Physical Bitcoins

Bakkt, Galaxy Digital to Offer Bitcoin Trading, Custody Solution for Institutions

Bakkt and Galaxy Digital plan to offer a "white glove" trading and custody solution targeting institutions this year.

News  ·  10 June 2020

Finnish Startup Denarium Launches ‘Low-Cost’ Physical Bitcoins

Finnish bitcoin startup Denarium has launched a range of “low-cost” physical bitcoins in an attempt to stimulate the digital currency’s adoption. Bitcoin-loaded and non-loaded Denarium coins, on pre-sale today, are sold in valuations of 1/10th and 1/100th of a bitcoin. The launch follows in the footsteps of  Casascius, the company that launched its physical bitcoin in 2011. It […]

Business  ·  13 April 2015
Bitcoin

Review: Ravenbit Keeps Physical Bitcoin Meme Alive

Physical bitcoins are not what they used to be, but still work as gifts or as something familiar to bring newcomers into the world of cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  4 January 2015
Physical Bitcoins

10 Physical Bitcoins: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

CoinDesk takes a closer look at the world of physical bitcoins in all price tiers and flavours.

Markets  ·  14 September 2014
Bitcoin

Agora Commodities Reports $10 Million in Bitcoin Sales

Agora Commodities has sold over $10m-worth of gold and silver for bitcoin since accepting the cryptocurrency last year.

Business  ·  26 March 2014
Bitcoin

Casascius Bitcoin Mint to Resume Sales, With a Twist

The bitcoin mint will resume sales of 'unfunded' physical bitcoins and offer limited sales of 'funded' coins in Utah.

Tech  ·  15 January 2014
FinCEN

FinCEN Sends Warning Letters to Unregistered Bitcoin Businesses

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned bitcoin-related businesses that they must comply with federal money transmission laws.

Markets  ·  19 December 2013
Startups

Bitcoin Ideology and the Tale of Casascius Coins

Mailing bitcoin private keys on a coin-shaped metal disc could be considered money transmission in the US.

Business  ·  17 December 2013
Startups

Bitcoin Mint Casascius Shut Down By US Regulators

Casascius has stopped minting its collectible coins, following FinCEN's claims it was an unregistered “money transmitter”.

Business  ·  13 December 2013
UK

British Island Wants to Make Physical Bitcoins with UK Royal Mint Deal

A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.

Markets  ·  30 November 2013
Crime

Defcon hackers crack physical bitcoin Casascius coins

The Casascius coin was shown to be vulnerable to physical attack at this year's Defcon conference.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2013
News

Firmcoin – a new physical form of bitcoin

Firmcoin is a new physical representation for bitcoins, a reusable NFC card.

Markets  ·  14 June 2013
News

What’s a Casascius coin?

Mike Caldwell first introduced physical bitcoins for purchase in 2011. He coined the name “Casascius” from an acronym for “call a spade a spade.”

Markets  ·  9 May 2013