Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong

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Co-founder & CEO at @Coinbase. Creating more economic freedom in the world. ENS: barmstrong.eth Co-founder @researchhub @newlimit

Brian Armstrong Discusses Future Shifts On
SocialNov 28, 2025

Brian Armstrong Discusses Future Shifts On

Interview of @brian_armstrong with @KevinWSHPod on The When Shift Happens Youtube Channel. Youtube : https://t.co/QkcPqAtEct

By Brian Armstrong
Thankful for This Year's Most Impactful Regulatory Changes
SocialNov 27, 2025

Thankful for This Year's Most Impactful Regulatory Changes

@brian_armstrong What regulatory changes are you most thankful for this year?

By Brian Armstrong
Ethereum's 12-Year Legacy: Turing-Complete Revolution
SocialNov 27, 2025

Ethereum's 12-Year Legacy: Turing-Complete Revolution

The Ethereum whitepaper was published 12 years ago today. Ethereum changed the course of crypto by giving builders greater tools - including a Turing complete language! Shoutout to @VitalikButerin, the Ethereum co-founders, and the entire Ethereum community. So many of the products...

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Developer Platform Now Offers Full Crypto Integration
SocialNov 26, 2025

Coinbase Developer Platform Now Offers Full Crypto Integration

Great feature from Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) Embedded Wallets The platform has matured a ton this year into a powerful bundle of services to integrate crypto into any app. Wallets, Payments, Trading, Staking, and more. If you're already signed in to Coinbase...

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Announces Major Update on December 17
SocialNov 24, 2025

Coinbase Announces Major Update on December 17

The next chapter of Coinbase is coming See you on December 17

By Brian Armstrong
Building Trust Early: No Shortcuts, Right‑Way Crypto
SocialNov 23, 2025

Building Trust Early: No Shortcuts, Right‑Way Crypto

Being early to a new field is hard. You need to ship fast, but you still need to operate in good faith without any clear rules. We would try to work with regulators and some literally thought crypto was a video...

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Launches ETH‑Collateral Loans for USDC Borrowing
SocialNov 20, 2025

Coinbase Launches ETH‑Collateral Loans for USDC Borrowing

ETH-backed loans are now on Coinbase. You can use your ETH as collateral to borrow USDC. Ethereum.

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Brings Easy DEX Trading to Brazil
SocialNov 19, 2025

Coinbase Brings Easy DEX Trading to Brazil

Update: we’re rolling out easy access to DEX trading in Brazil now in the Coinbase app. Our US users have been enjoying this product, excited to bring it to new markets! Onchain trading is getting more and more accessible.

By Brian Armstrong
CLARITY Bill Set to Unlock U.S. Crypto Market
SocialNov 18, 2025

CLARITY Bill Set to Unlock U.S. Crypto Market

Back in DC pushing for market structure legislation. There's been lots of great progress since I was last here which is great to see. Hoping for a mark up of the CLARITY bill in December, and for it to be...

By Brian Armstrong
Token Launches Must Add Value, Not Extract Wealth
SocialNov 13, 2025

Token Launches Must Add Value, Not Extract Wealth

Token launches shouldn’t be extraction events. They’ve been done wrong for too long (mostly). They should work for everyone, and be a value-add to the ecosystem and everyone in it. https://t.co/M5afKvqx8I

By Brian Armstrong
JPMorgan Launches First Bank‑issued USD Token on Base
SocialNov 12, 2025

JPMorgan Launches First Bank‑issued USD Token on Base

The first bank-issued USD deposit token, JPMD, is now available for institutional clients to use, running on @base. Onchain payments are the future.

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Chooses Texas for Crypto‑friendly Economic Freedom
SocialNov 12, 2025

Coinbase Chooses Texas for Crypto‑friendly Economic Freedom

Coinbase has always been about increasing economic freedom, and this factors into the state where we choose to incorporate. Texas has a strong culture of celebrating builders who are growing our economy, creating prosperity for all. They've also embraced crypto. By...

