Thu, November 7

Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches Non-Custodial Fund Amid Scrutiny

The Bitcoin Policy Institute announced the launch of the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, a new initiative aimed at protecting Bitcoin’s decentralized nature from regulatory overreach. The fund’s inaugural objective is to defend the founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, and William Lonergan Hill. They face charges of conspiracy to commit money

May 22, 2024 2 mins read

Nigeria Set to Ban P2P Crypto Trading on All Platforms

Nigeria has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency trading in the country’s currency, the naira, to combat what it perceives as detrimental effects on the struggling local economy. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to implement new regulations targeting crypto exchanges and other sectors of the industry. The

May 7, 2024 1 min read

Japan’s Regulators Suggest Banks to Block P2P Crypto Transfers

Japan’s peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto market may face a new obstacle because of the country’s financial regulator and police agency. They have suggested banks stop transfers to crypto platforms if the sender’s name does not match the account name. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the National Police Agency (NPA) have

February 14, 2024 2 mins read

Bitgert (BRISE) Announces Development of P2P Exchange, Starting August 2023

Bitgert (BRISE), a leading cryptocurrency platform, has recently made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing their ambitious plans to develop a peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange. The decision was made after an overwhelming response from the community, with users enthusiastically participating in a poll to gauge interest in such an offering. After carefully considering

July 18, 2023 2 mins read

CoinDCX CEO Sparks Controversy with Strong Opposition to P2P, Citing High Risks

Sumit Gupta, CEO of the Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, expressed strong opinions about the risks associated with P2P trading. He stated that peer-to-peer (P2P) should be avoided because it is not at all worth the risk. Gupta’s notable tweet has sparked a heated debate within the crypto community, raising important

July 5, 2023 2 mins read