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Bitcoin Adoption in Africa Sees Massive Surge as P2P Volumes Hit All-Time Highs
Crypto analyst Kevin Rooke has revealed that Bitcoin is having a field day as peer to peer (P2P) volumes are hitting all-time highs (ATHs) as a 2.5-fold surge has been experienced since March. Some of the African nations leading the pack include Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, as the Bitcoin being traded weekly has exceeded $1 million.
Paxful Exits Venezuela’s P2P Crypto Bitcoin Market Following US Sanctions
Paxful has withdrawn its crypto trading services from Venezuela after the country was classified as high-risk by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Russian Citizens Are Using P2P Bitcoin Markets to Escape Monolithic Banking System
Crypto usage is growing in Russia, despite attempts by the government to make investment more difficult.
Bitcoin in Africa: Cryptocurrency and P2P Bitcoin Trade Surge Across the African Continent
Cryptocurrency adoption and peer-to-peer Bitcoin transactions are on the rise across the African continent. There have been significant advances across Africa for crypto adoption in terms of regulation, trade volume and reported cryptocurrency ownership.
Binance Announces New Global Merchant Program for Crypto Peer-to-Peer Users
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a new program into its array of programs and services. This program is available for all users and members of the platform as the exchange aims to service P2P users very better and to ensure optimal liquidity for them.
Paxful Crypto Peer-to-Peer Marketplace Expands Beyond Bitcoin with Tether USDT Stablecoin
Paxful, the leading peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform, announced that it will be adding stablecoin Tether to its crypto payment options.
OKX Launches P2P Block Trade for High-Volume Crypto Transactions
OKX introduces its P2P block trade service for secure, efficient high-volume crypto transactions.
OKX Launches P2P Referral Campaign in LATAM with 5,000 USDT Reward Pool
OKX introduces a referral campaign for LATAM users, offering a share of 5,000 USDT for inviting friends.
Binance Launches P2P Cash Trade Fiesta with 7,000 FDUSD Prize Pool
Binance introduces the P2P Cash Trade Fiesta, offering users a chance to win a share of 7,000 FDUSD through trading and referrals.
Binance P2P Launches Exclusive Promotion for African Users with 10,000 USDT Reward Pool
Binance P2P announces a promotion for African users, offering a 10,000 USDT reward pool in token vouchers for eligible participants.
Binance P2P Offers 15,000 FDUSD in Rewards for MENASA Users
Binance P2P announces a 15,000 FDUSD reward pool for users in the MENASA region, encouraging new and existing users to participate.
OKX P2P Campaign Offers Featured Ad Spots for Latam Merchants
OKX launches a campaign offering Latin American merchants the chance to win featured ad spots in its P2P marketplace.
Binance P2P Introduces Worldcoin (WLD) Trading Pairs for LATAM Currencies
Binance P2P adds support for Worldcoin (WLD) trading against various LATAM fiat currencies, expanding its cryptocurrency offerings.
Binance P2P Expands Trading Pairs with African Fiat Currencies
Binance P2P now supports trading pairs for Solana, TRON, USD Coin, Worldcoin, and Ripple against various African fiat currencies.
Binance P2P Offers 5,000 FDUSD to Users in Welcome Back Campaign
Binance P2P announces a promotional campaign offering 5,000 FDUSD in rewards for eligible users who have not traded since January 2024.
Binance P2P Introduces Merchant Ambassador Program for Saudi Arabia
Binance P2P launches its Merchant Ambassador Program in Saudi Arabia, promoting diversity and inclusion within the trading community.
Binance P2P Launches $8,000 Promotion for African Users
Binance P2P introduces a promotion for African users, offering up to $8,000 in rewards for completing trades.
Binance Launches Exclusive P2P Merchant Program Promotion in South Asia
Binance announces a limited-time P2P Merchant Program promotion for South Asia, encouraging experienced users to join and benefit from versatile payment options and advanced security.
Binance to Revise Maker Fees for INR Market on P2P Platform
Binance is set to update maker fees for the Indian Rupee market on its P2P platform, effective from October 16, 2024, as per the latest announcement.
Binance Launches Diwali Promotion for South Asian P2P Merchants
Binance announces a Diwali promotion offering South Asian P2P merchants a chance to upgrade their VIP level and enjoy discounted maker fees.
Binance P2P Offers Cash Merchant Challenge with 7000 USDT Prize Pool
Binance P2P introduces a cash merchant challenge, offering a total prize pool of 7000 USDT for eligible participants. The event runs from November 14, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
Binance P2P Africa Promotion Offers 200 USDT Rewards for BTC Price Predictions
Binance launches a promotion for P2P users in Africa, offering up to 200 USDT in rewards for accurate BTC price predictions and completing P2P purchases.
Binance P2P Unveils Enhanced Merchant Program with Tiered Levels
Binance launches an upgraded P2P Merchant Program introducing Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, aimed at enhancing user experience and recognizing top merchants.
