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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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Adoption

El Salvador creates history after buying 400 Bitcoin (BTC)

President Bukele of El Salvador has announced that the country has purchased 400 Bitcoin.

5 years ago

Adoption

7 out of 10 Salvadorans want to repeal the new Bitcoin (BTC) law

The latest survey coming from El Salvador shows that the latest Bitcoin law might not be as popular among Salvadoreans as we might think.

5 years ago

Mining

Belarus president calls on citizens to mine crypto

The Belarusian president said cryptocurrency mining could be a solution to the rising number of people leaving the country for low-paying jobs.

5 years ago

Technology

Twitter could soon test Bitcoin (BTC) tips via Lightning Network

Leading social media site, Twitter, could roll out Bitcoin tips for its users.

5 years ago

Adoption

El Salvador gets a $150 million Bitcoin Trust while BTC breaks $50,000

The government of El Salvador voted in favour of creating a $150 million trust to support the unraveling crypto adoption.

5 years ago

Opinion

Billionaire who shorted 2008 crisis has a bleak warning for Bitcoin (BTC)

John Paulson, who made a fortune betting against the US housing market, thinks that Bitcoin is too volatile to short.

5 years ago

Analysis

Last week saw highest Cardano (ADA) inflows, while Bitcoin outflows continue

Digital asset investment products saw a second consecutive week of inflows, breaking the longest bearish streak the market has seen in the past three years.

5 years ago

Investments

US: A historic gold investor is now buying Bitcoin (BTC)

With significant exposure to gold and precious metals, the company decided to gain exposure to the crypto industry through the Grayscale Bitcoin Fund.

5 years ago