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NotATether: Hygiene Bitcoin-Central: past tense / defunct framing, drop ambox, Defunct exchanges, keep 2010–2013 history and 2012 banking claims as historical.

2026-09-22T07:28:24Z

Hygiene Bitcoin-Central: past tense / defunct framing, drop ambox, Defunct exchanges, keep 2010–2013 history and 2012 banking claims as historical.

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	{{Infobox company\|name=Bitcoin-Central\|trading_name=Bitcoin-Central.net\|industry=[[Currency exchange]]\|foundation=29 December 2010\|location=France\|parent=[[Paymium]]\|website=bitcoin-central.com ~~(historical)~~}}		{{Infobox company\|name=Bitcoin-Central\|trading_name=Bitcoin-Central.net\|industry=[[Currency exchange]]\|foundation=29 December 2010\|location=France\|parent=[[Paymium]]\|website=bitcoin-central.com}}
	'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' was a French [[Currency exchange\|currency exchange]] operated by [[Paymium]]. It listed bitcoin (BTC) against the euro (EUR). It is no longer ~~a live~~ Paymium~~-operated exchange~~. Later acquisition of the domain does not represent the original operators.		'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' was a French [[Currency exchange\|currency exchange]] operated by [[Paymium]]. It listed bitcoin (BTC) against the euro (EUR). It is no longer operated by Paymium. Later acquisition of the domain does not represent the original operators.

	It was widely noted as an early European exchange that sought to operate inside a licensed banking framework and to protect user fiat deposits under French deposit guarantee rules.<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank]</ref>		It was widely noted as an early European exchange that sought to operate inside a licensed banking framework and to protect user fiat deposits under French deposit guarantee rules.<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank]</ref>

	== Features ~~(historical)~~ ==		== Features ==
	On '''6 December 2012''', Bitcoin-Central announced several banking-style features:<ref name="euroreg" />		On '''6 December 2012''', Bitcoin-Central announced several banking-style features:<ref name="euroreg" />

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	* Corporations would be able to use a regulated financial institution if they wished to accept bitcoin under clearer regulatory cover		* Corporations would be able to use a regulated financial institution if they wished to accept bitcoin under clearer regulatory cover

	~~Those points describe the 2012 announcement. They should be read as historical product claims, not as a description of any live service.~~		== Deposits and withdrawals ==

	== Deposits and withdrawals ~~(historical)~~ ==
	Bitcoin deposits were credited after a manual confirmation process. EUR SEPA bank transfers were accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange. International wire transfers in other currencies were accepted with conversion fees.		Bitcoin deposits were credited after a manual confirmation process. EUR SEPA bank transfers were accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange. International wire transfers in other currencies were accepted with conversion fees.

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	* On '''25 September 2013''', it re-launched after being closed for about half a year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Central/status/382585017789972480 Bitcoin-Central re-launch]</ref>		* On '''25 September 2013''', it re-launched after being closed for about half a year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Central/status/382585017789972480 Bitcoin-Central re-launch]</ref>

	Paymium later continued as a separate French exchange brand~~. This title covers the historical Bitcoin-Central.net venue~~.		Paymium later continued as a separate French exchange brand.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net ~~(historical)~~]		* [http://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net]
	* [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcointalk: licensed banking framework announcement]		* [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcointalk: licensed banking framework announcement]

NotATether: Hygiene Bitcoin-Central: past tense / defunct framing, drop ambox, Defunct exchanges, keep 2010–2013 history and 2012 banking claims as historical.

2026-09-21T13:38:42Z

Hygiene Bitcoin-Central: past tense / defunct framing, drop ambox, Defunct exchanges, keep 2010–2013 history and 2012 banking claims as historical.

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			{{Infobox company\|name=Bitcoin-Central\|trading_name=Bitcoin-Central.net\|industry=[[Currency exchange]]\|foundation=29 December 2010\|location=France\|parent=[[Paymium]]\|website=bitcoin-central.com (historical)}}
			'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' was a French [[Currency exchange\|currency exchange]] operated by [[Paymium]]. It listed bitcoin (BTC) against the euro (EUR). It is no longer a live Paymium-operated exchange. Later acquisition of the domain does not represent the original operators.

