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On May 22, 2010, history was made when Florida man Laszlo Hanyecz conducted the first-ever real-world transaction using Bitcoin. He traded 10,000 Bitcoins for two large pizzas from Papa John’s. Back then, those Bitcoins were worth about $41. Today, their value is over a billion dollars!

Every year on May 22, the crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day, a global reminder of Bitcoin’s humble beginnings and its rise as a major player in the financial world. Events and discounts—often involving Bitcoin payments—take place worldwide to mark this milestone.

Despite the staggering value of those Bitcoins today, Hanyecz has no regrets. For him, proving that Bitcoin could be exchanged for real goods was “incredibly cool.” This transaction not only kickstarted Bitcoin’s journey as a medium of exchange but also paved the way for its widespread adoption.

Fast forward to today, Bitcoin averages nearly 500,000 transactions per day, powering e-commerce, peer-to-peer transfers, and cross-border payments. The story of Bitcoin Pizza is both a celebration of innovation and a lesson in the unpredictable value of cryptocurrencies.

Would you trade 10,000 Bitcoins for pizza today?

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Apple’s latest iOS 18.3 update has quietly introduced Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhones on T-Mobile, marking a major shift in off-grid communication. Unlike Apple’s existing Globalstar-powered Emergency SOS, Starlink works seamlessly without requiring users to point their phones at the sky. Currently in beta for a limited number of U.S. iPhones (iPhone 14 and newer), the feature allows texting via satellite when out of cellular range, with plans to expand to voice calls and data soon. Elon Musk confirmed that the current system supports medium-resolution images, music, and podcasts, with future Starlink satellites enabling video streaming. As T-Mobile expands the beta in February, this update could redefine global iPhone connectivity.

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Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has suffered a massive $1.5 billion hack, making it the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The attackers breached Bybit’s cold wallet—an offline storage system meant to safeguard assets—stealing primarily ether (ETH) before rapidly moving and liquidating the funds through multiple wallets and platforms.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has yet to release a full statement on how the breach occurred or what steps will be taken to recover the stolen assets. The hack raises serious concerns about security in the crypto space, as even cold wallets—long considered a safer option—are no longer immune to sophisticated cyberattacks.

With billions lost in crypto hacks over the years, this latest breach could shake investor confidence and lead to stricter regulations in the industry. Stay tuned for updates on how Bybit and authorities respond.

What do you think this means for the future of crypto security?

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