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<p>The Super Bowl LVIII, although devoid of crypto ads, had its share of surprises. Jack Dorsey, wearing a Satoshi Nakamoto t-shirt from BlueSky and Block, captivated attention. Similarly, an image of Joe Biden with laser eyes, posted on Twitter just after the final, set the crypto sphere ablaze.</p>
<h2 id="h-super-bowl-joe-biden-and-memes-an-unexpected-ode-to-bitcoin">Super Bowl, Joe Biden, and Memes: An Unexpected Ode to Bitcoin?</h2>
<p>An <strong>innocent tweet</strong> or a <strong>crypto nod</strong> from Joe Biden? Last August, a picture of a mug featuring his photo with red laser eyes sparked questions. Some wonder if the American president has joined the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/joe-biden-est-il-devenu-un-maximaliste-du-bitcoin-btc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ranks of Bitcoin maximalists</a>.</p>
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<p>In the corridors of the presidential sphere, a post by Joe Biden after the Super Bowl made a loud noise, but not for the reasons expected. Donning <strong>a laser eye on a photo shared on his X and Instagram profiles</strong>, the President of the United States triggered an avalanche of reactions among Bitcoin enthusiasts.</p>
<p>The caption “<em>Just as we imagined</em>” seemed enigmatic, but for many, it evoked an indirect reference to cryptocurrency, states <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/joe-biden-posts-bitcoin-laser-eyes-meme-after-superbowl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cointelegraph</a>.</p>
<p>However, the reality was quite different: it was <strong>a meme known as “Dark Brandon”</strong>, related to a whimsical conspiracy theory about the supposed <strong>manipulation of Super Bowl 2024</strong>. This unexpected use of the meme by Biden’s communications team, aiming to make him appear more approachable and cool, caused confusion among internet users.</p>
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<p>Reactions were swift: from speculation on crypto markets to <strong>accusations of cultural appropriation</strong>, as well as inquiries about the ETH/BTC chart. Ultimately, Biden’s foray into the world of memes once again demonstrated the <strong>complexity of interactions between politics, popular culture, and cryptocurrencies</strong>.</p>
<h2 id="h-biden-an-indefatigable-crypto-skeptic">Biden, an Indefatigable Crypto-skeptic?</h2>
<p>While social media buzzes with speculations about Joe Biden’s laser eyes, reality is much less cryptic. Although the president has not taken a stance for Bitcoin, a photo posted after the 58th edition of the Super Bowl fueled rumors. Yet, according to Stand with Crypto, <strong>Biden is categorized as “anti-crypto”</strong>, with five public negative statements about digital assets.</p>
<p>The phenomenon of laser eyes, <strong>a symbol of Bitcoin’s rise</strong>, appeared on social media in a campaign to reach $100,000 in 2021.</p> 
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<p>Meanwhile, at this <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/super-bowl-2024-without-crypto-when-absence-creates-a-buzz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto-less edition of the Super Bowl</a>, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, took a more direct approach by donning a T-shirt honoring Satoshi, the genius behind Bitcoin, in a style reminiscent of the famous cover of Nirvana’s Nevermind album.</p>

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