			It was widely noted as an early European exchange that sought to operate inside a licensed banking framework and to protect user fiat deposits under French deposit guarantee rules.<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank]</ref>

	~~{{ambox~~		== Features (historical) ==
	~~\| type~~ = ~~warning~~		On '''6 December 2012''', Bitcoin-Central announced several banking-style features:<ref name="euroreg" />
	~~\| text =~~ '''~~Warning: This exchange has discontinued its services.~~''' ~~Any acquisition of the domain does not represent the original owners~~, ~~nor does it reflect the accuracy of the information shared here.~~
	}}

			* User funds would be held at Aqoba's partner financial institution under the user's name, separately from Paymium's own funds
			* User accounts would be individually protected up to 100,000 EUR by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deposit_insurance#By_EU_country Garantie des dépôts], the French deposit-insurance scheme
			* Each account would later receive its own IBAN so it could be used like a bank account, including salary deposits with optional automatic conversion to bitcoin
			* Users would be able to order a debit card against their EUR and BTC balances
			* Incoming and outgoing transfers would be automated through direct access to banking networks
			* Corporations would be able to use a regulated financial institution if they wished to accept bitcoin under clearer regulatory cover

			Those points describe the 2012 announcement. They should be read as historical product claims, not as a description of any live service.

	~~'''~~Bitcoin~~-Central~~.~~net''' is a [[currency~~ exchange~~]] based~~ in ~~France and operated by [[Paymium]], that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and Eur~~.		== Deposits and withdrawals (historical) ==
			Bitcoin deposits were credited after a manual confirmation process. EUR SEPA bank transfers were accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange. International wire transfers in other currencies were accepted with conversion fees.

	~~It is notably the first~~ exchange ~~to operate within the framework of European regulation and to guarantee the fiat deposits of its users~~.~~<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with~~ a ~~bank~~. ~~This is HUGE]</ref>~~		Bitcoin withdrawals were free of exchange fees. EUR SEPA withdrawals incurred a wire fee.

	==~~Features~~==		== Security and mobile ==
	~~On December 6, 2012,~~ Bitcoin-Central ~~announced that:<ref name="euroreg" />~~		Accounts could use two-factor authentication with Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's [[YubiKey]]. There was no dedicated Bitcoin-Central trading app. The account e-wallet could be reached for deposits and spending withdrawals through the [[Paytunia]] mobile app or website.

	* ~~User funds would be held at Aqoba~~'~~s partner financial institution under the user~~'~~s name, separately from [[Paymium]]~~'~~s funds~~		== History ==
	* User accounts will be individually protected up to 100,000 EUR by the [https://~~en.wikipedia~~.org/~~wiki~~/~~Deposit_insurance#By_EU_country Garantie des dépôts]~~, the ~~French equivalent of the American~~ [https://~~en.wikipedia~~.org/~~wiki/Federal_Deposit_Insurance_Corporation FDIC]~~		* The site launched on '''29 December 2010'''.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2519.0 Announcing bitcoin-central.net - trade USD and EUR for free!]</ref>
	* Each account would in a few months after launch get its very own IBAN number, enabling its use as any other bank account, e.g. ~~for salary deposits with optional automatic conversion to~~ Bitcoin		* On '''5 April 2012''', the Paytunia e-wallet was announced. Exchange accounts could be opened from Paytunia's web and mobile clients.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75550.0 Paytunia Bitcoin wallet released today!]</ref>
	* ~~Each user would soon be able to order their own debit card~~, ~~accessing their EUR and BTC balance~~		* On '''6 December 2012''', the exchange said it was licensed to operate within the European regulatory framework described above.<ref name="euroreg" />
	* All incoming and outgoing transfers would be 100% automated via direct access to the ~~banking networks~~		* On '''25 September 2013''', it re-launched after being closed for about half a year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Central/status/382585017789972480 Bitcoin-Central re-launch]</ref>
	* ~~Corporations would have access to an actual financial institution if they wish to start accepting~~ Bitcoin ~~and be safe from a regulatory point of view~~

	Paymium ~~hopes to have~~ a ~~much better legal standing and a much higher attractiveness for second and third-round investors.~~		Paymium later continued as a separate French exchange brand. This title covers the historical Bitcoin-Central.net venue.

