Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has proposed eliminating individual income taxes in the U.S., suggesting a radical shift in the tax burden to businesses and alternative revenue sources like sales taxes. What Happened: Armstrong's call, shared in a series of tweets on Sunday, aligns with his broader...

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, endorsed the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk‘s leadership while advocating for stricter government spending controls in a series of posts on X on Sunday. What Happened: “Government spending is taxation,” Wood...

The recent announcement of billionaire Elon Musk taking the helm of a new government agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has sparked a significant surge in the price of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). What Happened: Last week President-elect Donald Trump unveiled that Musk and...

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has emphasized his company's mission as extending beyond merely modernizing the financial system, arguing that increasing "economic freedom" sometimes requires resisting overreach by governments. What Happened: Armstrong posted on X (formerly Twitter...

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) founder Brian Armstrong issued a strong warning to lawmakers, stating that opposing cryptocurrency is now a "good way to end your career." What Happened: Armstrong's comments follow election results that, according to his “reflections on the election through a...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may see a leadership change as early as April or May 2025, following historical patterns that typically see the chair stepping down as new administrations take office. What Happened: According to a 10x Research report, Gary Gensler, the current SEC...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from an FDIC spokesperson. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, criticized the government’s overreach and lack of transparency amid the ongoing tussle between the cryptocurrency industry and regulatory bodies. What Happened:...

Cryptocurrency platform company Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) could have perfect timing with its third-quarter financial results coming as leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near all-time highs. Here's what analysts and investors are watching when the company reports Wednesday...

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong on Tuesday expressed that the next head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should issue a public apology to Americans for the harm the agency has inflicted on the crypto sector. What Happened: Armstrong highlighted a series of...

Brian Armstrong, CEO of the U.S.’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, acknowledged the significant role of new media in shaping election outcomes, crediting the company’s former tech head Balaji Srinivasan for his early foresight. What Happened: On Sunday, Armstrong took to X to...

Tech mogul Elon Musk endorsed John Deaton, the pro-cryptocurrency rival locked in a fight with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for the Massachusetts seat. What Happened: It all started when Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took to X Sunday urging Massachusetts residents to vote for Deaton in...

Brian Armstrong, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has publicly endorsed GOP nominee David McCormick for the Pennsylvania senate seat, citing his friendlier stance on cryptocurrency. What Happened: Armstrong took to X Sunday to back the Senate hopeful. “If you live in Pennsylvania, you...

This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From a man suing a city council over lost Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) to the Coinbase CEO expressing admiration for Elon Musk’s productivity, the stories were as diverse as they were intriguing. Here’s a quick recap...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong marveled at Elon Musk’s vision and scientific prowess after SpaceX’s historic ‘Chopsticks' catch of the Starship booster. What Happened: Armstrong took to X to express his thoughts on Musk’s efficiency, saying “Someone should do a rigorous (Jim...

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, extended her congratulations to Brian Armstrong, the Co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, on his recent marriage to Angela Meng. What Happened: According to a post by Armstrong on X, the couple got married over the past weekend. Armstrong shared his excitement, stating...