P2P
Peer-to-peer (P2P) refers to the decentralized interactions that happen between at least two parties in a highly interconnected network. P2P participants deal directly with each other through a single mediation point.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.