Coinbase faces backlash over discouraging VPN access due to security concerns

Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has faced criticism from the crypto community after reports surfaced about its restriction of users accessing accounts through Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). On Dec. 2, Scott Shapiro, a product designer at Coinbase, warned users to avoid using VPNs when accessing their accounts. He explained that Coinbase’s risk model treats VPN […]