Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong

Markets

Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban

The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Finance

Coinbase's CEO Cites 'Rumors' the SEC May Ban Crypto Staking for Retail Customers

"I hope that's not the case as I believe it would be a terrible path for the U.S. if that was allowed to happen," Brian Armstrong tweeted Wednesday.

Brian Armstrong Chief Executive Officer CEO & Co-Founder of Coinbase speaks at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Videos

Brazil and Argentina to Discuss Possible Common Currency, Coinbase CEO Suggests Move to Bitcoin

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.

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Videos

Coinbase CEO Outlines His 'Realistic Blueprint' for Centralized Actors

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.

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Finance

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Confirms Street Expectations for a 50%-Plus Decline in Revenue in 2022

Analysts previously estimated Coinbase’s annual revenue in 2022 to drop to roughly $3.3 billion this year.

Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Binance's CEO Sows Doubt in Crypto Rival Coinbase and Digital Asset Manager Grayscale – Then Backtracks

Changpeng Zhao quickly deleted a tweet that called the companies' disclosures into question.

Changpeng Zhao's Binance.US had made a bid to acquire bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Videos

Coinbase Expects Crypto Headwinds to Continue Next Year

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.

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Videos

Coinbase Policy Chief: ‘No Question’ Crypto Is National Security Issue

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.

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Opinion

Brian Armstrong's Finest Hour: Backing Tornado Cash Suit Against Treasury

Coinbase could be putting itself at risk by suing the federal government over its sanction of the privacy-preserving Tornado Cash protocol.

Brian Armstrong Chief Executive Officer CEO & Co-Founder of Coinbase speaks at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)