Kabosu, Iconic Shiba Inu Behind Doge Meme, Passes Away at 18 Kabosu, the Shiba Inu whose expressive face became the Doge meme and inspired the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, died at 18. Adopted in 2008, her 2010 photo made her a global sensation. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, confirmed she passed peacefully at home in Sakura, Japan. Kabosu's legacy lives on through her extensive online following and the enduring popularity of the Doge meme #kabosu #news #crypto #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #cryptonews #doge #dogecoin #shib #shiba #shibainucoin #shibarmy #trading #binance #kucoin #coinbase #btcetf #ethereum #solana #meme #memecoin #bonk #business #economy #primexnews