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Argentina Drives Global LocalBitcoins Volume to Highest Since November
8.7.2019
LocalBitcoins, a Finnish peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange, has seen its trading volume hit a high not seen since November 2018
Bitcoin DEX Bisq Sees Record Volume After Localbitcoins Bans Cash
27.6.2019
Compared to others, Localbitcoins’ volumes keep falling after it ditched cash trades
Local BCH Venue Opens and Community Goal Nears in the Weekly Update From Bitcoin.com
9.6.2019
A new local bitcoin cash venue opens for trading worldwide and the community is nearing a funding goal milestone for BCH developers. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin.com’s Youtube channel. Also Read: Why Bitpay Is Really Charging More...
Hodler’s Digest, June 3–9: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
9.6.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, the SEC sues Kik, and the former Mt. Gox CEO does not actually get back into blockchain
LocalBitcoin Loses Traders After Cash Trading Ban: 'Not Very Local'
6.6.2019
Finnish p2p veteran LocalBitcoins removed in-person cash trading due to regulatory pressure. Is this the start of a crackdown on cash-based deals?
LocalBitcoins Confirms Removal of Local Cash Trades
4.6.2019
LocalBitcoins officially confirmed the removal of local cash trades after the exchange remained silent on the matter since the option disappeared on June 1
LocalBitcoins Bans the Option of In-Person Cash Transactions
3.6.2019
The world of digital currency always packs in enough interesting things for its global base of supporters. While some newer developments elevate the faith of crypto enthusiasts, there are also updates that leave them shocked rather than surprised. One such update was brought into the light which...
LocalEthereum Woos LocalBitcoins Traders After Platform Reportedly Bans Cash Trading
3.6.2019
Finnish P2P bitcoin (BTC) trading platform LocalBitcoins has kept silent after users reported it had removed cash trading from its service
LocalBitcoins Removes Cash-for-Crypto Trading Option
3.6.2019
P2P crypto trading platform LocalBitcoins has reportedly removed an option allowing users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies in person for cash
Localbitcoins Removes In-Person Cash Trades Forcing Traders to Look Elsewhere
2.6.2019
On June 1, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were shocked to hear that the peer-to-peer exchange Localbitcoins has ceased offering in-person cash trades. According to a few users, all pending fiat trades have been canceled, leaving local traders who prefer cash high and dry and forced to seek other...
US LocalBitcoins Trader Who Offered Fake Real Estate Gets 21-Month Jail Term
29.5.2019
United States authorities have brought criminal charges against a LocalBitcoins trader in connection with operating an unlicensed money transmission business
Traders Are Now Banned From Using Localbitcoins Exchange in Iran
24.5.2019
Traders from Iran have been banned from using the peer-to-peer trading platform Localbitcoins.com within the country. The Iranian section of the website displays a short message that states that the exchange is “currently not available.” The news follows significant Iranian rial trade...
LocalBitcoins Imposes Restrictions on Iranian Accounts
24.5.2019
Users living in Iran can no longer create or update trade ads on the crypto exchange LocalBitcoins.com
LocalBitcoins Bans Bitcoin Buying in Iran in Blow to Rising Crypto Commerce
24.5.2019
Another crypto buying and selling service has banned Iranian users, pushing them toward anonymous decentralized exchanges
What’s Holding Back Bitcoin in Venezuela? This Group Is Investigating
10.5.2019
The Open Money Initiative is bringing insights from Venezuela to help crypto startups make better tools for people in distressed economies
Crypto Adoption Strong in Venezuela Despite Political Chaos
10.5.2019
The political tension in Venezuela has affected local cryptocurrency adoption. While there are roadblocks, many crypto-advocating projects continue to thrive in the country. News.Bitcoin.com takes a deep look at the current situation in Venezuela, crypto adoption efforts and how the recent...