Tesla Removes Bitcoin But Keeps Dogecoin (DOGE) as Payment Option

Previously, rumors circulated in the crypto community that Tesla had added both Bitcoin and Dogecoin to its payment page source code. However, it was later confirmed that the two cryptocurrencies were present in the source code as far back as January 2023. Despite discontinuing Bitcoin payments in the past, Tesla apparently did not remove the corresponding code.

At present, Tesla has deleted "bitcoin" in the source code of its payment page, but still retains "dogecoin". pic.twitter.com/BQrRtuTN8Z

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 21, 2023

The latest decision to delete Bitcoin from the source code comes at a time when the largest cryptocurrency has been facing regulatory scrutiny worldwide and environmental concerns regarding its energy consumption for mining operations. However, no official statement from Tesla has been released, leaving room for speculation about the company's reasons for this move.

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Dogecoin's current price stands at $0.07, showing a promising uptrend. This could be a result of several factors, including growing acceptance of meme coins, Elon Musk's persistent endorsement and now, potentially, speculation around Tesla's payment options.

The persistence of Dogecoin in Tesla's source code could signal potential plans for integrating the cryptocurrency as a payment method in the future. However, it is essential to note that a final decision would likely depend on various factors, including regulatory considerations and market dynamics.