The Bitcoin Center opened on Wall Street, New York

On the eve of December 31, 2013, the Bitcoin center opened it's doors.
 

Located just a stone’s throw away from the New York Stock Exchange at 40 Broad Street, the Bitcoin Center was established as a physical representation of the digital currency revolution. It was a bold statement, positioning Bitcoin within the epicenter of global finance, Wall Street.
 

The opening ceremony attracted hundreds of Bitcoin enthusiasts, experts, and the curious, all gathered to witness the inauguration of what would become a hub for Bitcoin services, education, and innovation. The center aimed to demystify the digital currency and foster its adoption by providing a space for learning, trading, and networking.
 

One of the co-founders, Nick Spanos, an experienced figure in the Bitcoin community, addressed the crowd with fervor, even initiating live trading by offering to buy a Bitcoin for $700, signaling the start of a new era of open, in person peer-to-peer bitcoin exchanges.
 

The presence of Congressman Steve Stockman of Texas was also notable. He became the first politician to officially support Bitcoin by accepting campaign donations in the cryptocurrency, even wearing a QR code on his jacket that linked to his Bitcoin wallet.
 

The Bitcoin Center was more than just a venue; it was an incubator for ideas and startups, a place where entrepreneurs could find support and investment.