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Community Celebrates With BTC Gifts to the Genesis Block

By Simon LawsonJanuary 4, 20232 Mins Read
Community Celebrates With BTC Gifts to the Genesis Block
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As Bitcoin marked its 14th birthday on January 3rd, the cryptocurrency community celebrated the occasion in various ways. Some chose to honor the occasion by sending small amounts of BTC to the wallet address that holds the rewards for mining the genesis block. This wallet has received numerous randomly sent Bitcoin payments since its creation, and currently holds a total balance of 68.56 BTC, worth approximately $1.1 million at the time of writing.

The mining of the Bitcoin genesis block on January 3rd, 2009, by Satoshi Nakamoto paved the way for the development of an entire industry, with millions of people working towards a shared vision for the future of money. The 14th anniversary of this pivotal moment is being celebrated by Bitcoin enthusiasts around the world, with many posting greetings and tributes to the cryptocurrency that started it all.

However, not all developments in the Bitcoin community have been cause for celebration. On December 28th, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy announced that it had added more Bitcoin to its holdings, a move that has generated some controversy within the crypto community. Some have expressed concerns about one entity holding such a large amount of BTC, while others have pointed to the company’s stated intention to reduce its capital gains for the tax year by selling BTC at a loss.

According to tax attorney and CPA Selva Ozelli, there is currently no specific wash sale rule for cryptocurrencies that prohibits the selling of crypto assets at a loss and their reacquisition within 30 days. Ozelli noted that this could potentially allow companies like MicroStrategy to take advantage of tax benefits while still holding on to their Bitcoin investments.

Despite these controversies, the celebration of Bitcoin Genesis Day serves as a reminder of the enduring impact and potential of the world’s first cryptocurrency. As Bitcoin approaches its 15th year, the community looks ahead to the continued growth and evolution of this revolutionary technology.

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