[2014-08-21] Coinbase case demonstrates the pitfalls of regulatory compliance

[aigeezer]

http://cointelegraph.com/news/112319/coinbase-case-demonstrate-the-pitfalls-of-regulatory-compliance

"But what irked some users is that they may live in a jurisdiction where online gambling is perfectly legal but have to work around their Coinbase accounts to engage in legal activities."

[cryptofan5]

This is not surprising. Coinbase decided to concentrate on the US market and comply with its regulations.