Bitcoin Austria is an independent non-profit association founded in Vienna in 2011. We are available to media and public institutions for interviews, background briefings, and questions about Bitcoin.
Press contact: [email protected]. We usually respond within 24 hours.
What We Offer Media
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Expert interviews | On technical, economic, and regulatory questions around Bitcoin |
| Background briefings | Context on current developments (off the record if needed) |
| Fact-checking | Independent verification of claims and figures |
| Position statements | On regulatory developments (MiCA, Digital Euro, taxation) |
For Policymakers
We do not represent any industry or commercial interests. Where political decisions affect Bitcoin, we take a stand.
We offer briefings to parliamentarians, ministries, and public institutions on request.
Contact: [email protected]
About Bitcoin Austria
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Legal form | Non-profit association |
| Funding | Exclusively membership fees and donations (in Bitcoin) |
| Position | “Bitcoin Only”, focused on the decentralised network |
We do not advertise individual providers.
FAQ
Why “Bitcoin Only”?
We focus on Bitcoin as an open monetary network: self-custody, verifiable rules, and free software let people use it without a compulsory intermediary. We work to preserve these properties and help people use them. They guide our education, software development, and policy work.
Is Bitcoin Austria political?
We are non-partisan, but not apolitical. Bitcoin Austria is not affiliated with any party. We take clear positions on political issues that affect Bitcoin.
Do you receive money from crypto exchanges?
No. No sponsorships, no advertising, no government funding.
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