Haveno
Decentralised P2P exchange
Open-source peer-to-peer exchange built around Monero. Trades settle through Monero multisig escrow; no account with a company.
- Custody
- Non-custodial (multisig escrow)
Getting XMR.Without giving up custody.
Several large exchanges have delisted Monero in some or all regions. Peer-to-peer venues are the steady alternative.
Why delistings happen
Exchanges operate under rules that expect them to trace where funds come from and go to. Monero’s privacy is built into the protocol, so an exchange cannot see transaction amounts or counterparties the way it can on transparent chains. Some have decided that is incompatible with their obligations in certain countries and removed XMR there.
None of this changes Monero itself: the network keeps running, and you can still buy, sell and hold XMR. It changes where you do it. Always check the rules that apply where you live.
Bisq
Decentralised P2P exchange
Open-source desktop exchange for peer-to-peer trades. XMR is traded against bitcoin.
- Custody
- Non-custodial
Not a recommendation and not financial advice. Whatever you use, keep your XMR in a wallet you control; see the wallet comparison.