Elon Musk Confirms Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Has No Plans to Adopt Dogecoin

Despite growing public speculation, he clarified the separation between the DOGE initiative and the cryptocurrency.

Elon Musk has no plans to introduce any cryptocurrency for federal use, despite rumors circulating online, the billionaire stated on Sunday.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has no intention of adopting Dogecoin for federal use, contrary to rumors circulating online, Elon Musk has confirmed.

During a public appearance in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Musk addressed the separation between the DOGE initiative and the cryptocurrency, which An online crowd got mixed up as the government project and the well-known cryptocurrency meme coin have identical names.

“There are no plans for the government to use dogecoin or anything. I was going to call it Government Efficiency Commission but that's a super boring name. Then the internet said it needs to be Department of Government Efficiency. I was like Internet is right,” Musk said.

Musk said that the government is focused on operational improvements and not on introducing any cryptocurrency systems.

The government is focused on operational improvements and not on introducing any cryptocurrency systems, according to the billionaire.

Musk said that his department has been busy cutting the federal workforce and reducing redundant roles to minimize unnecessary expenses. So far, the department has laid off thousands of federal employees.

“We've reduced the personnel by 10% to 15% and we're hoping to get it down more organically over time as people retire or move on their own accord,” he said.

The department conducted a review that assessed several operating functions to determine potential consolidation locations. A large portion of the department's efforts has involved organizing multiple federal processes through internal operational improvements.

In addition, DOGE has prioritized reviewing federal expenditures and optimizing procurement systems. The department encountered a significant problem with the distribution of government-issued credit cards.

Musk said he notified authorities about discovering 4.6 million federal government credit cards, outnumbering the active workers, which prompted an immediate response.

“They started shutting down the credit cards and it was quite interesting because they didn't want to do it. They kept making up excuses as to why they couldn't shut down the credit cards. But we finally got them to do it,” he said.

The billionaire said he would be stepping down from his government role after achieving a $1 trillion deficit reduction goal.

According to Musk, he is expected to reach the $1 trillion deficit reduction by the end of May, marking 130 days of work. During an interview with Fox News, Musk expressed his positive outlook on the project's timing by revealing his predicted completion date.

Under Musk's leadership, DOGE has accelerated cost-cutting measures across multiple departments, reviewing contracts and funding allocations. The team has also focused on stopping fraud activities, preventing fund misuse and ensuring accountability through proper enforcement.

His decisions have drawn criticism from legislative representatives and the public. Some argue that DOGE's actions circumvent traditional oversight and legislative review.

According to critics, leadership made several decisions without obtaining the necessary approval from Congress. However, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO asserted that the company thoroughly examines all decisions before adjusting them to comply with legal guidelines.

Despite his public support for Dogecoin, Musk has dismissed any federal plans to adopt the cryptocurrency for government use. He emphasized that DOGE's mission is solely focused on fiscal responsibility and administrative efficiency.

Musk also noted that the name coincidences between DOGE and the U.S. government payments system inaccurately suggested such a connection.

Tesla's CEO has long advocated for Dogecoin due to its simplicity and potential in day-to-day transactions. He maintains distinct professional boundaries between his government work and his personal opinions. Although he continues to post about Dogecoin, it plays no role in his federal efficiency endeavors.

According to Musk, the DOGE project should not be confused with any digital currency program. He also mentioned that the adoption of crypto has no place within the existing government policies. This clarification aims to quell public speculation and keep attention on DOGE's true purpose.