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Block 478,559: Bitcoin Cash Fans Worldwide Celebrate the Cryptocurrency’s 3rd Anniversary
1.8.2020
Three years ago at approximately 2:14 p.m. ET, the first Bitcoin Cash blocks were mined. That day, block 478,558 was the last common block found, and six hours later Viabtc mined the first Bitcoin Cash block (nr 478,559). The course of history was changed ever since this point, as the scaling...
10 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Bitcoin
1.6.2020
Bitcoin is more prominent than ever. Since its inception in 2009, the cryptocurrency has exploded in popularity, becoming something ofContinue Reading
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Pine64 Drops BitPay Before First Bitcoin Payment Over Twitter ‘Outcry’
16.5.2020
The latest revolt against the controversial BitPay appears to result in open-source competitor BTCPay getting its business
Bitcoin ATM Locations Surge to Over 7700 Worldwide Amid Global Crisis
6.5.2020
The number of bitcoin ATM locations has been growing rapidly amid nationwide lockdowns and the coronavirus crisis. With hundreds of new machines added each month, there are now more than 7,700 bitcoin ATMs spread all over the world. A new bitcoin ATM operator also installed its first bitcoin...
Binance Crypto Exchange Is Launching Its First Bitcoin Mining Pool
1.4.2020
Binance has been offering "generous" referral bonuses for its new crypto mining pool
German Financial Regulator Takes Action Against First Bitcoin ATMs
6.3.2020
BaFin prohibits the crypto service provider and operator of bitcoin ATMs KKT UG from continuing its activities
312 Crypto Exchanges Registered in Australia, Regulator Confirms
10.2.2020
A growing number of cryptocurrency exchanges have been registered with Australia’s crypto regulator. A spokesperson for the government agency overseeing the crypto industry confirmed to news.Bitcoin.com on Monday that the regulator has already registered 312 crypto exchanges. Also read:...
Bitcoin, Tesla Stock, Tron: How Warren Buffett Got His First Bitcoin
7.2.2020
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett received his first bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies during a dinner with five cryptocurrency advocates, led by Justin Sun who spent $4.57 million to secure a meal with the multi-billionaire. They discussed a number of topics, including whether Tesla...
First Bitcoin Cash Developers Meeting of 2020 to Be Held Today
16.1.2020
Developers from Bitcoin ABC, Bitcoin Unlimited, BCHD, Bitcoin Verde and other teams, are meeting today to continue the building of the Bitcoin Cash infrastructure. They will discuss progress towards the May 15th Bitcoin Cash Network upgrade and the standardization progress for the BCH protocol....
Former Venezuelan Gold Mining Company Wants to Centralize Bitcoin ATM Infrastructure
15.1.2020
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. wants to unite the providers of bitcoin ATMs around the world
Bitcoin History Part 23: The First BTC Escrow
9.1.2020
Before the emergence of crypto exchanges and trustless multi-sig, early bitcoiners saw the need for an escrow service – a mediator to act as a go-between for strangers transacting online. Given the panoply of options now available, it is strange to think that escrow was once provided by a...
Here’s What Happens When You Use Lightning Network for the First Time
16.12.2019
Do you remember receiving your first bitcoin? Seeing those satoshis arrive in your wallet is a magical, almost spiritual, experience. In that moment, the most beautiful thing about bitcoin is not its censorship resistance or pseudonymity: it’s that it works at the first time of asking....
IDEG Reports Launch of New Bitcoin Trusts in Asia With Coinbase as Custodian
12.12.2019
According to a recent press release from IDEG Investment Limited, “Asia’s First Bitcoin Trusts” have been launched “as a traditional and comfortable way for ‘old money’ to invest in digital assets.” The two trusts, Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining...
Grayscale Files Form to Become First Bitcoin Fund to Report to SEC
19.11.2019
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust filed a form to become the first crypto fund to report to the U.S. SEC
Dubai to Host City’s First Bitcoin Cash Meetup on Saturday
13.11.2019
As Dubai is renowned as an international business and financial hub it should be no surprise it has a dedicated community of cryptocurrency supporters. On Saturday the residents of the city are coming together to learn about bitcoin cash and party. If you are in the area that day, make sure not...
Former US Congressman Ron Paul Receives His First Bitcoin
2.11.2019
Bitcoin Foundation board member Bobby Lee gifts former Texas Republican congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul his first Bitcoin
‘Smart Money Came In’ After First Bitcoin ETF Rejection — Analyst
1.11.2019
Winklevoss ETF denial was good for Bitcoin, according to one market analyst
Miami International Airport Gets Its First Bitcoin ATM
16.10.2019
A Bitcoin ATM has appeared at Miami International Airport — the largest gateway between the U.S. and Latin America
Bitcoin History Part 18: The First Bitcoin Wallet
6.10.2019
Bitcoin users today are blessed with a panoply of feature-rich software and hardware wallets. When Bitcoin launched, however, there were no wallets. It took Satoshi Nakamoto to engineer the first desktop client, and his creation proved surprisingly resilient, serving the community faithfully...
After Multiple False Starts, Venezuela May Have Its First Bitcoin ATM
14.9.2019
After multiple false starts, Venezuela now has its first Bitcoin ATM