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Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized cryptocurrency launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, a mysterious figure (or group). It’s purely digital, divisible to 8 decimal places (satoshis). Fun fact: The first real-world BTC purchase was two pizzas for 10,000 BTC—learn more at Bitcoin.org.
The JPY (Japanese Yen) is Japan’s currency, known for its stability. It uses coins (¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500) and bills (¥1,000, ¥5,000, ¥10,000). The ¥5 coin has a hole in the center, symbolizing a view of the future, and the ¥10,000 note features Fukuzawa Yukichi. Learn more at the Bank of Japan.
The first Bitcoin transaction bought two pizzas.
Japan is called Nihon or Nippon.