I know everybody hates centralised exchanges but sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you need to use one. So the question is which one?
Yesterday I had a bad experience with Binance (long story but TLDR is any convertion of currency pairs that include EUR or USD fiats are not working), so I cannot recommend them now, even though in the past it was fine for me. I heard of Kraken and Coinbase but have zero personal experience with them.
Here is a curated list
https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/from-where-can-i-get-some-bitcoins
In regards of Conbase, here is a serious warning
#78930
I use kraken and binance when I need them.
xabo is good option
I’ve had good experiences with Gemini. I can share a referral code if you want, I think it earns us each some amount of credit or fee reduction or something. Idk. I also use their APIs for programmatic purchasing and they work pretty well
Here in 2024, I assume this list has changed a little, hasn’t it?
Stay away from any centralized exchange.
It is best to use P2P (despite being soft-KYC in some cases):
Bisq, Hodl Hodl, Relai (REL57044), Peach
More options here: https://kycnot.me
BUT...
If KYC doesn't worry you (although it should) and you need a good on-ramp, card-based, and highest rewards for passive earnings, get Wirex: https://wirexapp.com/r/CryptoShalix
Disadvantages:
Advantages:
It is not a question of using it by depositing ALL your money.
Instead, leave only what you are willing to lose, as you would with a traditional bank. But you will earn rewards and you can use it in the fiat world while implementing Bitcoin in the stores you visit with self-custodial wallets.
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Is Bisq still working? Didn't list about it anymore.
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