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Bitstamp
Luxembourg-based centralized exchange launched in 2011 and still operating under the Bitstamp brand.
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Launch date
2011-01-01
Death date
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Years
2011–—
Origin
Luxembourg
Confidence
high
Last verified
2026-06-23
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Summary
Luxembourg-based centralized exchange launched in 2011 and still operating under the Bitstamp brand.
Timeline
Bitstamp began operating in 2011
2011-01-01launchedmedium
Bitstamp was founded and began operating as a European-focused bitcoin exchange in 2011.
Bitstamp suspended service after a hot-wallet breach
2015-01-05hackhigh
Bitstamp took its exchange offline after a security breach resulted in the theft of fewer than 19,000 BTC from an operational wallet. Customer balances were stated to remain fully covered, and trading resumed several days later.
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Bitstamp's official exchange and About Us surfaces were accessible and verified on June 23, 2026.
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