Coinbase receives backlash over 'lazy' VPN restriction
Coinbase is facing criticism on social media after it was discovered that the US-based exchange is restricting the accounts of users who access the platform via a VPN. Yesterday, EthHub co-founder Eric Conner complained that Coinbase locked his account after he tried to send $25,000 in USDC. When Conner said it was apparent that his use of a VPN was behind the restriction, many users began to complain about the same VPN-related issues with Coinbase. Today, Coinbase product designer Scott Shapiro said, “PSA: Don’t use a VPN to access Coinbase.” He added, “Attackers always use VPNs, so our risk models take that as a negative sign even if you’re legitimately using your own account.” Users on X, however, didn’t react well to the exchange’s VPN stance. One user said, “It’s our privacy right to use VPNs. If you’re telling us to not use VPN to access Coinbase, the choice is to just not use Coinbase .” PSA: Don't breathe when u...