Dogecoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) was created in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a lighthearted cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Shiba Inu meme, originally intended as a joke but quickly evolving into a legitimate digital asset with a passionate community. Built on a fork of Litecoin's codebase, Dogecoin features faster block times and an inflationary supply model that makes it potentially well-suited for microtransactions and online tipping.

The Dogecoin ecosystem thrives on community-driven initiatives, charitable fundraising, and mainstream adoption accelerated by high-profile endorsements from figures like Elon Musk. Major companies including Tesla, AMC, and the Dallas Mavericks have accepted DOGE as payment.

At CoinDesk, we track Dogecoin news ranging from price movements and celebrity endorsements to technical developments and merchant adoption. Our coverage explores how meme culture intersects with serious cryptocurrency adoption, the impact of social media on DOGE's volatility, and the ongoing development efforts to improve the network's functionality.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Ether, Solana, Cardano Spike 7% as Trump Claims to Broker Israel-Iran Ceasefire

Crypto markets bounce back after Trump’s surprise ceasefire announcement cools geopolitical tensions; traders eye altcoin rotation as weekend liquidations subside.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 24, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Jumps After Rollercoaster Weekend Price-Action

DOGE rebounds from a 14-cent low as extraordinary trading volume establishes strong support levels.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJun 23, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Steady But Flashing 'Oversold' in Signal for Bearish Bets

Technical indicators show DOGE entering oversold territory, and social sentiment data from LunarCrush reveals an 86% positive tone across 16,000+ mentions, suggesting continued community conviction even amid price volatility.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 19, 2025

Markets

Ether, Solana, and Other Majors Could Slide Further as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes

Tensions in the Middle East are fueling a flight to safety, with traders rotating out of altcoins into stablecoins and bitcoin amid uncertainty around U.S. military escalation and sticky inflation.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 19, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Drops 7% After Brief Rally Amid Rising Hopes of a DOGE ETF

Market volatility intensifies as meme token faces critical resistance levels amid institutional interest.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJun 12, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Jumps 5% as V-Shaped Recovery Shows Rising Demand

DOGE showed resilience with strong volume patterns as speculation builds around potential ETF approval.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJun 11, 2025

Markets

Ether, Dogecoin Surge, Outpaces Bitcoin as DeFi Comments Spurs Bullish Mood

Ether outpaces bitcoin on fresh institutional inflows and rising demand for tokenization, signaling a potential push towards its all-time high.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 11, 2025

Markets

El precio del token de Dogechain se triplicó en siete días

El proyecto relacionado con la dogecoin está creciendo. Y no es la primera vez. Mientras tanto, miembros de la comunidad están votando por una “gran quema”.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 24, 2022

No es el doge, es la dogechain. (Creative Commons, modificada por CoinDesk)

Finance

Dogecoin pierde el impulso que había ganado tras la noticia de adquisición de Twitter por parte de Musk

La criptomoneda meme favorita de Elon Musk se estabilizó después del surgimiento tras la noticia de que la compra de Twitter por parte del CEO de Tesla estaba nuevamente sobre la mesa.

By Jamie CrawleyOct 5, 2022