In an interview with CNBC, Garlinghouse stated that he has recently been denied banking services. Specifically, he received a call from a major bank, where he had maintained an account for 25 years, informing him that he only had 5 days to move his funds.
When asked about the reason, Garlinghouse said the bank was very straightforward:
'They said, 'You are a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, and providing services to you would lead to stricter scrutiny from federal regulators. Therefore, we cannot continue to serve you.'