It is the number 1 cryptocurrency in the world, Bitcoin is celebrating its 16th anniversary.
On January 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto , whose identity has remained a mystery, brought this project to life by mining the very first block of the Bitcoin blockchain , known as the " Genesis block ".
In its early days, Bitcoin had no market value and was not taken seriously.
It wasn't until 2010 that the first known transaction took place. 10,000 BTC were exchanged for two pizzas.
But since then, this virtual currency has evolved and established itself as a trigger for a new era in finance and technology .
In 2024, Bitcoin was officially recognized by the US authorities . On January 3, 2025, it was trading at around $96,682, proof of its resilience to market fluctuations.