By Brian Armstrong
Considering Referral Revenue Share for Invited Users
SocialNov 11, 2025

Considering Referral Revenue Share for Invited Users

Should we set it up so you earn some % of the earnings of anyone you invite?

By Brian Armstrong
Earn 3.75% Daily Interest on UK Savings, FSCS Protected
SocialNov 11, 2025

Earn 3.75% Daily Interest on UK Savings, FSCS Protected

Big unlock for our users in the UK - earn interest daily on your GBP savings (3.75% AER). Eligible deposits up to £85k are FSCS protected, like any other UK bank account. Powered by partnership w/ @clear_bank. Instant access, and it’s simple...

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Launches Token Sales Platform for Everyday Investors
SocialNov 10, 2025

Coinbase Launches Token Sales Platform for Everyday Investors

Genuine, long-term supporters deserve more. Whales, insiders and flippers shouldn’t be the only winners from token launches. We’re launching a token sales platform on Coinbase to give teams a new way to distribute their token to their community, and give the...

By Brian Armstrong
Earn 4% Bitcoin on Purchases, Win $100K
SocialNov 7, 2025

Earn 4% Bitcoin on Purchases, Win $100K

Unmatched method to stack Bitcoin: - Earn up to 4% Bitcoin back on all your regular daily purchases - Spend >$100 in November for a chance to win $100k

By Brian Armstrong
Two‑person Committee Approves New Committees—Bureaucracy Turned on Itself
SocialNov 7, 2025

Two‑person Committee Approves New Committees—Bureaucracy Turned on Itself

My favorite part of this is that we created a committee to approve the creation of new committees at Coinbase. 🤯 As Emilie said, she and I are the only two people on the committee. It has a lengthy and...

By Brian Armstrong
Tokenized Assets Enable 24/7 Global Trading
SocialNov 6, 2025

Tokenized Assets Enable 24/7 Global Trading

It’s nearly 2026, and billions of people still have to wait for the US to wake up before they can trade the best financial markets. Trading hours and markets that close are outdated. Tokenized assets will be better for everyone, with instant...

By Brian Armstrong
Next Week Favors Coinbase One Members
SocialNov 5, 2025

Next Week Favors Coinbase One Members

Next week will be a good week to be a Coinbase One member

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Embedded Wallets Add Google, Apple, X Sign‑In
SocialNov 5, 2025

Coinbase Embedded Wallets Add Google, Apple, X Sign‑In

Coinbase Embedded Wallets now support sign in via Google, Apple, and X add crypto wallets to any app with ease (link below) 👇 https://t.co/uF4YesWHpz

By Brian Armstrong
Ship Product, Not Slide Decks—Keep Docs Brief
SocialNov 5, 2025

Ship Product, Not Slide Decks—Keep Docs Brief

Spend time shipping product, not slide decks Short documents only (if you must)

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Advanced Trading Revamped: Try It Again Today
SocialNov 5, 2025

Coinbase Advanced Trading Revamped: Try It Again Today

Advanced trading on Coinbase got a lot better this year We had some catching up to do, and after investing a lot of resources we’re getting to a good spot If you haven’t used it recently give it another try, and keep...

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase One Card Praised During Earnings Call
SocialNov 4, 2025

Coinbase One Card Praised During Earnings Call

Fun clip from our earnings call. Everyone loves the Coinbase One card! https://t.co/X2KyFE4fk2

By Brian Armstrong
Accelerators Launch Crypto Futures: Coinbase to UK Partnership
SocialNov 3, 2025

Accelerators Launch Crypto Futures: Coinbase to UK Partnership

Coinbase emerged from YC, so we know the impact accelerators can have on going 0->1. That’s why we’re partnering with R[3]sidency in the UK to support the next generation of crypto companies.

