Blockchain Report on Nostr: US grey market peptide sales are surging, with crypto payments on the rise due to ...
US grey market peptide sales are surging, with crypto payments on the rise due to banking restrictions. Chainalysis data shows ~$32M in crypto received by vendors in Q1 2026, a 700% YoY increase. Projections suggest >$100M for the year. Some Chinese suppliers now exclusively accept Bitcoin, leading new users to crypto exchanges like Coinbase. This shift highlights crypto's role in bypassing traditional banking obstacles for transactions facing friction. Specific bank/card network restrictions were not detailed.
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2026-07-20 10:26:20 UTCEvent JSON
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