Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, Karatbars International GmbH is a German company that initially specialized in selling small 1-gram gold bars and novelty gold items. The company's business model is heavily based on an affiliate marketing program where "partners" earn commissions by selling products and recruiting new affiliates. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency products, most notably the KaratGold Coin (KBC), and services under related brands like Gold Standard Bank, positioning itself as a leader in the "crypto-gold" space. However, the company has faced significant scrutiny and regulatory actions globally.

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Germany