Coinbase Account Recovery Spotlight: Durant Case Highlights Industry Challenges
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Durant’s Bitcoin account recovery is a rare success story amid widespread complaints from users locked out of Coinbase for years. Many users lack proper 2FA or email access, making account recovery difficult.Brian Armstrong addressed broader concerns:
“We’re putting a big focus on getting better at customer support at both ends — improving products so fewer people need support, and providing a faster, higher quality experience when you do.”
This event underscores the importance of secure account management and keeping recovery details safe when holding crypto.
 
 Most users struggle for years with locked accounts 
 Without them, recovery is almost impossible.