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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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Mining

Illegal coal extraction in China spurred Bitcoin mining ban

The rising use of coal to power Bitcoin mining rigs didn’t sit well with the country’s government.

5 years ago

Regulation

UK bans Luno’s ‘time to buy Bitcoin’ ads, calls them “irresponsible”

The country has introduced strict regulations for the crypto space in the past year.

5 years ago

Banking

HSBC steers clear of Bitcoin offerings for clients

Every bank seems to be jumping on the crypto bandwagon. Except HSBC.

5 years ago

Mining

North American miners form ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ with Elon Musk

Bitcoin and other PoW cryptocurrencies are facing a tough test due to their alleged climatic effects. A new council hopes to change that.

5 years ago

Analysis

Market Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum markets bounce after a record plunge last week

Both assets fell by double-digit percentages last week after Chinese officials set off alarms.

5 years ago

Investments

Every fifth hedge fund already invests in cryptocurrencies, reports PwC

Crypto-focused hedge funds have doubled their assets under management in 2020, researchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers revealed.

5 years ago

Banking

German bank that went nearly bankrupt in 2019 says Bitcoin is ‘wishful thinking’

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on the verge of going from "trendy" to "tacky," argued Deutsche Bank's analysts.

5 years ago

Mining

Bitcoin miners are shutting down Chinese operations after Vice Premier’s comments

The country’s miners control a majority of Bitcoin’s hashrate and are sensing trouble after recent regulatory comments.

5 years ago

Banking

Goldman Sachs studies crypto as an asset class—a year after stating the opposite

In May 2020, the bank stated that Bitcoin is "not an asset class" or "a suitable investment"—but a lot has changed since that time.

5 years ago

Search query ‘Should I sell my Bitcoin’ skyrockets on Google Trends

Trading 5 years ago

JPMorgan says Bitcoin’s true value is $35,000 amid price crash

Banking 5 years ago

Europe and U.S. may soon take the lead in Bitcoin mining, says major Chinese pool

Mining 5 years ago

BlockFi users say they can’t withdraw funds after 701 Bitcoin blunder

Legal 5 years ago

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Bitcoin news today

Illegal coal extraction in China spurred Bitcoin mining ban

UK bans Luno’s ‘time to buy Bitcoin’ ads, calls them “irresponsible”

HSBC steers clear of Bitcoin offerings for clients

North American miners form ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ with Elon Musk

Market Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum markets bounce after a record plunge last week

Every fifth hedge fund already invests in cryptocurrencies, reports PwC

German bank that went nearly bankrupt in 2019 says Bitcoin is ‘wishful thinking’

Bitcoin miners are shutting down Chinese operations after Vice Premier’s comments

Goldman Sachs studies crypto as an asset class—a year after stating the opposite

Search query ‘Should I sell my Bitcoin’ skyrockets on Google Trends

JPMorgan says Bitcoin’s true value is $35,000 amid price crash

Europe and U.S. may soon take the lead in Bitcoin mining, says major Chinese pool

BlockFi users say they can’t withdraw funds after 701 Bitcoin blunder

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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