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Updated April 22, 2026 · 5:30 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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Regulation

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

The advisor stated Bitcoin had no ‘intrinsic value’ and that stamping it out of the economy would be a good move.

5 years ago

Regulation

IMF sounds ‘legal, economic’ alarms over El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption

The organization says making Bitcoin a legal tender spoils an ongoing economic program.

5 years ago

Regulation

1,100 people arrested in China over alleged crypto fraud

Chinese authorities arrested 1,100 individuals charged for using crime related profits to buy crypto.

5 years ago

Regulation

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

Banks will face the most strenuous requirements if they wish to be exposed to cryptocurrencies.

5 years ago

Regulation

India could soon classify Bitcoin as a regulated ‘asset’

The move comes on the heels of El Salvador legalizing the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

5 years ago

Mining

Fancy a Bitcoin mined via volcano? El Salvador is making that happen

The country adopted Bitcoin as legal tender yesterday and wants to do something about its energy concerns.

5 years ago

Investments

A top Bitcoin whale picked up 3,706 BTC amidst brutal dip, data shows

BTC whales step up at a time when market uncertainty remains fearful.

5 years ago

Adoption

US investors made over $4 billion trading Bitcoin last year

New Chainalysis report shows that investors in the United States made over $4 billion on their investments in Bitcoin.

5 years ago

Adoption

Mexico, too, wants to jump on the crypto train as El Salvador legalizes Bitcoin

Mexico’s government official is following an example of neighbouring countries as he promotes Bitcoin legalization.

5 years ago

El Salvador’s relationship with the IMF turns complicated after new Bitcoin bill

Adoption 5 years ago

Bitcoin is now ‘legal tender’ in El Salvador

Adoption 5 years ago

PayPal processed nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin trades in May

Adoption 5 years ago

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Bitcoin news today

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

IMF sounds ‘legal, economic’ alarms over El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption

1,100 people arrested in China over alleged crypto fraud

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

India could soon classify Bitcoin as a regulated ‘asset’

Fancy a Bitcoin mined via volcano? El Salvador is making that happen

A top Bitcoin whale picked up 3,706 BTC amidst brutal dip, data shows

US investors made over $4 billion trading Bitcoin last year

Mexico, too, wants to jump on the crypto train as El Salvador legalizes Bitcoin

El Salvador’s relationship with the IMF turns complicated after new Bitcoin bill

Bitcoin is now ‘legal tender’ in El Salvador

PayPal processed nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin trades in May

Bitcoin price jumps towards $80,000 after Strait of Hormuz shipping route declared open

Cardano Foundation’s ADA share shrinks as Bitcoin and cash take larger share of reserves

Bitcoin faces critical weekend test as Iran closes Strait after immediately disputing the US narrative on Hormuz deal

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