Unclear Crypto Regulations in South Africa Alarm Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency regulation is still largely unclear in South Africa, creating a strenuous business environment for crypto entrepreneurs.
Lido Finance Halts Operations on Solana Following Community Consensus
Lido Finance is discontinuing its operations on Solana blockchain following a community consensus within its DAO. The decision, revealed on October 16, 2023, comes after a proposal highlighting the unsustainable financials of Lido on Solana. Despite this cessation, Lido expresses continued optimism for Solana's ecosystem.
Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa Rises, Study Shows
Many young people in Sub-Saharan Africa are taking the cryptocurrency route to build and preserve wealth despite low economic opportunities.
Africa Records the Largest Bitcoin P2P Volume Growth
Africa continues to stamp its authority in the crypto space based on the significant Bitcoin peer-to-peer volume growth witnessed in the continent.
Sub-Saharan Africa Dethrones Northern America as the Top Bitcoin Adoption Spot
Sub-Saharan Africa has been the top Bitcoin adoption spot for 181 consecutive weeks after edging out Northern America, as revealed by Arcane Research.
LocalBitcoins Hits New Milestone, Reaching 200,000 Mobile App Downloads
LocalBitcoins, the world’s leading P2P Bitcoin marketplace, is scaling the heights because its mobile app available on iOS and Android surpassed 200,000 downloads, with 5 more languages incorporated.
Nigerian Crypto Investors Face Account Freezing
Nigerian crypto investors using P2P services are concerned about the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) flagging their bank accounts due to their connection to the Flutterwave hack. The situation has discouraged P2P users from using OTC markets, causing businesses to crumble and possible legal repercussions.
Binance Accused by Chinese State Media of Operating Cryptocurrency Exchange in China
Chinese state media has reported that Binance is still supporting local users trading cryptocurrency, despite China banning all exchanges in 2017.
Binance P2P Introduces Flat Taker Fee on USDT Trades in Select Markets
Binance P2P platform announces the implementation of a flat taker fee for USDT trading pairs across selected fiat markets, set to take effect by end of June 2024.
Bitfinex Launches P2P Video Chat App Keet alongside Tether
Blockchain startups Bitfinex and Tether have launched a P2P video calling application dubbed Keet, enabling users to access applications and enjoy the freedom of speech.
LocalBitcoins Clocks 300,000 Mobile App Downloads, With Africa Making a Mark
Two months after reaching 200,000 mobile app downloads on iOS and Android, LocalBitcoins has scaled the heights by crossing the 300,000 mark.
Regulatory Clampdown Pushed US and China Down the Crypto Adoption List, Chainalysis says
Cryptocurrency analysis data platform Chainalysis released a report highlighting a declining ranking in the US and China cryptocurrency adoption rate while emerging economies record significant growth in crypto adoption.
BitMEX Invests in South Africa’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange
In a bold financial move, the parent company of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange has decided to invest in a South Africa’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, VALR.
Paxful Joins Hands with iProov, Providing Identity Verification
Paxful, a leading peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading platform, has selected iProov to revamp user identity verification when onboarding and making transactions.
LocalBitcoins Cuts Fees to Zero for Ukrainians Both Locally and Abroad
To ease transactions amongst Ukrainians as they face the Russian Army Invasion in their nation, P2P Bitcoin marketplace LocalBitcoins has removed all transaction fees for them both locally and abroad.
Bitfinex Unveils Zero-Fee P2P Trading in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela
Bitfinex has initiated a zero-fee trading feature for market takers on its Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform in Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela as of October 11, 2023. This move comes post the recent extension of the P2P service to these regions, aiming to reduce transaction costs, enhance liquidity, and encourage crypto trading. Users can access this facility by logging into their Bitfinex accounts and selecting the P2P option.
LocalBitcoins Deploys Elliptic’s Blockchain-Powered Tracking Tools for Enhanced Surveillance
Leading peer to peer (P2P) Bitcoin trading platform LocalBitcoins has partnered with Elliptic, a global provider of crypto asset risk management solutions, to tame the headache of its illegal usage through blockchain-enabled monitoring tools.
Paxful Ready to Build on its African Market Success in 2020
Global peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, believes that the world has much to learn from Africa about the future of the crypto-economy and that 2020 will be a landmark year for the African crypto and blockchain industry.
Binance Enables Support for Naira, But is Cryptocurrency Legal in Yet in Nigeria?
Binance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchange has opened support for the Nigerian National currency (Naira) on its trading platform.
Venezuelans Will Love Bitcoin Even More with 10,000,000% Inflation
Bitcoin's trading volume has set a record high in Venezuela, thanks to the 10,000,000% inflation rate in 2019.
Satoshi Nakamoto's Quotes on Trust - Trusted Third Parties
Satoshi Nakamoto's Quotes on Trust - Trusted Third Parties
Binance Completed Their "Largest Upgrade" in 2 years, What was Improved?
Binance upgrades its cryptocurrency exchange platform and says it the biggest upgrade they've done in years.