• Bitcoin is celebrating its 14th birthday with Bitcoiners from around the world sending BTC to the wallet address containing the rewards for mining its genesis block.
• This wallet address now holds 68.56 BTC, which is worth around $1.1 million.
• On Dec. 28, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy added more Bitcoin to its holdings in anticipation of the celebration.

Today marks the 14th anniversary of Bitcoin, and with it comes a celebration of the start of what has become a revolution in digital currency. Since its inception on January 3, 2009, Bitcoin has grown exponentially in both popularity and value, with millions of people now invested in the technology and its future potential.

Bitcoin began when an anonymous individual or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block, which allowed for the minting of the first 50 BTC. This single event set off a chain reaction of events leading to the development of an entire industry and the growth of an entire community built around the technology.

To celebrate Bitcoin Genesis Day, Bitcoiners from around the world are sending BTC to the wallet address containing the rewards for mining its genesis block. This wallet address now holds 68.56 BTC, which is worth an impressive $1.1 million.

Not only are Bitcoiners sending BTC to the address, but they are also sharing various messages and videos to commemorate the occasion. Some of these messages are even being sent to the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, in the form of tips.

In anticipation of the celebration, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy added more Bitcoin to its holdings on Dec. 28, showing their commitment to the technology and its potential.

The anniversary of Bitcoin is a reminder of how far digital currency has come in such a short amount of time. What started as a single event has grown into a powerful technology with a passionate community of supporters behind it. As Bitcoin continues to grow, its 14th anniversary is an important milestone in its journey.