Trending Now - Bitcoin Pizza Day: From $41 Purchase to Billion-dollar Legacy
WHO:
NewsBTC - The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, are co-founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange.
Bitcoinist - The Bitcoin community.
Cointelegraph - Laszlo Hanyecz, the individual who made the first recorded commercial Bitcoin payment.
WHAT:
NewsBTC - The Winklevoss twins donated $21 million worth of Bitcoin to a political action committee supporting Trump’s re-election campaign.
NewsBTC - Cameron Winklevoss stated there are "39 trillion reasons to buy Bitcoin," referencing the US national debt, which has exceeded $39 trillion.
Bitcoinist - The Bitcoin community marked the anniversary of the first recorded transaction, known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.
Cointelegraph - In 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz offered 10,000 BTC in exchange for two pizzas, which is now recognized as the first recorded commercial Bitcoin payment.
WHEN:
Bitcoinist - The anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated on May 22.
Cointelegraph - The first recorded commercial Bitcoin payment occurred in 2010.
WHY:
Bitcoinist - The event highlights the evolution of Bitcoin from a simple transaction to a significant financial asset.
HOW:
NewsBTC - Cameron Winklevoss made his statement on X, highlighting the connection between Bitcoin and the growing national debt.
Cointelegraph - The transaction involved Laszlo Hanyecz posting an offer on an online forum to exchange Bitcoin for pizza delivery.
(UPDATED May 23, 2026 21:11 UTC)
The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, have donated $21 million worth of Bitcoin to a political action committee that supports Trump’s re-election campaign. Cameron Winklevoss emphasized the urgency of investing in Bitcoin, stating there are "39 trillion reasons to buy Bitcoin," a reference to the US national debt surpassing $39 trillion. He shared his thoughts on X, drawing a connection between the rising national debt and the value of Bitcoin.
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(UPDATED May 23, 2026 19:19 UTC)
The Bitcoin community recently celebrated the anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the historic moment when Laszlo Hanyecz made the first recorded commercial Bitcoin payment in 2010 by offering 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. This event not only commemorates a simple transaction but also highlights Bitcoin's evolution into a significant financial asset. Hanyecz's offer was posted on an online forum, paving the way for the cryptocurrency's journey into mainstream finance.