Luno Blog

Over two million people worldwide trust Luno to protect their Bitcoin and Ethereum. That’s a big responsibility, and our main goal is to keep your money safe from security issues or financial crime. At Luno, we think it’s crucial to show you how we work behind the scenes. Choosing the…

We’re excited to announce that our customers have now opened two million Luno wallets! The global Luno team Each little (or big) bit of Bitcoin or Ethereum someone buys through Luno is much more than a simple purchase. It's a vote for a new system. It's a sign that they're…

On this very day in 1956, South African women of all races came together to march in protest of the pass laws on the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The significance of this movement has been commemorated yearly. Almost 65 years on, it has evolved into a celebration of women; for…

Bitcoin's price is notoriously volatile. Over the years, we’ve witnessed huge swings (both up and down) in the span of days, hours and even minutes. But what causes this? Is Bitcoin itself just a bit fickle? We know that the more volatile the price of an investment is, the more…

This is one of the most common queries that we receive from our community. We understand the validity of this question; it’s one we often ask ourselves. With over 1500 alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) now in existence, and some exchanges supporting as many as possible - “Isn’t it in our best…

We’re excited to announce that the Luno Exchange is now available to customers in the UK and Europe. The Exchange is a more advanced system for trading between BTC and EUR that works by means of an order book and limit orders. While more complex than our Instant Buy or…

We reached out to our customers and stakeholders across Europe to get a holistic overview of the buoyant cryptocurrency economy emerging on the Continent. The local financial services and regulatory landscape differ significantly by country. Rather than seeing cryptocurrencies as a threat, governments and regulators in Switzerland and Malta are…