I feel like they had no choice, but to go this route. I suppose i should feel lucky that i didnt have much in that account when they started forcing KYC. As soon as it asked for my social security number i was out. Not a chance. I do wonder how much profit they made from people like me who arent willing to give them that personal info in order to withdraw, my guess would be millions.
Anywho, great post was a good read :)