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Can You Use Coinbase in New York?

As of 2018, Coinbase is not available to residents of New York state. This is because New York has what is called a “BitLicense”, which requires all companies dealing in cryptocurrency to apply for and be granted a license by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Coinbase has not applied for a BitLicense, and so cannot operate in New York.

This does not mean that New Yorkers cannot use Coinbase – they can still use the platform to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, they just have to do so through a VPN. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows users to route their internet traffic through another server, which can be located in another state or country.

NOTE: Warning: Coinbase is not available for residents of the state of New York. Any attempt to use Coinbase services in New York will result in an immediate suspension of your account and may lead to legal action by the state.

By connecting to a server outside of New York, Coinbase users in New York can access the platform and use it as normal.

While using a VPN is perfectly legal, there are some risks associated with it. Firstly, it can be slower than normal internet speeds, as your traffic has to travel further.

Secondly, if the VPN connection is not encrypted, your data could be intercepted by third-parties. For these reasons, we recommend only using reputable VPN providers with strong encryption.

If you’re a New Yorker looking to use Coinbase, we suggest connecting to a server outside of your state using a reputable VPN provider. While there are some risks associated with this method, it is currently the only way for you to use Coinbase in New York.

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