08/02/2021: Tesla's Bitcoin Investment
Tesla announced a $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin and plans to accept it as a form of payment for its products.
11/05/2020: Third Bitcoin Halving
The block reward for miners was reduced from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC, reducing the rate of new Bitcoin creation.
15/11/2018: New Currency Notes Introduced
Iceland released updated banknotes and coins featuring improved security measures and new designs, modernizing the Krona's physical appearance.
17/12/2017: Bitcoin Price Peak
Bitcoin reached its all-time high price of nearly $20,000 per BTC during a speculative market frenzy.
01/08/2017: Bitcoin Cash Fork
Bitcoin underwent a hard fork leading to the creation of a new cryptocurrency called Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
15/03/2015: Capital Controls Lifted
Iceland lifted its capital controls, implemented after the financial crisis, allowing for more flexible foreign exchange transactions.
28/11/2013: All-Time High (ATH) Price
Bitcoin reached its first significant price milestone by surpassing $1,000 per BTC for the first time.
14/11/2010: IMF Loan Approved
Iceland secured a $2.1 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, stabilizing the Krona and aiding economic recovery.
22/05/2010: Bitcoin Pizza Day
Laszlo Hanyecz made the first recorded real-world transaction using Bitcoin, buying two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.
03/01/2009: Bitcoin Genesis Block
The first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, also known as the Genesis Block, was mined by Satoshi Nakamoto.
06/10/2008: Financial Crisis Begins
The collapse of Icelandic banks and subsequent financial crisis severely devalued the Krona, leading to economic turmoil.
05/03/1981: Stock Exchange Established
The Icelandic Stock Exchange was founded, promoting economic growth and affecting the Krona's value.
10/05/1940: Occupation of Iceland
Following the German occupation of Denmark, Iceland became occupied by British forces, impacting the currency's stability.
01/01/1922: Currency Board Established
The Icelandic Krona was introduced under the Danish Krone pegged to 1 Krone = 100 aurar.