so if they cannot deal with american customers due to regulations, we can safely say there will be no poloniex, no?
but, then at the same time, kraken is a US exchange? so how come they on kraken and not on poloniex or bittrex?
I am confused
I think Kraken will play a big part in bringing Iconomi services to the US, their deal runs much more deep than simply having ICN at their exchange. But that's just my intuition. Regulation in the States will take a lot of time either way, maybe they can build or license some sort of bridge in the meantime. Both Kraken and Iconomi seems very KYC oriented so they will be obviously playing by the rules.
eToro is a similar business which doesn't operate in the States either but it's booming worldwide, I think eventually we'll see some progress regarding these instruments as technology keep advancing. Remember only 10 years ago you would have to fax your information to create an account and begin trading and that could take weeks or even months if there was a delay. Payment options like Paypal weren't as widespread either, only worked in the USA.
I agree with everything you said, besides "eToro is a similar business"
eToro may have similar concept, but they are not as legit as they may appear.
Anyway, I also think that Kraken are in much deeper partnership with Iconomi and the future may unfold very interesting surprises
I share this sentiment.
You guys need to know that ICN is not a currency it is an asset!!
So for ASSETS there are different rules that must be followed (That is why KRAKEN is ---> Global digital asset exchange = KRAKEN).
Also keep in mind that KRAKEN is making everything for US residents to buy their ASSETS with FIAT currency --- (ICN)
also on December 12 2016 Kraken acquires GLIDERA!!!!
1.) Glidera will be rebranded under the name Kraken Direct
2.) Glideras funding service, currently available in the US only, will be expanded to support many of the countries and national currencies worldwide now serviced by Kraken, including Europe (EUR), Japan (JPY), Canada (CAD), and the UK (GBP)
3.) Glidera will add wallet funding support for some of the popular alternative digital assets that Kraken currently offers for exchange, such as Ethereum and Zcash
4.) Kraken exchange clients in the US will enjoy the added convenience of ACH bank payments to fund their trading accounts - currently offered through Glidera for wallet funding
5.)The ability to access both the wallet funding service and the exchange service via a single account
