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Joe Biden, the former commander-in-chief of the United States, inadvertently took on the role of a Bitcoin champion. This occurred when he uploaded a digitally altered self-portrait featuring radiant ocular effects to his Twitter and Instagram profiles. The image, however, was not an endorsement of the crypto king.
Biden's post, which appeared following the Super Bowl, bore the caption "just like we drew it up." It celebrated the triumph of the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.
Nonetheless, the crypto community misinterpreted Biden's augmented eye effect as support for Bitcoin. In truth, the post nodded to the satirical "Dark Brandon" theme, which ties to a speculative narrative about the Super Bowl being predetermined to favor Travis Kelce, with the ultimate goal of procuring a presidential endorsement from Taylor Swift, Kelce's partner.
The team managing the president's social media has previously embraced the Dark Brandon meme, casting the seasoned politician in a modern, dynamic light. The portrayal seems to imply Biden's strategic influence behind the scenes, particularly in relation to the Chiefs' victory.
Upon encountering the meme, the cryptocurrency community was abuzz. The pseudonymous figure WhalePanda hinted at "cultural misappropriation" within the crypto circles, while the financial platform Bankless speculated on the meme's potential repercussions for cryptocurrency market trends.
Contrary to the assumptions made by Bitcoin proponents, it's highly unlikely for Biden to back a particular cryptocurrency publicly. He has refrained from supporting any legislative actions favoring Bitcoin or its digital counterparts. The advocacy arm of Coinbase, Stand with Crypto, categorizes Biden as crypto-skeptical, citing five instances where his remarks seemed to reflect a critical viewpoint on virtual assets.
The laser eyes motif has evolved into an emblematic rally cry for Bitcoin enthusiasts, originating from a campaign aimed at propelling Bitcoin's value to $100,000 by the end of 2021, a goal that was not realized. Prominent figures such as Elon Musk, Paris Hilton, and NFL icon Tom Brady have previously graced social media with this optic signature.
Amidst the indirect references made by Biden, Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block (formerly known as Square), presented a more overt nod to Bitcoin at the Super Bowl. Dorsey was spotted wearing a T-shirt that paid homage to Satoshi Nakamoto, featuring a graphic akin to the iconic smiley face from Nirvana's 1991 breakthrough album "Nevermind," symbolizing a clear nod to the cryptocurrency's founder.
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