One of the Largest Bitcoin Transactions Took Place Today

One of the Largest Bitcoin Transactions Took Place Today

An incredibly large Bitcoin transaction took place today, leaving scores of folks in the community left wondering, "what the heck is going on here?" The transaction amounted toabout 194,993 BTC, which at current exchange rates is about $160 million USD, and is one of the largest to take place in the history of the digital currency. Humorously enough, the transaction is labeled as a "Shit load of money", and yes it is. As the Bitcoin currency continues to grow, this amount will become even more impressive than it already is. Some speculate the transaction was carried out by Satoshi Nakamoto....


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