By Brian Armstrong
Attach Stablecoin Payments to Any Web Request
SocialNov 1, 2025

Attach Stablecoin Payments to Any Web Request

x402 lets you attach a stablecoin payment to any web request. We think this will be a big part of the new internet. Try it out in your products with @CoinbaseDev https://t.co/RoO1OkfWF6

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Poised to Lead Crypto Payments Revolution
SocialOct 31, 2025

Coinbase Poised to Lead Crypto Payments Revolution

Payments are clearly the next big use case for crypto, and Coinbase is well positioned for this with USDC, new partnerships, @CoinbaseBiz, @base, in-app payments, and our new Coinbase One Card. https://t.co/rpac2hVDNd

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Ten Years On: What to Expect
SocialOct 31, 2025

Coinbase Ten Years On: What to Expect

This is Coinbase in 10 years

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 2,772 BTC
SocialOct 30, 2025

Coinbase Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 2,772 BTC

Coinbase is long bitcoin. Our holding increased by 2,772 BTC in Q3. And we keep buying more.

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Posts Strong Q3 Revenue and Positive EBITDA
SocialOct 30, 2025

Coinbase Posts Strong Q3 Revenue and Positive EBITDA

We had a strong Q3 at Coinbase: - Significant revenue, and positive adjusted EBITDA - Continued progress on our Everything Exchange vision - Notable strength across derivatives products Here’s a quick overview of our Q3 financial results:

By Brian Armstrong
Ask Your Questions for Monday’s AMA
SocialOct 27, 2025

Ask Your Questions for Monday’s AMA

We’ll be doing an AMA next Monday. Reply with your questions.

By Brian Armstrong
Stablecoins and Crypto Set to Revamp Global Finance
SocialOct 27, 2025

Stablecoins and Crypto Set to Revamp Global Finance

It’s not a debate anymore - crypto and stablecoins are the tools that will update the global financial system. Excited to be collaborating with @Citi to work on improving stablecoin utility and digital asset adoption with their clients.

By Brian Armstrong
On‑chain Fundraising Fixes Broken, Inefficient Capital Formation
SocialOct 25, 2025

On‑chain Fundraising Fixes Broken, Inefficient Capital Formation

Every entrepreneur I know thinks the fundraising process is broken. Why capital formation should be onchain: - It’s more efficient - The process is fairer for both sides - Much more transparency https://t.co/xmDnOm6f9P

By Brian Armstrong
UK Crypto Support Surges: 150k Sign‑Ups, 1k Rally Attendees
SocialOct 24, 2025

UK Crypto Support Surges: 150k Sign‑Ups, 1k Rally Attendees

Great to see Stand With Crypto getting such strong support in the UK! The UK needs to be a key player in global crypto development and adoption. The stats are clear - voters want crypto progress. There are ~150k @StandWCrypto_UK sign ups...

By Brian Armstrong
Bipartisan Senators Push Urgent Digital Asset Rule Clarity
SocialOct 24, 2025

Bipartisan Senators Push Urgent Digital Asset Rule Clarity

I met with 25 Senators in the last 2 days, working to get market structure clarity done. I'm glad to report the urgency and momentum is high! We're grateful that Senators from both parties are working hard, engaged on clear rules...

By Brian Armstrong
Advocating Crypto Clarity with DC ‘Clari‑Tea’ Campaign
SocialOct 22, 2025

Advocating Crypto Clarity with DC ‘Clari‑Tea’ Campaign

We’re keeping the pressure on in DC to pass comprehensive market structure legislation this year. America votes pro-crypto because more CLARITY helps everybody. One of our latest tactics is handing out ‘clari-tea’ in DC. Clever name, and apparently green tea...

By Brian Armstrong
Earn Bitcoin on Every Purchase with Coinbase One Card
SocialOct 22, 2025

Earn Bitcoin on Every Purchase with Coinbase One Card

Spend dollars, get Bitcoin. The Coinbase One Card is fully live in the US! You can apply now to get one. It’s the best looking card with the best rewards, it might make sense to get one in case it catches on. https://t.co/7zCHSzgMr3

By Brian Armstrong
Bipartisan Push for Market Structure Reform Heads to DC
SocialOct 21, 2025

Bipartisan Push for Market Structure Reform Heads to DC

Heading to D.C. tomorrow, excited to roll up our sleeves with key decision makers to get market structure to @POTUS’s desk. Momentum for market structure clarity is at an all-time high, which is why we've seen both sides commit to getting...

