it is unclear if he is involved with this memecoin.