Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson nominates Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong for Donald Trump’s crypto czar

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has suggested Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong as a top candidate for the proposed crypto policy role in Donald Trump’s second administration. In a Nov. 20 post on X, Hoskinson outlined key qualifications for a “Crypto-Czar,” emphasizing neutrality, collaboration across protocols, and a firm grasp of crypto’s unique value. He also criticized…

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Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong champions ‘crypto mom’ Hester Peirce for SEC chair

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his support for Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Hester Peirce‘s appointment to lead the agency during President Donald Trump‘s second term. Armstrong’s comments, shared on Nov. 8 through a post on X, described Peirce as “smart, fair, professional,” and capable of bridging both sides of the political spectrum. He…

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Coinbase’s Free Asset Listings Challenged by Industry Leaders Amid Disputed Costs

November 5, 2024 at 03:45 AM GST updated: November 5, 2024 at 02:14 AM 2 mins read News Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s free listing policy faces scrutiny as crypto leaders allege hidden listing costs. High-profile crypto founders report Coinbase’s listing demands include steep deposits and custodial requirements. The debate over Coinbase’s listing transparency fuels wider…

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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…

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Coinbase CEO Says Crypto Will Follow Instant Messaging Path to Adoption

At a recent Goldman Sachs Conference taking place this week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that crypto payments will follow instant messaging applications’ path toward widespread adoption. Indeed, he discussed the process, and how it creates a framework for increased reliance on Bitcoin and other tokens. Armstrong notes that Coinbase’s Layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution has…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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