Digital currency exchanges struggling as regulators close in
Digital asset firms often blame the "shifting" regulatory landscape for their failures, but in truth, laws haven't changed, and regulators are finally catching on to how technology works.
Latest LocalBitcoins News
LocalBitcoins: P2P BTC marketplace shutting down, blames ‘very cold crypto-winter’
LocalBitcoins was one of the pioneers of P2P digital asset trading and introduced many to the industry, but it chose to stick to BTC and it’s now gone.
LocalBitcoins restricted to only 10 states
LocalBitcoins will be restricting its service offering to only 10 states; it will also be suspending trading in 13 states and closing accounts.
LocalBitcoins banned in Russia—again
The Russian government has blocked access to LocalBitcoins, claiming the site spreads illegal information to the public.
LocalBitcoins adopts blockchain analytics for AML safeguards
A CipherTrace report indicated that LocalBitcoins received the most criminal funds—over 99%—in the first half of 2020.
US man charged with aiding in BTC laundering, overlooking human trafficking
Kenneth Rhule faces eight charges from U.S. Homeland Security for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, among others.
LocalBitcoins closing trader accounts without warning
The closures have so far been isolated to LocalBitcoins accounts in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
5 crypto services secure Finland’s green light to operate
The five, which include LocalBitcoins and Prasos, will be closely monitored by Finland’s market regulator.
Localbitcoins users warned against using TOR over theft concerns
Localbitcoins has warned that the use of the privacy-centric browser could result in an increased risk of users having their assets stolen.
LocalBitcoins no longer allows cash-for-crypto trades
LocalBitcoins has come under fire recently for several reasons, including not enforcing mandatory financial reporting requirements.
LocalBitcoins trader sentenced to 21 months in prison
The Las Vegas resident was accused of running an unlicensed money transmitting business, as well as wire fraud, in conjunction with his LocalBitcoins endeavors.
LocalBitcoins bans users in Iran amidst global tensions
LocalBitcoins didn’t say why they had shutdown for Iran, but global tensions look like they put some pressure on the company and its homeland of Finland.