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Updated April 19, 2026 · 12:10 PM UTC

The latest Bitcoin news today — live BTC price updates, mining developments, halving cycles, ETF flows, and institutional adoption headlines. CryptoSlate’s editorial team covers Bitcoin around the clock, from on-chain data and technical analysis to regulation and macro context, with breaking stories added throughout the day.

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Legal

Indian unicorn Paytm could soon offer Bitcoin (BTC) payments

Paytm might consider launching Bitcoin offerings in the country if the Indian authorities manage to eliminate all the regulatory stress surrounding cryptocurrency trade in the region.

4 years ago

Investments

US legislators ask SEC to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF

US lawmakers ask why the SEC have approved two futures-based Bitcoin ETFs but still refuses to approve a spot-based ETF,

4 years ago

Technology

New Coinbase feature allows Bitcoin as collateral for up to $1 million cash loan

Coinbase users can borrow $1 million on the exchange using their BTC as collateral whilst paying as little as $10 monthly.

4 years ago

Investments

Institutional investments into cryptos like Solana, Cardano, and Bitcoin is already 30% higher than 2020

Institutional investors have already invested over $8 billion into the crypto industry in this year alone.

4 years ago

Adoption

Miami mayor volunteers to be the first U.S politician to take salary in Bitcoin

Francis Suarez is set to become the first U.S politician to get paid in Bitcoin. But, the mass adoption tipping point is still far away.

4 years ago

Academia

20 Bitcoin schools to be built in El Salvador with surplus from Bitcoin Trust

The new schools constructed will support the cryptocurrency expansion in the nation and assist in educating the locals about the essentials of cryptocurrency trading.

4 years ago

Adoption

Crypto jobs markets gets boost as Wall Street bumps pay to attract talent

Senior crypto specialists now command as much as 50% more than their counterparts in similar roles.

4 years ago

Scams

U.S. Feds freeze 10 Bitcoin (BTC) in connection to $10 million scam on Coinbase

A Coinbase user who fell for a notification scam could be on the way to recovering his stolen asset as the court has granted an approval to freeze the funds.

4 years ago