p2p | ForkLog - Part 5

ForkLog 22 08.07.2022

How to buy bitcoin: a step-by-step guide for beginners

How to buy your first bitcoin? Where is the best place to do it? We weigh the pros and cons of each route, step by step.

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ForkLog 27 03.03.2022

1inch Network introduces peer-to-peer token exchange function

The DeFi project 1inch Network has introduced a peer-to-peer orders feature that enables direct exchange of digital assets between users.

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ForkLog 13 19.01.2022

Bybit launches P2P trading service with ruble and hryvnia support

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced the launch of a P2P platform for exchanging cryptocurrencies for fiat. Among others, the Russian ruble and Ukrainian hryvnia are available.

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ForkLog 9 27.12.2021

Experts assess the consequences of tighter Bank of Russia control over P2P transfers

Tighter Bank of Russia oversight of P2P transfers could boost the popularity of cryptocurrencies as a less controllable payment channel, but would hinder market legalization, according to experts polled by ForkLog.

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ForkLog 9 27.12.2021

Bank of Russia to monitor P2P transfers to curb bitcoin exchangers

The Bank of Russia circulated to credit institutions a new form for reporting transfers between individuals. In doing so, the regulator aims to combat cryptocurrency exchanges, illegal online casinos, and businesses that accept payments on personal cards.

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ForkLog 7 23.11.2021

Bitzlato waives trading commissions for 66 fiat currencies on site and Telegram bots

Bitzlato has waived commissions for 66 fiat currencies, including the US dollar, euro, British pound, and Chinese yuan.

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ForkLog 7 15.09.2021

Chainalysis: Africa’s on-chain transaction volume up 13-fold over the year

From July 2020 through June 2021, the on-chain value transacted in Africa amounted to $105.6 billion — 1,200% higher than in the corresponding period of the previous year. The drivers were the popularity of P2P platforms and remittances, as well as the drive to safeguard savings from inflation.

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ForkLog 8 14.09.2021

Paxful Integrates Lightning Network

On September 14, the Paxful P2P platform for trading Bitcoin announced the integration of the Lightning Network.

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ForkLog 18 19.08.2021

Chainalysis: US and China have lost leadership in cryptocurrency adoption

The 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index rose by 880%, driven largely by residents of developing countries seeking to safeguard savings from currency devaluations.

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ForkLog 14 22.04.2021

Nigeria’s P2P trading volume rises 27% after Bitcoin-exchange accounts were closed

Three months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) barred banks from servicing crypto-related companies, Nigeria's peer-to-peer trading volume rose by 27%.

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ForkLog 8 01.03.2021

Media: Russian authorities take an interest in the operations of P2P exchanges

The Centre for National Projects (CNP) of the Analytical Center under the Russian government studied the activities of P2P exchangers. A report detailing the results will be sent to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Baza reports.

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ForkLog 12 09.12.2020

LocalBitcoins: Russia, Venezuela and Colombia accounted for 40% of trades in 2020

The largest volumes of bitcoin trades via the LocalBitcoins p2p trading platform this year were carried out by users from Russia (17.4%), Venezuela (12.3%), and Colombia (11.3%). The data are provided in the company's blog.

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