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Quote from: dothebeats on September 21, 2018, 06:28:14 PM

As we all know, coins.ph is one of the most trusted bitcoin exchange in the Philippines, and they've remained at the top since 2014. However, after 4 years of doing business with them, they decided to ban my account fully due to some connections with 'fraudulent activity' on my account. I've skimmed on all the transactions I have on that wallet since 2014, and I haven't seen something suspicious, though there are some transactions that came from an online betting platform from 2015 which, according to a circular from the central bank issued @ 2018, is illegal since online betting was banned in the Philippines. Knowing that there really isn't a clear definition of what 'bitcoin' is in the Philippines, why would the platform immediately ban the account?

Has anyone experienced the same thing? Their customer support's replies were bland, and no further information were given as to why they disabled the account, but I'm inclined to think it's because of those transactions I have with an online betting site which served as a payment for some brief works. Just a heads up to people out there who use the said platform, never try to withdraw bitcoins on gambling sites directly to your coins.ph account.

I am one of coins.ph loyal user since 2017. All of my bitcoins transactions can be found in here. It also become my secondary bank account not only for peso but also for bitcoin and later on Eth. I used to send money and buy loads in here. So far there is nothing bad in my experience in using coinsph. But if this is true, I must be careful now. What my Coins.ph containing is everything for me.

This is the main problem on using up custodial wallets where anytime theres a tendency for a certain user on experience issues or problems which in result into block up their accounts with funds in it and of course you would need to comply nor submit documents for further verification which isnt something new.Even though i dont suggest on using up these wallets or service but people doesnt have any choice because they do need
to exchange up their btc's to fiat which is only possible with these centralized platforms or exchangers.The best thing to do now is never to store up huge chunks of coins into these wallet and always make use
to those wallets that you do own the keys which would really leave some peace of mind.

Actually they have option to choose with but many people doesn't know about the existence of bitcoin wallet option on since they are introduce first on coins.ph they can use bitbit or abra anyways for that if they can't trust coins but honestly in my own opinion I'm long time coins.ph user and I understand on what i written on their TOS so people should read that before using their service since if they do certain activity which can create conflict with their terms for sure they will encounter an issue.

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Quote from: JoMarrah Iarim Dan on May 13, 2020, 09:53:35 AM

Quote from: dothebeats on September 21, 2018, 06:28:14 PM

As we all know, coins.ph is one of the most trusted bitcoin exchange in the Philippines, and they've remained at the top since 2014. However, after 4 years of doing business with them, they decided to ban my account fully due to some connections with 'fraudulent activity' on my account. I've skimmed on all the transactions I have on that wallet since 2014, and I haven't seen something suspicious, though there are some transactions that came from an online betting platform from 2015 which, according to a circular from the central bank issued @ 2018, is illegal since online betting was banned in the Philippines. Knowing that there really isn't a clear definition of what 'bitcoin' is in the Philippines, why would the platform immediately ban the account?

Has anyone experienced the same thing? Their customer support's replies were bland, and no further information were given as to why they disabled the account, but I'm inclined to think it's because of those transactions I have with an online betting site which served as a payment for some brief works. Just a heads up to people out there who use the said platform, never try to withdraw bitcoins on gambling sites directly to your coins.ph account.

I am one of coins.ph loyal user since 2017. All of my bitcoins transactions can be found in here. It also become my secondary bank account not only for peso but also for bitcoin and later on Eth. I used to send money and buy loads in here. So far there is nothing bad in my experience in using coinsph. But if this is true, I must be careful now. What my Coins.ph containing is everything for me.

This is the main problem on using up custodial wallets where anytime theres a tendency for a certain user on experience issues or problems which in result into block up their accounts with funds in it and of course you would need to comply nor submit documents for further verification which isnt something new.Even though i dont suggest on using up these wallets or service but people doesnt have any choice because they do need
to exchange up their btc's to fiat which is only possible with these centralized platforms or exchangers.The best thing to do now is never to store up huge chunks of coins into these wallet and always make use
to those wallets that you do own the keys which would really leave some peace of mind.

