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

Could a Dogecoin ETF Be Launched in the U.S. This Week?

DOGE is up 7% in the past 24 hours as anticipation of a spot ETF launch builds.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 8, 2025

Markets

Santiment Highlights Five of This Week’s Top Trending Coins: BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDT, EGLD

Santiment said Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether and MultiversX drew the biggest surge in online discussions as crypto markets closed the week.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 6, 2025

Markets

Trump-Backed Thumzup to Add 3,500 Dogecoin Mining Rigs With Dogehash Deal

The expansion is expected to come through a pending acquisition of Dogehash, a miner focused on the Scrypt algorithm that secures both Dogecoin and Litecoin.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 5, 2025

Markets

DOGE/BTC Triangle Breakout Flags Potential Rally if $0.22 Resistance Clears

Dogecoin rebounds from midday selloff as whale accumulation and ETF speculation drive heavy trading activity.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsSep 3, 2025

Finance

CleanCore in $175M Deal to Establish a Dogecoin Treasury; Shares Tumble 60%

The firm also named Alex Spiro, high-profile attorney and Elon Musk's lawyer, as chairman of the board effective immediately.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostSep 2, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Price Analysis: $0.21–$0.22 Range Forms as Institutional Flows Spike

Memecoin rallies to $0.22 on institutional flows before profit-taking and late-session selling push price back toward $0.21 support.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 2, 2025

Markets

Ether, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Plunge Sees $900M in Bullish Bets Liquidated

“This sharp move appears to be the result of overleveraged positioning, particularly following ETH’s recent run-up, and an overnight dip in the S&P 500, which weighed on risk assets more broadly,” a trader note said.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 26, 2025

People taking a plunge. (Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Markets

DOGE Futures OI Slides 8% Even as Fabled 'Golden Cross' Intact on Higher Timeframes

Traders are closely watching if $0.23 will hold as support, with potential downside if it fails.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 25, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Bullish Structure Forms After High-Volume Breakout Sees 11% DOGE Surge

DOGE's price action shows potential for further gains, with support at $0.21 and resistance at $0.24.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 23, 2025

Markets

DOGE Surges 5% Amid Trump-Affiliated Dogecoin Mining Deal and Fed Comments

A $50 million Trump-linked acquisition of a DOGE mining firm, Wyoming’s launch of a state-backed stablecoin, and comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling a softer stance on digital assets all converged to trigger fresh institutional flows.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 22, 2025