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.

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Shiba Inu's Realized Volatility Tanks as Whale Moves 7T, Hits Record Low Against Dogecoin

The SHIB-DOGE pair has fallen to its lowest level since November 2021, continuing a downtrend from March 2024 highs.

By Omkar Godbole, CD AnalyticsSep 18, 2025

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BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index Is Resilient Too

Dovish Fed favors new all-time highs in major tokens, but the dollar resilience may prove costly.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Major tokens look to have resumed the slow grind higher. (NEOM/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk))

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Dogecoin Bargain Hunters Snap Up 680M DOGE; Focus on DOGE-BTC and Fed Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve's expected rate cut could lead to a significant DOGE rally relative to bitcoin, driven by a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern.

By Omkar Godbole, CD AnalyticsSep 17, 2025

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Dogecoin Inches Closer to Wall Street With ETF Set for Launch This Week

The DOJE fund could launch this week, signaling a new phase in crypto's merger with traditional finance, even if ‘utility’ isn’t part of the equation.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostSep 15, 2025

Dogecoin price page on Robinhood. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

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CleanCore Solutions' DOGE Holdings Top 500M; Shares Rise 13%

The company aims to amass a 1 billion dogecoin treasury within 30 days, with backing from Pantera Capital and FalconX.

By Helene BraunSep 12, 2025

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Dogecoin Leads Gain, Bitcoin Pops to $114K as M2 Setup Opens BTC Catchup Trade

Crypto edged higher with bitcoin near $114K and DOGE leading, while a CF Benchmarks model says BTC trades below fair value relative to money supply growth, a pattern that has preceded rallies.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 11, 2025

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Shiba Inu Looks to Scale 200-day SMA as DOGE Whales Boost Coin Stash to 10B

Shiba Inu is attempting to establish a position above the 200-day simple moving average as trading volumes increase.

By Omkar Godbole, CD AnalyticsSep 10, 2025

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Dogecoin ETF Looks Set to Go Live in the U.S. on Thursday

“Dogecoin started as a joke, and now Wall Street finally gets it. The ETF approval proves that institutional investors recognize the real value in community, culture, and accessibility," one dogecoin proponent said.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 9, 2025

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