Binance Pizza Day celebrates a significant moment in the history of cryptocurrency. On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made the first-ever real-world Bitcoin purchase—two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. At the time, Bitcoin was relatively unknown and undervalued, but today, those 10,000 BTC would be worth millions of dollars. Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, uses this day to honor the incredible growth of cryptocurrencies and their journey from niche interest to global phenomenon. It's a fun reminder of how far the industry has come, marking a pivotal moment in crypto history with reflection and celebration.
Binance Pizza Day, celebrated on May 22, honors the iconic moment when Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world Bitcoin transaction in 2010, purchasing two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. At the time, Bitcoin was a relatively unknown experiment, but that purchase has since become a symbol of how far cryptocurrency has come. What was once a small, almost trivial transaction now represents the tremendous growth of Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry. Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, commemorates this day to reflect on the progress of digital currencies and their transformative impact on global finance.#BTC