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Quote from: dothebeats on September 21, 2018, 06:28:14 PM

As we all know, coins.ph is one of the most trusted bitcoin exchange in the Philippines, and they've remained at the top since 2014. However, after 4 years of doing business with them, they decided to ban my account fully due to some connections with 'fraudulent activity' on my account. I've skimmed on all the transactions I have on that wallet since 2014, and I haven't seen something suspicious, though there are some transactions that came from an online betting platform from 2015 which, according to a circular from the central bank issued @ 2018, is illegal since online betting was banned in the Philippines. Knowing that there really isn't a clear definition of what 'bitcoin' is in the Philippines, why would the platform immediately ban the account?

Has anyone experienced the same thing? Their customer support's replies were bland, and no further information were given as to why they disabled the account, but I'm inclined to think it's because of those transactions I have with an online betting site which served as a payment for some brief works. Just a heads up to people out there who use the said platform, never try to withdraw bitcoins on gambling sites directly to your coins.ph account.

I am one of coins.ph loyal user since 2017. All of my bitcoins transactions can be found in here. It also become my secondary bank account not only for peso but also for bitcoin and later on Eth. I used to send money and buy loads in here. So far there is nothing bad in my experience in using coinsph. But if this is true, I must be careful now. What my Coins.ph containing is everything for me.

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Quote from: Sanitough on April 27, 2020, 07:00:28 PM

I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

Well, good for you and the same to others coins users who continue withdrawing directly from gambling websites to coins' address, but it won't last long for they will detect that soon as they strictly implement their audits regarding the transaction activities that against their TOS.

While they don't filter IP addresses from blacklisted users, you can still register using a different name, maybe one of your family relatives that has valid IDs or maybe use alternative such Abra.

Quote from: asu on April 28, 2020, 12:35:47 AM

@Motusora, I think everyone that has 3-4 years old account in coins.ph had done the same way you do (submitting again some verifications and interview), but not the other way around that happened to your account that.

So far never experienced this video interview from them.

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Quote from: Sanitough on April 27, 2020, 07:00:28 PM

I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

ps. it's still best to know the real reason behind the ban.

is your account fully verified yet? mine is level 3 verified.

Im also level 3 but still having that 25k monthly limit and still needs for you to undergo further verification if you do like to go back into your actual limit.
It sucks because its been 2 years ive been complaining but they havent released nor fixed it even though i sent out already the requirement they've been
asking until now im still asking help with my relatives on making cash out specially when i already have reached my monthly limit.
Dont know on what are their measures on verifying that someone had committed violations into their ToS.

Mine is fully verified now in level 3, I think it was less than a month when my additional verification requirement was approved by coins.ph.
Let met check my limit now..

here an screenshot of my trust and limits.

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Quote from: electronicash on April 28, 2020, 01:18:09 AM

i just registered in pdax. can't navigate. masyado ata nilang pinapahirap ang mundo.

@Motusora if verifying accounts can take a day or two, i suggest you ask your bro/sissy to create one in coins.ph. you need money this lockdown.

They have a maintenance today baka natapat but you should be good if you sign up they will send you occasional newsletter, verification is easy took me about two days it''s just they only have 4 options to cash out your funds, but they are still a good alternative besides Abra.

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Quote from: electronicash on April 28, 2020, 01:18:09 AM

i just registered in pdax. can't navigate. masyado ata nilang pinapahirap ang mundo.

@Motusora if verifying accounts can take a day or two, i suggest you ask your bro/sissy to create one in coins.ph. you need money this lockdown.

That is still not possible. If the account is locked/freeze/suspended it ain't can't transfer the funds.

Quote from: Motusora on April 27, 2020, 03:06:36 AM

last march they locked my account from sending funds , and they require me to undergo same verification i did a year ago and it's really frustrating .

The only thing for is to wait patiently.

