Luno

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Luno is a global cryptocurrency exchange and wallet founded in 2013 (originally as BitX), serving over 10 million users across 40+ countries with a focus on emerging markets in Africa and Southeast Asia. Headquartered in London, Luno offers a simple interface for buying, selling, and storing Bitcoin in markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Malaysia, and the UK.

Details

Fees: 0.5%-1.5% spread (varies by region)
Type: Retail exchange
Users: 10M+
Region: Africa / Global
Founded: 2013
Maker Fee: 0%
Taker Fee: 0.25%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2013
Headquarters: London, UK
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0% maker / 0.25% taker (varies by region)
Fee Structure: 0.1% maker / 1% taker
Fiat Currencies: ZAR,NGN,MYR,IDR,EUR,GBP
Lightning Support: No
Supported Countries: 40+ countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Malaysia, UK

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