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Bitcoin

'Hyperbitcoinization' Is Coming to an Emerging Market Near You, Paxful's Ray Youssef Says

The CEO and co-founder of the peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange that's popular in Africa explains why the Global South will lead the Bitcoin revolution.

By Frederick Munawa

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Oct 24, 2022 at 3:49 p.m. UTC

Oct 24, 2022

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Most influential 2021

Most Influential 2021: Ray Youssef

Peer-to-peer bitcoin trading is a powerful force.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Dec 9, 2021 at 8:26 p.m. UTC

Dec 9, 2021

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Tech

Paxful

Paxful Integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin Transactions

The service will be available for transactions between individuals and to pay for goods and services.

By Andrés Engler

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Sep 14, 2021 at 12:21 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2021

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Markets

Bitcoin

'They'd Rather Buy Bitcoin and Take That Risk': An Interview With Paxful's Nena Nwachukwu

Last year’s End SARS protests over police brutality were a catalyst for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria, says Nwachukwu, ahead of CoinDesk’s Crypto State event.

By Helene Braun

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Jun 30, 2021 at 3:50 p.m. UTC

Jun 30, 2021

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Markets

Africa

Africa 'Is Leading Global Cryptocurrency Adoption’: Paxful CEO

Paxful CEO Ray Youssef said all eyes should be on Africa right now.

By Sandali Handagama

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Jun 4, 2021 at 9:13 p.m. UTC

Jun 4, 2021

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Markets

E-commerce

Paxful Launches Tool Allowing Businesses to Receive Payment in Bitcoin

The tool will convert customers' payments into bitcoin, which is then sent to the merchant's digital wallet.

By Jamie Crawley

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Jun 3, 2021 at 12:50 p.m. UTC

Jun 3, 2021

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Markets

Regulation

Economic Uncertainty Drives Crypto Growth in Sri Lanka

Paxful's crypto trading volume in 2021 has more than tripled compared to all of 2020.

By Sandali Handagama

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May 13, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. UTC

May 13, 2021

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Business

Localbitcoins.com

Egyptians Are Buying Bitcoin Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws

Egyptian crypto trading volume and exchange sign-ups increased dramatically this past January, capping off an already high-volume 2020.

By Sandali Handagama

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Mar 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2021

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Markets

Bitso

In Nigeria, One Bitcoin Can Cost $68,000. Here's Why.

By Sandali Handagama

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Feb 23, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2021

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Policy

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin 'Can't Be Stopped': Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban

Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies.

By Alyssa Hertig

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Feb 9, 2021 at 7:34 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2021

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