Historic Bitcoin Cash Bermudian dollar

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.

01/01/2019: Switch to the Bermuda dollar symbol

Bermuda officially adopted a new currency symbol for the Bermudian dollar, replacing the British pound sign used previously.

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.

16/03/2015: Redesign of banknotes

The Bermuda Monetary Authority unveiled a redesigned series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.

01/05/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes

Bermuda introduced polymer banknotes to replace paper currency for better durability and security.

03/01/2009: First Bitcoin Block Mined

The Genesis Block, also known as Block 0, is mined, marking the birth of Bitcoin network.

31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Released

Satoshi Nakamoto publishes Bitcoin whitepaper, laying the foundation for peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

01/01/1997: Incorporation into Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System incorporated the Bermuda Monetary Authority into its banking system.

06/01/1982: New notes and coins

Bermuda issued new notes and coins, featuring iconic local sights, to commemorate its 375th anniversary.

25/02/1972: Introduction of decimal coins

Bermuda introduced a decimal currency system, replacing the old pounds, shillings, and pence.

06/07/1970: Currency Board Agreement

Bermuda established a Currency Board System, pegging the Bermudian dollar at par with the US dollar.