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Updated April 19, 2026 · 7:35 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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Investments

Investor: Coinbase’s $2 billion junk bond deal shows crypto ‘supercycle’ is in place

Crypto natives say Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are primed for an explosive year ahead, and a recent bond sale adds fuel to that fire.

5 years ago

Analysis

Data: Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows 1,200% in Africa

A recent Chainalysis report indicates that Bitcoin adoption has grown by 1200% in Africa.

5 years ago

Banking

Crypto makes you ‘your own bank.’ But how secure is crypto banking?

Since 2011, over $1.65 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen from exchange wallets, and this number is increasing rapidly.

5 years ago

Analysis

$328 million liquidated as Bitcoin breaks below $45,000

The world’s largest cryptocurrency tumbled below a critical price level, taking the rest of the crypto market along with it.

5 years ago

Analysis

‘Lost and HODLed’ Bitcoin (BTC) hits 34% of supply, what does this mean?

While lost Bitcoin drives scarcity, on-chain metrics cannot determine the extent to which users benefit.

5 years ago

People

Protests in El Salvador intensify following the passing of the Bitcoin Law

Salvadorians become increasingly angry over Bitcoin, with the latest protest taking a menacing turn.

5 years ago

Privacy

El Salvador’s ‘Chivo’ Bitcoin (BTC) wallet allegedly has privacy issues

A privacy bug found in the country's Bitcoin wallet has been promptly resolved by its development team after being highlighted by a Twitter user, but other issues seem to persist.

5 years ago