Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Trump Reportedly Hold Private Discussion

According to “people familiar with the matter” who spilled the beans to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz claims the meeting would be the first since Election Day on Nov. 5 and the two will discuss “personnel appointments for … Read more

Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled … Read more

Coinbase Reports Its First AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the platform’s first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction, highlighting a new application of digital currency by artificial intelligence agents. Armstrong believes this advancement will enhance AI’s capacity to independently obtain resources and engage with humans and other AI systems. He encourages developers to add crypto wallets to support the growth of AI-to-AI … Read more

Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review

The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, potentially classifying NFTs as securities. Economist … Read more

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Payments Will Be Crypto’s Next Big Boom

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reflects on the past decade of the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting his initial expectation that payments would be the primary application for crypto. Instead, trading became the dominant force. Looking ahead, Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of crypto payments, citing advancements in stablecoins, layer two technologies, and simpler onboarding processes as … Read more

‘Stand With Crypto’ Advocacy Alliance Surpasses 1 Million Supporters

The “Stand with Crypto” alliance has achieved a notable milestone, surpassing one million supporters as reported on its official website. This non-profit organization is committed to mobilizing global crypto advocates. Initiated by crypto exchange Coinbase, which promotes clearer and more effective regulations for the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S., the alliance has gained substantial momentum. … Read more

Coinbase Raises Fairshake Super PAC Fund by $25M to Push Crypto Legislation

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined the optimal strategy to achieve regulatory clarity for the crypto sector in the U.S. The executive emphasized the necessity of electing pro-crypto candidates, highlighting Stand With Crypto’s 900,000 advocates and their impact on key legislative votes. Armstrong also mentioned Coinbase’s recent $25 million contribution to the Fairshake Super PAC, … Read more