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Re:Show HN: First US-based Bitcoin broker by bdcravens on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @01:04PM (#8103329)
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?

Re:Show HN: First US-based Bitcoin broker by akbar123 on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @01:49PM (#8103653)
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?

Re:Show HN: First US-based Bitcoin broker by tonyhb on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @02:19PM (#8103898)
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.
Re:Show HN: First US-based Bitcoin broker by akbar123 on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @02:54PM (#8104190)
Our banks have reviewed our model. Banks can always change their mind which is why we work with multiple banks.