28/07/2020: Ethereum 2.0 Testnet Launch
The Beacon Chain, the first phase of Ethereum 2.0, goes live on a public testnet, marking a significant step towards the transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
24/10/2018: 50 Ngultrum commemorative banknote issued
A special commemorative banknote of 50 Ngultrum was issued to celebrate the 50th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
20/07/2017: Ethereum Hard Forks: Byzantium
The Ethereum network undergoes a hard fork upgrade named Byzantium, implementing various improvements to enhance scalability, privacy, and security.
17/06/2016: The DAO Hack
The Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), built on the Ethereum platform, suffers a major security breach, resulting in the theft of approximately 3.6 million ETH tokens.
30/07/2015: Ethereum Mainnet Launched
The Ethereum mainnet is released, enabling developers around the world to build and deploy decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain.
28/10/2013: 1000 Ngultrum banknote issued
A new denomination of 1000 Ngultrum banknote was introduced, reflecting the growing economy and need for larger denomination currency.
30/07/2013: Ethereum Whitepaper Published
Vitalik Buterin publishes the Ethereum whitepaper, outlining a new blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications and smart contracts.
09/06/2011: Second series of Ngultrum banknotes issued
The second series of Bhutanese Ngultrum banknotes were issued, featuring improved security features and updated designs representing Bhutan's unique culture.
03/01/2009: Bitcoin Genesis Block Created
The first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the Genesis Block, is mined by Satoshi Nakamoto, marking the birth of the Bitcoin network.
31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Published
Satoshi Nakamoto releases a whitepaper titled 'Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,' introducing the concept of a decentralized digital currency.
21/11/2006: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Bhutan, replacing the older paper banknotes, to enhance durability and security of the currency.
04/03/1992: First series of Ngultrum banknotes issued
The first series of Bhutanese Ngultrum banknotes were issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Ngultrum, showcasing Bhutanese culture and landmarks.
31/12/1975: Establishment of the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan was established as the central bank of Bhutan, responsible for managing the Ngultrum currency.
31/05/1974: Introduction of the Bhutanese Ngultrum
The Bhutanese Ngultrum was introduced as the official currency of Bhutan to replace the Indian Rupee.