Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit

伊隆馬斯克和特斯拉贏得駁回狗狗幣操縱訴訟

On August 29th, 2024, Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the lawsuit filed against Elon Musk and Tesla regarding allegations of Dogecoin manipulation.

2024 年 8 月 29 日，法官阿爾文·海勒斯坦 (Alvin Hellerstein) 駁回了針對 Elon Musk 和特斯拉有關操縱狗狗幣指控的訴訟。

Case Background

案例背景

The lawsuit arose in June 2022 when a group of Dogecoin investors claimed that Musk's tweets and public endorsements artificially inflated the cryptocurrency's value. They alleged that Musk's statements, including his declaration of becoming the "official CEO of Dogecoin" and suggesting that a SpaceX mission would carry a physical Dogecoin to the moon, were misleading and had a manipulative effect on the market.

該訴訟於 2022 年 6 月提起，當時一群狗狗幣投資者聲稱馬斯克的推文和公眾認可人為抬高了該加密貨幣的價值。他們聲稱，馬斯克的聲明，包括他宣布成為“狗狗幣的官方首席執行官”，以及暗示 SpaceX 的任務將把實體狗狗幣帶到月球，具有誤導性，並對市場產生了操縱作用。

Judge's Ruling

法官的裁決

However, Judge Hellerstein dismissed the claims, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove that Musk and Tesla engaged in unlawful behavior. He emphasized that "no reasonable investor" could have reasonably relied on Musk's tweets as a basis for investment decisions. While acknowledging that Musk's statements may have been exaggerated or humorous, the judge determined that they did not constitute material misrepresentation sufficient to support a market manipulation claim.

然而，海勒斯坦法官駁回了這些指控，認為原告未能證明馬斯克和特斯拉有非法行為。他強調，「沒有一個理性的投資者」能夠合理地依賴馬斯克的推文作為投資決策的基礎。雖然承認馬斯克的言論可能誇大或幽默，但法官認定這些言論並不構成足以支持市場操縱指控的重大不實陳述。

Implications for Public Figures and Cryptocurrency Markets

對公眾人物和加密貨幣市場的影響

This ruling highlights the challenges of holding public figures accountable for their statements on volatile markets such as cryptocurrencies. It suggests that even influential figures like Musk's social media commentary is not considered financial advice.

這項裁決凸顯了讓公眾人物對其在加密貨幣等波動市場上的言論負責的挑戰。這表明，即使是像馬斯克的社交媒體評論這樣有影響力的人物也不被視為財務建議。

Musk has been an outspoken supporter of Dogecoin, often sharing memes and making lighthearted comments about the digital currency. Judge Hellerstein's decision reinforces the view that such statements, even from prominent individuals, should not be taken as investment guidance.

馬斯克一直是狗狗幣的直言不諱的支持者，經常分享表情包並對數位貨幣發表輕鬆的評論。海勒斯坦法官的判決強化了這樣的觀點：此類聲明，即使來自知名人士，也不應被視為投資指引。

Disclaimer

免責聲明

The information provided is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrencies involve high risks, and due diligence is advised before making any investments.

所提供的資訊僅供教育、娛樂和參考之用。它不構成財務建議。加密貨幣涉及高風險，建議在進行任何投資之前進行盡職調查。