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Traders Bemoan New Localbitcoins Identity Requirements

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Recent data shows that countries with corrupt governments have a strong correlation with Localbitcoins trade volumes. However, even though the over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace Localbitcoins has grown massive over the years, traders are complaining about heightened know-your-customer/anti-money laundering requirements. The exchange recently changed its KYC/AML guidelines on September 1 and users say more verification mandates might … Read more

A Potential Surge in P2P Bitcoin Trading Platforms is Nigh

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The trading of cryptocurrencies often occurs via centralized platforms. In recent months, however, there has been an increase in popularity among decentralized platforms. Hodl Hodl is one of the frontrunners in this regard. Surprisingly, the team is willing to give up its source code free of charge.  What is Hodl Hodl? It is understandable that … Read more

Local.Bitcoin.com Gathers 56K Accounts and $200M Worth of Trades Initiated

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Three months ago, Bitcoin.com launched its over-the-counter BCH marketplace on June 4. Since then, Local.Bitcoin.com has aggregated more than 56,000 accounts, hundreds of bustling users every day and thousands of BCH trade offers. Also Read: Plans to Build $50M Bitcoin Cash Tech Park Revealed 56,000 Local.Bitcoin.com Accounts and Growing Over the last few months, the … Read more

‘We’re Going to Find You’ – How Undercover Agents Trade Prison Time for Bitcoins

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An Australian national living in Boulder, Colorado was slammed with a one year and a day prison sentence last month for trading bitcoins. An August 23 statement from the Colorado U.S. District Attorney’s Office states that Emilio Testa, 32, was charged with money laundering, and claims Testa knew the funds he was acquiring had been … Read more