Brian Armstrong

In a significant development, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, a bill establishing the country’s first regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins.  Prominent names tied to the cryptocurrency industry soon took to social media to celebrate the passage. What happened:...

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may emerge as the world's new reserve currency, pointing to mounting global deficits and rising economic uncertainty as catalysts for a shift away from fiat systems. Armstrong said that Bitcoin could evolve into the world’s...

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. From Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies facing a dip due to macroeconomic uncertainty, to Ripple’s XRP climbing amid a significant investment, the crypto world was buzzing with activity. Adding to the intrigue, Elon...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk signaled agreement with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's warning Wednesday that government overspending could lead to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) replacing the dollar as the reserve currency. What happened: Armstrong was responding to a post by World of Statistics that...

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong celebrated a significant milestone for cryptocurrency regulation after the GENIUS Act cleared its first major procedural hurdle in the Senate with bipartisan support. What Happened: Armstrong described the advancement as “a huge win for...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, misrepresented its user numbers in past disclosures.  The Details: According to a Thursday report from the New York Times, the SEC's probe centers...

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) on Thursday disclosed a material cybersecurity incident involving insider abuse and data theft, leading to a $20 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ransom demand from a threat actor. The company has refused to pay, instead placing a $20 million bounty for information leading to...

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Department of Government Efficiency contractors to apply to Coinbase to “help create a more efficient financial system for the world.” What Happened: In a post on X on May 13, Armstrong wrote “If you’re looking for...

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood applauded Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) on its inclusion in the S&P 500 index, marking the first cryptocurrency company to achieve this milestone. What Happened: Wood responded to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong‘s announcement by congratulating both him and...

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong, on Thursday, touched on the wisdom of traditional banks launching their own stablecoins in light of their foray into the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: During the first quarter earnings call, Armstrong was asked about the growing...

Cryptocurrency company Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Coinbase reported first-quarter total revenue of $2.03 billion. It missed a Street consensus estimate of $2.12 billion, according to...

A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves has added more shares to his portfolio, bringing his total bet on Bitcoin up to the $375,000 to the $850,000 range since February. What...

Editor's Note: The headline has been updated to reflect David McCormick's current title. A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is back again with a hefty bet on the future price...

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong is making a strong case for unlocking onchain interest for stablecoins, arguing that it offers a practical path to empowering consumers, expanding global financial access and reinforcing U.S. dollar dominance in the digital era. What Happened: In a blog...

At a first-of-its-kind crypto summit at the White House, President Donald Trump pledged to make U.S. the global leader in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and digital assets, signaling his administration's full embrace of the cryptocurrency industry. What Happened: On Friday, more than two dozen top crypto...