P2P

Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings

Crypto adoption has increased 23-fold globally over the past year with India, Pakistan and Ukraine driving the surge.

Markets  ·  18 August 2021

Thriving Under Pressure: Why Crypto Is Booming in Nigeria Despite the Banking Ban

Crypto communities world-wide have found ways around government bans, and Nigeria is no exception.

News  ·  6 July 2021
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ‘Can’t Be Stopped’: Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban

Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2021
P2P

Kenyans Can Now Buy and Sell Crypto Through Paxful’s P2P Marketplace

Paxful has partnered with Kenya-based remittance network BitLipa to allow users to buy and sell bitcoin and the tether stablecoin.

Markets  ·  10 December 2020
Crypto Exchange

India May Be Starting Its Biggest Bitcoin Bull Run Yet

India’s crypto trade volumes have soared since the Supreme Court of India lifted banking restrictions for exchanges in March. According to Coin Dance's Paxful and LocalBitcoins volume data, India’s bitcoin peer-to-peer trade volume reached an all-time high in July.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2020
CoinFlash

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

Tech  ·  27 July 2020
P2P

Aeternity Blockchain Launches P2P Content Tipping Project ‘Superhero’

Superhero lets users increase exposure to their content and receive tips without sharing personal data.

News  ·  20 May 2020
Security Tokens

Securitize Users Can Now Directly Trade Security Tokens With Just a Web Link

The peer-to-peer trading service allows investors to directly trade security tokens directly and simply.

News  ·  23 April 2020
Wallets

P2P Exchange Hodl Hodl Takes First Step in Bringing Private Bitcoin Trades to BlueWallet Users

Users of the BlueWallet app can now view available trades on Hodl Hodl, with trading coming soon.

Tech  ·  3 April 2020
Chainalysis

Paxful Becomes First P2P Exchange to Partner With Chainalysis

Paxful exchange is trying to give peer-to-peer platforms a better name by onboarding crypto intel tools from Chainalysis

News  ·  24 March 2020
P2P

P2P Exchange Hodl Hodl Sneaks Around China’s Google Firewall

Hodl Hodl said Google's reCAPTCHA service, blocked by Chinese firewalls, prevented Asian users from logging on.

Markets  ·  27 August 2019
Coinbase

Coinbase’s Wallet Service Now Lists Ink Protocol’s New Payments Dapp

Ink Protocol announced Tuesday that its decentralized payments app, Ink Pay, is now available on Coinbase Wallet.

Business  ·  22 August 2018
Exchanges

The Craigslist of Crypto Is Making Millions Where Bitcoin Is Needed Most

LocalBitcoins, a low-fi exchange launched in 2011, is gaining traction in overlooked markets where people have less access to VC-backed alternatives.

Business  ·  19 April 2018
Ethereum

Ethereum Exchange Protocol Race Heats Up With ‘Swap’ Launch

Members of the ethereum development community ConsenSys have unveiled a new peer-to-peer exchange protocol.

Tech  ·  12 May 2017
Regulation

Beijing City Regulator Calls For Blockchain Standards

A government official with Beijing's municipal government called for a "standard" approach to blockchain development in a speech last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2017