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

DOGE Drops 8%, Shows Signs of Institutional Accumulation at 21 Cents

Meme token DOGE fell sharply over the past 24 hours as a dramatic increase in volume drove prices down to key support levels. Despite the selloff, data suggests large holders may be quietly accumulating.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsAug 1, 2025

Markets

DOGE Plunges 9% in Steep Sell-Off, but Rebounds From Critical Support Zone

DOGE endured a sharp drawdown in the latest trading session and led losses among major tokens with a 9% slide. Here's what analytics point to next.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 29, 2025

Markets

Volume Surge Fails to Breach Resistance as DOGE Closes Flat at 23-Cents

Dogecoin posts a tight trading range amid heavy volume and final-hour selling pressure, signaling a potential breakout setup.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJul 28, 2025

Markets

XRP, DOGE, SOL Lead Crypto Selloff, But Altcoin Season Still in Play if This Happens

Bitcoin's dominance lost a key level, and confirmation could ignite a broader altcoin season, a Coinbase analyst noted.

By Krisztian SandorJul 25, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin Plunges 11% as Institutional Bets Seen Exiting Amid Heavy Selloff

Temporary support emerged at $0.23 by 21:00, driven by visible accumulation, but subsequent upside attempts consistently faltered at the $0.24 resistance zone.

By Shaurya Malwa, CD AnalyticsJul 24, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Backs Up

Also: Jito Debuts BAM, Ethereum Validators Raise the Gas Limit and Dogecoin Could Get ZK Proofs.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 23, 2025

Markets

Dogecoin, Cardano, XRP See Profit-Taking, BNB Crosses $800 as Economists See Lower Chances of July Rate Cut

The U.S. Federal Reserve remains under intense political pressure ahead of its July 30 meeting, with President Trump and some of his appointees openly calling for rate cuts despite sticky inflation.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 23, 2025

Tech

Dogecoin Could Soon Verify ZK Proofs Natively, Thanks to DogeOS Push

Developers aim to transform an unused part of the script system into a tool that can verify cryptographic proofs, starting with ‘Groth16’ (a specific type of proof widely used in zk systems) and allowing for future upgrades.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 23, 2025