	~~==Deposits==~~

	~~===BTC===~~
	~~Bitcoins funds are added to the account after a manual confirmation process~~.

	~~===EUR===~~
	~~EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are accepted for deposits at no charge by~~ the ~~exchange.~~

	~~===International wire===~~
	~~Any currency may be sent as an international wire transfer. Currency conversion fees apply.~~

	~~==Withdrawals==~~
	~~===BTC===~~
	~~Bitcoins funds can be withdrawn at no charge.~~

	~~===EUR===~~
	~~EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are sent and incur a wire fee.~~

	~~==Security==~~

	~~Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's [[YubiKey\|Yubikey]].~~

	~~==Mobile==~~

	~~Though there is no option for trading through~~ Bitcoin-Central ~~using a mobile app, the account's eWallet can be accessed for depositing and withdrawals (for spending) using the [[Paytunia]] mobile app or the Paytunia website.~~

	~~==History==~~

	* The site was launched on December 29, 2010.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2519.0 Announcing bitcoin-central.net ~~- trade USD and EUR for free!]</ref>~~
	* On April 5, 2012, the [[Paytunia]] e-wallet was announced. Exchange accounts can be accessed using Paytunia's web and mobile clients.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75550.0 Paytunia Bitcoin wallet released today!]</ref>
	* On December 6, 2012, it was announced that Bitcoin-Central was the first exchange licensed to operate within the framework of European regulations.<ref name="euroreg" />
	* On September 25, 2013, the exchange re-launched after being closed for half a year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Central/status/382585017789972480 Bitcoin-Central re-launch]</ref>.

	~~==See Also==~~

			== See also ==
			* [[Paymium]]
	* [[Buying bitcoins]]		* [[Buying bitcoins]]
	* [[Selling bitcoins]]		* [[Selling bitcoins]]

	==External ~~Links~~==		== External links ==
			* [http://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net (historical)]
	* [http://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net]		* [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcointalk: licensed banking framework announcement]

	==References==		== References ==
	<references/>		<references />

	[[Category:~~Exchanges]]~~		[[Category:Defunct exchanges]]
	~~[[Category:eWallets]]~~
	~~[[Category:Free Software]]~~
	~~[[Category:License/AGPL]]~~
	~~[[Category:Open Source~~]]

WikiR: Added warning notice regarding discontinued operations and domain ownership change.

2025-12-04T16:38:05Z

Added warning notice regarding discontinued operations and domain ownership change.

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			{{ambox
			\| type = warning
			\| text = '''Warning: This exchange has discontinued its services.''' Any acquisition of the domain does not represent the original owners, nor does it reflect the accuracy of the information shared here.
			}}



	'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' is a [[currency exchange]] based in France and operated by [[Paymium]], that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and Eur.		'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' is a [[currency exchange]] based in France and operated by [[Paymium]], that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and Eur.

Calliptamus: /* Security */

2025-05-17T08:08:01Z

Security

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	==Security==		==Security==

	Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's Yubikey.		Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's [[YubiKey\|Yubikey]].

	==Mobile==		==Mobile==

Dolis01 at 04:10, 27 April 2016

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [~~https~~://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net]		* [http://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net]

	==References==		==References==

Dolis01 at 04:08, 27 April 2016

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://bitcoin-central.~~net~~/ Bitcoin-Central.net]		* [https://bitcoin-central.com/ Bitcoin-Central.net]

	==References==		==References==

Sgornick: Update relative to what article should include now that service has re-launched.

2013-09-26T21:02:44Z

Update relative to what article should include now that service has re-launched.

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	'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' is a [[currency exchange]] based in France and operated by [[Paymium]], that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and ~~a number of currencies, each with its own trading market~~. It is notably the first exchange to operate within the framework of European regulation and to guarantee the fiat deposits of its users.<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank. This is HUGE]</ref>		'''Bitcoin-Central.net''' is a [[currency exchange]] based in France and operated by [[Paymium]], that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and Eur.

			It is notably the first exchange to operate within the framework of European regulation and to guarantee the fiat deposits of its users.<ref name="euroreg">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0 Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank. This is HUGE]</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	===EUR===		===EUR===
	EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.		EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.

