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LocalBitcoins

Website: https://localbitcoins.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LocalBitcoins

LocalBitcoins

LocalBitcoins was a Finland-based peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin exchange / marketplace operated by LocalBitcoins Oy (headquartered in Helsinki). It connected buyers and sellers who posted advertisements specifying exchange rates and payment methods, and it supported features such as escrow and a user reputation system. (en.wikipedia.org)

History and operations

  • The platform was founded in June 2012 by Jeremias Kangas and became one of the best-known P2P venues for buying and selling Bitcoin internationally. (en.wikipedia.org)
  • In November 2019, LocalBitcoins was registered as a virtual currency provider by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA). (en.wikipedia.org)
  • LocalBitcoins announced it would cease operations on February 9, 2023, and the service was subsequently discontinued during February 2023. (en.wikipedia.org)

Current status (website)

LocalBitcoins’ own “About” page states that “LocalBitcoins has been closed”, and provides company contact details for LocalBitcoins Oy in Helsinki. (localbitcoins.com)

Social media (Twitter/X)

The account @LocalBitcoins is associated with the LocalBitcoins name and branding (“LocalBitcoins.com”, “Bringing Bitcoin Everywhere”, joined June 2012) as reflected by third-party profile mirrors. (Direct access to the Twitter/X profile content may be restricted without login.) (mobile.twstalker.com)

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