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Quote from: Saisher on April 28, 2020, 12:32:19 AM

Quote from: Sanitough on April 27, 2020, 07:00:28 PM

I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

ps. it's still best to know the real reason behind the ban.

is your account fully verified yet? mine is level 3 verified.

You can try PDAX for now while you try to work out your coins.ph account i can still use my coins.ph but I only do minimal transactions after reading a lot of restrictions if you go overboard or beyond the limit of your transactions, why they are doing this when they are making a lot from the transactions fee, they are one of the highest.

i just registered in pdax. can't navigate. masyado ata nilang pinapahirap ang mundo.

@Motusora if verifying accounts can take a day or two, i suggest you ask your bro/sissy to create one in coins.ph. you need money this lockdown.

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@Motusora, I think everyone that has 3-4 years old account in coins.ph had done the same way you do (submitting again some verifications and interview), but not the other way around that happened to your account that.

Quote from: LeGaulois on April 27, 2020, 09:40:42 AM

The sad thing for him is if the quarantine continues until the summer

Yeah, the quarantine here in Philippines has just been extended for 2 more weeks, 15th of May.

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Quote from: Sanitough on April 27, 2020, 07:00:28 PM

I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

ps. it's still best to know the real reason behind the ban.

is your account fully verified yet? mine is level 3 verified.

You can try PDAX for now while you try to work out your coins.ph account i can still use my coins.ph but I only do minimal transactions after reading a lot of restrictions if you go overboard or beyond the limit of your transactions, why they are doing this when they are making a lot from the transactions fee, they are one of the highest.

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Quote from: Sanitough on April 27, 2020, 07:00:28 PM

I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

ps. it's still best to know the real reason behind the ban.

is your account fully verified yet? mine is level 3 verified.

Im also level 3 but still having that 25k monthly limit and still needs for you to undergo further verification if you do like to go back into your actual limit.
It sucks because its been 2 years ive been complaining but they havent released nor fixed it even though i sent out already the requirement they've been
asking until now im still asking help with my relatives on making cash out specially when i already have reached my monthly limit.
Dont know on what are their measures on verifying that someone had committed violations into their ToS.

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I am a coins.ph users as well, I've had a lot of transaction with direct deposits and withdrawals from different gambling sites, especially on the sportsbook that I've been playing. I've hard transactions with sportsbets.io, nitrogensports, cloudbet, and etc.. until now, my account is still active, I guess if they will ban it, they can easily find such connection, but hey.. thank you for the heads up, at least I know now, I'll just try to minimize my transaction with gambling sites.

ps. it's still best to know the real reason behind the ban.

is your account fully verified yet? mine is level 3 verified.

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@Motusora
That's the problem with such services. Even if you're 100% correct and in your rights, you're at their mercy, they can lock your account at any time without any warning before. And of course, they won't clearly tell you what's the problem, they will give canned replies.

Quote from: JeromeTash on April 27, 2020, 06:06:22 AM

...What has quarantine got to do with releasing someone's funds Huh

Have they stopped receiving and sending other people's money due to quarantine?...

Surely because of the reduced staff, as many companies worldwide, maybe they haven't someone in charge of such a situation. The sad thing for him is if the quarantine continues until the summer

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Quote from: Motusora on April 27, 2020, 03:06:36 AM

all my funds are clean, i earned them from offering graphics services.
now their staffs told me to wait until the quarantine is over then i can get the remaining funds.

I laughed out so loud after seeing what they told you to do Grin

What a stupid lousy excuse by coins.ph

What has quarantine got to do with releasing someone's funds Huh

Have they stopped receiving and sending other people's money due to quarantine?

Maybe you should look for an alternative exchange you can use. It's clear they have been a pain in the ass for you.

