: It functioned as a P2P platform where users could buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) using over 300 payment methods , including bank transfers, gift cards, and digital wallets.
Founded in 2015 by Ray Youssef and Artur Schaback, Paxful aimed to provide financial inclusion for the "unbanked". paxful.com
While popular, the platform faced significant criticism throughout its lifespan: : It functioned as a P2P platform where