What is peer-to-peer (P2P)? A guide to crypto & DeFi
The word peer loosely means equals. In cryptocurrency circles, peer-to-peer (P2P) interaction means transaction activity between members of a cryptocurrency network relating as equals. It is a departure from centralized banking, where an all-powerful bank regulates all transactions. In this article, we’ll learn what is peer-to-peer (P2P), how it works, its role in defi, and […]
South Korean P2P CEO accused of using client funds to buy crypto
The CEO of a major South Korean P2P lender has been accused of using funds for a construction project to make personal crypto purchases. According to a report by local media outlet NBN Media, an unnamed investor and private equity fund operator has been investing money into the P2P financial lender’s construction project since 2018. […]
Mastercard brings p2p aliases for crypto transfers in UAE, Kazakhstan: report
Mastercard brings its Crypto Credential solution to the EEMEA region, starting with the UAE and Kazakhstan. Payments processor Mastercard has rolled out its Crypto Credential solution in the UAE and Kazakhstan, marking its first move into the EEMEA region. The new service makes crypto transfers easier by letting users send and receive tokens using simple […]
