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.

Dogecoin

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Bitcoin Dominance at 2-Year Low as XRP, Binance's BNB Rally

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By Sebastian SinclairApr 12, 2021

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DOGE Jumps After Tesla's Musk Promises 'Literal' Moonshot

Elon Musk's tweets keep sending dogecoin into the stratosphere, now with a market capitalization over $8 billion.

By Omkar GodboleApr 1, 2021

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Markets

Tesla's Elon Musk Wants Coinbase to Become DOGE-Friendly

A listing on Coinbase would unleash dogecoin to a whole new breed of investor.

By Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2021

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Firm's Website Breaks After It Says It Will Mine Dogecoin

The firm announced buying an initial 15% interest in a dedicated dogecoin and litecoin mining facility.

By Tanzeel AkhtarMar 11, 2021

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Markets

Decentralized Exchange Launches for Dogecoin Swaps

The new DogeDEX from Komodo will allow fans to make peer-to-peer exchanges of the cryptocurrency.

By Tanzeel AkhtarMar 10, 2021

"Shibe," the dog made famous in the Doge meme that was popular in 2013.
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Today the Dogecar Races Again, Feat. Pinguino

By Rob MitchellMar 6, 2021

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Markets

Nyan Dogecoin NFT Fetches $69K in ETH

A GIF cat with a DOGE body sold Thursday for 45 ETH.

By Sebastian Sinclair, Daniel KuhnMar 5, 2021

A still of the Nyan Dogecoin GIF that sold for 45 ETH.

Markets

DOGE Adoption on the Rise. Dallas Mavericks to Accept Dogecoin for Tickets, Merchandise

The team will soon be accepting the crypto as part of a deal with payment services provider BitPay.

By Kevin ReynoldsMar 4, 2021

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Policy

How Regulating GameStop's 'Market Manipulation' Could Harm Crypto

Calls to stop GameStop-type "market manipulation" could open the door to government regulation the crypto industry won't like.

By Benjamin Sauter, Steven Perlstein, William McGovern, David McGillMar 2, 2021

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Finance

Dogecoin Bounds Onto 1,800 ATMs in the US

CoinFlip told CoinDesk DOGE has become a symbol of the small retail investor.

By Sebastian SinclairMar 2, 2021

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