On this day in Bitcoin history
Although August 16 is not the most iconic day in Bitcoin's development history, there are still some noteworthy events and moments worth revisiting. On August 16, 2013, Germany officially recognized Bitcoin as 'private money', marking the first time a major European country regarded Bitcoin as a legitimate financial unit, thus promoting its global legalization process. This marked a turning point for Bitcoin from a marginal experiment to mainstream recognition.
Satoshi Nakamoto stated in 2009: "It might make sense just to get some in case it catches on." This prophetic phrase came from a Bitcoin forum, originating from a post in early 2009. It reminds us that Bitcoin's potential often quietly reveals itself at historical milestones.
