Feb 9, 2023

Bitcoin exchange LocalBitcoins will close this month after 10 years of operation, in response to current market conditions. The company said in a statement, "we are sad to share, that regardless of our efforts to overcome challenges during the ongoing very cold crypto-winter, we have regretfully concluded that LocalBitcoins can no longer provide its Bitcoin trading service."

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