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.
01/10/2019: New Generation Banknotes
Kenya introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features and design elements to fight illicit financial activities.
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).
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.
01/07/2010: Introduction of New Currency Denominations
Kenya introduced new currency denominations, including the 1000 shilling note, to combat money laundering and illegal financial activities.
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.
14/09/1994: Transition to New Currency
Kenya introduced a new design of banknotes and coins to counter counterfeiting and promote national identity.
01/07/1985: Second Devaluation of the Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was further devalued by 30% as part of economic reforms and structural adjustments.
14/09/1980: Devaluation of the Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was devalued by 30% as part of an austerity measure to address the country's economic challenges.
14/06/1969: Decimalization of the Shilling
Kenya decimalized its currency, dividing the shilling into 100 cents for easier transactions and financial calculations.
14/06/1966: Introduction of the Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was introduced as the official currency of Kenya replacing the East African shilling as a result of Kenya's independence from British colonial rule.