Plaintiffs drop their appeal in the Dogecoin lawsuit against Elon Musk

Dogecoin Investors Withdraw Appeal in Lawsuit Against Elon Musk

The legal battle between Dogecoin investors and Elon Musk, along with his company Tesla, has concluded with the investors withdrawing their appeal.

The lawsuit, which originally sought $258 billion in damages, accused Musk of manipulating Dogecoin's price through his public statements and actions. However, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the lawsuit in August, stating that Musk's comments, including his playful remarks about Dogecoin, did not constitute securities fraud or insider trading.

Following the dismissal, both sides filed motions for sanctions, escalating the dispute. However, this week, both parties agreed to withdraw these motions, and the case awaits final approval for dismissal by Judge Hellerstein.

This settlement concludes a chapter in Musk's controversial relationship with Dogecoin and the broader cryptocurrency space, where his influence often sparks both enthusiasm and volatility.