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.
15/08/2018: Elections and Political Uncertainty
The Real experienced significant volatility leading up to the Presidential elections, responding to political developments and market sentiment.
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.
22/01/2015: Real Hits 10-Year Low
The Real reached its lowest level against the US dollar in a decade, primarily due to a decline in commodity prices and economic concerns.
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.
15/09/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact
As a consequence of the global financial crisis, the Brazilian Real faced a sharp depreciation against major currencies due to capital outflows and risk aversion.
27/07/2005: New Currency Symbol
The Central Bank of Brazil announced a public competition to select a new currency symbol, which resulted in the adoption of the official symbol for the Real.
18/06/2002: Exchange Rate Floatation
The Brazilian government allowed the Real to float freely against other currencies, abandoning the controlled exchange rate regime.
15/01/1999: Devaluation of the Real
Due to the Russian financial crisis and the Asian financial crisis, the government devalued the Real by around 8% to boost exports and stimulate the economy.
01/07/1994: Introduction of the Real Plan
The Brazilian real was established as the official currency, replacing the hyperinflation-ridden Cruzeiro Real. It aimed to stabilize the economy and combat inflation.