03/08/2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
El Salvador becomes the first country to recognize Bitcoin, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), as a legal tender, leading to increased adoption.
24/02/2021: Bitcoin Cash Becomes Merchant Payment Solution
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains traction as a popular cryptocurrency for merchant payments due to its low fees and faster transaction times.
15/11/2020: Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash Node
A contentious hard fork occurs within Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community, resulting in a split between Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash Node.
16/07/2019: IMF Bailout Package
Pakistan reached an agreement with the IMF for a three-year, $6 billion bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis, affecting the value of the Pakistani rupee.
15/05/2018: Bitcoin Cash Upgrade
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) undergoes a hard fork called ABC upgrade, introducing larger block sizes and smart contract functionalities.
01/08/2017: Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) splits from Bitcoin (BTC) due to a contentious hard fork, increasing the block size to 8MB.
11/12/2013: IMF Loan Program
Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy, resulting in devaluation of the Pakistani rupee.
03/01/2009: First Bitcoin Block Mined
The Genesis Block, also known as Block 0, is mined, marking the birth of Bitcoin network.
01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis led to a depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against major international currencies due to economic instability.
31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Released
Satoshi Nakamoto publishes Bitcoin whitepaper, laying the foundation for peer-to-peer electronic cash system.
28/05/1999: Introduction of State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan was given full autonomous control over the monetary policy, which had a significant impact on the value of the Pakistani rupee.
16/12/1971: Separation of East Pakistan
Following the separation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh, the Pakistani rupee underwent a major devaluation.
01/07/1955: Replacement of Indian Rupee
The Pakistani rupee replaced the Indian rupee as the official currency of Pakistan after the two countries separated.
17/08/1947: Independence of Pakistan
The Pakistani rupee was introduced as the official currency of Pakistan after the country gained independence from British rule.