Cryptocurrency exchange WEEX is bringing together traders, Web3 founders, and crypto influencers in Dubai tonight for “WEEX Crypto Pizza Day: A Slice of History,” an invitation-only celebration of the legendary first real-world Bitcoin transaction. The event, hosted at the WEEX Dubai Studio, runs from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (UTC+4) and is strictly limited in capacity.
Bitcoin Pizza Day, observed annually on May 22nd, commemorates the moment in 2010 when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz posted on the BitcoinTalk forum offering 10,000 BTC to anyone who would order him two pizzas. A fellow community member accepted, and two Papa John’s pizzas were delivered — marking the first documented use of Bitcoin for a real-world commercial transaction. Those 10,000 Bitcoin, once enough to buy a couple of pizzas, would today be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, making the story one of crypto’s most iconic milestones.
For WEEX, the occasion is more than a historic footnote. The exchange has built a reputation in the MENA region for community-first events that blend trading culture with in-person networking, and tonight’s gathering is designed to carry that spirit forward.
The evening’s programme reflects WEEX’s trademark mix of competition and casual engagement. A live demo trading competition will see eight participants compete across two rounds, with the top two finishers from each round advancing to a final. All trading will be conducted on demo accounts, with exclusive prizes on the line for the best performers. The feature echoes a similar competition WEEX ran at TOKEN2049 Dubai in May 2025, where participants experienced the platform’s leverage tools firsthand.
Alongside the trading action, casual poker tables will offer a lower-stakes environment for attendees to connect, while the evening’s centrepiece — pizza and soft drinks — ties the event back to the Bitcoin origin story it celebrates. A winner awards ceremony and networking close out the night.
Partner organisations will also have dedicated floor time to present their projects, with branding exposure built into the programme. The event has been co-organised in partnership with leading KOLs, content creators, and strategic partners from across the Dubai and MENA crypto ecosystem.
Tonight’s event is the latest in a series of high-profile offline activations by WEEX, which has made Dubai a cornerstone of its global expansion strategy. Founded in 2018, the exchange now serves over 6.2 million users across more than 150 countries. Earlier this year, WEEX opened its Dubai Studio as its international headquarters — a facility that has since hosted a string of community gatherings and partner events. At TOKEN2049, the studio’s Open Day drew over 300 on-site guests against an initial plan of 100, underscoring the appetite for in-person crypto events in the region.
The exchange describes its approach as “community-first,” combining real-time trading tools and AI-driven insights with events that bring the platform’s user base together offline. With Dubai increasingly establishing itself as a global hub for digital assets, WEEX’s continued investment in the city signals a long-term commitment to the MENA market.
Tonight’s event is by invitation only, with the exact venue address shared upon RSVP confirmation. For those who missed the guest list, WEEX has indicated that more events are on the horizon.
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