Not many probably saw my post about how coinbase closed my account that I had "owned" since coinbase was just a little baby. (years ago? drugs..).
From coinbase via email:
"Hi [name removed],
Thank you for your interest in Coinbase. Our primary goal is to make bitcoin safe and secure for our customers. Coinbase is a regulated Money Services Business under FinCEN (FinCEN.gov), and as part of our responsibility, we are legally obligated to implement regulatory compliance mechanisms.
We regret to inform you that we are no longer able to support your Coinbase account as we have determined that > you are no longer eligible for our services.
We hope a different bitcoin service provider can provide you with your future needs. Thank you for your interest in > our services and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
Respectfully,
Coinbase Compliance Team"
Now.. I do tumble, I don't make massive BTC purchases, I've been doing everything pretty much the same since SR1 was being built/ coinbase first "came around".
So people responded to my post with things like you should've tumbled and used an offline wallet. I tumble and use a blockchain wallet, always have. New addresses every time, not sure if that makes much of a difference I'm not a Bitcoin connoisseur here.
But I begin using circle via debit card instant buys for amounts like 100-a max of $200 at a time, once or twice a week, smaller amounts as well not always $100-200.
Hi [name removed],
I regret to inform you that after a careful review of your account, Circle will not be able to offer you service.
As a federally regulated money service business, we are subject to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. > Gambling on our platform is outlined as prohibited in the ''Restricted Activities" sections of our User Agreement (sections 17 and 18). Your account has already been closed.
Please reference the User Agreement should you have any further questions.
Best,
Team Circle
Just do your best to figure out how to get past this bullshit, because I'm getting sick of it and BTC was so easy to get in the past, I used to just use my bank account and wait the 5-6 business days plan everything out perfectly and be satisfied (but always was praying on that instant buy). I'm not sure if its me buying BTC too fast, too much too fast, or not using an offline wallet. I always thought blockchain as a wallet was fine, that's what I was taught years ago and it never seemed to be an issue. I understand MANY recommend TAILS and Electrum, I just never went that route and saw many not go that route and have stood successfull for years now. So please, if anything use my stupidity as wisdom toward being careful about how you go about buying and spending your coin. I only have one more website to use, cex.io and if they cut me off, I guess its LBC or what the fuck?
-FT + Methylphenidate
I really wonderf what they pick up on to ban accounts I've used them both for a long time, never tumble, send straight to markets and no problems