Coinbase: Around The Block

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko discuss all things Solana: how it all started, the core differentiators of the Solana blockchain (and how it compares to Ethereum), the evolution and state of its developer ecosystem, and the web3 phone that the Solana team is shipping this year.

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas and Head of Institutional Research, David Duong, review the year in crypto. They cover some of the topics in Coinbase’s recently published 2023 year ahead report, including: the key events and takeaways from the year, and the opportunities to expand crypto use cases in 2023. You can read the full report at coinbase.com: http://coinbase.com/2023outlook This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual...

Coinbase’s VP of Business Development for Ecosystem and Listings, Dan Kim, leads a discussion on whether or not the United States is losing the battle to be the best place for crypto projects to list their tokens on exchanges like Coinbase. Joining him for the conversation are Luke Lombe, founding partner at Faculty Group and Daniel Forester, partner at the tech-focused law firm, Orrick. This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice....

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong chats with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, at a16z’s inaugural Founders Summit conference. They cover management, company culture, and more as they discuss the events that have unfolded in the crypto space over the last month, and also share why they're still as bullish as ever on the future of the industry. The conversation can also be found on the podcast web3 with a16z:...

Coverage of the midterm elections seemed to take a back seat to all the breaking news in the crypto space this month, and that’s left us with a lot to talk about. In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Kara Calvert, Coinbase’s Head of US Policy, Chris Lehane, Chief Strategy Officer at Haun Ventures and Marta Belcher, President of the Filecoin Foundation. They discuss the results of the election, what to expect next, and how we can work with policymakers to...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Ryan Selkis, co-founder and CEO of Messari as the two discuss the impacts of the FTX collapse on the industry and its regulatory environment, and how Web3 builders can learn from this experience and move the space forward.This episode of Around the Block was recorded during @coinbase’s live Twitter Space on November 16, 2022.This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, from the 2022 Singapore FinTech Festival. Brian and Jeremy discuss the utility value of crypto as the space grows out of its speculative value phase. The conversation covers: DAOS – how do they work, and are they here to stay? What role do blockchains play in global credit facilitation? And what are the new possibilities around identity, privacy and economic freedom? This conversation is for informational...

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host Anthony Pompliano, known to many in the crypto world as "Pomp.” The two discuss how they’re thinking about Bitcoin amid current market conditions, their long-term predictions for Ethereum one month after the merge, the issue of censorship in tech, and more. They even find time to reveal the names of Brian’s cats – and some of you may be surprised. Plus, Brian shares what’s top...

Directed by Greg Kohs, COIN: A Founder’s Story chronicles the rise of Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s visionary co-founder and CEO, who harnesses the power of an emerging technology to promote a mission of global economic freedom. In this episode of Around the Block, Brian Armstrong hosts Greg Kohs as the two discuss what it was like to capture all the ups and downs over the past few years, and which moments stood out to them the most. COIN is available now to rent or buy on all major platforms...

On September 8th, 2022 Coinbase announced it was funding and supporting a lawsuit brought by six individuals (including two Coinbase employees) challenging the Treasury Department’s novel sanctions of open source software associated with Tornado Cash. The plaintiffs we are supporting represent a cross section of crypto users and developers who used TC to protect their privacy and security for legitimate reasons—from wanting to safely donate to Ukraine to concealing salary deposits that would...

Earlier this month, developers behind Helium proposed to migrate the network off of its own blockchain onto Solana. In this episode of Around the Block, Founder and CEO of Helium, Amir Haleem, shares the vision behind Helium, the key moments and decisions that shaped the network, and why the move to Solana could be the project’s best bet. Today's conversation was recorded on September 7th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual...

The U.S. government’s action against Tornado Cash sent shock waves through the crypto community and left most of us with more questions than answers. In this episode of Around the Block, Host Viktor Bunin, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation Sheila Warren and Head of Policy for the Blockchain Association, Jake Chervinsky, discuss Tornado Cash: what happened, who it impacts, and how we can think about working with policymakers as they try...

The Merge is rapidly approaching and will transition Ethereum from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake after 7 years of research and development. In this episode of Around the Block, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discuss Coinbase’s responsibility as an infrastructure operator, maintaining a credibly neutral Ethereum network, and why Ethereum leaves privacy up to the builders. This episode is hosted by Senior Protocol Specialist Viktor Bunin. Today's...

Much of the excitement over this last cycle surrounded Ethereum and smart contract based applications. However there are still many who are sticking to building on Bitcoin. River CEO Alex Leishman is one of them, building a Bitcoin only bank. In this conversation, we talk to Alex about what makes Bitcoin special and what keeps him dedicated to it. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially...

According to the BIS, 9 out of 10 Central Banks will be conducting experiments around CBDCs, or Central Bank Digital Currencies, in 2022. So what’s the intrigue, and how long before we see CBDCs make the leap from theoretical possibility to an everyday reality? Will they be built on permissioned or public blockchains? In this conversation with Visa Head of CBDC, Catherine Gu, we explore what the future of stablecoins and CBDCs may look like. Today's conversation is for informational...

After years in the making, the Ethereum Merge is fast approaching. In this conversation with Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, we break down how the merge will help make Ethereum a more eco-friendly, economically efficient, and secure network. Note: Merge timing predictions have shifted since the episode was recorded, with Vitalik Buterin noting that it may be pushed back to September or October should developers need more time. Today's conversation is for informational purposes...

Grayscale is the world’s largest digital asset manager, offering a wide range of secure, regulated and future-forward digital asset investment products. In this conversation with Grayscale CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, we discuss the state of regulated crypto investment products. More specifically, GBTC, and what’s taking the SEC so long to finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual...

In this episode of Around the Block with Castle Island VC’s Nic Carter, we get to the heart of what is driving the Bitcoin mining debate. Carter gives a breakdown of what people are concerned about when it comes to mining activities, and offers his own take on the issue. We also get the chance to dispel common misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin mining and the current state of mining using renewable energies. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute...

A frank discussion with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong about the state of the economy, crypto, and Coinbase as a whole. We discuss the market downturn, Coinbase’s market positioning, and end with Brian’s thoughts on Ray Dalio’s, “Changing World Order,” and crypto’s place within it. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and...

Web3 has been commonly defined by three words: read, write, own. In this conversation with Variant Fund's Li Jin, we discuss how Web3 can enable ownership to be distributed across the internet as seamlessly as the internet distributes communications. We learn how the “ownership economy” will enable all kinds of new user experiences and how the next big internet applications will be ones that turn users into owners. Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not...