but the CCN is quoting a blog.. where the blog is making assumptions as to why some people may get closed
EG "transaction
MAY include the word bitcoin".
in the UK the main thing that people affected with bank account closures. were not from bitstamp or coinbase. (because not available in UK until recently). but due to OTC/localbitcoin transactions (person to person).. which people have been doing more often for longer.
so its not like coinbase or bitstamp were "known bitcoin businesses" as the cause either. as i said before UK folk just didnt use "known bitcoin businesses"
between 2012-2015.. yet lots of people had bank problems.
the blog, tried to make reference to a reddit that the blog claims was someone linking to coinbase. but the redditer mentioned their issue. where it was used with coinbase(recently). and the bank happily released the account and the person was allowed to do business..
this other person mentioned that he never used the card online.. which makes me believe that the standard bank flags of unusual use (EG funding an american company) and nothing to do with bitcoin. was probably the cause..
i think people automatically blame bitcoin, far sooner then thinking of banks standard practice rules that have been around for decades before bitcoin.
EG
large amount flag
spending oversea's
buyer claims theft
which brings me onto the context of the localbitcoins/otc transactions.
if you are sending large amounts to a "personal account" rather than a "business account".. expect a red flag
if you are receiving funds from a complete stranger. expect the possibility they will scam you
if you are sending funds in a way that is not part of your usual habit, especially more then normal daily spends.. expect a red flag
all of these things have no relevance to "bitcoin"
and if the banks do reveal there was a fraud claim.. get the details of the accuser and deal with them