Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted in part on Thursday that a temporary halt to developments in ChatGPT would be a "bad idea." Armstrong went on to write, "Don’t ever let fear stop progress, and be wary of anyone trying to capture control in some central authority." "The Hash" panel weighs in on the debate swirling around the potential ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence.

Mar 31, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.

Mar 1, 2023

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is warning other platforms to "take note" of crypto exchange Kraken's move to halt its staking service in the U.S. and cough up a $30 million fine. This comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that his exchange's staking services are not securities and "we will happily defend this in court if needed." Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins the conversation.

Feb 17, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he's heard rumors the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would like to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden discusses what this could mean for crypto stakers, as Kraken shut its staking services as a part of its SEC settlement. Plus, the latest on Algorand Foundation's partnerships in India for Web3 growth.

Feb 13, 2023

LDO, the governance token of the decentralized autonomous organization behind Lido, spiked after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that he'd heard rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. The Lido protocol, governed by the LDO token, allows for the staking of ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.

Feb 9, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that he's heard rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking, the income-generating technique at the core of running blockchains including Ethereum. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.

Feb 9, 2023

As officials from Brazil and Argentina are considering the development of a potential common currency, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested on Twitter, "if they would consider moving to Bitcoin," adding that would "probably be the right long term bet." "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential currency plan and the prospects of integrating crypto.

Jan 23, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his plan for a "realistic blueprint" that regulates centralized actors, while preserving decentralized innovation. "The Hash" team discusses the future of regulation for centralized exchanges in the wake of FTX filing for bankruptcy.

Dec 20, 2022

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) cut its third-quarter losses by 50% to $545 million from $1.1 billion in the second quarter, the company reported Thursday. Needham & Co. Vice President John Todaro discusses the lingering macroeconomic and crypto headwinds. Plus, insights on Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s USDC outlook.

Nov 4, 2022

Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeting “one of the strongest policy arguments for cryptocurrency is that it’s a national security issue,” Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad discusses why it’s “critical” for the U.S. to lead crypto innovation from a national security perspective.

Sep 23, 2022