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sorry for grave digging , I used the search bar to know if there's anyone who experienced this and i found this thread .
it also happened to me, my coins ph account is 4 years old and it's verified with government issued id.
i never withdrawn directly from any gambling site and i never use my btc to gamble , however they still suspended me without notice.

last march they locked my account from sending funds , and they require me to undergo same verification i did a year ago and it's really frustrating .
i did sent some of my financial proof ( paypal's transaction and invoices i sent to my clients in pdf format ) , i did interviews in one of their staffs and i showed her my driver's license and even my postal id.
yet they still continue on suspending my account without telling me what i really violated .

all my funds are clean, i earned them from offering graphics services.
now their staffs told me to wait until the quarantine is over then i can get the remaining funds.

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Dont be shock if your account will be banned since your fund is came from illegal activities and that case was listed on their terms and condition which you agreed before going through to their wallet.
Honestly i am also engage in nitrogensports.eu which is one of the best gambling site ive ever used but while doing withdrawal my fund was not directly going to coins.ph i have other wallet to received fund for gambling site before sending to my coins.ph for security of my account.

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Quote from: LTU_btc on September 23, 2018, 06:52:14 PM

As I understand, online betting in Philippines become illegal only in 2018. But you used online gambling websites in 2015, when it still wasn't against the laws. So, why did their banned your if you received BTC from betting platform before release of law? And they even didn't gave chance to withdraw money before closure of account? It's unfair!

It's definitely unfair, but the problem is that authorities are so strict on their policies, that some exchanges go straight into paranoid mode and 'eliminate' what they think is a risk for them personally as business.

Coinbase has been making some headlines about the same subject as well not that long ago. Out of nothing people were literally forced to leave that exchange, but at least they were given the option to withdraw their funds.

I think overall, people have to be prepared for centralized exchanges and services to do something that might and likely will work against you. They poop their pants as soon as regulators come up with new policies.

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It's another story why it's not a good idea to use centrallized exchanges (a.k.a. crypto banks) as your Bitcoin wallet because they don't give you full control of your cryptocurrency. And there are always a risk that they will close your account and freeze your funds even if you did nothing wrong.
OP, your story is strange. As I understand, online betting in Philippines become illegal only in 2018. But you used online gambling websites in 2015, when it still wasn't against the laws. So, why did their banned your if you received BTC from betting platform before release of law? And they even didn't gave chance to withdraw money before closure of account? It's unfair!

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Quote from: dothebeats on September 21, 2018, 06:28:14 PM

Knowing that there really isn't a clear definition of what 'bitcoin' is in the Philippines, why would the platform immediately ban the account?

Back into the earlier years of service of coins.ph, government arent too strict when it comes to crypto specially the central bank and when bitcoins popularity increase and filipino users booms up making incoming and outgoing transactions involved millions of fiat cash then they are now making regulation which had been set.When we do read up on their ToS using it on gambling is indeed a violation.

Quote from: dothebeats on September 21, 2018, 06:28:14 PM

Has anyone experienced the same thing?

Im a 2nd account user too because my main wallet is being blocked due i have using it to HYIP sites and other source of similar scheme and when regulation comes in with coins.ph by the government then they do block it out stating that i have violated their ToS. So, i decided to create a new one since i cant able to use anymore my wallet address since you dont possess its private keys which is really a disadvantage commonly on exchangers.

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Quote from: mk4 on September 23, 2018, 09:16:29 AM

Quote from: crairezx20 on September 23, 2018, 07:18:10 AM

I think they are asking first if where your bitcoin comes from before they ban or suspend your account.

Isn't that a requirement for upgrading your account though? Assuming your account is upgraded, what's the point of asking the same question again?

Can confirm it's a requirement for upgrading acc although from my experience, they didn't asked any proofs for it, you just need to fill the blank in text.
If your account somehow gets flagged for suspicious activity, maybe they could go to such lengths?. I am not really sure tho, never had my acc flagged, neither did op mentioned anything about it.

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Not sure if they could still trace it that way though. But it's definitely better than sending your BTC back and forth from your Coins.ph wallet and the gambling site's wallet.

or just use a mixer!

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