The LocalBitcoins trading platform has removed the ability for users to trade digital currencies through cash. Now only online payment methods remain. This move comes shortly after imposing stringent requirements for KYC and AML. Cross-platform Bisq, HodlHodl, LocalCoinSwap and various other services still offer trading via cash-free identification requirements.

Yahoo Japan holds a 40% stake in the new Taotao Stock Exchange, launched this week. This is a regulatory exchange that currently offers trading in Bitcoin and Atrium, and will add additional Alets soon. The new stock exchange also operates a mobile application.

The report of the United Nations on the widespread activity of financial breaches by North Korea indicates that South Korean users on the Upitit Stock Exchange were affected by phishing attacks, allegedly from the north. Hackers sent e-mail claiming to be from the South Korean stock exchange, where they were tempted to run a malicious file with the promise of high traction.

Appra Crypto Mobile application has announced the expansion of Bitcoin -powered services in 150 countries, except the United States. Investors can use Bitcoin to trade small stocks, commodities, ETFs, Fiat and other digital currencies - no trading fees.

Coinbase added EOS currency support for its retail customers. The new option allows users to buy, sell, convert, send, receive or simply store EOS. The token is added to the Pro platform in April.
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