By Brian Armstrong
Base Acquires Iron Fish Team to Build Private Transactions
SocialOct 21, 2025

Base Acquires Iron Fish Team to Build Private Transactions

Base is building private transactions. We acquired the Iron Fish team back in Mar 2025 to start working on this. More to share soon.

By Brian Armstrong
Announcing On‑Chain Capital Markets Acquisition Live Discussion
SocialOct 21, 2025

Announcing On‑Chain Capital Markets Acquisition Live Discussion

Going live on @tbpn to talk about our acquisition of @echodotxyz. Bringing capital markets onchain. https://t.co/45Af7R349G

By Brian Armstrong
Coinbase Acquires Echo to Broaden Token Access
SocialOct 21, 2025

Coinbase Acquires Echo to Broaden Token Access

Coinbase has acquired @echodotxyz. Onchain capital formation is a vital and unique part of the crypto ecosystem. Excited to be adding Echo and Sonar to Coinbase to give our customers new token access opportunities. https://t.co/3XIjxMu8cW

By Brian Armstrong
We Bought the NFT; UpOnlyTV Returns
SocialOct 20, 2025

We Bought the NFT; UpOnlyTV Returns

The rumors are true, we bought the NFT. @UpOnlyTV is coming back. https://t.co/kbGNzjLoJQ

By Brian Armstrong
Start Crypto with Just a Few Dollars
SocialOct 19, 2025

Start Crypto with Just a Few Dollars

A common misconception is that crypto is too expensive for new people. You don’t need to buy a full Bitcoin or ETH to get started. You can start buying and holding crypto with a few dollars. It’s never too late.

By Brian Armstrong
Honest Hiring Builds Mission‑aligned, Future Founders
SocialOct 18, 2025

Honest Hiring Builds Mission‑aligned, Future Founders

It’s important to be very honest upfront with what a job is (and isn’t). Otherwise you end up bringing people in that don’t actually want to work there. Working at Coinbase is hard. We mention this a lot during the hiring...

By Brian Armstrong
Crypto Will Go Invisible, Users Won’t Notice It
SocialOct 16, 2025

Crypto Will Go Invisible, Users Won’t Notice It

In 10 years, many more people will use crypto, but they may not know they're using crypto. They only need to feel the benefits, not understand the systems behind it. The best tech is often invisible.

By Brian Armstrong
Instant Global USDC Payments with Coinbase Business
SocialOct 16, 2025

Instant Global USDC Payments with Coinbase Business

We added some great new features to @CoinbaseBiz: - Payment links - request USDC payments with a link, QR code, or embedded button - Global payouts - send USDC to any onchain address or email

By Brian Armstrong
Embedded Wallets Now Available for All Coinbase Apps
SocialOct 16, 2025

Embedded Wallets Now Available for All Coinbase Apps

Embedded wallets now live for everyone on Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP)! Easily add crypto wallets to your app. Works great with our Onramps product and other APIs too.

By Brian Armstrong
Pay Base Gas Fees Using Any ERC20 Token
SocialOct 15, 2025

Pay Base Gas Fees Using Any ERC20 Token

People may not be aware that you can pay gas fees on @base with any ERC20 token (including USDC). Link below for more info. Try it out! https://t.co/CV2mnqZH2E

By Brian Armstrong
Introducing The Blue Carpet: Tools for Asset Issuers
SocialOct 15, 2025

Introducing The Blue Carpet: Tools for Asset Issuers

We’re improving the experience for asset issuers to interface with Coinbase 👇

By Brian Armstrong
Onchain Shift Targets $100T Market, 25× Gap
SocialOct 15, 2025

Onchain Shift Targets $100T Market, 25× Gap

Crypto market cap: ~$4T. Global equities market cap: ~$100T. 25x bigger. Bringing the outdated financial system onchain is a huge opportunity.

By Brian Armstrong