Helsinki-based peer-to-peer exchange LocalBitcoins has reportedly removed the option allowing users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies in person for cash.
Post Sunday, a LocalBitcoins user pointed out the option was no longer available on the platform, though some comments suggested the restriction might be limited to the U.S. The removal of the option - which acts as a matchmaker for users to make trades in person - effectively bars LocalBitcoin users from selling and buying bitcoin for cash.
LocalBitcoins has also cancelled pending cash trades, other comments.
The platform has not yet made an official announcement about the change on its blog or Twitter feed.
Has temporarily removed the trading fee on cash-in-person exchanges - effective June 1 to July 1.
LocalBitcoins' move comes after the company announced in February that it would comply with the European Union's new anti-money laundering directive.
Several other P2P cryptocurrency trading platforms still offer an in-person cash option.
LocalBitcoins Removes Cash-for-Crypto Trading Option
gepubliceerd op Jun 3, 2019
by Coindesk | gepubliceerd op Coinage
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