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99Bitcoins is one of the largest sources of information about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for non-technical newbies on the web. Our site includes guides, reviews, tutorials and videos about everything Bitcoin and crypto related.


Ofir Beigel – Chairman

Ofir BeigelOfir discovered the world of Bitcoin on April 2013 and since then have been a big supporter of the Bitcoin community.

He started 99Bitcoins since he saw there was no practical non-technical guide for Bitcoin newbies – everything was just too hard to understand.

Since 99Bitcoins started out it has grown immensely and today it’s helping more than 500K new Bitcoiners each month.  In 2019 Ofir took a step back from actively managing the site.

Ofir is a seasoned online marketer and and avid Bitcoiner. He also gives public talks about Bitcoin and the new digital economy. You can read more about Ofir here.


Zsofia Elek – General Manager

Zsofia Elek

Zsofia lives in Hungary and joined 99Bitcoins in early 2017. Initially, she took care of our readers’s questions, then picked up managing sales as well. From 2019 she is the general manager for this site, coordinating our team’s efforts and manage the day to day activities.

She discovered Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in 2013. Zsofia was involved in both mining and trading coins over the years. She have a finance degree and although she no longer mines her passion for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies remained. You can read more about Zsofia here.


Steven Hey – Senior writer and journalist

Steven Hey

Steven (pen name), is a former futures trader. Steven’s keen interest in matters financial, economic and political eventually led him to conclude that the current, debt-based fiat system is broken. It was a natural step from there to investing in gold and, in early 2013, Bitcoin.

Aside from writing for 99Bitcoins, Steven writes for many reputable cryptocurrency publications such as CCN, Coingecko and Coinmama’s blog.  You can read more about Steven here.


Nate Martin – Video expert and company presenter

Nate Martin

Before coming on to host Bitcoin Whiteboard Tuesday, Nate was pretty much a newbie to cryptocurrencies. Only through his first episode of hosting did his interest get piqued.

Nate believes that Bitcoin and blockchain technology represent an economic paradigm shift upon which new markets, and new fortunes, will be made. Today Nate acts as the “face” of 99Bitcoins, hosting our weekly news updates and our educational videos.


Eliot Prince – Writer

eliot prince

Eliot has been working with cryptocurrencies since 2016. He is a seasoned blogger writing for various news outlets and cryptocurrency websites such as CoinCentral, Cryptoslate and more. Eliot is in charge of many of the product reviews and beginner tutorials here at 99Bitcoins. You can read more about Eliot here.


Kibet Elkana – Customer Service

Kibet Elkana

Kibet is our Customer Service representative, he is taking care of our reader’s questions on various platforms. He delights in helping individuals and businesses get started with Bitcoin and blockchain solutions integration.

As you’ve probably noticed our team is spread throughout the globe. We do not have any physical office, each of us works from his own location in a different time zone. If you want to contact any one of the 99Bitcoins team members just use our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


99Bitcoins is a company by 99 Coins International PTE. LTD. 68 Circular Road, #02-01, Singapore (049422).

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