Statue Unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange
A statue honoring Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The sculpture, crafted by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, represents the sixth installation of this artwork, which delves into the cultural influence of cryptocurrency.
The Artist and the Design
The piece was placed by crypto treasury firm Twenty One Capital. The NYSE hailed the statue as a symbol of the convergence between emerging technologies and traditional institutions, reflecting how groundbreaking ideas integrate into our collective history.
Picozzi’s work is known for its distinctive design—layered stripes that dissolve into code when viewed head‑on. In August 2025, a similar statue in Lugano briefly disappeared, later resurfacing in a nearby lake. That sculpture became a centerpiece of Lugano’s ambition to become a global Bitcoin hub.
Historical Context
The unveiling aligns with the anniversary of Nakamoto’s original Bitcoin mailing list, first introduced on December 10, 2008. That milestone marked the inception of Bitcoin and the broader blockchain ecosystem.
Related News: Twenty One Capital
In related news, Twenty One Capital began trading this week under the ticker symbol XXI, touted as the first true Bitcoin‑native public company. Backed by industry heavyweights such as Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank, the firm holds an impressive 43,514 BTC, valued at over $4 billion, positioning it as the third‑largest public holder of Bitcoin.
Despite a shaky start that saw shares drop by 20 % on its trading debut, the stock has shown signs of recovery, closing at $11.96 on Wednesday.
