A recent announcement stated that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed at reducing government spending and regulations. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed his support for this initiative, noting its potential to increase economic freedom in the country.
Creation of the New Department
On November 13, Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly formed department aiming to increase efficiency by reducing federal spending and regulations. This new department will eliminate unnecessary regulations and review the structure of federal agencies.
Coinbase CEO's View on 'DOGE'
On November 17, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on social media that the new department presents an opportunity to increase economic freedom in the US and get the government back on the right track. He also proposed constitutional amendments to limit total government spending to 10% and the creation of a sovereign wealth fund where every citizen would have a stake.
Musk's Tweet Impact on Dogecoin
Despite the similar acronym, the new government agency is unrelated to the memecoin Dogecoin. However, following the elections and the announcement of the new department, Dogecoin reached a yearly high of $0.39. Previously, Musk faced accusations of manipulating Dogecoin prices, but the case was recently dismissed.
The appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in the 'DOGE' department could be a significant move towards restructuring US government spending. Brian Armstrong’s support indicates the importance of the reforms for economic freedom.