Bitcoin Pizza Day

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Pizza Day is here again, reminding us of the first commercial use of the prized digital currency. The event, celebrated each year on May 22, has become immortalized and serves as an important reminder of the cryptocurrency’s humble beginnings. What happened: In 2010,...

A legendary date in the cryptocurrency world, May 22 is celebrated as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Pizza Day. The prized digital currency, now worth thousands of dollars, was used for the first time for commercial purposes on this day. What Happened: About 14 years ago, a Florida-based software developer...

Hurray! Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Pizza Week is finally here, reminding us of the time when this prized digital currency was used for the first time for commercial purposes. But do you know that the Bitcoin spent on two Papa John’s pizzas that day could purchase you ultra-luxury products owned by...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to hold its position as the largest and most liquid digital asset globally. Over the years, Bitcoin has emerged as a macro asset, influenced by various factors such as the policies of the Federal Reserve, developments within the U.S. fiscal and banking sectors, and...

In 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto founded the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Here's a look back at the pseudonymous creator and the price history of the leading cryptocurrency. What Happened: In October 2008, Nakamoto published a whitepaper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash...

In the early days of cryptocurrency, a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz set out to purchase two large pizzas using Bitcoin.  What Happened: On May 18, 2010, Hanyecz made an announcement on Bitcointalk.org, offering 10,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to anyone who would be willing to...

Investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano has been a notable Bitcoin bull over the years. Pompliano launched a new business effort called "Bitcoin Pizza" to celebrate an important anniversary in the cryptocurrency world. What Happened: Bitcoin Pizza is launching in 10 cities nationally...