LocalBitcoins to Shut Down After 10 Years Amid Challenging Market Conditions
Bitcoin exchange LocalBitcoins has announced its closure after serving customers for more than 10 years, citing the ongoing bear market. In a recent posting on its website, the exchange said it would be shutting down in...
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In a recent posting on its website, the exchange said it would be shutting down in the coming weeks due to tough market conditions. The platform said they reached this decision after efforts to overcome the current crypto winter did not come to fruition. It said:...
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