History of Bitcoin 2013: Major Rally and Increased Scrutiny
Bitcoin in 2013 2013 was a breakout year for Bitcoin in terms of price and public awareness, but also one marked by extreme volatility and regulatory attention. The price surged…
History of Bitcoin 2012: Halving and Steady Growth
Bitcoin in 2012 2012 was a year of steady, though less dramatic, growth and important technical development for Bitcoin. The most significant event was the first "halving" in November. A…
History of Bitcoin 2011: Price Volatility and Growing Awareness
Bitcoin in 2011 Bitcoin experienced its first significant price bubble and subsequent crash in 2011, drawing wider media attention. Early in the year, Bitcoin reached parity with the US dollar…