FUN FACT: The first fiat Bitcoin trade occurred 17 years ago today.

First reported Oct 12, 2026, 16:17 UTC

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• FUN FACT: The first fiat Bitcoin trade occurred 17 years ago today. • Bitcoin dev Martti Malmi sold 5,050 BTC for $5. • Equivalent to $0.001 per Bitcoin 🤯 — @BitcoinArchive (X), Oct 12, 2026, 16:17 UTC

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