Archive: LocalBitcoins

Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Bitcoin Amid Political Turmoil

By Allison Brickell on October 7, 2019

As protests in Hong Kong continue, bitcoin’s popularity is growing. Here’s why.
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explains how to sell crypto for cash and how the wisdom of the crowd beats out analyst predictions.

A Collapsing Rial Pushes Iranians Toward Bitcoin

By Allison Brickell on August 6, 2018

Faced with a collapsing rial and strict U.S. sanctions, some Iranians are buying bitcoin as a protective hedge.