Victoria, Seychelles May 20, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day by hosting events on five continents and distributing pizzas to more than 2,000 people. Between May 19 and 22, gatherings will be held in cities such as Abuja, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Mexico City, Lisbon, Barcelona, Florence, Catania, Turin, Milan, Rome, Athens, Metro Manila, Penang, Tirana, Prague, Dubai, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated every year on May 22, commemorates the historic purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin by Laszlo Hanyecz in 2010, a transaction that highlighted the potential of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. The modest transaction, valued at about $41, is now estimated to be worth nearly $1 billion. The day has become a symbol of Bitcoin’s evolution from a niche experiment to the backbone of the emerging financial innovation space.
Throughout Europe, Bitget will kick off the celebrations for Bitcoin Pizza Day through dynamic collaborations and diverse community engagement. Italy is set to become a hub of celebration, with Bitget co-organizing five distinct events nationwide, collaborating with student groups like Bitpolito in Turin, local communities like ETHna in Catania, and broader crypto networks in Florence.
Further amplifying the spirit of the original Bitcoin pizza purchase, Bitget and PizzaDAO will join forces for impactful events in Milan, Athens, Tirana, and Prague. Romania will also celebrate the third annual Bucharest Bizza Day, supported by major organizations such as Crypto Society and Crypto Expo Europe.
A special tribute is planned in Laszlo Hanyecz’s native Hungary, where Bitget and Cryptominds will present a live webinar, offering an in-depth look at the history of Bitcoin along with current market analyses and valuable insights.
During these European meetings, participants can expect a series of engaging activities, with exclusive prizes and merchandising that add a festive atmosphere.
This year’s celebrations aim to create a bridge between the global crypto community, offering enthusiasts, traders, and newcomers the opportunity to engage in dialogue about the journey of Bitcoin and the future of decentralized finance. The events combine informal networking with educational discussions, reinforcing the growing relevance of Bitcoin in an evolving economic landscape.
“Every year we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day because it reminds us how far this sector has come: from 10,000 BTC worth only $40 to almost $1 billion. It marks the success of any financial vehicle in history. At Bitget, it is one of our favorite days to share with the community and reflect on the incredible journey we have all participated in,” stated Gracy Chen, CEO of
By organizing events in different regions such as Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, Bitget is demonstrating support for local crypto communities, encouraging broader participation in the evolution of the crypto space. The meetings highlight how the story of Bitcoin resonates globally, transcending borders. Initiatives like this serve to remind us of the principles that will continue to fuel the adoption of crypto: innovation, resilience, and a common vision.
About Bitget
Founded in 2018, Bitget is a Web3 company among the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. With over 100 million users in more than 150 countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade more smartly with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while providing real-time access to the Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a high-level multi-chain crypto wallet offering comprehensive Web3 solutions and features, including a wallet, token swaps, an NFT marketplace, a dApp browser, and much more.
Bitget is at the forefront in promoting the adoption of cryptocurrencies through strategic partnerships, such as being the official crypto partner in the EASTERN, SEA, and LATAM markets of the world’s most important football championship, LALIGA. It is also a global partner of Turkish national athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (world wrestling champion), Samet Gümüş (gold medalist in boxing), and İlkin Aydın (national volleyball player), inspiring the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrencies.
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