Hal Finney

‘Team Satoshi’ Is Running Again – This Time for Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney

Bitcoiners around the world are vowing to run this Friday in memory of the late bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney.

Markets  ·  4 September 2019

Did Mathematician John Nash Help Invent Bitcoin?

Digital money researcher Travis Patron explains why the late American mathematician John Nash may have influenced the creation of bitcoin.

Markets  ·  13 June 2015
Bitcoin

Armory to Match 10 BTC in Donations to Hal Finney Bitcoin Fund

Armory Technologies has launched a new donation initiative in honor of late bitcoin developer Hal Finney.

Tech  ·  2 September 2014
Exchanges

Community Honors Hal Finney with Bitcoin Fund for ALS Research

A group of prominent bitcoin figures and companies have teamed up raise funds to combat the disease ALS.

Tech  ·  30 August 2014
Features

Hal Finney on Bitcoin: In His Own Words

Here are some of the late Hal Finney's most memorable quotes from his years in the bitcoin community.

Business  ·  29 August 2014
Proof-of-Work

Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

Markets  ·  29 August 2014
News

Bitcoin Community Raises Cash for Dorian Nakamoto and Hal Finney

The bitcoin community launched two fundraisers over the last week for two high-profile figures in bitcoin.

Business  ·  1 April 2014