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AmericaBitcoin was launched in America and globally on January 3, 2009, when its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, mined the first block, known as the Genesis Block. While Bitcoin itself wasn't "launched" by any government or official entity, it gained traction in the U.S. through early adopters, developers, and tech enthusiasts.

The first major American Bitcoin transaction happened in 2010, when a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, now known as Bitcoin Pizza Day (May 22). Over time, Bitcoin gained legitimacy, with companies like Tesla, PayPal, and major banks adopting it. The U.S. SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, further integrating it into mainstream finance.

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