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LocalBitcoins Quietly Suspends Accounts in Multiple Regions Without Notice

Finnish P2P exchange LocalBitcoins is allegedly quietly suspending user accounts, citing an “enhanced due diligence process.” Popular Bitcoin (BTC) exchange platform LocalBitcoins is allegedly suspending user accounts with little fanfare, citing an “enhanced due diligence process.” Finland-based LocalBitcoins, one of major global peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchanges, has reportedly suspended user accounts in some countries in…
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Finland Prepares For Bitcoin Ransomware Attack With Cyber Fire Drill

Finland is coordinating a simulated Bitcoin ransomware cyberattack on more than 200 Finnish cities and public organizations. The Finnish Population Register Centre is coordinating a simulated ransomware cyberattack on more than 200 Finnish cities and public organizations. On Nov. 22, Finnish news outlet Yle reported that participating cities and organizations are rehearsing how to respond…
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LocalBitcoins Receives Finnish FSA Virtual Currency Provider License

LocalBitcoins continues its path to full regulation with an official license from the Finnish Financial Services Authority. The Finnish Financial Services Authority (FIN-FSA) has officially registered LocalBitcoins as a virtual currency provider, starting at the beginning of November 2019. Finland only allows officially registered providers who fulfill the legal requirements to operate in the country.…
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