Dogecoin surges as Trump announces DOGE, a government efficiency group

Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency with a dog mascot and Elon Musk as one of its most famous fans, has surged in value since Donald Trump won the presidential election and announced a new government group nicknamed DOGE.

One dogecoin that was worth less than 16 cents before Election Day has more than doubled to around 41.5 cents today, The Associated Press reported.

On Tuesday,........

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