[rchaud]

Guess Musk figured out that paying all cash to acquire something was a bad idea.

[HarHarVeryFunny]

Sure - why use cash when you can use bits of paper instead?

I'd expect more of the same to come - good way to lock in some of this crazy SpaceX valuation by converting it into something with a bit more inherent worth.

Tesla next?

[smotched]

cash is bits of paper...

[HarHarVeryFunny]

Not everywhere ... many countries have polymer banknotes for better security.

In any case not all bits of paper are equal. Monopoly money bills are not worth face value!

[all2]

They are, its the exchange rate that's the killer.