Las Vegas Event Showcases Bitcoin’s Growing Role as Everyday Currency with Historic Transaction Milestone

Las Vegas, NV – In a groundbreaking moment for cryptocurrency, the Bitcoin 2025 conference, held at the Venetian Conference Center, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most Bitcoin point-of-sale transactions in a single day, achieving an unprecedented 4,001 payments within an eight-hour period on May 28, 2025. Organized by BTC Inc, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference, this historic feat underscores Bitcoin’s evolution from a digital asset to a practical medium of exchange, leveraging cutting-edge payment technology.

The record-setting attempt, announced earlier this month, was a centerpiece of the Bitcoin 2025 conference, which drew over 30,000 attendees. To facilitate the attempt, organizers distributed 4,000 Lightning-ready Bolt Cards—contactless payment cards utilizing Bitcoin’s Lightning Network—to conference participants. These cards, featuring four limited-edition designs, enabled seamless, app-free transactions at various on-site vendors, including the Official Bitcoin Magazine Store at the venue’s main entrance. The initiative aimed to demonstrate Bitcoin’s readiness for mainstream commerce, with each transaction showcasing the cryptocurrency’s speed and scalability.

“We set out to prove that Bitcoin is more than an investment—it’s a currency ready for everyday use,” said Didier Lewis, Chief Financial Officer of BTC Inc. “Breaking this record with 4,001 transactions in a single day is a testament to the Bitcoin community’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”

The milestone comes amid a surge in Bitcoin’s prominence, with its price recently hitting an all-time high above $109,000, fueled by optimism around regulatory clarity and mainstream adoption. Posts on X captured the excitement, with users hailing the achievement as a historic moment for Bitcoin’s practical utility. One user, @Professor_Tomm, wrote, “Freedom is being transacted, one sat at a time. And the world is watching.”

The Bitcoin 2025 conference’s success in setting this record highlights the growing integration of Bitcoin into real-world commerce, particularly through advancements like the Lightning Network, which enables near-instantaneous, low-cost transactions. Organizers emphasized that the event was not just a publicity stunt but a bold demonstration of Bitcoin’s technological maturity.

As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, the record-breaking 4,001 Bitcoin payments in a single day at Bitcoin 2025 stands as a landmark achievement, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a viable, everyday payment method. The global Bitcoin community now looks to future milestones to further cement its role in modern finance.