Paxful

Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace for Bitcoin

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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About Paxful

Paxful is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace that allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin and Tether directly with each other, without a central authority. The platform generates revenue by charging fees on transactions and offers a free digital wallet for secure cryptocurrency storage. Paxful prioritizes security through an escrow service that protects both buyers and sellers during transactions. The company's goal is to provide equal financial access to everyone, especially the unbanked and underbanked populations worldwide.

Wilmington, DelawareHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Risks

Co-founder Schaback's guilty plea may damage Paxful's reputation and user trust.
Regulatory challenges could arise from expansion into Ethereum trading.
Kenyan government's crackdown on crypto firms may impact Paxful's operations.

Differentiation

Paxful operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace.
The platform offers a secure escrow service to protect transactions.
Paxful provides financial access to unbanked and underbanked individuals globally.

Upsides

Partnership with Onramp.Money enhances liquidity for global peer-to-peer transactions.
Support for Ethereum trading expands Paxful's reach to 150+ countries.
Increased stablecoin adoption offers less volatile trading options for users.