Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) flipped bullish for the first time in weeks as Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) surged nearly 5% after Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video of himself as “The Dogefather” petting a Shiba Inu dog.

The Dogefather Returns

Musk shared the AI video Thursday, parodying the iconic “Godfather” scene by petting a Shiba Inu while musing about his Doge’s wedding and private keys. 

“You don’t even think to call me the Dogefather,” Musk’s AI version said, mimicking Al Pacino’s character.

Musk coined the term “Dogefather” during his 2021 “Saturday Night Live” appearance and has used it regularly on social media to endorse Dogecoin. 

The Department of Government Efficiency acronym he floated also bore an uncanny reference to the canine-themed coin.

Last month, Musk said SpaceX will likely put the memecoin “on the moon” next year. However, X Money, the new payments feature …

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