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Updated April 22, 2026 · 1:26 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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Publicly-listed company loses $17 million on Bitcoin. Makes $14 million on Ethereum instead

Publicly-listed company loses $17 million on Bitcoin. Makes $14 million on Ethereum instead

Meitu has recorded a double digits gain on its Ethereum holdings while suffering a similar loss on its Bitcoin investments.

‘BitScam’ and ‘CloudScam’ end up scamming 93,000 Bitcoin and Ethereum users

‘BitScam’ and ‘CloudScam’ end up scamming 93,000 Bitcoin and Ethereum users

A security research firm found illicit crypto apps targeted thousands of people in recent times, with the fake apps pocketing over $350,000 in the process.

This crucial Bitcoin metric reached a high. But traders don’t seem to care

This crucial Bitcoin metric reached a high. But traders don’t seem to care

Mining revenue jumped up by 50% as active miners profit from the difficulty drop.

Bitcoin drops by $2,000. $185 million in longs go ‘rekt’

Bitcoin drops by $2,000. $185 million in longs go ‘rekt’

Over $200 million worth of futures positions were crushed as Bitcoin dropped by several percent this morning.

33 face heat in Korea over alleged $1.48 billion in crypto transfers

33 face heat in Korea over alleged $1.48 billion in crypto transfers

A total of 33 residents of South Korea are facing charges or fines for crypto transfers that violated the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act.

Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country

Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country

Loss of faith in the naira is prompting locals to turn to crypto.

Bitcoin ETF applicants accuse the SEC of foul play

Bitcoin ETF applicants accuse the SEC of foul play

Some say the U.S regulator has ulterior motives in refusing to approve a Bitcoin ETF.

Swiss bank UBS says Bitcoin is ‘unsuitable’ for institutional investors

Swiss bank UBS says Bitcoin is ‘unsuitable’ for institutional investors

The bank warned that regulations from China and other countries impact the price of Bitcoin and other digital assets.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin mine could earn over 20,000 BTC ($750 million) a year

El Salvador’s Bitcoin mine could earn over 20,000 BTC ($750 million) a year

The country has embarked on an ambitious project that uses volcanic geothermal energy to mine Bitcoin. And it could be very lucrative.

The crypto market doesn’t care about Dogecoin shill Elon Musk’s tweets anymore

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US Feds just sold $19 million in Bitcoin. Here’s why

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Ethereum, altcoins ‘chop’ as crucial Bitcoin metric sees 28% decline

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$7 million ‘liquidated’ after Bitcoin drops $1,000 in 30 minutes

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