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Aren't Coinbase trades ACH?

On a related note, I hear horror stories on /r/bitcoin all the time about bank accounts being shut down over supposed BTC activity. Does your service have a solution or guidance for this?

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Our main feature is our execution; we are good at optimizing trade execution so you get the best price possible.

There are many banks in the US with very different rules so it is difficult to give a general answer. Have you heard of these stories from customers when buying and selling from coinbase?

This isn't just related to user accounts; business accounts are frequently shut down (and not approved) because of Bitcoin activity. Coinapult closed operations in the US entirely because of this.

Our banks have reviewed our model. Banks can always change their mind which is why we work with multiple banks.

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