I see it totally the same, but i want to use Bitstamp as my bridge from FIAT to Crypto and want to keep it for a while.
Why Bitstamp? Why not Kraken? More choice and a flawless security record.
I verified with Kraken in 2015 ish. Proof of address and ID was uploaded through their site. It was accepted a few hours later. They gave me clear limits. That was it and has been it ever since. I've run plenty of money through since without a squeak.
Ah Kraken i never registered and forgot about them... Ja maybe i'll give them a go and try it out...
It's Bitstamp's mystery triggers and unacceptable demands for further intrusive information that turned me off them for good. Either you're verified or you're not. Don't dick around somewhere in the middle.
Ja totally annoying... Its like with Poloniex.. Every year the come up with something new...