Cryptocurrency exchange WEEX announced that it has hosted a Crypto Pizza Day event at a Dubai studio on May 21, bringing together more than 50 participants from the wider MENA crypto community to commemorate the first real-world Bitcoin transaction.
The invitation-only gathering, held between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. GST, included key opinion leaders, content creators, Web3 founders, community members, and strategic partners. The programme combined informal networking with activities such as friendly competition, poker, and food service centered around pizza, reflecting the cultural origins of the annual observance known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.
Bitcoin Pizza Day refers to May 22, 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, a transaction widely regarded as the first documented real-world use of Bitcoin for a physical good. Based on current valuations, the purchase would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is frequently cited as one of the most expensive meals in financial history.
In Dubai, the event format incorporated both social and competitive elements. The evening began with guest reception and registration, followed at 7:30 p.m. by a welcome address delivered by a representative of WEEX. A simulated trading competition then took place, involving eight participants across two rounds, with finalists selected based on performance in demo-account trading conditions without the use of real capital.
A separate area within the venue was dedicated to informal poker games, where participants engaged in recreational play with non-monetary stakes.
Later in the evening, attendees gathered for food and refreshments, including pizza and soft drinks, before an awards segment concluded the programme with recognition for top performers in the trading challenge.
“For most of us who work in crypto, Bitcoin Pizza Day is one of the dates we never forget. Laszlo’s order was a proof of concept that a peer-to-peer currency could truly move value for a real product,” said WEEX in a written statement.
Dubai has continued to position itself as a hub for crypto founders, developers, and investors, with industry gatherings such as Crypto Pizza Day reflecting the city’s growing role in global digital asset discussions.
The company noted that it is currently pursuing relevant regulatory approvals in the United Arab Emirates. It also stated that the event was conducted for community engagement purposes only and did not constitute an offer of regulated virtual asset services in the country.
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