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Bitcoin Price In 2015

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Major Events in 2015

January 5, 2015 - Bitstamp Hack

After a hack that led to the theft of 19,000 BTC (approximately $5 million), Bitstamp temporarily took its platform offline to investigate.

Trading resumed after enhanced security measures were implemented, helping reassure customers and stabilizing trust in Bitcoin exchanges.

July 2015 - Ethereum Launches: Bitcoin's First Real Competition

Ethereum launched as the first cryptocurrency to utilize blockchain for smart contracts, expanding blockchain technology beyond simple transactions and establishing a new paradigm in cryptocurrency alongside Bitcoin.

October 22, 2015 - EU Declares Bitcoin a Currency

The European Court of Justice ruled that Bitcoin should be treated as a currency, exempting trades from VAT, thereby encouraging adoption and clarifying Bitcoin's legal status across Europe.

December 8-11, 2015 - Craig Wright Claims to Be Satoshi Nakamoto

Media reports emerged suggesting Australian scientist Craig Wright as Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

As doubts about his claims grew, investigations revealed inconsistencies, making the saga one of the biggest controversies in Bitcoin's history, though it had minimal impact on price stability.

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