Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, Karatbars International GmbH positioned itself as an e-commerce company focused on the sale of small gold bars and gift items containing gold. The company's mission was to make gold accessible to the masses as a stable and secure form of payment and savings. Its business model relied heavily on a multi-level marketing (MLM) affiliate network where partners earned commissions by selling products and recruiting new affiliates. Over time, the company expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrencies, notably the Karatgold Coin (KBC), which led to increased scrutiny from financial regulators worldwide.

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