An exciting breakthrough comes from Fornelli, a small town in the Molise region of Italy. They officially allocated 10,000 euros to build a monument in honor of Satoshi Nakamoto, the legendary creator of Bitcoin (BTC).
This monument was inaugurated on May 1, 2025, in the city center, Piazza Umberto I. Designed by Mattia Pannoni, a young artist and local crypto activist, this work has become a strong symbol of resistance against the traditional financial system.
According to Mayor Giovanni Tedeschi:
> “This monument is not just a statue, but a symbol of freedom and the future.”
More than just symbolic, Fornelli claims to be the city with the highest Bitcoin adoption in the world, with 24 local businesses already accepting crypto payments.
This move makes Fornelli:
The fourth city in the world to have a statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, after Tokyo (Japan), El Zonte (El Salvador), and Lugano (Switzerland).
Fornelli's grand vision? To become a technology tourism destination and a center for digital innovation, attracting travelers and Web3 enthusiasts from around the world.
