Bitcoin 2024 came and went without a surprise appearance from Elon Musk, which some anticipated as the conference grew closer. However, that didn't stop the Tesla CEO from dishing on cryptocurrency this weekend.

Musk joined the X Takeover podcast on Sunday, hosted by the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley. During the hourlong talk on technology, space exploration and sustainability, Musk was asked for his latest thoughts about Bitcoin.

“I'm not going to be promoting crypto — at most, in a joking way. If you see me pumping crypto, it's not me," Musk said. "I do think there's some merit in Bitcoin, and maybe some other cryptos, and I've sort of got a soft spot for Dogecoin because I like dogs and memes."

In May, Musk rebutted reports that he “discussed crypto” with Republican presidential …