On October 11, 2023, Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform, disclosed the initiation of a zero-fee trading facility for market takers on its Peer-to-Peer (P2P) platform in Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela. This development follows the recent availability of the P2P trading service to clients within these geographies, further catalyzing the adoption of cryptocurrency trading in the region.
Bitfinex’s announcement underpins its commitment to fortifying the cryptocurrency trading ecosystem within these emerging markets. By abolishing the trading fees for market takers, individuals who execute buy or sell orders at prevailing market rates, the platform is propelling the advantage of real-time crypto-to-crypto settlements sans any financial encumbrances. This initiative is anticipated to spur trading activities by significantly reducing the cost of transactions, which traditionally acts as a barrier for many potential and…