Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is blasting an online petition calling for the removal of some top executives. In a Twitter post, Armstrong posted "This is really dumb on multiple levels."

Hun 11, 2022

Crypto exchange Coinbase has entered the Fortune 500, a ranking of the biggest U.S. companies by revenue, becoming the first cryptocurrency company to join the list. “The Hash” panel discusses why this is a watershed moment for the crypto industry.

May 24, 2022

Shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) tumbled nearly 25% Wednesday after the crypto exchange reported disappointing first-quarter earnings. Still, CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted his company is in no danger of bankruptcy, and that its latest SEC filing is simply a requirement. “The Hash” hosts discuss the outlook for Coinbase amid a sour mood in the markets.

May 11, 2022

Blockchain accelerator MouseBelt Labs has sued Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for allegedly stealing technology from Knowledgr, a startup that distributes scientific papers with tokens as incentives. The filing claims Armstrong used confidential information to develop a similar initiative called ResearchHub. “The Hash” panel breaks down the situation between Armstrong and MouseBelt as a trial awaits.

Dis 22, 2021

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has introduced NewLimit, a company he’s helping build as a board member and investor in the epigenetic reprogramming space. The mission of NewLimit is to radically extend human healthspan, Armstrong tweeted. “The Hash” hosts unpack Armstrong’s latest ambitions amid an ongoing trend of early thinkers departing from crypto for greater pursuits.

Dis 13, 2021

Reacting to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's frustration over the SEC's threat to sue if his company launches a planned lending product, Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC chairman and "Crypto Dad," discusses the problems with long-standing regulations and shares his thoughts on a different approach. Giancarlo also discloses why he remains an adviser to BlockFi even though he has left its board, and he gives his vision of the future featuring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and other cryptocurrencies. ​Plus, highlights from his new book, "#Crypto Dad: The Fight for the Future of Money" launching Oct. 26. 

Set 9, 2021

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is threatening to sue the crypto exchange should it launch its “Lend” product due to concerns it may be a securities offering. “The Hash” panel unpacks the potential repercussions for Coinbase and the wider digital asset space.

Set 8, 2021

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong writes that Coinbase would be launching a fact-checking section on its company blog. “The Hash” panel discusses whether Coinbase’s media ambitions are propaganda or a real attempt at creating “decentralized” information.

May 27, 2021

According to SEC filings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sold nearly $292M worth of shares on opening day, less than 2% of his overall holdings. Incorrect rumors that Armstrong and other Coinbase insiders sold larger stakes spooked the markets. Is this something to worry about, or is it just how public listings work?

Abr 19, 2021

Bitcoin’s price plateauing below $50K after taking a big hit this week. What’s behind the recent volatility? What does Coinbase’s incoming IPO mean for the existing crypto exchange paradigm? “All About Bitcoin’s” panel weighs in on the biggest crypto news of the week.

Peb 26, 2021