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Mike Caldwell
Creator of Casascius physical bitcoins — brass, silver, and gold coins loaded with real BTC behind tamper-evident holograms. His 2011–2013 series made Bitcoin tangible for collectors and gift-givers until FinCEN ordered him to cease production. Surviving unpeeled Casascius coins remain legendary artifacts.
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Casascius Physical Bitcoins Launched
Mike Caldwell begins selling brass coins loaded with real BTC behind a tamper-evident hologram.
BTC $10#casascius#physical-bitcoin
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Casascius Coins Shut Down by FinCEN
Mike Caldwell ceases sales after regulators classify loaded physical coins as money transmission.
BTC $950#casascius#fincen