LocalBitcoins adopts Elliptic's blockchain monitoring solutions to manage risk and support growth

Elliptic, the global leader in cryptoasset risk management solutions, today announced a partnership with LocalBitcoins, the world's leading peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin exchange. LocalBitcoins now uses Elliptic's industry-leading suite of blockchain monitoring tools to prevent the illicit use of its platform and comply with regulations such as the EU's 5th Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. By integrating with Elliptic Navigator to screen crypto transactions, and Elliptic Lens to screen wallets, LocalBitcoins have now automated their compliance and anti-fraud processes to drive cost savings and reduce risk.