Financial markets have become a complete joke. From GameStop to Dogecoin to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a plethora of assets have been pushed to laughable heights with the help of the Federal Reserve’s funny money.
Just about everyone, except for stone-faced Fed officials, seems to be in on the joke.
Dogecoin promoter and billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk poked fun at cryptocurrencies and the U.S. dollar itself during his hosting duties last weekend on Saturday Night Live.
During the “Weekend Update” segment, Musk appeared in character as a cryptocurrency guru. He admitted Dogecoin began as a joke.
“What is Dogecoin?” Musk was repeatedly asked. The punchline was that any answer he gave failed to explain what it actually is.
Skip to main content
Currently Reading
GameStop Stock Film in the Works with Script By Mark Boal, Noah Centineo Attached, Scott Galloway to Consult
Angelique Jackson, provided by
FacebookTwitterEmail
The stock market drama surrounding GameStop is getting the Hollywood treatment.
A film version of the still-unfolding social-media driven financial scenario is in the works, with a script by Oscar-winner Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty”).
More from Variety
Noah Centineo is attached to appear in a major role in the untitled film. Known for his breakout roles in “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “The Fosters,” Centineo will next be seen in the third installment of Netflix’s “To All the Boys” franchise before teaming up with Dwayne Johnson for “Black Adam.” “Pivot” host, tech expert and NYU professor Scott Galloway will consult on the project.