Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Interesting Crypto events in SEPTEMBER

It's September already, holy smokes, this year has flown by! What interesting events has transpired during September over the years? Turns out, a lot.

September 2010: BitcoinMarket.com Launches

  • In September 2010, BitcoinMarket.com became one of the first platforms to allow users to trade Bitcoin for fiat currency (USD).

September 2013: The Silk Road Shutdown

  • On September 30, 2013, the FBI successfully shut down the Silk Road marketplace, which primarily used Bitcoin for its transactions.

September 2017: China Bans ICOs

  • China's decision to ban Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in September 2017 causing a temporary drop in the prices of various cryptocurrencies.

September 2018: Ethereum's Constantinople Upgrade

  • Ethereum underwent a major upgrade called Constantinople in September 2018. This update aimed to enhance scalability and improve the overall efficiency of the Ethereum network.

September 2019: Bakkt Launches Bitcoin Futures

  • Bakkt, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), launched its Bitcoin futures trading platform in September 2019.

September 2020: DeFi's Explosive Growth

  • In September 2020, the DeFi space experienced uuuuuuuuge growth, with the total value locked in DeFi protocols surging to billions of dollars.

September 2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

  • Just last year, in September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.

September 2022: Ethereum's Transition to Proof of Stake

  • September 2022 marked a significant milestone for Ethereum as it started its transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) with the launch of the Beacon Chain.

Did I miss anything? Please let me know and I'll add them to the list.


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