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Coins•Nov 8, 2026

Dogecoin Co-Founder Highlights Rising Shiba Inu Popularity in Japan

Key Highlights Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus shared personal observations on the Shiba Inu breed based on his visit to Japan, where the dog retains deep cultural prominence. Launched on December 6, 2013, by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin was inspired by Kabosu, a rescued Shiba Inu whose 2010 photo sparked the viral Doge meme. ...

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Coins•Sep 12, 2026

Dogecoin Co-Founder Proposes $1.2 Trillion Giveaway in Bold Move

Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus, known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on X, responded to a proposal for a $5,000 stimulus check for every U.S. adult by suggesting the government purchase $1.2 trillion worth of Dogecoin instead. Economists warn that a one-time direct payment of that size would do little to ease affordability pressures and could push consumer ...

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