5/7/1996

🏦 Deutsche Bank Launches Ecash

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On May 7, 1996, Deutsche Bank announced the release of ecash, developed by David Chaum's company DigiCash. DigiCash and Deutsche Bank would launch a joint pilot project to test the use of electronic cash online.

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https://archive.bitcoin-calendar.org/archive/1748723649.056864/chaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/05-07-96-DigiCash_s-Ecash%E2%84%A2-to-be-Issued-by-Deutsche-Bank.pdf