Bisq Easy released its first public Beta for Android, version 0.1.1, delivering decentralized P2P bitcoin trading over Tor to mobile users via both APK and the Google Play Store. Built on the Bisq 2 Java library for full protocol compatibility, the beta focuses on buyers (sellers can test but should note backup-and-restore is not yet […]
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Paxful announced it will cease all operations by November 1, 2025, citing the lasting impact of historic misconduct by former co-founders Ray Youssef and Artur Schaback and unsustainable costs from extensive compliance remediation. The company said the decision is strategic and driven by long-term sustainability concerns despite reporting financial stability and growth under new ownership […]
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Paypal is igniting a new era in peer-to-peer payments, unleashing personalized links and imminent crypto integration that supercharge global money movement across wallets, apps, and digital ecosystems. Paypal Advances Peer-to-Peer Strategy With Upcoming Crypto Functionality Payments giant Paypal announced on Sept. 15 the launch of Paypal links, describing it as “a new way to send […]
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Crypto execs are confident that it won’t be easy to enforce Brazil’s self-custodial stablecoin ban, with many examples proving that further decentralization is inevitable.
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El Dorado, a Latam-focused peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange, has partnered with Tron DAO to offer gasless TRC20-USDT transactions for its customers. Until October 30, each user will be able to perform a limited number of withdrawals with no costs associated. This aims to promote the adoption of the Tron blockchain in the region while enjoying the […]
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Bitget has seen a significant increase in African users, driven by factors like copy trading popularity and the growth of the TON ecosystem. The exchange has focused on user education and accessibility to attract users in the region. Bitget Wallet has become a top-ranked app in Nigeria, surpassing popular platforms like Tiktok and Whatsapp. Copy […]
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it has not yet issued any crypto licenses, contrary to some reports. The SEC plans to start issuing licenses for digital services and tokenized assets in August 2024. This move follows increased scrutiny of crypto exchanges and a push to regulate the industry, including a mandate […]
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The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities Regulator has announced plans to delist the local currency from peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platforms in the coming days. He insisted that the decision to delist the naira aims to eliminate the manipulation of the local currency by P2P cryptocurrency traders. P2P Crypto Transactions Ban The Nigerian Securities and Exchange […]
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Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and custodians “in the coming days.”
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Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, France, Benelux countries, Nepal and the U.K. have adopted the NPCI’s UPI payments system to varying degrees.
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