LocalBitcoins Trading Contains To Gain Popularity In A Lot of Countries

LocalBitcoins Trading Contains To Gain Popularity In A Lot of Countries

The demand for Bitcoin in Colombia seems to be skyrocketing over the past few weeks. Bitcoin trading continues to pique the interest of consumers all over the world. Particularly LocalBitcoins is one of the platforms where new record high weekly Bitcoin volumes can be found on a regular basis. Over the past week, BTC was quite popular in regions such as Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. A positive sign for Bitcoin overall, that much is certain. Considering how the Bitcoin exchange situation in Canada is evolving, it’s no surprise to see more interest in LocalBitcoins. The platform has....


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