Paxful is on a mission to give everyone equal access to finance no matter who they are or where they're located. We're building a world where people have the freedom to transact and exchange value on their own terms.
At Paxful, we believe that financial freedom is a fundamental human right. Our platform empowers individuals across the globe to take control of their finances through peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading.
Founded in 2015, we've grown to become one of the world's leading peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplaces, with millions of users trading hundreds of payment methods across 140+ countries.
We're committed to building a financial system that is open, accessible, and fair for everyone — regardless of geographic location, economic status, or banking access.
We envision a world where financial services are borderless, accessible to all, and controlled by the people who use them — not centralized institutions.
Paxful was founded by Ray Youssef and Artur Schaback with a vision to create a peer-to-peer marketplace that would democratize access to Bitcoin.
Expanded operations to emerging markets, focusing on regions with limited banking infrastructure where Paxful could make the biggest impact.
Reached 1 million registered users, cementing our position as a leading peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace.
Launched philanthropic efforts including #BuiltWithBitcoin, aiming to build 100 schools in emerging markets.
Introduced the Paxful Wallet and expanded our ecosystem to include more cryptocurrencies and trading features.
Continuing to innovate with new features and services while staying true to our mission of financial inclusion for all.
We believe everyone deserves access to financial services, regardless of location or economic status.
The safety of our users' funds and data is our highest priority in everything we build.
We enable individuals to trade directly with each other, removing unnecessary intermediaries.
We're committed to educating our community about cryptocurrency and financial literacy.
Be part of the financial revolution. Whether you're looking to trade, learn, or build with us, there's a place for you in the Paxful community.
