Newsletter — February 2026
February 2026, the fight for privacy continues.
As we look around at the evolving landscape, it's clear that relying on others to guard our data has become a risky gamble. We've seen the troubling headlines from France and across Europe, where recent leaks exposed millions of people, leading to frightening real-world consequences for families just like yours and mine.
It is a harsh reminder that when centralized vaults are breached, the fallout reaches our front doors. But let this not be a cause for despair; rather, let it be a gentle nudge towards wisdom. Keep your data for yourself, unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. The institutions have shown us their limits, which in turn highlights the beauty of what we are building here together. By holding our own keys, avoiding KYC and prioritizing privacy, we aren't just hiding — we are taking responsibility for our own safety.
Nothing to hide. Everything to protect.
Trust as few people as possible with your data. Your security depends on it.
Here at Peach, we'd rather stop operating than ask for your ID.
We love privacy
We love privacy. You know that. The goal of our existence is to provide you with a way to STACK or SELL WITHOUT KYC.
We don't believe in surveillance. We don't track your every move. We believe in financial self-sovereignty, and that starts with keeping your data safe and your identity your own. So go ahead, make that trade, and do it with the confidence that your privacy is being respected. Because we love privacy, and we know you do too.
Selling on Peach is KYC-free and FREE of charge. You heard that right. No ID, nothing of the sort. We don't see your payment details (unless in case of dispute). Creating an account only involves generating a seed and linking your reputation to it.
Plus, you can sell bitcoin at +7% above the market :)
To a 2026 dedicated to privacy!
App improvements
A summary of the features and improvements we added. This one is also directed towards improving the usability of the app for new users. Now it is more obvious what certain things do and don't do :)
- ✅ Stablecoins! We finally added them as payment methods on various chains — ETH, SOL, BNB, TRON, Rootstock, you name it. So far only USDT (USDC and maybe others will come). Unfortunately they have the "anonymous payment" status, so the monthly limits are lower (1k per month).
- ✅ Improved offer cards UI and cleaner profiles (hidden unattributed badges). Less is more, but extra details can make the difference. We noticed some users getting confused about which screen they were on — "am I buying or selling?" — so we added a little "you send" / "you receive" indicator to clarify what you are about to do.
- ✅ Streamlined settings. We hid the Delete Account button. Why? Since your device ID's hash is linked to your account, this button has no point in existing. If you must use a new seed, whatever the reason may be, just delete and re-install the app ;)
- ✅ Updated currencies & payment methods list. We unfortunately have to follow Google Play Store guidelines, which identify some countries as high risk. The list has been updated in the Terms and Conditions.
Server re-structuring and improvement is well underway. You should be feeling the difference already!
Peach market update
Some stats from January 11 to February 11.
Below you'll find a recap of the most important stats from the previous month. Let us know if you'd like to see any chart or metric that doesn't appear here.
TL;DR
- The volume is still growing! CHF 850k in the last month (+17% from December).
- Instant SEPA took over the throne from Revolut and leads the pack for the most liquid payment method.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total amount traded | 1,252,506,613 sats — 849,715.18 CHF |
| Average BTC price | CHF 67,635.99 |
| Avg. SELL offers / day | 99 (2,980 sell offers in 60 days) |
| Avg. PREMIUM (last two weeks) | 8.97% — much higher demand in this period! |
| Median time to complete a sell trade | 17 minutes |
| Number of finished trades | 2,366 |
| Average trade amount | 529,601 sats — CHF 359.00 |
Most used payment methods: Instant SEPA, Revolut, Wise, PayPal, TWINT.
Revolut lost its throne to Instant SEPA for the most liquid payment method on Peach! This might be due to the risk of chargeback with Revolut, discovered around the same time.
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February 11st, 2026