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Early Bitcoin transaction involved 10000 coins for pizza, Henri Arslanian notes

Early Bitcoin transaction involved 10000 coins for pizza, Henri Arslanian notes
10000 Bitcoin spent on two pizzas

Henri Arslanian, former PwC Crypto Leader; Co-founder & Managing Partner at PwC; Nine Blocks Capital, highlights the story behind a historic crypto transaction where 10,000 Bitcoin were used to purchase two pizzas 16 years ago.

Arslanian mentions the event in his newsletter and notes that the Bitcoin involved would be worth over $1 billion today. The content is sponsored by a crypto compliance managed services firm.

Arslanian has previously discussed the shift toward AI-driven compliance in crypto. He has also examined which blockchains are most popular among developers. His commentary often addresses ongoing trends and developments in the digital asset sector.

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