Brian Armstrong is the CEO and co-founder of Coinbase, a leading U.S. crypto exchange. Coverage includes his push for pro-crypto regulation, such as support for GENIUS reforms, his firm’s expansion via a 1,000-person hiring drive amid growing regulatory clarity in 2025, his move to sharply reduce account freezes by 82%, and plans to introduce DEX trading for Base tokens and soon, Solana. Readers can expect insights on industry strategy, innovation, and platform improvement.