Trademark of Bitcoin
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency invented in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, is trademarked in the United Kingdom. A London-based company acquired the trademark for the name “Bitcoin” after submitting an application in December 2017. The Bitcoin name and logo are also trademarked in Spain by a lawyer. In Russia, a company holds the trademark certificate for the Bitcoin name.
Use of Bitcoin Symbol
The Bitcoin symbol is widely used in news, websites, goods, and art. Font support for the symbol is now in multiple operating systems and Linux versions. Unicode Consortium recognized it in 2017, ensuring device and system compatibility. Some systems struggle to display it fully, limiting engagement for visually impaired users. Languages have unique representations for the symbol. Storefronts and publications utilize the symbol for Bitcoin-related topics.
Perception of Bitcoin
Bitcoin is often seen as an investment bubble. Its criminal use has attracted regulators, leading to some country bans. The idea of computational puzzle value emerged in 1992. The symbol helps represent an alternate financial reality embraced by more people. However, few fonts fully support the Bitcoin symbol.