	~~===GBP===~~
	~~GBP bank transfers are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.~~

	===International wire===		===International wire===
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	===EUR===		===EUR===
	EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are sent and incur a wire fee.		EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are sent and incur a wire fee.

	~~===GBP===~~
	~~GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.~~

	==Security==		==Security==

	Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's Yubikey.		Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's Yubikey.

	On April 25, 2013, Bitcoin-Central was hacked<ref name="hack2013-Apr">{{cite web \|url=http://archive.is/yu7qW \|date=2013-04-25 \|accessdate=2013-04-28 \|title=Mirror page of the hacked and suspended Bitcoin-Central}}</ref> in a very similar attack to the one used against ''Slush's'' mining pool<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=66916.0 Hacked Linode & coins stolen]</ref> on Linode: its current VPS provider, OVH, had its management interface compromised, which enabled the attacker to reset the password, log into the Bitcoin-Central machine, and steal the hot wallet. Coincidentally, Slush's pool on OVH was hacked again in the same attack.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1976.msg1925445#msg1925445 The pool has been hacked.]</ref>

	==Mobile==		==Mobile==
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	* The site was launched on December 29, 2010.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2519.0 Announcing bitcoin-central.net - trade USD and EUR for free!]</ref>		* The site was launched on December 29, 2010.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2519.0 Announcing bitcoin-central.net - trade USD and EUR for free!]</ref>
	* On January 3rd, 2011 it was announced<ref>[http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?topic=2585.0 Bitcoin Central going open source ! Open your own trading site for free !]</ref> that the source for Bitcoin Central will be released as a public open source project on February 1st, 2011.
	* On January 28, 2011 it was announced<ref>[http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?topic=2519.msg42133#msg4213 Announcement of Transfer Feature]</ref> that transferring of funds from one account to another had become available.
	* On May 5, 2011 the operator described plans for improving service.<ref>[http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?topic=6965.msg108116#msg108116 bitcoin central update]</ref>.
	* On April 5, 2012, the [[Paytunia]] e-wallet was announced. Exchange accounts can be accessed using Paytunia's web and mobile clients.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75550.0 Paytunia Bitcoin wallet released today!]</ref>		* On April 5, 2012, the [[Paytunia]] e-wallet was announced. Exchange accounts can be accessed using Paytunia's web and mobile clients.<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75550.0 Paytunia Bitcoin wallet released today!]</ref>
	* On October 24, 2012 BTC/GBP trading launched<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120228.msg1294930 Bitcoin-Central launches new GBP market!]</ref>.
	* On December 6, 2012, it was announced that Bitcoin-Central was the first exchange licensed to operate within the framework of European regulations.<ref name="euroreg" />		* On December 6, 2012, it was announced that Bitcoin-Central was the first exchange licensed to operate within the framework of European regulations.<ref name="euroreg" />
	* On ~~April~~ 25, 2013, the exchange ~~was hacked and several hundred BTC were stolen~~.<ref ~~name="hack2013~~-~~Apr"~~ />		* On September 25, 2013, the exchange re-launched after being closed for half a year.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Central/status/382585017789972480 Bitcoin-Central re-launch]</ref>.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	* [https://bitcoin-central.net/ Bitcoin-Central.net]		* [https://bitcoin-central.net/ Bitcoin-Central.net]
	* [http://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Bitcoin-Central project on Github]

	==References==		==References==

Sgornick: /* LREUR */ Remove.

2013-07-13T01:28:13Z

LREUR: Remove.

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	GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.		GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.

	~~===LREUR===~~
	~~[[Liberty Reserve]] EUR funds can be withrawn (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)~~

	==Security==		==Security==

Sgornick: /* LRUSD */ Remove.

2013-07-13T01:28:03Z

LRUSD: Remove.

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	===GBP===		===GBP===
	GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.		GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.

	~~===LRUSD===~~
	~~[[Liberty Reserve]] USD funds can be withdrawn (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)~~

	===LREUR===		===LREUR===

Sgornick: /* LREUR */ Remove.

2013-07-13T01:27:51Z

LREUR: Remove.

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	===GBP===		===GBP===
	GBP bank transfers are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.		GBP bank transfers are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.

	~~===LREUR===~~
	~~[[Liberty Reserve]] EUR funds are added at no additional charge from the exchange (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)~~

	===International wire===		===International wire===