Tagged: brian armstrong

January 22, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The concept of a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration has garnered attention, with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong suggesting it as a realistic possibility. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Armstrong remarked on Trump’s apparent enthusiasm for cryptocurrency, stating: “He… Read More

December 4, 2024 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

The 180-degree transformation of the regulatory approach to crypto is just around the corner. The Joe Biden presidency has been exceptionally detrimental toward digital asset innovation. While the Securities and Exchange Commission took a regulation-by-enforcement approach to crypto, ignoring the profound opportunity to transform capital markets, other… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Shares in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the largest crypto exchange in the US, jumped considerably higher today following the release of its Q4 and full year 2023 results. The company beat analyst expectations delivering a profit – the first in several years. Currently, Coinbase shares are trading… Read More

February 1, 2024 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A former UK finance minister on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) has reportedly joined crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) to serve as the firm’s global advisor. As reported by CNBC, this latest appointment made by Coinbase is expected to strengthen the digital asset firm’s regulatory position at… Read More

September 28, 2023 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase International Exchange (NASDAQ:COIN) has been approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to enable perpetual futures for eligible non-US retail customers in certain jurisdictions, according to a statement by the company. Coinbase said it will begin to offer perpetual futures trading in the next… Read More

September 27, 2023 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan‘s (NYSE: JPM) UK-based retail bank Chase has reportedly decided to ban crypto-related transactions that are made by its clients, starting from October 16, 2023. This bank says it made the decision because of a significant rise in fraudulent activities and scams. A bank representative… Read More

September 9, 2023 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As momentum for crypto builds around the world, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is executing on Phase II of their “Go Broad, Go Deep” strategy for international expansion. Coinbase says that it sees the following: 1) enactment of clear rules; 2) innovation of more efficient, more accessible products… Read More

August 31, 2023 @ 9:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brian Armstrong, CEO at Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has shared several ideas that he claims to be most excited about in crypto right now. The Coinbase Chief Executive says that if you’re building something in crypto or thinking about doing so – check it out. They are… Read More

July 31, 2023 @ 10:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had reportedly requested Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) to halt trading in all virtual currencies with the exception of Bitcoin (BTC) prior to filing a lawsuit against the crypto exchange in June of this year, the Financial Times revealed on Monday… Read More

April 27, 2023 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  has posted a 73-page response to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Wells Notice which indicates a high likelihood of an enforcement action by the commission. Last month, Coinbase revealed it was in receipt of the Wells Notice while taking a defiant stance against… Read More

April 21, 2023 @ 4:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) visited with officials at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Armstrong revealed the trip in a Tweet stating: “Met with the SEC today. We’ll continue pushing for a clear rule book in the U.S. for crypto regs…. Read More

April 19, 2023 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is reportedly getting ready for an anticipated “years-long” court case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This, according to a report from CNBC, which is citing comments from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. It appears that this update has come after the… Read More

April 18, 2023 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) notes that we should never doubt the importance of the UK and Europe to their business operations. Coinbase writes in a blog post that they may be a US-listed company but they know that “to succeed in their mission of increasing economic freedom,… Read More

March 22, 2023 @ 5:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has posted a statement indicating it has received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A Wells Notice is effectively a heads-up that the SEC is conducting an investigation for any potential infractions. While not a definitive indicator of a looming… Read More

March 1, 2023 @ 4:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has published an Op-Ed on CNBC lambasting public officials that are standing in the way of digital asset innovation. Coinbase, the only publicly traded crypto exchange in the US, may end up being collateral damage to the ongoing onslaught… Read More

February 21, 2023 @ 4:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has released Q4 earnings along with full-year 2022 numbers, and while the crypto exchange beat both on the top and bottom line, shares are little impressed in after-hours trading. In its shareholder letter, Coinbase said that its Q4 results “were consistent with our… Read More

February 9, 2023 @ 4:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Following industry rumblings anticipating the move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against crypto exchange Kraken in regard to their staking service. Kraken has settled the charges by the SEC without admitting or denying the allegations and paying a $30 million penalty…. Read More

February 9, 2023 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Brian Armstrong, CEO and founder of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), took to Twitter yesterday to share his belief that crypto staking is doomed as regulators – the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – will soon kill off the popular method of generating revenue for parked crypto. Currently,… Read More

January 10, 2023 @ 8:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the largest crypto exchange in the US and the only one that is publicly traded, will slash its employee headcount by approximately 950 individuals as part of a move to adjust to the challenging economic environment. Coinbase said it will also cut operating… Read More

December 7, 2022 @ 3:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the only publicly traded crypto exchange, is not having a very good year. In fact, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently commented in an interview that revenue in fiscal year 2022 is expected to be half of what the exchange delivered in 2021. The… Read More