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Fifteen years ago, on May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by pur
Fifteen years ago, on May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by purchasing two Papa John's pizzas for 10,000 BTC—then worth about $41. Today, with Bitcoin trading around $111,000, those same coins would be valued at over $1.1 billion .
This transaction marked Bitcoin's first real-world use, transforming it from a theoretical concept into a tangible currency. Hanyecz's purchase demonstrated Bitcoin's potential as a medium of exchange, igniting a journey that would see it evolve into a global financial asset .
🔭 Looking Ahead: The Next 15 Years
If Bitcoin's journey from a $41 pizza purchase to a trillion-dollar asset teaches us anything, it's the power of innovation and adoption. As we stand on the shoulders of this milestone, we ponder: what will the next 15 years hold?
Consider this: 10,000 satoshis (0.0001 BTC) might seem insignificant today, but so did 10,000 BTC in 2010. With increasing institutional adoption, technological advancements like the Lightning Network, and growing global interest, even small holdings could become substantial over time.
🔥 Final Slice
Bitcoin's evolution from a niche digital experiment to a mainstream financial asset underscores the potential of decentralized technologies. As we commemorate Bitcoin Pizza Day, we're reminded that today's small steps can lead to tomorrow's monumental shifts.
Here's to the next 15 years of innovation, adoption, and, perhaps, more pizza-fueled milestones.
#USChinaTensions 🗞️ China is warning countries not to give in to US pressure to isolate Beijing in Donald Trump's tariff war, and says it will take countermeasures if necessary. 🇨🇳 (CNN)
Since the beginning of March, more than 60 new wallets have accumulated reserves in excess of $1,000BTC each, marking a significant increase in whale activity.
$BTC BREAKING NEWS: MicroStrategy buys an additional 6,556 Bitcoin
Between 14 and 20 April, the company invested $555.8 million m to acquire 6,556 BTC, at an average price of m84,785 per Bitcoin.
Under the leadership of Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy reaffirms its unwavering confidence in Bitcoin, consolidating its position as the largest institutional holder of BTC. Despite recent market volatility, the company continues its aggressive accumulation strategy, viewing Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
With this purchase, MicroStrategy now holds over 226,000 BTC, acquired at a total cost of $8.3 billion. Saylor remains a fervent supporter of Bitcoin, betting heavily on its future adoption.
*Hong Kong 🇭🇰 now allows crypto staking*- Licensed platforms and ETFs can now offer staking services, a major step forward for the adoption of digital assets in the region!
#BTCBelow80K 🟥 MARKET ALERT: BITCOIN COLLAPSES, 65% RISK OF RECESSION IN THE UNITED STATES
Financial turmoil intensifies: 🔻 Bitcoin falls below $75,000 💥 Over $1.36 billion of positions liquidated 📉 Wall Street down (by up to *-6%*) 🇺🇸 Trump announces new tariffs → "Liberation Day" ⚠️ According to one source 65% risk of recession in the US in 2025 💬 *Robert Kiyosaki* warns: *"The recession has begun. Depression follows. Buy Bitcoin."
📉 *BTC breaks through the moving average (50 weeks)*, a historic bearish signal.
💬 Robert Kiyosaki (bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad):
"The stock market crash has happened. We are well and truly in a recession and, more than likely, a depression. After this crash in the paper market has wiped out millions of fake paper assets, there's a good chance that the Fed and the Treasury will turn on their money printers at full speed, printing trillions of fake money that will become even more fake. And real money, gold, silver and Bitcoin, will increase in value. Don't forget that Gold, Silver and Bitcoin are not increasing in price. What is happening is that the dollar is losing value, which means that everything of value, such as food, housing and energy, is becoming more expensive. In other words, inflation. That's why I've been saying for years that the government and our banks are stealing our wealth via our money."#TrumpTariffs #WhaleMovements
$XRP Le cours de l’altcoin XRP s’est maintenu dans une phase de consolidation au cours des deux dernières semaines, ce qui l’a empêché d’établir un nouveau sommet historique (ATH).